The World At War And A Call To Humanity
The Seattle Star editorial prays for humanity as World War I widens. It cites one billion involved, nations like Italy and Mexico in conflict, and urges the United States to place humanity above aggression. It questions whether civilization can endure the bloodshed and beckons a rebirth of democratic ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Agaria
Rumania
Greece
Mexico
Portugal
Cain
Abel
United States
Ica
Netherlands
Norway
Sweden
Switzerland
the Star
Nikola Poatella
The
Star
Emmanuel
Austria
I@ly
Giuseppe Taberi
Reactionaries Get Busy Says Adler on Tenement Law Clash
R FELIX ADLER of New York says a strong reactionary movement is pressing to exempt children from the child labor law, led by the can industry weight. He warns progressive citizens to stay alert as European war clouds distract the public and reactionaries emerge from cyclone cellars to push their agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Felix Adler
New York
Real American Girls Don’t Drink Says Bennet of New York
Congressman Bennet claims men quit drinking while girls and young women take it up. Critics challenge the assertion, noting the behavior of a few in cabarets. The writer defends American HOME girls, insisting they will never adopt the habit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennet
New York
Captain Henry McDonald and the Great Northern Rate War
A Seattle era feature recounts Capt. Henry H. McDonald battling Jim Hill in a long waterborne rate war between Seattle and Mt Vernon. McDonald repeatedly cut rates, kept customers, and survived ship losses to emerge with lessons on Puget Sound shipping. McDonald recalls his fleet, sons, and desire to expand boat links across the Olympic peninsula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry McDonald
Jim Hill
NCE
James J. Hill
Seattle
Mt. Vernon
Skagit River Polata
Great Northern
Mr. Hill
Hill
Henry H. McDonald
Mt Vernon
McDonald
Capt. McDonald
Gleaner
Harvester
Harry
Puget Sound
Olympic Peninsula
Islands
Variety of light quips and cartoons across papers
A collage of jokes and brief items from the press features cartoonish dialogue about publishing money shortages and illustrations, a misdelivered bill, lecture timing, a libel quip about T Roosevelt, price concerns on mutton, moon influence satire, a Bon Marche hosiery gag, and a rural ad noting horses for the army and navy.
Letters to the Editor on Russell and World War Attitudes
Readers debate Charles Edward Russell's reporting and American press bias toward England. They critique Britain's China opium policy and Lusitania sinking and question Italian war zeal versus public sentiment, signed by E Kwartz H E R and Giuseppe Taberi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Charles Edward Russell
E. Kwartz
Exonerates Germans claims by Irish American girl
An unsigned letter to The Star argues Germany bears no blame for the war and claims Germany has been America’s best friend. The writer shifts blame to England and defends German militarism, framing England as the jealous challenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Germany
America
England
France
Russia
Ireland
Lady Jane and Lord Algy Exchange Barbed Opinions
Dialogue reveals Lady Jane asking about the host while Lord Algy calls him a beastly old bounder who earned wealth from an India rubber plantation. The exchange hints at social tensions and sharp wit in a genteel setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Jane
Lord Algy
Health Rules for the Sick and Weak Restored
A fragment asserts that system health requires correction to preserve strength. It claims success is impossible for the weak and sick. It warns illness stems from severe stomach, liver, kidney, or bowel disorders and implies avoidance of enjoyment for the sick.
Fleet of Subs Seen in Making by U. of W. Man
John H. Billingslea Jr a University of Washington forestry graduate reports Forty submarines under construction in Clyde yards Scotland England is building a complete fleet along the river eight miles long. He observed guards initially objected but allowed photos after he explained his American status. He notes workers view the war as a businesslike effort to exterminate the Germans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Li Hung Chang
Deadwood Daily
U. OF W. Man
Clyde Shipbuilding Yards
Scotland
John H
Doc") Billingslea, Jr
College of Forestry
Billingslea
Seattle
England
Clyde Yards
Also Mentioned on This Page
Diana
BY MacDonald
Cawr
MSS
Seattle Star
Ee i
Schifts Northwest League
NEW
Telegraph N News Service
Watted Press Association
Y Seattla
Wash
Ens
City
Star Publishing Co
Fred Boalt
Hen Hill
Apt. McDonald
Pictou
Nova Scotia
Chicago
Grays Harbor
Clan McDonald
Skagit River
Mabel
Henry Bailey
City of Champagne
Bone Yard
Billingstea
Newport News
Washington
Reginald F. Nicholson
Scribble
Yees
Beat
Nora
Grace
Johnny
T. Roosevelt
Cleveland
Agricultural Department
Agr
Bon Marche
Mame
Care
Centerville
Fairfield
Army
Navy
Russell
Says Press
China
India
Canton
Persia
Lusitania
Everett True
Jitney Buss
Jones
Dietz, Jr
Durham
Spinning’s Cash Store
Journav
Seattle Lighting Company
Fourth Ave
Stuart Bldg
Main
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!