Burglar fund question tied to Los Angeles sign and boxing chatter
A fragmented item notes a query about a contribution to a fund for burglars and references Albert Ravina of Westville Dl who was arrested for violating an ordinance on sales. It also mentions a Los Angeles sign barring peddlers and movie people, and a boxing exchange where Johnny Kilbane suggested a fight in Madison Square Garden for fifty thousand dollars with Tex Rickard’s involvement.
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Albert Ravina
Westville
Ord
Johnny Kilbane
Tex Rickard
Madi Square Garden
Tex
Jack
Union St
Speaking of alibis and odd questions from readers
A collage of reader queries and light tips covers hobbies work choices for a son, root beaver trivia, fire powder explosiveness, alibis for various occasions, and practical household hacks from rasp pies to can openers.
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Fim
California
Findi
Fat
Seattle Trade and Canal Development Prospects
Questions ask about Seattle merchants trade value with Alaska and Yukon, the acres of fertile land opened by the Kittitas high line canal, and the inauguration date of the first American passenger line between Puget Sound and the Orient. Answers appear Tuesday.
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Alaska
Yukon Territory
Seattle
Kittitas High Line
Puget Sound
Porte of the Orient
Washington's Hydroelectric Potential Tops Nation
Estimates show Washington possesses over 9,100,000 potential hydroelectric horsepower the greatest of any state in the Union. The waterfront can deliver 1,015 tons of coal per hour to ships. Western Washington has 800,000 acres suitable for berry growing, about ten times current acreage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Union
Seattle
Ode to Frayed Trousers and Old Suits of Yore
A humorous meditation on aging clothes and thrift. The speaker laments worn trousers and celebrates enduring suits, recalling a time of bonds to save money and resist waste while praising old garments and practical style over new fashions.
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Ives
Washington
Palm Beach
Cause of Seattle tragedy blamed on social decay and environment
A Seattle police death and a gang of youths trigger a harsh critique of society. The piece argues the boys’ brutality stems from environment and systemic failures rather than personal depravity, urging longer sentences and stronger enforcement while stressing broader social causes.
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Seattle
W. L. Stevens
Till Death Doth Them Part Divorce bill sparks clergy pushback
A proposed Pierce county divorce bill, urged by Representative Rawson and the Ministerial association, would allow limited divorces with a lifelong remarriage ban. Critics warn it invites moral danger and harms children, arguing no universal rule favors or opposes divorce.
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Rawson
Pierce County
Ministerial Association
Literary Burglars and the Origins of Famous Sayings
An essay questions claims that the proverb nothing new under the sun originated from a writer long before Solomon. It notes Omar Khayyam borrowed lines from Abu l Ala and that both poets riff on fate on life as a game. The piece adds a playful jab about gender views.
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Solomon
Omar Khayyam
Omar
Abu’l-Ala
Abu’l
Unopposed Reform Group Attacks Narcotics Peddlers
A local reform movement led by White Cross claims a spotless battle against narcotics traders who they say dodge courts. They denounce the drug trade as “100 per cent evil” and call for public exposure to destroy it. The piece also remarks on attitudes toward entertainment and social change amid evolving times.
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White Cross
Inquiring Readers Debate Harding Cabinet Choices
Reporters ask citizens for cabinet picks. Confidants name Hoover for labor or attorney general roles while Root is urged for secretary of state and Hughes for attorney general. Preferences include Lowden and Sutherland as other strong possibilities.
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Hargiing
Scott
Calhoun
Alanka
Dlerbert Hoover
Edwin W. Craven
Hiihu Root
Folsom
White Building
Harding
Root
Hoover
Lowden
Sutherland
Utah
Matthew W. HitLd
Herbert Hoover
Labs
Elihu Root
Charles Erllughesa
A Pig and a Gun and Oddities From Paris
A ragbag of curiosities and oddities appears from various places. A bog shot a man at Paris Texas while a pig supposedly could mistake a loaded gun for food. The note then lists a string of quirky facts from across North America including cats with three eyes a six degreed lamb and a horse that can lock a door.
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Paris
Texas
Bayer Aspirin: Trusted tablets for common pains and colds
Promotes Bayer made Aspirin as the safe choice for colds headaches neuralgia rheumatism earache toothache lumbago and pain. Claims dosage guidance from physicians over 21 years and safety proven by millions. Mentions small tin boxes of twelve and larger packages sold by druggists.
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Bayer
Druggista
History Repeats Civil War and World War Cause Same Phenomena
Economist Roger W Babson compares US government receipts and expenditures across Civil War and World War I, showing similar spikes in war financing. He notes postwar deficits linger, while interest on the debt and war costs keep spending above prewar levels. He suggests appropriations committees face repeating history in shaping future fiscal policy.
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U. S
Roger W. Babson
Appropriations Committee
Congress
Refund Part Of The Purchase Price Beattie Street Car Deal Criticized
Editor letters critique the Beattie street car purchase from Stone Webster, arguing the deal lacked power plants and juice components, yielding a monstrous debt. Readers call for investigation, bond refunds, or higher fares, urging accountability for city officials and a return to a paying system.
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The
Star
Beattie
Stone- Webster
Thin City
Electric Company
Busines
Eity
Stone Webster
Stone-Webster Co
Cotteril
Faren
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