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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1915
Page
4
Judge Thomas Burke accepts The Star suggestion to head a movement to reduce downtown Seattle rental rates. The plan is to mobilize merchants by engaging the Seattle Building Owners and Managers Association to seek lower rents for the business district.
The Star urges Judge Thomas Burke to appeal to landlords and the Building Owners' and Managers' association to curb extortionate rents in Seattle. Burke, a landlord and Chamber of Commerce president, is seen as best suited to inspire cooperation and sow seeds of lower rates, with optimism for future success.
The piece warns of a coming reckoning between Seattle residents and local bankers who hold about 600000 in trust funds and previously held millions. It notes a 2 percent city return versus 4 percent for other depositors, recounts a denied short term loan request, and blames the bankers for blocking municipal bond sales while profiting from fund transfers. It ends with a call that someday people will insist bankers aid bond sales.
The Kaiser boasts that God allowed the enemy to view a Christmas display at army headquarters while others doubt such divine backing. The piece argues princes claim divine right masks failures, noting Wilhelm’s role in the war and questions God’s support on the opposing fronts.
The piece notes that $460,777.25 was spent by candidates across 31 Senate seats in the late campaign. It highlights that candidates contributed $271,929.26 and mocks historical figures, suggesting the total is too low, with a dig at California's $17,589.98 while joking about beer bills.
A prosecutor in Los Angeles allegedly paid Ortie McManigal, tied to the McNamara dynamite case, $1,000 from a $5,000 bribe fund to disappear. The piece mocks Justice and critiques prohibition debates, while musing on Thaw and European affairs. It also notes a Chicago moral inspector’s resignation and whimsically references songs.
A collage of small items includes birthday party notices for Miss Lissa Goanell with refreshments at home, light jokes about talkative women and coats, theatre quips about West ern plays, a maid's misunderstanding of a bottle, sea danger and luck jokes, and a baby name tease about Algernon.
Warning about kidney trouble symptoms and urging immediate use of Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules. Claims old worldwide remedy, not patent medicine, and warns to verify the Gold Medal name to avoid counterfeits. Sold and guaranteed by Owl Drug Co. Ad.
An early 20th century health warning explains overheating homes harm health. It urges moderate indoor heat, proper ventilation, and daily room airing, noting comfort varies by person and climate.
By February an estimated 3000 to 4000 men will be rehired as Snohomish County logging camps resume operation. mills including Rucker Fros Stimson Eby Johnson Standard Dean and others will rapidly assign crews to the woods.
The big piano store announces an emergency sale on pianos and player pianos with many models and brands on display. Special prices include Steinway $575 value at $237, Kimball $475 at $265, and Emerson $475 at $265, plus many other makes. Easy terms and trade-ins offered. home delivery by arranged pickup available. store open evenings until 10.
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