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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1914
Page
5
A column argues that witnesses jailed to testify face unequal treatment in court and deserve compensation. It cites prosecutors who say witnesses must be kept behind bars and suggests paying them daily while in custody as a measure to ensure fairness. The piece notes critics and supporters of recalls and includes a local activist's stance on Lafe’s recall.
The article argues the new naval rule requiring officers on duty to avoid alcohol mirrors enlisted men’s restrictions and promotes fairness. It contrasts past privileges for officers with stricter limits for sailors and urges reform of officer behavior to match the standard. It ends by urging readers to register to vote by June 30 at Prefontaine building to participate in the charter election.
In commentary on Ireland’s long road to limited home rule, the writer predicts sane governance by the Irish with a history of successful administration abroad and a shared democratic will. The note also mentions local political shifts, with Woody leaving for a progressive ticket and calls to improve city transit on Fourth Avenue.
Editor The Star shares a readers’ cute remark from a five year old who found two unburned matches on the floor. The note humorously frames a child’s innocent misperception about matches and safety.
Vancouver Canada June 6. E B Morrison resident engineer and Robert Morrison timekeeper for Canadian Northern at Blue River were drowned in the Fraser River.
Scouts of boat crew No 2 pose in a film at Alhambra while Ja cobs, The Star's staff photographer, captures Lake Washington moments. Six hundred delegates to the re gory convention at the Armory will be chosen tonight by Republicans of King County across the varied precincts.
A city workers picnic is scheduled for today with community turnout expected. The notice notes activities and location details to attract attendees and allows volunteers to assist.
A compilation of humorous items and jokes from the Seattle Star column. It includes quips about undertakers, a colonel seeking a versatile servant, a convict's joke on time, a timekeeping quip, and light exchanges between a novelist bachelor and a chorus girl as well as a sea crossing gag with a captain.
An editorial urges boys to join the Boy Scouts to gain self reliance, chivalry, and outdoor skills. Major Ingem ham of Seattle outlines league aims including bird and plant knowledge, Morse code, boating, and a sustained 50 step pace. It also notes Brooks, a young actor from Glenside, Pa., and mentions the Junior Tillkums tribe meeting plans and new treasurer Jake Friedman.
At the closing demonstration Scout master Sexemith and Scouts Hubert Hill and Austin Colvin created fire using the primitive rubbing sticks method.
An unusually large number of Seattle juvenile essays were submitted with 27 judged by Friday. Ruth Purrington of Sultan won the prize for a nature themed essay describing woods flowers moss and birdsong as a source of joy and beauty.
The first year class at Broad way High will host an informal freshman party on Wednesday June 10. Refreshments will be served. The children's library at the Collins playfield will be open from 2 30 to 4 p m during the summer months.
A crowded bulletin lists multiple local events and notices including marriage licenses issued today, divorces filed, a funeral held, births, dances, church socials, meetings, tax totals, civic talks, and a range of community happenings from Seattle and nearby areas.
DARETOWN New Jersey June 5 Gilbert Shute a Salem county farmer says a six foot snake attacked him while he worked on his farm. He was trimming fence corners and struck at the snake with an ax. The reptile coiled around the ax handle and lunged with the weapon. Shute killed the snake with a fence stake.
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