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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1921
Page
10
The piece argues for immediate action on arms reduction, warning that delays threaten an arms race as Allied powers prepare for a British imperial conference in London. It urges a preemptive or simultaneous conference to prevent escalation and maintain disarmament momentum.
A brief prompt asking if the speaker still finds pleasure in saying certain phrases, with no clear context or specifics. The note appears to be a conversational or stylistic aside rather than a reported event.
In Washington lawmakers debate whether nominees and treaty details should be public. Senator Har from Mississippi argues the people have a right to know what is discussed in nomination and foreign affairs talks, challenging closed sessions. Representative Can from Illinois recalls a late night floor incident involving the clerk of the committee on rules.
A compilation of quotes from Judge George Baer, Vice President Coolidge, Native Cochran, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and the Rev. J. Goshen. The remarks touch on divorce, the home as a remedy, rising cost of living, naval armament talks, and prohibition’s failures.
A Senate vote backed Sand Point near Seattle for aviation development and other facilities. The piece argues Puget Sound has long been undervalued by the government, urging continued education to attract Navy yard, aviation field, and submarine base benefits for Washington.
The Treasury department has called many men who have studied Professor Einstein's theory of relativity to help correct income tax returns. Germany sends indemnity proposals through Washington while Yap or Siam might have handled them if not for Uncle Sam.
The note argues Seattle taxes real estate and personal property only while California taxes banks deposits stocks and bonds. It urges readers to join a movement for an extra legislative session to revise the tax system and distribute the burden more equitably.
Charles F. Brush questions Einstein's theory before the American Philosophical Society, arguing against it with clear, simple points. The item notes steps urged to curb wartime fraternization and mentions radium priced at $100,000 per gram in Nashville lumber ads.
A reader argues The Star should oppose clemency for Ixom White while noting Schmitt’s actions and questioning mercy for youths involved in a taxi driver killing in Tacoma. The letter condemns leniency for alleged murderers and defends capital punishment.
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