Treaty Debates War Limits and US Role
The Star argues a treaty limits battleship armament, preventing war in Japanese waters while offering safety from Japanese aggression in U.S. waters. It questions whether the United States should bear war costs alone, urges a league of nations approach, and cites Wilson quotes and public sentiment about treaties and national duty.
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Asia
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League of Nations
Keep College Athletics Clean and Amateur Spirit
The piece argues college sports must remain strictly amateur, with uniform eligibility rules and no discrimination. It cites recent confessions of players paid or semi pro, praises systematized leagues like the Coast and Big Ten, and warns against professional influence overrunning colleges.
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United States
Ence
Big Ten
Mid-West
The Chinese Strike Sparks Labor and Shipboard Debate
The steam er Wenatchee carries 316 Filipinos to replace striking Chinese sailors on American owned ships Hoosier State and Bay State. The vessels, funded by Liberty bonds, sailed from Seattle with Chinese crews while ex servicemen sought work. President Harding faces calls for a ship subsidy as shipowners may chase profits similar to railroads.
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Hanford land promotion criticized by exservice leaders
Maude Swertman writes that 1 913 exservice men in the north district oppose the Hanford land promotion, accusing Gov Hart and the legislature of pushing a flawed project. She urges voters to register, reject incumbents tied to the administration, and vote out those linked to the plan.
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Main Street and Marriage in The Star Opinion
The columnist argues about the marital problem in Main Street and the limits of what marriage can solve. Will and Maud form a stable domestic bond while Carol and Erik lack true compatibility, leaving the need for shared companionship outside the home to prevent divorce and preserve the home’s moral safety.
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Will
Maud
Erik
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Sinclair Lewin
Apell
Park Laborers Wages Raise Question in Seattle
Letter to the editor from M Slade lauds a court ruling forcing $4.75 daily pay for laborers in city cases. He notes Seattle park board workers sometimes earn $4.50 or $4.25 and calls for an investigation, questioning Superintendent Chapman and seeking correction based on the court decision.
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Seattle Park Board
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M. Slade
U S Policy Declared Not a Stabilizer
In a letter to The Star Ira Dye challenges the Monroe Doctrine as a stabilizer of U S business in South America. He questions whether U S policy has fostered friendship or beneficial influence, noting revolutions and resentment toward perceived interference. He argues the doctrine may not support stable governance or strong ties.
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A Simple Disinfectant
A reader shares a frugal disinfectant method using sulphur sprinkled in a pan on a hot stove to sterilize rooms. The note warns of coughing to indicate inhalation exposure and recounts a family’s severe flu illness during a past epidemic.
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