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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1921
Page
11
A Republican who promoted a large vote for Harding used his campaign efforts to win broader attention. After Harding's victory he sought the position of postmaster in his city and wrote a letter to Harding.
City, county, school and port offices met to discuss the tax problem and reportedly accomplished their purpose. The text includes coinages, mock dialogues, and scattered notes about plays, a hall of fame, and local humor lines, reflecting a noisy community column of excerpts.
A reflective analysis argues that capital punishment fails as a crime deterrent. It links ancient revenge to modern executions, noting murder rates persist and urging social investment in education and care over state violence. The piece cites recent hangings, court cases, and executions to illustrate its point.
Observations note that the county ferries incur yearly losses exceeding 250000 while the street car line shows profitability. The piece questions King County's stance toward Seattle and hints at broader financial frictions between local governments.
A collection of quotations reflecting attitudes toward prohibition and society. Notable voices include Dr. 5 German art and music critic, Dr. Mary Noam Porter of Northwestern University, Don V. Parker Ohio state prohibition officer, and William Jennings Bryan, discussing fear, relationships, poison in whisky, and enforcement dedication.
The Star prints a verse reflecting on prohibition and its effects on drinkers and a longtime bar owner who tries to quit but succumbs to temptation. The piece uses rhymed, habit-filled imagery to critique prohibition and its reach into daily life and youth.
A fragment recalls a defendant before a judge facing a harsh charge for aged whisky. The lines imply debate over evidence and a claim that justice might be swayed by fermentation history and long-standing fiddling.
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