International socialist congress at Ockholm to dominate talks
The piece notes an international Socialist Congress at Ockholm with two Americans, where Germany’s socialists are seen as guiding the agenda. It frames the conflict as civilization versus Teutonic powers and predicts the congress will push for a republic in Germany and Europe, while warning the war will continue if the socialist cause fails. It closes with Seattle coal handlers going on strike and a weather forecast nudge.
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Ockholm
Ger
Russia
Kaiser
Thoroly
Belgium
Serbia
Germany
Scheidemann
George Ledebour
International Socialist Congress
Europe
Seattle
Costs of World War Grow Each Day
The piece laments daily war costs of 10,000 lives and 60 million dollars, urging immediate U S entry to end the conflict. It notes public indifference and calls Seattle officials to approve salary uplift, implying local governance responsiveness amid global crisis.
Chamber Membership Drive Boosts Seattle Growth
Albert J. Rhodes, Chamber Membership President, addressed the noon meeting and praised the drive’s spirit in Seattle. He noted membership has risen past 2,000 and urged continued effort toward a democratic, common good oriented chamber policy for future success.
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Albert J. Rhodes
Chamber of Ce
Seattle
Ttle
Chamberlanding
Fiendish German threats cited in hospital ship reprisal note
An official German warning claims reprisals include placing general officers and staff on a hospital ship and torpedo threats. It states three generals and 45 staff officers are in towns bombed, implying possible no quarter and prisoner slaughter. The piece calls for action and mentions the Cecil Cafe and Seattle food speculation. It also asks readers to join the Red Cross.
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Germany
America
The Yellow Peril and Public Opinion
A reader commends the Star for opposing importing Asians to the coast for harvest, calling such labor a curse and menace. Another letter condemns an attorney who seeks to stay Logan Billingsley’s execution, denouncing the legal profession as obstructing justice.
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the Star
Logan Billingsley
Seattle
Jesse L. Sunall
Lumber Exchange
Under Two Flags Characters and a Trust in Paris
In Baden crowds of elites admire Forest King at the Prix de Dames, while a doctored horse scandal shocks the House of Lyonnesse. Cecil faces ruin as forger Rockingham and the forger Bertie Cecil loom. a private interview reveals the tangled betrayal.
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Baden
England
Beauty
Rake
Mr. Willen
Europe
Cecil
Stephanien
Venetia
House of
Lyonnesse
Petite Reine
Rockingham
Maron
Marquis
Bertie Cecil
Haront
Hierang
The Gold Bug Promises and a Forged Bill
A dramatic scene unfolds as Cecil confronts Bertie Cecil over a forged bill for £760. A letter reveals ruinous shame while Petite Reine offers her gold Napoleons, and Lady Venetia watches. The Seraph returns with Austrian officers and a moneylender seeks the Marquis of Rockingham.
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Petite Keine
Papa
Cecil
Mr Cecil
Napoleon
Palais Royal
The
Stephanien
Venetia
Iffesheim
M. Baroni
Marquis of
Rockingham
The Marines Hymn From a Historic Text Fragment
A fragmented OCR presents the lyrics of The Marines Hymn with misspellings and archaic phrasing. It recounts Marine battles from Montesuma to Tripoli and Cavite, praising the corps as guardians and fighters for freedom. The text alternates between proud declarations and garbled lines, preserving the anthem’s core imagery.
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Montesuma
Tripoli
United Statee Marine
Traction wage rise hints at wartime postage burden
The piece notes a 1 cent per hour wage increase for traction workers, suggesting it may help cover future war tax costs. It also mentions wartime service hopes from Dr Matthews and others above military age, plus editorials on Roosevelt. The letter includes reflections on beds, real estate views near the university, and a mobile purchase saving daily costs.
Humorous Snippets and Notes from Early 20th Century Columns
A collage of light notices and quips includes lawyers in Lincoln and a Buffalo delegate to a hoboes convention, tea room plans in Newark, and a plumber in Seattle. Jokes touch on biblical themes, family kitchen dynamics, submarine talk, and a plan for a national song simple enough for Caruso.
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Guile
Lincoln
Neb
Frances Water King
Buffalo
Newark
N. J
Water King
Winnipeg
Can
Tribune
Caruso
Cold Baths and Rubbing Improve Health and Immunity
The article urges daily cold baths or tepid washes to aid nervous disorders and prevent colds. It warns kidney disease patients to be cautious due to possible increased albuminuria, and recommends rubbing, massage, and a weekly hot bath ends with a cold plunge to stimulate circulation.
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Seventh Ave
Waton St
Schipeus Northwest League OF
NmWwararhas
Telegraph News Service of the
United Preas Association
Wash
Mai
Star Publishing Co
Socialist Congress
Cecil Cafe
Savage
Putnam's
Ax Squad
Bridges
Red Cross
Daily Reader
RAPS
Louise DE LA Reme
Ouida
Edgar Allan Poo
M. Haron
Cavite
Paname
United Stater
Army
Navy
Dr. Matthews
Rob Hridges
Jeans Willard
Wilson
Roosevelt
University
Washington
Eda
Eclty Farma
Gardens
Robert Hoe
New York
Abel
Robby
Willie
Jack Moratt
U. S
Bond Department
Guardian Trust & Savings Bank
Cor, First Ave
Columbia St
Burley
Tobacco Co. Ofalifornia
Park
San Francisco
Cal
American Tobacco
Pany
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