Kindhearted Judge Gordon Fines Speeders Not Jailbound
The Star notes WDGE Gordon’s approach to speeding drivers, many described as laundry workers earning about $12 a week with families to feed. He says jail would starve their families, arguing leniency is humane. The piece questions wealthier suspects and praises the judge’s compassionate stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wdge Gordon
the Star
Oreover
Johnny Considine
Max Mer
Star
Gordon
Morgan Expose Sparks Call to Find Living Morgans
The article rails at John Pierpont Morgan for wrecking stockholders and dominating finance, and calls for action to curb money kings like Standard Oil and big railroad interests. It urges government scrutiny and a showdown to prevent repeats by future Morgans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mormer
Mellen
Morgan
New York, New Haven & Hartford
National Capitol
King Morgan
Standard Oil Co
New Haven
Gov
Standard
Aide to farmers or a bank plan for savings
Ole Hanson outlines a farm friendly bank plan in a North Yakima speech. He criticizes postal savings limits and proposes government loans directly to customers with private banks bypassed. The idea, backed by facts, aims to lower rates and expand deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Bank
Ole Hanson
United States Senate
North Yakima
Postal
Hanson
Exin
Ole
Not Criminal and Other Notes from a 19th Century Page
A collage of quirky jokes, names, and anecdotes from a vintage Seattle Star page. The text includes humorous lines about excuses and romance, a scene at a penitentiary, a toast to old menus, and brief notes from various locales.
Various News Bits From Coast and Nation
A wide range of items notes gabs about local officials and condemnations, a theft of a motorcycle, bond market optimism, business managers and car firms, civic concerts and dances, theater, sermons, parades, and coast to coast incidents. Notable mentions include a $61,000 Keyport torpedo station award, a theft of a motorcycle from Harry Carper, and Empress of Ireland coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McReynolds
G. K
Keyport Torpedo Station
Harry Carper
J. P. Robertson
Middle Weat
R. C. Rueschman
Reo Motor Car Co
J. B. Agen
A. G. Dunn
Golf Club
Rainier
Queen Anne Dramatic Classic Society
Metropolitan
A. H. Anderson
Frank Gutzmiller
Fort McIntosh
Tex
Temple de Hirsch
Fortuna
Wistaria
H. L. McGillis
Av. N
E. V. Shayler
St. Mark’s
K. of C
Josiah Collins
Walter Scott
Everett
Northwest
State University
Mounted police to night duty for summer protection
Police Chief Griffiths orders mounted officers to night duty to better protect park frequenters and residences through the summer. Capt. Bannick moves to Ballard and Densmore stations. Lieut. Hedges assigned to Georgetown. Lieut. Hans Damm returns to central station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffiths
Claude G. Bannick
Ballard
Densmore
Lieut
Hedges
Georgetown
Hans Damm
Central Station
Initiative to Reform Tax System Drafted
At the Taxpayers' league meeting on June 10 the chief topic is a proposed amendment to the state constitution to create a taxation system in line with modern economic conditions. This follows a taxation conference at the university and the law will be drafted for submission by the next legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taxpayers’ League
License of Capt. F. M. White suspended for four months
The license of Capt. F. M. White of the Sound tug Milwaukee has been suspended for four months after a collision between Milwaukee and the tug Argo on April 1 off Port Townsend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. White
Milwaukee
Argo
Port Townsend
Buffalo Bill Leads Memorial Parade for Civil War Veterans
Civil War veterans march past in a Memorial parade headed by mounted police, Col. Thompson, and "Buffalo Bill" Cody. Floral tributes at Bay Dilcott and a labor memorial float highlight a day of services and civic events with Mother Jones urging ballot-based revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. McClure
Yonkers
N. Y
Philadelphia
Emress
Ireland
Thomas Mageen
San Francisco
Tacoma
Pacific Coast
Vancouver
B. C
Brazos River
Waco
Texas
Troy
Ala
King George Cables
Canada
Tarrytown
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Baltic
New York
LaConner High School
Wenatchee Daily Republican
Denver
D. Willis Bowes
Ola Cronk
Seattle
Kansas
E. L. Jones
Alaska
Mme. Callaux
Paris
Seumas McManus
Col. Co. L. Thompson
Buffalo Bill” Cody
National Guardsmen
University Cadet Corps
Eagles
Hippodrome
Dilcott Bay
Calumet
Jones
The Littlest Rebel Opens at Seattle Theatre Tonight
The wartime comedy drama featuring Jimsy Mullally opens for a week at the Seattle theatre. The 16 year old actress will portray the fiery Southern heroine whose courage earns the respect of the Yankees in this Avenue Players presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimsy” Mullally
The
Avenue Players
Seattle
Miss Mullally
There Should Be Music in Every Home
The article urges universal music, claiming every soul craves music and that no extensive study is needed to express it. It promotes Kimball and other Player Pianos sold at attractive prices on an easy payment plan with old pianos accepted as part payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Amebury
Wagner
Liszt
Bach
Mendelssohn
Kimball
Also Mentioned on This Page
Seattle Star
Ermine
Scripps Northwest League
Initruments
Telegraph News Service
Latted Press Association
Wash
Postoffice
Aix
Star Publishing Co
Vice Pres. Marshall
Tom
Harry F. Wylie
Anna J. Wylie
Harry
Johnny Murphy
Lafe Hamilton
T. R
U.S
Woolworth
U. S. Senate
Sweden
Bonstead
Toppenish
Bonehead
Baltimore
Woodrow Wilson
MR. White Wolf
China
Austria
Italy
Prince Willie
Seattle Star’s Laugh Department
Scions of
Atlas
George Allan
England
Anatole
France
Jack London
Irving Bertin
Mark Hamberg
Ellen Glasgow
Lilian Lorraine
Nell—Eliza
Stell
Nell
Good Old Times
John Sheldon
American House
Springfield
Greenfield
Mass) Gazette
Sadie Fuller
Lane
W. Va
Agree
Johnny Mouse
Everett True
Plainfield
N. J
Charles Ooufault
State Highway Commission
Frederick C. Harriott
Clara Morris
Long Island
Margaret Wilson
Standard Oil
Colorado
Emmet H. Tebeau
Navy
Vallejo
U. S. District Court
Porcupine Mine
Seward
Washington, D. C
Boston
Dental
Hougen
Union St
Madison
Seidel
Diana Dillpickles
Jung
Meriane Paper
India
Avnation
Abe
Morrill
Mandy
Blatne
Lakeview
Spinning’s Cash Store
Buffalo Bill
the Kimball
Bilere Hall
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