Modesty and certainty mark great minds in letter to Sleeth
The writer argues that true knowledge comes with humility, citing scientists and researchers who acknowledge limits. He contrasts loud know-it-alls with those who probe truth, then discusses Seattle transit fare vs tax costs, noting taxes eventually affect consumers more than fares. He warns against avoiding taxes by not riding.
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Sleeth
Science
Jan
Chamber of Commerce
Seattle
City Moves to Eliminate Jitneys in Seattle
Seattle officials pressed to ban jitney buses as the utilities committee ordered Corporation Counsel Walter Meier to draft an ordinance eliminating jitneys from city streets. The council had earlier passed a jitney regulation, but drivers warned it would abolish auto buses. schedules and routes were postponed while a final elimination ordinance is prepared.
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Seattle
Council Utilities Committee
Walter F. Meier
Utilities Department
Utilities Committee
Meier
State Anti Jap Convention Planned For August
A statewide meeting to craft policy against peaceful invasion of the Japs will convene in August. The Seattle Anti Japanese society approved the resolution and will invite other antiJap groups to participate, with open floor access for communities lacking leagues. California initiative bills and Washington’s situation will be debated.
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Seattle
Anti
Marines Land in Shung King to Protect Japanese
Tokyo dispatch reports June 40 delayed, Marines have landed at Chung King in Szechuen province to safeguard Japanese residents as fears of an outbreak rise. The port at Shung King is noted as open to foreign commerce.
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Tokyo
Shung King
China
Foreign Office
Chung King
Szechuen
Assassins Fail to Kill Japan Premier
A bomb exploded near the Diet in Tokyo causing minor damage and sparking a security scare. Police say the target was Prime Minister Hara and the plot aims to terrorize Japan's ruling classes.
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Japan
Tokyo
Diet
Hara
Tanker brings a bit of relief to Seattle gaslines
The tanker Col. E. L. Drake arrived to relieve Seattle fuel shortages after days of high demand. By morning only limited gasoline remained at most Standard stations and many outlets closed or rationed. A second tanker was expected by July 15 to continue deliveries to Sound towns.
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Drake
Standard Oil Dock
Kanall
Judkins Sr
Charles Bentle
Lenora
J. C. Dart
E. L. Drake
Hennesey
Johnny Walker
Jawn Db
Seattle
Prince of Wales
Standard Oil Company
Seattle Motor
Standard Oil Co
Gasleas
G. Heese
Warren Ave
Denny Way
Hoeene
Roose
Highth Ave
Howell
Westlake Ave
Harrison St
Fourth
Sound
Women delegates face the heat at Democratic National Convention
SAN FRANCISCO July 1 Women qualified as delegates to the Democratic National Convention. Old and young participants stood firm under noisy pressure with calm demeanor. Mrs George Fass presided. Mrs Susan F Fitzgerald and Mrs Edward Rooney led demonstrations with resolve.
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San Francisco
George Fass
Robinson
Susan F. Fitzgerald
Massachusetts
Owen
Edward Rooney
Foree Parker
Los Angeles
Florence T. Putnam
Arkansas
Seattle faces light famine as fuel oil runs out
Seattle authorities warn a fuel oil shortage threatens the municipal light plant on Lake Union. Without fuel, about 60,000 water and street lighting customers could lose power within weeks. A tanker shortage and failed shipments push plans to switch to coal at a cost of about 500000, with experts to review options.
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Lake Union
Seattle
Utilities Committee
Caldwell
Municipal Light and Power Plant
City
Finance Committee
J. D Rose
Union Oil Company
San Francisco
General Petroleum Company
Paul Foley
U. S. Shipping Board
Shipping Board
Polish Right Wing Forced Back To Rovno
London dispatch reports the Polish right wing has been driven back 95 miles to Rovno per Moscow advices quoted by Paria.
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London
Rovno
Paria
Moscow
Reexamine Miss Wilson in Elwell Murder Probe
New York July 1 Immediate reexamination of Miss Wilson a central figure in the Joseph T. Elwell murder inquiry follows disclosures by Anna Kane District Attorney Swann said Miss Kane stated Miss Wilson threatened Elwell after he deserted her Miss Wilson who owned the lingerie found in the Elwell home has been examined many times her real name guarded now lives in Ireland.
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New York
Miss Wilson
Joseph T. Elwell
Anna Kane
Swann
Miss Kane
Elwell
Ireland
Butter Price Increase Hits Wholesalers. New Quotes Set
Butter was raised by two cents per pound by wholesalers on Thursday morning. Bricks now quoted at 67 cents and cubes at 66 cents per pound.
Proposals Tabled on Platform Issues for Democratic Convention
The full committee considers wet and dry, Irish freedom, and other resolutions. It endorses the Virginia plank, Mexico policy, but opposes a cash soldiers bonus, supports collective bargaining with eight hour day, and backs labor protections and anti profiteering measures while endorsing a budget system to cut waste.
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San Francisco
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