City clean-up push links to curb nuisance and growth
The Star urges residents to beautify properties and stop weeds next door, arguing beautified homes boost value and public welfare. It lists upcoming conventions in Seattle with projected out-of-town attendance and cites a harsh view on embargo logic between Britain, France, and Germany, ending with a blunt “might” on power.
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Aoee
Seattle
Order of the Mystic Shrine
Knights of Columbus
National Association For the Study and Prevention
American Association of Public Accountants
Britain
France
Uncle Sam
Germany
Samuel
What's Needed Business Needs a Rest
James J. Hill and other leaders are urged to pause and rethink current initiatives as business pressure mounts. The call signals concern over unsustainable pace and the need for strategic review.
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James J. Hill
Jim
Pennsylvania Legislature Votes To Submit Woman Suffrage Amendment
The legislature approved a joint resolution to put a women suffrage amendment to a public vote, seeking final approval by the electorate. The move signals a historic push toward extending voting rights to women nationwide.
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Pennsylvania
It is only the workers who attain wealth Miss Anne
The remark questions who earns wealth and who benefits while seeking more detail about whether the works belong to the speaker or to others. The dialogue hints at class or labor themes without clear factual context.
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Miss Anne
Business men as peers of world leaders cited Sproul and Kruttschnitt
A brief statement notes that American business men like William Sproul of Southern Pacific railway are peers of global leaders, listing Sproul and Kruttschnitt as examples of prominent executives.
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William Sproul
Southern Pacific Railway
Messrs. Sproul
Kruttschnitt, Et al
Pneumonia Dangers and Preventive Measures Urged
Health guidance stresses pneumonia spread through respiratory discharges and the need for careful coughing, disinfection, and disposal of contaminated materials. It notes convalescents should use disinfectant cups and burn used cloths, with carbolic acid solution as recommended. It also links dental care to juvenile delinquency outcomes.
Quirky Jokes and Local Banter in a 19th Century Page
A collage of humorous vignettes and dialogue bits from a historical page includes Father and son banter about cigars, a maid and cook exchange, a discussion on National Guard readiness, a quip about Prince Bismarck, and humorous wordplay about umbrellas and hot dogs.
Readers praise The Star and critique on policy
A letter from Mary Kinkade lauds The Star for concise news and sermons, while D N Lyman cautions about employment agencies and bootlegging fees. P J Welch criticizes the paper’s war policy editorials advocating a larger army and navy.
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Star
Russell
Mary Kinkade
Europe’s Arms and Peace War Talk Questions Preparedness
The piece argues that large armies and navies do not guarantee peace and may incite conflict. It cites Taft’s view of U S noninvolvement due to unpreparedness and notes Italy’s wartime spending could push participation. It warns big business benefits from war and questions preparedness as a path to security.
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the Star
The
Star
Europe
Italy
United States
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Seattle Star
Leagan
News Service of the United Presse Association
Beattie, Weah
Postottioe
Elty
Star Publishing Co
American Chemical Society
American Bankers’ Association
National den of Industrial Insurance
W. C. T. U. National Convention
National Convention of Women's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
American Home Economics Association
Northern Pacific International Lawn Tennis Association
United Amateur Press Association
Washington Retail Jewelers’ Association
Anne
Bill
the Star's Health
American Medical Association
New York Juvenile Association
Union Label Clothing CO
Fifth Ave
Pike ST
Diana Dillpickles
Buddy
Cleveland
Plain Dealer
National Guard
Prince Bismarck
R. C. Eskridge
Jimson
Old Simson
Pimpeon
Reginald
Ted
Summer Hotel
Ned
Marie
Sebenick
Ed Hagen
Hagen
Joann Colwuibgus
Joh Washington
Tomas Cincolm
John Rock
Ffeller
Jonny Doe
Ponto the
Everett True
Johnny. Mouse
Yael
Somme
D. N. Lyman
P. J. Welch
Taft
W. Horsman
Medina, Wash
Swift
Pike
Madison
J. H. Mendenhall
Swift’s
Tailored Ready Co
Prince Rupert
B. C
Bremerton
San Francisco
Grand Trunk Pacific
Franco
Ford
Spinning’s Cash Store
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