Legislative Crooks Target Tacoma Officials and Legislators
A Washington editorial labels lawmakers as crooks for allowing predatory savings and loan practices. It singles out Speaker Kelly as ringleader and names eight King County legislators who aided him, urging voters to study and remember them. The piece argues political complicity with financial wrongdoing and calls for accountability at the polls.
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Savings and Loan
Speaker Kelly
Tacoma Savings and Loan Association
King County
Bank Guaranty Passed By Legislature and Governor
The bank guaranty bill passed both houses and the governor is expected to sign. It allows bankers to voluntarily insure depositor funds. it does not compel action. The Star supported the measure, while noting lawmakers acted only after banking troubles and depositors’ vigilance may drive bankers to insure.
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Star
Juror Selection and the Quiet Duty of Citizens
A casual observer notes that the less a man reveals about himself the better his chances of serving on jury duty. The piece reflects on biases, screening, and the civic role of jurors in major trials.
Constitution Too Ancient by Richard Harrigan
The author argues the U S Constitution favors the privileged and impedes equality before the law. He criticizes Supreme Court power, cites Marshall era precedents, rail transport, and historical rail expansion. He condemns the institution as outlived and urges it be laid to rest while noting Seattle’s vote against flag advertising.
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United States
Supreme Court
Congress
Marshall
Union
Northwestern Railroad
Freeport
Ill
Chicago
Am I a Patriot
A column by Norman French urges readers to show patriotism by supporting the president and defending the flag amid war talk. It questions personal courage and duty, contrasting patriotism with complacency and calling for active service rather than mere business as usual. It ironizes wartime levity and notes harsh home-front prices as Lent continues.
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Mexico
America
Man
Editor Letter Critiques Dice Gambling and Prohibition
A Seattle letter writer urges stopping dice gambling at cigar stores while praising dry laws, criticizing double standards of religious leaders, and calling for consistent prohibition without exceptions. The author cites Portland and Tacoma as examples and signs off as ROBT. F. PETERSEN of 1328 Shelton St.
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the Star
Altho the Star
Seattle
Portland
Tacoma
Washington
Kentucky
California
Ministerial
Clare
Robt
F. Petersen
Shelton St
Municipal market would fail to curb exorbitant prices
Editor argues that high prices stem from middlemen profits rather than fixed market rates. He cites a merchant’s $376 profit on a carload of foodstuffs and compares English potato prices to American retail costs, urging against a municipal commission market in Seattle.
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the Star
England
America
Seattle
Commission
Jas. R. Rankin
45Th Ave
N. RB
The Mystery of the Boule Cabinet Continues
Detective Grady takes charge of the Vantine case after Rogers recalls a French visitor. Parks describes dinner and timing while the Boyle cabinet stands in the bright adjoining room, hinting at a crucial clue.
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Godfrey
Vantine
Simmonds
Goldberger
Vreylinghulsen
Mr. Laster
Commissioner Grady
Detective Bureau
Freylinghulsen
Grady
Parks
Europe
Rogers
Mr. Vantine
Mr. Leater
Boyle
Deta
St Jacobs Oil Promises Fast Back Pain Relief
Vintage ad declares quick, almost instant relief from backache lumbago and sciatica through a gentle oil rub. It claims the product soothes soreness stiffness and lameness without injuring skin and urges readers to obtain a trial bottle from their druggist.
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St. Jacobs Oil
St. Jacobs Oi
St. Jacobs
University of Washington Women’s Ensemble Concert
The University of Washington Women’s ensemble chorus performs a spring concert in Meany Hall Friday evening.
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U. of W
Meany Hall
Bernhard Keeps Salt Lake Recruits On Job
Porterville California report notes Bill Bernhard has not required separating Salt Lake recruits from their current jobs, keeping them at their places of employment while awaiting assignment. The piece emphasizes continuity and practicality in handling the trainees during the transition period.
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Porterville
Cal
Bill Bernhard
Salt Lake
Tenders Services to Uncle Sam's Bands
The noted band conductor and writer of famous marches offers his services free to the U S government to organize military bands.
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Uncle Sam's
U. S
Color Change of the Negro Baby After Birth
The article notes that a negro baby is not born with distinctly black skin and at birth resembles a Caucasian child. Within a few days the skin color changes to a darker tone.
Marmola Prescription Tablets Offer Weight Reduction
Advertisers claim Marmola Prescription Tablets help reduce two to four pounds weekly without dieting or exercise. The note directs readers to write to Marmola Co. in Detroit for a large case and asserts endorsement by thousands.
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Marmola Co
Woodward Ave
Detroit
Mich
Star Beams And The Happenings Of A Page
A collage of quirky notes and local tidbits from a New Jersey town. Jokes about fashion and manners mix with a court sentence for murder in New York, Abyssinian rebels, a Denver telephone operator, ancient Amazons, and odd household tips. The piece closes with local village chatter about Oysters and a barber dying.
Ely's Cream Palm Dream Balm for instant nasal relief
An advert touts Ely's Cream Palm and Ely's Dream Balm as solutions for nasal congestion from colds or catarrh. It promises quick relief by applying a small amount in the nostrils to soothe swollen mucous membranes and clear air passages, with claims of nightly comfort and freedom from headaches or discharge.
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Ely
Doctor Jordan
Stop Those Losses Guarantee 21 Tablets Ad
An advertisement from RIGHT DRUG CO claims 21 Tablets stop losses from weakness with a money back guarantee. Sold by mail at $1.00 per box or 6 for $5.00 from 1111 First Ave, Seattle.
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Right Drug CO
First Ave
Seattie
Court vindicates Doctor Jordan over license dispute
In the Superior Court Judge Walter M. French ruled Doctor Jordan deserved greater vindication, citing credible witnesses and evidence that medicines he administered benefited patients and showed no moral turpitude. The decision restored his medical license.
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J. Eugene Jordan
State Medical Board
Doctor Jordan
Walter M. French
French
Jordan
Medical Board
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Fifth Ave
Dale
Norman French
Bennett St
Down East
Walter Bakers & Co. Ltd
Editor’s Mail
Berlin
Tuckerton Wireless
Ruri
Finland
Preas
Stockholm
Rayr
Guardian Trust and Savings Bank
Cor. First Av
Columbia St
Stearns
John Philip Sousa
Walter
New York City
New York
Wishad
Warra
Denver
Stewartsville
N. J
Dave Stewart
Dr. Jordan
Mutual Life Building
First and Yesler
Seatule
Co. B. Boyd
Fourth Ave. North
J. Irene Jordan
First Avenue
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