The Star on Consolidation and Public Discourse
The Star argues for a controlled, democratic consolidation of Seattle business bodies while opposing a hand picked committee system. It warns outside interests may mislead the public and urges Commercial Club members to vote against terms limiting ordinary member influence. The piece contrasts Pasteur era rabies fear with wartime trade shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Chamber of Commerce
Seattle Commercial Club
Seattle
Commercial Club
Star-Chamber
Wolf in Sheep's Clothing Advises Break of Engaged Sister
A worried sister seeks guidance about her 18 year old sister bound in a harsh relationship where the fiance acts possessively and controlling. The letter also includes reader questions on property rights for a married woman, remarriage after widowhood, overcoming past mistakes, and choosing initials for gifts.
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Rio
Altho
Kitchener Seeks Marriage to Widow After Three Wars
For sixty four years a leader who served in three wars now considers marriage to a widow. The piece questions what kind of cross is given for such personal courage and vows.
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Kitchener
Germany Seeks Swiss Loan as War Wears on
Germany pursues a loan in Switzerland amid mounting concerns that European financial interests will dominate policy as the war continues. The move signals attempts to stabilize economy while suspense grows over broader influence in wartime decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Switzerland
Will Washington Be Carved Into Two States Question Arises
The idea of splitting Washington into eastern and western states has recurred for years. Eastern lawmakers proposed memorials to Congress to create a new state called Lincoln, a plan echoed in Idaho and Oregon. Similar secession talk appeared in Michigan with Superior. Proponents argue the east and west have different interests and a more natural division, though no plan advanced far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Idaho
Oregon
Lincoln
Calumet
Mich
Utah
Chamber of Commerce
Grand Junction
Col
Tennessee
Marshall Passes
Rocky Mountains
Wasatch Range
Duluth
Minnesota
Iron Ranges
Koochiching
Superior
Seattle
Colorado
Upper Peninsula
Michigan
Last Column Sparks Local Gossip and Civic Pickups
Excerpts reveal social chatter and small town politics with names like Ralph Harr Joe Glasgow Oliver Hi Morphine and Tom Morphine. Ed Haines expresses thanks to Van Sickle for a chicken and milk delivery as community kindness is praised.
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Joe Glasgow
Oliver
Tom Morphine
Corporation Counsel
Jim Bradford
Tom
Harry Whitney Treat
Southern Pacific Railroad
the Star
Hank Piggott
Montezuma
Ind
Ed Haines
Bert van Sickle
Leathwood
van Sickie
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Wel Berippe North
Weet League of Newspapers
THE
Seattle Star
Beattie
Wash
Elty
Ty the
Mar Publishing Ce
M. Pasteur
Paris
France
Newark
N. J
Pasteur
Humanity
Great Britain
Claire
America
Roger M. Andrews
Menominee
Andrews
Calumet Chamber of Commerce
Marquette
KNUTT
Renick
Pveret
True
Kind Words Club
Society News
the Knott
Ralph Harr
Louie Lang
Louis
ABC
J. H. Brown
Wintonia Hotel
Maxine Switzer
Ninth Ave
Washington Theatre
First Ave
Columbia
Shulman Bros. Furniture CO
Firet Ave
Real Bia
Boston
Sample Shoe Shop Co., Inc
Second Ave
Pike
Ettel Bidg
Hi-Grade Coffee Co
Pike St
People’s Bank
American Mercantile Bank
Maplewood
Seventh Ave
Joe Mueller
Mrs. Mueller
Elliott
Crown
Geo P. Bent Company
Crown Factory
Chicago
GEO, P. Bent Company
Third Ave
RED Shield Cremery
Weatlake
Cranch Vifth
Denny Way
Theodore Wilts
First Avenue
Stone & Valen
UNION #T
Main Sait
Union Dentists
Over Owl Drug Co
Rosair Bros
van Dyke
Nordland’s
Fourth Avenue
Slatten’s
Mfg
Weetlake
Cole & Haraden
Pike Place Market
W. H. Butchart
Careet
Mmes, Donovan-Smith
Arcade
Barber College
Main ST
Metropolitan Business College
Acme
Seattle Business Colleges
P-I
Miss Oliver’s Baby Shop
Union Street
Right Drug CO
Spring and
Seneca Sis
Union Cafe
Union St
Kaufer Company
Jobbery
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