References to Jesse and Joseph in biblical lore stir school talk
The column muses on the phrase son of Jesse and its link to Jesus, noting Joseph and David connections. It critiques modern education methods, argues many children spend nine months in school with ongoing time off, and calls for fewer holidays to better prepare youth for life's struggles. It also hints at labor day and New Year breaks and discusses economic pressures on families and schools.
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Son of
Jesse
Joseph
Joma
David Joel
David
God Joe
Jesus
Victor Hugo
Strike Leaders Cancel Walkout
United Press reports Indiana court-mandated coal mine cessation is withdrawn and canceled after an 18 hour meeting. Acting President John L. Lewis announces compliance under protest while stating Americans cannot fight their government. George Green and Lewis sign the order recalling the October 15 cessation.
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J. L. O'Sullivan
United Press
Indianapolis
John L. Lewis
Henry Warrum
Siena
United Mine Workers of America
Sirs and Brothers
United States District Court, District of Indiana
Albert B. Anderson
William G. Green
Lewis
Executive Council
Scale Committee
Lewin
United Mine Workers
Railroad unions seek big wage raises as strike fears rise
Washington dispatch reports 200000 railroad trainmen and conductors press Hines for immediate pay boosts of 40 and 30 percent to meet living costs. Union leaders plan referendums regardless of Hines reply, amid broad AFL action and a looming coal miners withdrawal order.
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Ralph F. Couch
United Press
Washington
W. G. Lee
L. K. Sheppard
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Order of Railroad Conductors
Hines
Railroad
Soldier Honored on Armistice Day After Leavenworth Sentence
Private Raymond H. Weller of Company C 347th machine gun battalion returns home on Armistice Day. He spent eight months in Leavenworth prison for cowardice after a court martial, then was cleared by the adjutant general and discharged. His case highlighted injustices in military justice.
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Raymond H. Weller
Minue
Weller
Leavenworth
Germany
U. S. Army
Lye
Argonne
H. 8. Beecher
Fourth Mounted Police
Fort Leavenrit
Now is the time to buy a farm line hints at ads
A Seattle classified page prompts readers to save money by diverting entertainment spending. A weekly rhyme suggests buying a farm, inviting readers to read the details of the page for potential deals.
One Arm Robber Exempted by Thugs at Arlington Hotel
A robber with one arm robbed A. B. Woods at the New Vendome entrance on First Ave in Arlington Monday night. The assailants then released him after noting his missing limb. Woods gave police a full description of both men.
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A. B. Woods
Arlington Hotel
New Vendome Hotel
First Ave
Woods
Armistice Day Observed With Silent Tribute in Seattle
Veterans halted city business at 11 a.m. and bowed heads for five minutes to honor those who served. A parade was planned for 8 p.m. and a Crystal Pool smoker and vaudeville show for uniformed veterans, as the city marked the end of war.
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Sary
Seattle
Fitzgerald
Crystal Pool
Legion to Act on Japs in United States Policy
The American Legion Japanese activities committee adopts resolutions urging strict immigration controls. They call for cancelling the U.S. Japan gentlemens agreement, excluding picture brides and Japanese immigrants, and amending the Constitution to deny citizenship to children born to foreign parents unless both parents are eligible. John J. Sullivan of Seattle chairs the committee as the convention convenes in Minneapolis.
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Minneapolis
Minn
the Star
United States
Japanese Activities Committee
The
American Legion
John J. Sullivan
Seattle
Japan
Miners Return to Work Acknowledging Government Supremacy
The miners declare they must comply with the U S government after a strike, praising the decision as a victory for sanity and national loyalty. They argue public opinion governs strikes and urge fair treatment from operators while confirming their commitment to the nation over private interests.
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John L. Lewis
United States
Washington
Seattle
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