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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1920
Page
13
The city debates a shift to a five cent fare replacing six cents with hopes to ditch the penny and ease the municipal carline. Proponents cite potential gains while critics warn of risks and a possible further rate increase if the plan falters.
A fragmentary line hints at a slang nickname for a character who stirs trouble or draws attention with style. The quote suggests a persona known for heat or intensity in a local context.
Dr. Sanger Brown argues that about 1500 youths in New York City enter court annually due to delinquency. He notes that social rejection by parents or teachers, poverty of play, and exposure to gang influence can push a child toward crime. Nervous symptoms, irritability, and insecurity arise from being kept from normal play and scorn, fueling a cycle of misbehavior and further alienation.
The piece cites 17th century English moralist Dr. Thomas Fuller on marriage as a guide for June weddings. It notes his cautions against beauty alone and praising a balanced balance of character, thrift, and patient negotiation between spouses.
A 1920 convention nominated Warren G Harding before the discovery of his middle name Gamaliel. The anecdote highlights a hurried nomination process amid party momentum and public speculation.
A federal report cites a Japanese study showing that many eminent men could not pass their exams in youth. It endorses stressing general work and aptitude over rigid tests, arguing a class is a normal mix of proficiency levels. Sand Point becomes the county’s official flying field, yet city air remains lively.
The article notes Harding’s middle name Gamaliel and Dana Sleeth adds the name Eutychides as a further discovery, highlighting unusual given names found in historical records.
Letters to the editor discuss carfare burdens and funding for streetcar service. A W Whitner argues taxing private cars or jitneys could cover deficits and favors bonds for the zone system. Nellie O Gorman suggests keeping standard fares for straight runs, adding 3 cents for transfers, and capping jitney service.
The article contrasts John D Rockefeller Andrew Carnegie and James B Duke as three industrial kings. It quotes Duke stating success comes from hard work and perseverance, not superior intellect, recounting his poverty to leadership in the tobacco industry and his belief that any intelligent youth can succeed with effort and determination.
A column mixes political jests about a Republican nominee and the phrase THE JITNEY MUST GO with light commentary on campaigns. It quotes Henry and mentions Dan Landon as a judge while mocking publicity stunts and public tastes. The piece revives quips about Russia, labor, Viola Kummel, and a joke about luxuries, receipts, and countryside scenes.
Public health note warns that sputum from infected individuals spreads tuberculosis pneumonia influenza and other illnesses. Contaminated utensils cups towels and doorknobs aid transmission while droplets in air contribute to spread. Preventive advice includes ventilation fatigue avoidance of contact with discharges and using personal eating ware.
A striking rhetoric argues for mercy toward Eugene V. Debs and criticizes punitive politics. The author contends that history shows force destabilizes society, and warns that punishing opinion dignifies it, urging governments to let dissenters be. The piece compares past reformers and questions harsh responses to socialist influence.
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