Disarmament and Science Warn of Poison as War Tool
A warning by Reinach argues disarmament fails if chemists and biologists devise poisons and bacteria. The piece urges international control of all laboratories, inspectors, penalties, and rewards to deter evil plots, noting historic plague and influenza as proof of danger. The tone mirrors a mid-century editorial urging vigilance.
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Reinach
France
Hampton Roads
Europe
Pestis Major
Crimea
Genoa
Gabriel de Mussis
Halifax
Boston
United States
Germany
Steinmetz
Nikola Tesla
Dakotas
Men of
Science
Letters to the Star Editor commend Seattle leadership and postwar plans
Readers praise The Star and local figures for guiding Seattle through reconstruction after war. They laud the Chamber of Commerce plans, vow to support peacetime industry, and emphasize patriotic civic effort. Signatures include GE P. SWEENEY and J P MARTIN.
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Seattle
Beattie
Chamber of Commerce
Worrall Wilson
Eight candidates for council in tomorrow's primary election
The article urges voters to pick among eight council candidates, three to be elected, with three known incumbents C. B. Fitz gerald R. H. Thomson and W. H. Moore seeking reelection. It emphasizes duty to vote and notes international remarks about league of nations and postwar policy.
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C. B. Fitzgerald
R. H. Thomson
W. H. Moore
R. Hy William Hickman Moore
Gerald
Washington Frank Walsh Firm on Law Enforcement
A fragment notes Walsh standing firm as an advocate of enforcement. It hints at legal action and a dedicated attorney general role, with strong language about upholding the law.
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Frank Walsh
Enerel
Subscriptions Requested by Reader at 1615 Seventh Ave
A reader from 1615 Seventh Ave requests regular home delivery and asks the Star to start a subscription. The note expresses appreciation for the paper and desire for regular service.
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the Star
Seventh Ave
Courtesy Reward for Soldier Who Shared Sleeping Car
Herbert Wildermuth of Tripp County South Dakota served at Key West Florida. On returning from furlough he gave his sleeping berth to a mother with two children, sleeping in seats himself. A Florida husband offered him a well paid position after learning of his kindness sizing up a future civilian role.
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Herbert Wildermuth
Tripp
Hia Country
Hia Station
Key Weert
Fla
Hia
South Dakota
Wildermuth
Key Weat
Florida
Tadin
America
Bellhop Rises to Rank of Captain
Oliver H. Pochi of Los Angeles, a hotel bellboy, rose from private to captain in the 186th division. He plans to return to Los Angeles and resume work as a bellhop after earning his promotion while teaching French to soldiers bound for overseas service at Kearny.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Oliver H. Pochi
Pochi
Kearney
Tanlac Restores Seattle Woman's Health and Strength
Mrs. Sarah Ellen Hardy of 624 24th Street South Seattle credits Tanlac with restoring her stamina after two years of illness. She reports improved appetite, weight gain, calmer nerves, and renewed ability to cook and perform housework, following neighbor’s recommendation. Tanlac sold in Seattle by Bartel Drug Stores.
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Sarah Ellen Hardy
24Th Street South
Seattle
Wash
Taniae
Eo Ft
Taniac
Beattle
Bartel Drug Stores
American Wives Choose Between Country and Aliens
Baroness Milo Von Brincken, American wife of a German officer jailed in McNeill’s Island, files for divorce and argues nationality defines patriotism. She recalls losing her personal identity to duty and urges American mothers to consider their country over personal ties.
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Baroness von Brincken
San Francisco
Milo Abercrombie von Brincken
William von Brincken
McNeill
Teland
Lieut. von Urincken
Baron von Brincken
This Bird Knew German Loses Tail Feathers
Pluto the parrot belonging to Mrs Rathbone startled two Italian and French hunters near Oakland by shouting German phrases. The warden detained Dominico Garerane and Mathew Graaseponie who were released on their recognizance after the incident. Pluto reportedly learned German aboard a sailing vessel from a German captain’s gift.
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Mra
J. H. Rathbone
Tunnel Road
Dominico Garerane
Mathew Graaseponie
Hathbone
Hoch
Kaus
Garerane and
Graaseponiec
Pluto
Tall Feathers
J. L. Bundock
Mia Rathbone
The Largest Audience in the Northwest Heads Star Want Ad
A Northwest newspaper highlights a star attraction in a bold want ad promising the largest audience yet. The appeal centers on drawing readers to a marquee event, with emphasis on wide appeal and strong crowd presence.
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Northwest
Star Want Ad
Break a Cold in Few Hours With Cold Compound
Relief comes instantly. A dose taken every two hours until three doses are used ends grippe misery and breaks a severe cold. It opens clogged nostrils and air passages, relieves headache feverishness and sore throat, and stops snuffling. Genuine Cold Compound is sold for a few cents at any drug store.
Primary election push to choose March voting slate
The article urges voters to go to the polls tomorrow and cast ballots for eight candidates in the March election. It emphasizes backing Moore and Fitzgerald, supports Seattle's honor, and warns against archists and Bolshevists while backing Loyal Labor.
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Seattle
United States
Central Labor Council
Moore
Fitzgerald
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