State Printer scandal roils Olympia over costly guaranteed profits
In Olympia a system guarantees the state printer’s control over most government printing at high prices. The governor appoints the printer, who can be any trustworthy figure, and banks lend chambers money for presses. Public funds fund profits that benefit politicians and authors while taxpayers bear the bill.
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Olympia
Labor Department
Education Department
State Printer’s Office
State Printery
English as She Is Spoke and the Hart machine in Washington
A compilation of bitter editorials attacks Gov. Hart and the Washington Republican establishment warning that removing Hart would fracture the party. It highlights press solidarity against Hart and notes a national soda strike and language reform efforts led by Miss Dagmar Perkins and Horace Mann.
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Republican
Washington
Hart
Hast
Hart Machine
Republican Party Organedi
Dagmar Perkins
New York
National Association For the Improvement of American
Miss Perkins
Horace Mann
New England
New
Alvin York Draws National Sympathy In Fight To Stay
The famed war hero Alvin York inspires broad support across the country as papers report his peril of ouster. The Star and others note offers of aid and Kansas City Sunday schools fund mortgage relief with world admiration for the brave fighter.
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Alvin York
Star
Kansas City
Heroic Doctor Sacrifices Duty During Appendicitis Operation
A Philadelphia surgeon Dr J H Hartwell cut his hand slightly to continue an appendicitis operation rather than suspend it to save himself. He died a week later from blood poisoning. The piece lauds medical sacrifices to duty and contrasts with extravagant spending abroad and rising railroad rates affecting business.
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J. H. Hartwell
Philadelphia
British Feud Reignites Between Lloyd George and Northcliffe
The Lloyd George Northcliffe feud flares anew as Northcliffe papers attack Lloyd George over Washington disarmament talks. The premier bans Northcliffe outlets from his offices and the Foreign Office. The piece notes betting odds on who is favored to win control and hints at broader political tension and economic hardship.
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Lloyd George
Northcliffe
Great Britain
Northliffe
Britis
Washington
Old Bible Prints 1653 54 Zurich Before King James Version
A reader from Tracyton Washington asserts his Bible printed in 1653 54 in Zurich predates the 1665 Star mentioned Bible. He claims it as the third oldest in the United States and invites interest visitors to view it at his home.
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the Star
United States
Zurich
Switzerland
Leonard
Tracyton, Wash
Cure for Saunders Hiccups In Star Paper Satire
The Star notes District Attorney Saunders is afflicted by a severe hiccup. The item reads as a light satirical mention rather than a hard news report, reflecting a humorous take on a public figure.
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the Star
Saunders
Hiccough
Shall the Government Mine Coal
The Star cites Hoover's coal buying cue and Alaska leasing law to argue for government coal reserves. It criticizes wage cuts and monopoly, cites Calder committee findings on price gouging, and denounces constitutional convention aims as anti constitutional.
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the Star
Hoover
Department of Commerce
Alaska
Territory of
Bering River
Matanuska
Calder Committee
War Department
United States
State Federation of Labor
Gompersa
Congress
Labor
Underclothes Probe Reveals Child Labor in Lawrences Mills
The Payne rate of 100 percent on flannel underwear prompted an investigation of 120 children in Lawrences Massachusetts. Only seven wore any underwear while hundreds labored in garment manufacture in harsh New England conditions, unable to buy due to the tax. Senator Collier notes Senator Watson benefited from the speech and urges listening to both halves for civic improvement.
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Lawrences
Masa
New England
Collier
Mina
Central Europe condition praised and wartime era quotes
A collage of opinions from A. 8. Burleson Casper L Redfield Wayne B Wheeler and A. Vincent includes praise for Germany, heredity views, medical beer doubt, and remarks on constitutional amendments reflecting progressive debate amid political risk in Ellensburg Washington.
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Germany
Europe
Burleson
Parable of the Platform Seat
A narrator and Keturah discuss attending a Great Meeting in the Opera House for Readjustment of the Univers. The narrator resists a platform seat, but, pressured by companionship and duty, agrees to attend wearing a Fireless Cooker and to look wise. William F. Barton signs off the piece.
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Causa
George Washington
Benedict Arnold
Keturah
William F. Barton
Seagit Dilemma Explored By City Light Chief
J D Ross head of the city light department explains reasons for moving ahead now with the completion of the first unit of the Skagit project. His full statement outlines criteria, benefits, and anticipated impacts on city electric service and ratepayers.
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The
Star
J. D. Ross
City Light Department
Skagit
Skagit Power Plan and City Light Investment Debate
J D Ross argues for Skagit hydro project to ease costly steam power. He cites Cedar Falls capacity, Lake Union savings, and rising Niagara and California plant programs. He notes high current Railway power costs and seeks investigations before a contract, stressing financial viability and regional competition.
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Electric
Skagit
Lake Union
City considering hydro electric plant expansion and bonds
The lighting department has pleaded for hydro power since 1911 and an ordinance authorizing 5.5 million dollars in bonds to build a 25 000 HP plant and 0.5 million substation has evolved into a 60 000 HP plan with a 112 000 HP later tunnel. Estimated cost rose to 8.8 million dollars plus interest during construction as the project expanded.
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City Light
Cedar Falla
Telephone Company
Municipal
Los Angeles
Cedar Falls
Indu
Los An
Andé
Electric Company
Beattie Boundary
Skagit
Seattle
H. P
Tians
General City
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