Why Thomson Reappointment Sparks City Utilities Debate
The speaker denounces Reginald H. Thomson as unfit to head the city utilities committee citing a lack of profitable ideas for municipal railways and opposition to extending water and light services to outside areas. The piece argues Seattle’s experience since 1915 shows the need for a change in leadership.
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Reginald H. Thomson
City Utilities Committee
Thomson
Water and Light
Seattle
City Utilities
Denmark Rides Water Aching for Food Reveals Honest Motive
A brief report notes Denmark seeking a meal prompts a water escape, with the admission that the voyage is solely for a ride rather than a proper journey. The account emphasizes frankness over deception in the chosen action.
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Denmark
We Must Not Forget the Sussex and the Destruction
John Bathurst argues against pacifist calls to forget wartime outrages. He recalls the Sussex and Laconia incidents, Belgian sufferings, and a nation torn between expedience and duty, urging resolve and facing harsh truths about treaties and military necessity.
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John Bathurst
Maine
Wide
Atlantic
Belgium
Foreign Office
Con
German Egoism and the Illusions of World Power
A critical excerpt analyzes German writers and scholars portraying national egomania. It cites Wilhelm Meys Vomerklichen Krieg and Von Leyden praising German superiority, portraying a belief in destined global dominance and benevolent world leadership. The tone satirizes these pretensions amid wartime diplomacy and sums with a grim postscript about possible alliances.
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Germany
Leipzig
Wilhelm Mey
von Leyden
Earth
Belgium
Serbia
Armenia
Lusitania
Remedy brings relief for liver bowels says Mrs Jewell
Mrs. Mary J. Jewell of Berrien Springs Michigan credits Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin with relief after long liver and bowel trouble. She endorses the simple laxative noting it required one bottle to restore hope and health. Druggists sell it for 50 cents with a free trial bottle by writing to Dr. W B Caldwell Monticello Illinois.
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Mary J. Jewell
L Caldwell
Dr. Caldwell
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticelio
Ils
Editor Notes Postage Rates Heat Up Public Debate
A reader argues for a t cent postage rise to fund second class mail and curb Big Business. He cites Burleson's letter urging higher rates and claims common people pay for two mail classes while receiving limited benefits. He urges Star support for cent letter postage to protect education and information access.
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the Star
Senator Smoot
Burleson
Committee On Post Offices and Post
Aurora Ave
Contortic Musings and Frail Town Tales
A fragment from Life Magazine style chatter shows gossip, rumors, and suspicions about a cashier and a possible prison outcome. The dialogue features families, fear, and an insured widow praising prompt payout after a drowning accident. A New York barber named Mr. Cuttittall marries Misa Sham pul in a brittle, tense scene.
Arrests in German plots as bombs found in plotter room
United States secret service agents arrest Hans Schwartz and Theodore Wolf in connection with German plots against the president and munition factories. Explosives and bombs were discovered in Frite Kolb’s room, suggesting a coordinated conspiracy.
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United States Secret Service
India
Hans Schwartz
Frite Kolb
Theodore Wolf
Kolb
Blackmail Unfolds Over Long Lost Letters
In a tense New York scene Julie explains to Madame and others that Georges conspired to seize letters for profit. Rogers admits he is Julie's husband and reveals past betrayals as she sought to reclaim the letters from M. Vantine and avert a Paris-bound fate.
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Godfrey
Rogers
Julie
New York
Siren
Cone
Paris
France
Vantine
Madame
Georges
How I Darkened My Gray Hair
A home remedy claims to restore natural color by mixing seven ounces of water with Barbo Compound bay rum and glycerine. Use every other day until the desired shade. the formula is said to darken gray hair, soften it, and leave a glossy finish.
Veiled Lady and Julie Resolve Letters Mystery
In a tense scene Godfrey accepts the veiled lady's cloak over a letter dispute. The narrator confirms the tale of a mistress and rightful ownership, as the visitor ends with the woman claiming the letters will be hers when claimed. Godfrey bears the truth of the narrative.
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Godfrey
Rone
Mr. Lester
Julie
Rogers
Mr. Hornblower
Mystery Cabinet Delivery In Paris May Tie Death To Past
In a Paris meeting M Felix Armand notes Mr Vantine's cabinet was shipped from Paris to be delivered to Mr Vantine posthumously. The coffin of suspicion opens as a secret drawer yields letters, not a poison mechanism, and Armand offers to revisit with Lester at the Vantine house to exchange cabinets.
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M. Felix Armand
Armand
Fils
Felix Armand
Mr. Vantine
Paris
Quebec
Godfrey
de Montespan
Montespan
Part With the Boule Cabinet
The coroner's inquest yields no new clues about Drouet and Philip Vantine's deaths. Lester contemplates delaying the cabinet transfer, but Godfrey urges handing it over to its owner Felix Armand, who meets him at the Van tine house. the exchange is completed the next day.
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Drouet
Philip Vantine
Godfrey
Boyle
Lester
Felix Armand
M. Armand
Vantine House
Man walks 42 miles through snow to enlist
ABERDEEN SD March 13 Albert Bass faced a recruiting officer over weight but claimed he walked 42 miles through heavy snowdrifts to join the ranks.
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Aberdeen
Albert Bass
Advice Column Excerpt On Relationships And Holidays
Readers seek guidance on marriage choices and loyalty amid a wary husband. The column offers pragmatic opinions on love, financial security, and compatibility. It notes Lincoln and Washington as state holiday topics and cites child labor figures of two million U.S. workers aged 10 to 15.
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Lincoln
Washington
Cascarets Candy Cathartic for quick cold relief
Ad promotes Cascarets to prevent and cure colds by stimulating the liver and clearing the bowels. It claims a 10 cent box cleanses the stomach, removes undigested food, and carries away bile and poison overnight, with a special note for children.
Veteran Mail Carrier Reaches 24 Years of Service
Seattle postman known as Dad Lindsley marks 24 years with Uncle Sam covering 80,000 miles in nearly two dozen years. He recalls health battles eased by Sulphurro and notes rifleman scores at long ranges, highlighting a storied career and sharp shooting.
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Uncle Sam
Lindsley
Seattle Gun Club
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Seattle Star
Beattie
Elty
the Star Publishing Co
Philadelphia
West
United States Senate
Editor’s Mail
Mra. Willis
George
Baby
Mr. Willis
Mr. Cuttittall
Misa Shampul
North German Lloyd Docks
Hoboken, N. J
M. Vantine
Lady
Peoples Savings Bank
Shroond Ave
Pike ST
Weyman-Bruton Company
Union Square
New York City
Boule
Custicio
John
Mary M. A
Altho
Lola
Lizzie. A
Elizabeth
United States
Edwin J. Brown
B. Peattie
Wiest
Bulleros
Third Main
Sulphurro
Sulphurro Company
Marittime
Wm L
Dad
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