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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1914
Page
5
A hotel overheard remark from a prosperous contractor blames high prices on labor costs. He mocks workers while tossing a dollar to a beggar, revealing a view that profits trump humanity and prompting reflection on how to humanize such a man.
The piece notes a pattern at equalization hearings where wealthier individuals protest taxes more often. It argues that fines favor the rich while poorer taxpayers risk jail for minor scheduling omissions, implying taxation bias toward the wealthy.
A prose portrait honors the elevator man who tirelessly runs between floors, carrying thousands daily. He is a solitary worker bound by walls and machines, deserving a kind word and a moment of human recognition.
The writer notes Sullivan of Chicago, ex-gas boss and U.S. Senate candidate, admits nominating Wilson. He claims others behind backed Wilson, while implying political manipulation. The piece contrasts domestic politics with Europe’s war menace and mentions John Doe of Seattle studying the stock market.
A humorous exchange frames a caller asking about payment for chickens and a man dismisses the idea. The reader is told the right stance is that gentlemen are expected to pay.
Mary asks if her accidental blackberry jam strain requires hospital care or can be treated at home. The note also mentions angle worms in her back, suggesting unrelated discomfort.
Dorothy R asks how to stop loud yard singing that keeps her awake, while L XII and Maglio discuss safety funds and curiosity. The passage weaves a mix of quips about prudence, gender roles, and a joke about Lot's wife turning into a pillar of salt and a saloon.
Arlington dock delays condemned salmon over storage fees as news comes from various regional items including Awa Maru’s arrival after meeting Japanese cruisers, and local notices spanning politics and weather across districts.
Between 100 and 160 Servians Montenegrins and Russians in the mines here plan to depart for their native lands to join the European war. A mass meeting next Sunday will finalize plans to send the men home.
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