Political stances and legal cases echo through Senate discourse
excerpts reveal disputes over records for the four power pact and Paris treaty, President Harding and Senator Lodge clash over transparency, plus Lindeberg legal delays, Yakima project value shifts, and commentary on public trust in courts and reform. notables include Hughes Balfour Kato and Prosecutor Selden.
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Paris
Washington
Hughes
Balfour
Kate
Senate
Kato
President Taft Outvoted for Co-Position by Harding Supporters
Senator Caraway notes chatter that more voters back a co-presidency for Taft than any man ever held, yet believes Harding will surpass him for that role. This reflects post election speculation about executive leadership among party figures.
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Ee Oo Swee Taft
Harding
Senator Caraway
Ark
The Power of Curiosity In Public Interest
A playful review traces curiosity from Napoleon gilding Paris to a New York clubman drawing 5000 spectators in Times Square. It notes how curiosity spreads, triggering crowds and traffic jams, and ends with a lesson on turning curiosity into profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim London
Napoleon
Paris
Nap
New York
Times Square
Lindeberg and Associates Accused in Bank Looting
The San Francisco News reports Jafet Lindeberg and associates are accused of looting a bank after a crash. It notes 12 000 depositors, mostly small wage earners, lost 2 500 000 dollars. Lindeberg has friends and money and is not charged with burglary.
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Canerd
Lindeberg
San Francisco
California
Washington
San Francisco News
Jafet Lindeberg
Washington State
Building Our Street Cars at Home
Mrs Anne B Stewart advocates constructing street cars in Seattle rather than purchasing them. She cites a recent Star edition urging home production to curb profiteering in city government and backs Councilman Cohen’s outlined plan with support from readers.
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the Star
Seattle
Peter Witt
Cleveland
Ohio
Prenatal Influence on Child and Juvenile Delinquency
JOAN C. RATHBUN argues that maternal mental attitude before birth shapes a child’s character and potential delinquency. She cites historical examples and calls for social reform to support prospective mothers, asserting a generation-long change is needed to curb juvenile crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samnon
Joan C. Rathbun
University Station
Eggs a Mine of Riches to Pacific Northwest
Amateur economist argues that postwar land price declines could push farmers toward logged off lands in Washington. He notes poultry and berry farming on cheap land near Seattle, predicts strong growth and population gains, and suggests informing Easterners about this new industry.
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Uncle Sam
Washington
Pacific N. W
Middle Western
Seattle
The Gift and Awakening Resurrection Like Strangers
A lyrical fragment recounts seeking a precious gift and finding true beauty in a friend. It contrasts profit with art, then moves to awakening through love, light after clouds, and the risen king. The piece ends by recalling shared paths and vanished recognition amid familiar vines.
Correction to figures on 2610 tax measure
A reader argues a prior letter overstated tax impact. The corrected calculation shows a $10 per school child rise for 376,870 pupils in the state, totaling $3,768,700. The writer questions the need for higher taxes and notes teacher salaries and district funding would require constitutional change.
Arresting the Spitters Opinion Letter Calls for Caution
Agnes Stephen argues five men arrested for spitting on a sidewalk deserve warning not jail. She sees spitting as a minor habit not criminal, urges newspapers not publish names, and stresses the men are humane citizens needing compassion and freedom for families.
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Agnes Stephen
The Star Supports Palmer Initiative Elsewhere
The February 17 issue notes The Star favors Senator Palmer's measure to restrict state powers and argues it would provide better representation for the majority of the people.
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Maine
The
Star
Palmer
Irrevocable vows and reapportionment debate in Friday Harbor
G A Ludwig of Friday Harbor argues against Palmer's redistricting plan and a proposed Palmer measure to base representation on population. He warns it would empower big business and cities while reducing country representation and preserving inequities with aliens and floaters. Editor comments on constitutional requirements and aims to minimize representatives.
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San Juan
Cow County
G. A. Ludwig
Friday Harbor
Palmer
Paying the Soldier Bonus and Unemployment Aid Proposal
A letter from Horace C. Berlew suggests a $6 per $100 deduction on bonuses to fund the unemployed and calls for a $5 tax on $1 million plus wealthier donors. He argues veterans are American and labor friendly and that officials from President to state commissioners should contribute.
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Faltor
United States
Harding
United States Supreme
Orror
Horace C. Berlew
Resents Slur on Bryan in Letter to Editor
A reader, signing as A Red Blooded American, objects to a prior article claiming W. J. Bryan supports canceling the national debt. The letter demands the writer reveal true name and cites no explicit Bryan statement. the author invites scrutiny of Bryan’s stance and nationality.
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the Star
W. J. Bryan
L. C. Smith
W. F. Hays
Guard Against Appendicitis with Adlerika
An advertisement promotes Adlerika as an intestinal antiseptic and cleanser to prevent appendicitis by destroying harmful germs in the intestinal canal. It claims rapid relief, cites physician endorsements, and notes availability from Seattle druggists and local stores.
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James Weaver
F. M. Prettyman
J. B. Puckett
Penete
Seattle
Swift Drug Co
Second Ave
Pikest
Re Tell Drug Co
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Lodge
Nahant
Hitchcock
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Mason
Selden
Tacoma
Yakima
Wash
Lindeberg and “Justice
Washington Bureau
New York Ave
Washington, D. C
Athens
A Petter Arom Aivridge Mann
Charlie Frye
Pacific Northwest
Idaho
Puget Bound
Woodrow Wilson
Warren G. Harding
Roy Gardner
Quatrains
Leo H, Lassen
Altho
Editor
Bayer
Resents
Bryan
American Chicle Co
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