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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1922

Page

17

Fiction Outdone in Omaha a Sensational Plot

The piece mocks sensational fiction about a cave man story set in Omaha. Two women, a stranger, a pit, chains, and a daring rescue unfold with escapes, motor car theft, and threats as the tale parodies wild plots and ends with a warning to girls not to accept rides with strange men.

Omaha Ange

More Day for Free Vacation Campaign Ends Soon

A brief urges enrollments for citizen military training at Camp Lewis and Fort with a closing date extensions amid strong interest. The Army recruiting office at 315 University St. remains open through Saturday night for those seeking a month in camp and a cost free vacation.

Camp Lewis Fort Enis Washington States of the Union Army University St

The Law's Delays Taft Seeks British Practice

Chief Justice Taft plans study of British legal practice to gauge efficiency and equality of opportunity. He hopes American courts can balance individual rights with community rights, noting delays and indulgence can undermine justice. If improvements emerge, he believes America may lead in fair rewards for industry.

Great Britain Taft America Wea Inis

Calender dates differ argues reader in letter

Mike Petkov of Seattle writes The Star to dispute a published note on January 1 in the United States equaling January 14 in Russia Serbia Bulgaria and Greece. He claims the Serbian calendar shows January 1 aligning with December 19 in those nations and provides his calendar as proof.

the Star United States Russia Serbia Bulgaria Greece J. Lodyga Enumclaw Wash Lodyga Mike Petkov

Calls Postal Change an Injustice

Ernest A. Arvidsen served two years as acting carrier on Route No 5. On June 1 he turned over the route to a successor on orders of the fourth assistant postmaster general. He completed civil service exams and related tasks but currently has no status with the post office department.

Ernest A. Arvidsen Arvidsen

Petition for fair treatment of rural mail carrier verdict

A reader from Seattle appeals to the editor asking for support to recognize a diligent rural route carrier in the Duwarish valley. The letter urges action to prevent future injustices in the national civil service and seeks assistance from authorities.

Duwarish Valley August Toellner Seattle

Exclusion of the Japanese debated across nations

Joseph Allman argues that Canada will push for excluding Japanese people, predicting the policy will take hold there before the United States. He cites British dominion obstruction, the end of the Anglo Japanese alliance, and the four power treaty, noting reservations kept the new arrangement non equal to an alliance.

Sion Hoyes Lloyd George U. S. Senate Canada United States Joseph Allman Third Ave

Plebiscith Word Entry from Daily Lesson

An old dictionary note defines plebiscith as a vote or decree of the people on a measure. It traces the term to Latin plebia and plebis and sei tum. An example shows Chile refusing a plebiscite to resolve a territorial dispute with Peru.

Chile Peru

March of the Hyphenates sparks debate on foreign loyalties

Wire dispatch describes a March of Ukrainian Americans along Fifth Avenue protesting Polish occupation of Galicia. Signs urge freedom from tyranny while critics warn such rallies sway U.S. policy and urge hyphenated groups to keep politics out of American statecraft as Miles Morgan argues for stricter measures.

Bait Star Fifth Ave New York Poland Galicia United States America Department of State State Department Compulson Miles Morgan

Wee for Congress Proposed by Allen A. Bartow

Allen A. Bartow of Port Orchard urges support for a candidate nicknamed "Wee" to run for Congress in the race to replace Poindexter. He advocates John F. Miller for Poindexter’s seat, backing a shift toward what he calls the Monroe doctrine era and praising party allies in Washington.

the Star Ray M. Ridieman A. S Miles Poindexter Kiteap County Seattle John F. Miller Poindexter Washington, D. C Harding Wee Con Arent Miller U. S&s Allen A. Bartow Port Orchard Wash

Daylight Saving Plan That Works

A Portland firm the National Broom Co proposes a daylight saving plan where workers log long weekday hours nine and a half, then take Saturdays and Sundays off to save daylight. The author argues Saturday hours fail to boost afternoon productivity and cites lawyers and shops as examples, urging practical daylight use.

the Star National Broom Co Portland M. G. Owens

Local garages and service stations listed by city names

A directory style listing includes Earl Rush at 3149 Eastlake Ave. Security Garage Co. Inc. 1319 25 East Madison Shipyard Service Station A V March 2959 E Marginal Way Smith Service Station 4072 Rainier Ave Thirty Fifth Avenue Garage Charles Bartlett 7501 35th Ave S W George Turner and Son Westlake and Aloha Terminal Garage Railroad Avenue at Jackson Union Street Garage L B McMullen 2206 E Union St

Earl Rush Eastlake Ave. Security Garage Co., Inc East Madison Shipyard A. V. March Smith Rainier Ave Charles Bartlett 35Th Ave S. W

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