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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1913
Page
4
Judges meeting rejects adoption of a presiding judge system citing custom and precedent. They insist on standard eight weeks of court vacation in July and August, preserving traditional practice despite potential efficiency gains. The article critiques adherence to custom over reform.
An analysis argues that city land values rise with urban growth, pushing rents higher as landowners capture wealth from urban expansion. It calls for shifting taxation from land to unearned increment and reducing rent burden on workers while noting political upheaval and local election tensions. It cites port politics, docksite deals, and a false grand jury accusation as context. It also reports on Chinese aeroplane purchases and cyclone aftermath in a closing item.
The American man admits he killed Mary Scott Castle Charlton with a marble statue of Love during a June 9 quarrel in a Lake Como villa. He faces surrender to Italy for trial after U S Supreme Court decision. Detectives waited for him in Hoboken as trunks and grisly evidence surfaced.
A collage of humorous notes and bits from Beeleysport and surrounding towns. Jests about dogs in Auburns, grasshoppers in Washington, a noble ship, editor’s money, local visitors, and playful verse. Light regional captions mix with fictional dialogue and puzzles.
New York June 17 Mrs Adelaide Starrmaan who has lived in Paris five years says American children of the well to do are raised as snobs Her two daughters are in Paris until sixteen to learn manners and languages She cites Europe as the training ground for real society The Madrona Hershta Improvement club plans a concert at Madrona Presbyterian church Tuesday evening Tickets 26 cents with proceeds buying seats for street intersections along the car line
A collection of reader letters praising The Star and critiquing editorials. MRS. LUCINDA LAURY of Index Washington thanks for help finding her son and mentions him working at Claham Bay after seeing the paper. G WYLIE O G from Hotel Westlake describes Bothell scenes after a trip and encourages more visits. FRANK OLSON of Seattle protests misreadings of religious critique and cites biblical verses to defend The Star’s stance.
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