Opening Rainier park roads unlocks tourism boom for Northwest
The northeast corner of Rainier National Park opens to the public through a new northwest corridor via Fairfax enabling easier access to Carbon Glacier. Officials foresee a surge in visitors, hotel construction, and coordinated regional efforts to promote tourism across Washington, Tacoma, Seattle, and neighboring areas.
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California's Significant Step in Water and Power Reform
Opinion piece praises California’s move to curb private power influence as 9,000,000 horsepower stored hydro energy and 2,000,000 developed threaten future supply. It warns of bankers and four major power firms dominating policy and commends a consumers’ initiative to secure cheap, reliable hydroelectric power and fair rates.
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California
Washington
Basific
Wayfarer praised as an enduring Northwest attraction
The piece extols the Wayfarer as a lasting success and envisions a grand annual pageant drawing visitors from the East to the Northwest. It notes a slim chance of becoming a sustained enterprise, while reflecting on public figures and media dynamics of the era.
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Wayfarer
What Is There to Conceal
Analysis of open diplomacy in Paris and Washington as openness is demanded in peace talks. The piece argues secrecy hindered Wilson’s aims, notes liberal gains from publicity, and warns that future conferences should avoid private dealings. It comments on public ethics, a self-made woman, and societal expectations.
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Paris
Wilson
Washington
Old Book Exposé Claims Candid Luncheon Clue
A Star letter from Wm Morrison argues over a claimed oldest book title. The writer describes owning a 1640 English translation of Machiavelli’s Princes, preserved with calf binding, bought in London and valued at nearly a million, while asserting rival claims to antiquity.
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the Star
Wm. Morrison
Mme
Nicholas Machiavel
London
World Powers May Meet Here at State University
A citizen urges the state university as an ideal site for a global powers summit, arguing it would provide ideal convenience and world wide publicity. The letter emphasizes strong support and confidence in the university’s suitability.
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Moitor
Mont
Our State University
WM. Steln
Pilots of Human Destiny Foresee Blood Soaked Battle
W T ark, a Presbyterian pastor, warns of a world where 1.2 billion non Christians must be converted even at the cost of terror. He invokes demonic imagery and apocalyptic language, lamenting religious fanaticism and the darkness that spirit prompts in humankind.
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Tarzan the Terrible
Ft. John
W. EL Scott
Prayer to the Governor follows republican plea letter
A letter from CHAS. A. FAUSSETT of Monroe Washington asks space to print a poem titled Prayer to the Governor. The missive praises the incumbent governor and requests divine guidance to oversee state funds and charitable institutions while urging support for polls taxes and funding for public needs.
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the Star
Chas. A. Faussett
Monroe, Wash
Critics Pressure Seattle Park Over Wide Awake Ride Fee
A reader defends charging 10 cents for rides on Wide Awake the elephant at Woodland Park, noting funds from the community and 7000 elephant club buttons. The piece outlines costs for housing, feeding, a keeper, drainage, and a proposed elephant house costing upwards of 7500 dollars, with free rides for contributors and club leaders.
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Elephant Club
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Parables of Pigeons Reflect on Charity and Conflict
A narrator on an elevated railway recalls feeding pigeons in Venice and witnesses a fight over peanuts. One bird defeats the other, hoards the nuts, and both wait for more from passersby. The tale ends with a reflection on generosity, greed, and divine regard for human behavior. William E.
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Venice
Saint Mark's
Watson Editorial on Budgeting for Elephant Rides
Halsey R. Watson, editor of the Junior Post-Intelligencer, signs a small editorial likely urging prudent spending and mock advice tied to circus funding or entertainment costs. The piece reflects local publication tone and a light civic angle.
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Halsey R. Watson
Junior Post-Intelligencer
Meat eating at last in a republican context
A speech excerpt recalls Mose the actor who refused a director’s demand to share a bed with a lion. The director jokes the lion is harmless, while Mose quips that he ate meat now, prompting a critique of when Republicans will confront big corporations.
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Pshaw
Cap’s
Mase
Rep. Black
Tex
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