It Is Cheaper to Kill or Injure Without Dependents
A historical legal argument contends that damages for wrongful death favor only those with money loss or dependents. It contrastsEarly 20th century court views with statutes allowing heirs to sue for damages, noting dissents and rulings that upheld no damages for simply killing a non dependent.
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Supreme Court
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Gor
Ers
Reavis
Ee Enh
Dunbar
Dun
Split Verdict in Railroad Rate Case Prompts Mixed Reactions
Commentary on the railroad rate decision criticizes the split verdict as favoring big shippers and hints at potential outcomes. It discusses two business models for railroads, warns against buccaneering rate hikes, and suggests private ownership or government control issues ahead amid economic signals. The piece also surveys politics in the Northwest, rail car proposals, and local civic notes.
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Interstate Commerce
Morgan
A Man’s World and Weather Story Quips
A humorous dialogue showcases kitchen tips from an older woman who trusts a good butcher and stands by him while cutting meat. The Weather Man’s wife teases his bragging about a beautiful day.
Fragmented family tale with a punchline at a diner
A rambling vignette follows a quarrelsome family and their new live-in helper then pivots to a temperance quip about christening ships. The final scene shows Johnson seeking a meal in a run-down eatery where the waiter reveals the sheriff is the only edible offering.
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Johnson
Letters to the Editor in The Star
A compilation of reader letters criticizing social and educational matters in Seattle. An anxious mother calls for a boys home to curb delinquency, a berry pickers worker describes harsh conditions and underpayment, and readers discuss age of maturity and a civic road bid error for Bellevue Samammish.
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Seattle
Tacoma
Widmer
Central School
Mother
Todd, Coates & Co
Bellevue
Saving of young girl delinquents urged by editor
The Star editor argues for reclamation of young girls and credits women's clubs in this city and others for efforts toward reform and saving troubled youth.
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Young For Girls
the Star
American-born citizen declares need to work by force
Louis Berry voices frustration with unemployment and economic hardship in Seattle. He argues society denies him work despite willingness, cites wife and family to support, and asserts he will take action to obtain employment. He condemns exploiters and thieves he believes control power.
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the Star
Seattle
Louis Berry
School board debate on nursery for girl students
Letter to the editor questions who will supply babies for a proposed girls nursery in the grade program. Writer argues mothers should nurse their own infants if possible and questions taxation for infant care.
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the Star
Federal aid plan to advance 34 million through banks
Secretary McAdoo announced a government program to advance 34 million dollars via national banks for distribution to regions across the country. The funds aim to support harvest and crop movement during the season.
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Washington
McAdoo
Northwest Merchants Conven tion Attendance Expected To Rise
Invitations indicate attendance at the Northwest Merchants association convention will surpass last year by several hundred. The event runs August 17 to 22 at the Armory under Seattle Salon Managers association direction. Delegates will come from Oregon Idaho and Washington.
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Northwest Merchants’ Association
Armory
Seattle
New Parcel Post Map Free
A new hand lithographed wall map of the State of Washington shows Parcel Post zones, railroads, rivers, cities and populations in four colors. The offer includes a six month Seattle Star subscription for 1.80 plus the map, with extension for current subscribers.
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Washington
Seattle Star
Seattle
Parcel Post Mall
Golden Opportunities in Star Want Ads
Local want ads highlight available bargains and opportunities across categories. Readers are urged to browse listings for deals on goods services and opportunities to connect with sellers and advertisers in the community.
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Star
Congressmen Draw Pay While Away Guilty, Says Gardner
Washington reports congressional pay rules breach as Gardner cites Jefferson's Manual. He notes many members draw salaries while campaigning or away from sessions, with no roll call to confirm presence. PaldermanPalmer referenced. enforcement lax as members dock staff but not themselves.
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Gardner
Washington
Congress
Jefferson
James R. Mann
Illinois
A. Mitchell Palmer
Pennsylvania
Mann
Palmer
Europe
House
Sunset highway project near Snoqualmie pass advances
Contractors report completion by September 15 on the Sunset highway thoroughfare through the Cascades. State officials call the roadway one of the most beautiful boulevards in the country and a popular drive for automobilists.
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Sunset Highway
Snoqualmie Pass
Cascades
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