Palmer urged aggressive probe of Japanese fisheries off California
A Washington dispatch reports Attorney General Palmer ordered a thorough investigation into Japanese fishing in American waters within California districts. The note compares wartime actions by Roosevelt in 1905 and questions enforcement consistency while mentioning local incidents and overseas vessels alleged to be manned by Japanese crews.
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Vague Reader Inquiry Sparks Talk on Tax Policy and Collectibles
A reader asks about future tax policy and a nickel spending example, noting a remaining area where a tax is not added. The message hints at political debate over fiscal restraint and local collection practices amid ongoing concerns.
Inconsistent testimony on Sawyer case and island remark
The testimony portrays Mrs. Madge Sawyer and her inventor husband as fearing exile on an uninhabited island with apes. The account labels him a lackey of the Guard and a mere butler, while a general calls the issue a democratic problem amid Bourbon period buzz.
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Madge Sawyer
Seattle booster campaign replicates Literary Digest praise
Hazen J. Titus distributes a Seattle booster leaflet citing the city as a premier ocean gateway to Alaska and the Orient. It highlights Puget Sound port facilities, rail hub status, scenic bays and boulevards, and modern civic achievements to entice tourism and business.
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Melba Telephones 1000 Miles Away Draws Laughs
A quip notes that Melba sang into a wireless phone heard 1,000 miles away while a jab mocks high costs as the Smith building tower, 42 stories tall, received a bath recently.
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Silent Gambit in Johnson Harding Affair
A cautious stance emerges as Hiram Johnson remains silent while speculation grows that W Gamaliel Harding views this moment as key. Silence heightens intrigue around political maneuvering and potential strategy shifts before any formal action.
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Townsman Jim Ham Lewis and a rising political thread
The piece hints at Jim Ham Lewis discussing his vice presidential bid and hints at broader political ambitions. It mentions Shriners visits and jolly fellows celebrated, while noting Smokeless is linked to arrests in Seattle. Speculation includes Poinderter eyeing 1924 1928 and extending to 1932 1936 1940 with Bryan’s potential playmate.
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The House She Wanted in Dr Crane Talk
Dr Frank Crane recounts a humorous dialogue about a woman detailing her perfect house. She lists essential elements from trees and water to a large sunlit room, mirrors, ample lighting, closets, roof room, and a full cellar, insisting on concrete features and independence. The scene ends with him offering money to fulfill her dream.
Hiker’s Pack Weighs Sixty Pounds On Fifteen Mile Trek
Everett TRUE reports on a fateful hunt where a hiker carried a sixty pound pack for fifteen miles without rest. The anecdote contrasts with Jo Greene’s earlier trek carrying eighty five pounds for twenty miles with no visible strain.
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JO Greene
Book on China Told as Vital to Seattle and Nation
Editor notes a Foreign Commerce Bureau two volume work titled Commercial Handbook of China. Volume one lists ports and trade terms while volume two covers comprehensive national details. A recommended purchase at 49 cents for informed readers of modern commercial movements.
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Working Man Seeks Clarification On Belgian Bond Offer
A reader questions a Weg advertisement by J P Morgan & Co offering Belgian bonds. He notes a high yield claim but points out a 60 percent discount built into the price and asks the editor to address the apparent math and risk of the bond deal as Belgian exchange fluctuates toward par in three years.
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Parody and Puzzling Notes From A Diversified Page
A collage of quirky snippets from letters and advertisements includes jokes about love, money, and gossip. References span a $10,000 streetcar probe, Hollywood whimsy, prison guards, oil reserves, and Paris fashion rumors.
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