Editorial on Banking Laws Sparks Washington Debate
The Tacoma Times debate on banking laws faces calls for drastic reform to curb bank looting. Washington bankers study California’s departmental bank act and prepare a commission to assess a split system for commercial savings and trust banking.
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the Star
Tacoma Times
Washington
Tacoma
Seattle
Savings and Loan Association
State of Washington
Hay
Federal Reserve System
State of
Sear
United States
California
Commercial
Savings, and Trust
Washington Bankers’ Association
W. J. Kommers
Spokane
BR. L. Rutter
Washington Bankers’ Associa
Commission of 12
Seattle Star
Raymond RE. Frazier
Washington Mutual Savings Bank
Letters to the Editor and verse from The Paragon Satire
A Tacoma Star letters section includes F H Elliott of Everett praising Tacoma’s claim to sound country football glory and accusing Seattle of grabbing honors. Also a long satirical verse by Sid Hansen of Gig Harbor lampoons hypocrisy and temptations of modern life with humorous verse about cinema and city vices.
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Tacoma
Sound Country
F. H. Elliott
Everett
Volstead
Timas
Slacker John Doe Deserter Shame Highlights Duty
A Chicago registered designee John Doe failed to update his draft address, later claiming Macomb service honors. The War Department insists his desertion remains, despite rank, noting duty to notify changes. The piece laments casualness and warns of lifelong stigma.
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Washington
John Doe
Chicago
Macomb
War Department
John Does
Department
Remarkable remarks on rail rates and society figures
A collage of quotations includes William G. McAdoo urging railway rate cuts after a wage reduction. Elias Liveay endorses short skirts as sanitary. Senator Borah calls for public sentiment to avert war. W H Knox promotes a sauerkraut diet. Lady Alexander praises the modern thoughtful woman. Brig Gen Sawyer critiques worry and hard work.
MILLIONS FOR DAMAGE BUT NOT ONE CENT FOR REPAIR
Senator La Follette laments funding for battleships while veterans receive little hospital treatment. He recalls a New York banquet speech by Judge Elbert Gary praising Japan’s naval program and urging its continuation, framing the clash between defense spending and veterans’ care.
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Mr. Daugherty
Star
la Follette R
Wisit
New York City
Elbert Gary
Japan
Watson D. Georrin
Food for the people tops revolt’s fragile hope
A historian notes that revolutions fade without basic needs met. The poem warns that even brilliant plans falter as crowds grow restless when hunger remains. Governments crumble when food is scarce and relief stalls.
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Sid Hansen
Gig Harbor
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William G. McAdoo
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W. H. Knox
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