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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1918
Page
7
A fall session move aims to air the fallout of a recent five to four Supreme Court decision on federal child labor laws. The opinion splits over interstate shipment versus production, suggesting states may regulate locally and may ban products produced by child labor as a test case.
German aristocratic families facing shrinking male lineages as war casualties mount, highlighting the impact on historic dynasties and lineage continuity amid ongoing conflict.
A rallying wartime statement proclaims freedom for Belgians Poles Rus Germans French British and Americans and asserts Slavic liberation depends on crushing Germany. It frames Bohemia Moravia Istria Carniola Carinthia Bosnia Slovenia Podolia as nations suffering under Austrian and German militarism and calls for decisive action.
The piece notes France reduces bread rations by a third yet continues to fight and work. the food administration urges no further cuts and demands wheat for France. It warns Americans that consuming wheat diminishes bread for hungry Europeans and workers overseas. It also mentions gasoline and motor oil shortages.
The piece notes in 1917 corporate returns totaled about 8.69 billion dollars, while the current plan aims to raise 8 billion via taxes. It argues high corporate tax revenue would support the war effort, while taxpayers demand fair charges on profitable firms. It also mentions internees in the city jail may get roof access for fresh air.
The piece notes a call for an unbiased inquiry into coal pricing, comparing price controls on wheat under Hoover to fluctuating coal costs. It argues high coal prices may not indicate profiteering and urges public confidence to prevent shortages and keep miners at work, praising the mayor and noting rain and a recruit.
Special to The Star Washington July 10 a government takeover of telegraph and telephone systems could enable universal home phone service. Postmaster Harrison and David J. Lewis urge postalization to reach every address from Alaska to the Philippines. They argue the system could lower telegram rates and extend service through automatic central exchanges.
J Gallagher argues in favor of Irish volunteers in the Allied war effort and urges Americans to view Irish loyalty in Ireland as supportive of democracy. He rebuts a prior claim by American Citizen and stresses Irish sacrifices and willingness to fight for liberty, while condemning a few corrupt individuals.
A discharged Australian soldier and expert miner reports finding a vein of gold near Barmouth in Wales. The discovery is described as significant by the miner, who has traveled to the area to inspect the site.
The piece notes London reports that women can keep secrets and recalls that married men have long known this. It adds a satire about bragging of cold baths and mentions Sister Effie Bean delivering cake and strawberries to Anita Record’s home. It ends with a Gov order restricting New York liquor to on premise consumption and a quip about German soldiers courting U S troops.
Peter Piper told war garden committees he gathered a peck of pickled peppers from his backyard garden twenty feet long and ten feet wide. The claim sparked skepticism as officials questioned the existence and meaning of pickled peppers and whether Piper was indeed pickied.
A Cleveland city councilman unveils a plan to prevent rent hikes by requiring arbitration of future increases. The proposal suggests binding mediation between tenants and landlords, aiming to curb sharp rent spikes.
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