Manly challenges railroads on wartime claims and hearings
Basil M Manly former U S war labor board member protests proposed railroad claims totaling about a half billion dollars or more He seeks cross examination of witnesses and introduction of testimony and documents to refute the assertions He argues the claims are without warrant false and inflated and asks for a hearing for fairness to taxpayers while warning of a deliberate plan to offset obligations to the government
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Basil M. Manly
U.S. War Labor Board
Recommerce Commission
Manly
Treasury
Banking reforms and Babe Ruth reflections mix in opinion piece
The article rails against misused banking information and calls for stronger laws to protect depositors. It also weighs Babe Ruth as a public figure, muses on fame and decline, and discusses economics from barber prices to price-induced demand.
Self-Government at Sea and Fading Old Navy Traditions
A satirical piece on Captain Stearns losing command of the Michigan for sharing crew input on discipline. It mocks Denby’s stance on obedience, notes the shift toward civilian law roles ashore, and lampoons modern naval culture and tariff buzzwords. The column blends defense and political jabs with quips about egotism and home heroism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stearns
Michigan
Denby
Orderan
Navy
Patience and Pride in the New English Dictionary
In 1878 Sir James Murray began directing The New English Dictionary project. Oxford University Press plans a 1923 ten volume publication, the most exhaustive dictionary effort yet, honoring Murray and hundreds of scholars worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Murray
England
Oxford University Press
Murray
Tax reform letter proposes value listing and forced sale law
A taxpayer argues for a Seattle style tax system where owners list land and improvements at chosen values, with public listings and a court authorized sale at listed value plus 10 percent. He cites inequities in vacant lot taxation and home ownership penalties, and questions tax treatment of factories, timber land, and non profit institutions.
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the Star
Seattle
Fausett
Everett
Seatte
enaNes
Appreciation for The Star and its honesty
A Seattle reader praises The Star for its unflinching honesty and direct coverage of city issues. The letter commends the paper for calling out misconduct at the city jail on July 4 and expresses loyalty to reading the publication daily from cover to cover.
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Seattle Star
City
Ste
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Manta
Mentha
Carrier
Tees Stent
the Star
Ihe
Seattle
Star
Even Prisoners Are Human
In a letter to The Star a writer questions policing methods and urges full reporting of events, arguing drunks are human and deserving fair treatment. The writer defends the police while criticizing overreach and calls for accountability and a return to public grit and backbone.
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the Star
Fortunattely
Canadian Mounted Police
D, H
Woman Congressman Opposes Anti Tobacco Bill
Alice Robertson voices opposition to anti tobacco legislation and urges reform. She argues reformers should be reformed and notes that no organization of women or men can speak for all, highlighting the imbalance of 2 million more men than women.
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Alice Robertson
Congress
United States
America
Parables on Y SSRI and the Sure Things of Finance
A narrator recalls a risk aware stance toward money and the so called sure things of finance. He argues against gambling and speculation, favoring disciplined spending and careful budgeting while noting personal limits and a wary view of risky ventures. The exchange underscores cautious financial philosophy.
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Rome
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Babe Ruth
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Specialista
Uncle Sam
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At & Am
McClure
the Living BY
Daniel M. Henderson
Burana
Miss Hovey
British Girls’ School
Lincoln
William Jennings Bryan
Alfred J. Dennis
U. S. London
Dew’s Palace
Goldwyn
Rogers
Cobb
Yssri the
William E. Barton
M. A. Matthews
Arena
Fifth Avenue
University Street
Stadium
Wayfarer
B. L. Gates Jewelry
Rhodes Co
Big Tent Pavilion
Fourth Ave
Virginia St
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M. O. Siper
Painless Parker
M. O. Sipes
Dr. Sipes
Parker
E. R. Parker
Dr. Painless Parker
W. A. Fitzgerald
L. A. Grigg
Westlake Avenue
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