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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1920
Page
11
A City discussion centers on a so called courthouse leak tied to a grand jury probe. Mayor Caldwell fights public speculation while council funds for investigating a car deal linger unused. Citizens fret as blame shifts among mayor Brown and local officials amid a tense political climate.
A chaotic miscellany of letters and clippings touches on public affairs, church thefts, and random musings. It includes jests about investigations into investigations, a clergyman noting umbrellas stolen from a church vestibule, and humorous asides about cafes and cafeteria service.
Louis Thomas of Paris weekly L Opinion surveys American behavior noting perceived wastefulness and a habit of swift wealth seeking. He cites American gamblers not at casinos but in business, with many making money by chance and luck, while contrasting Old World views on economical living.
A whimsical account of Demosthenes as a boy sluttering and biting pebbles to train his voice. He yells at the sea to master oratory and grows into one of history’s greatest speakers, named here with a playful nod to Urea.
The reader is presented with a set of questions about Seattle including its fret industry growth of commerce through Puget Sound and how the Port of Seattle operates terminals. The passage also mentions the Puget Sound water depth and Seattle’s status as a distant Orient port with 1 062 miles of road or sea routes and references a feather cloak treasure once owned by Kamehameha the Great valued at 1 000 000.
Roger W Babson speaks on memories and how daily choices create tomorrow s recollections. He urges shaping today s actions so future memories are pleasant and proud rather than painful, noting memories are continually formed from present moments.
The column asks whether the British government should release the remaining Irish hunger strikers from prison. It explores political pressure, public opinion, and potential consequences for policy and security.
Citizens including ANSWE R ROTENT GIMSON and MRS ALLEN JACKSON express strong opposition or uncertainty about a proposed Pritie h government. Others say they have little knowledge or are too busy to form an opinion, noting potential dangers of setting a precedent.
A Star reader describes city job struggles for a hard working family man. He condemns an overcrowded free employment office, calls for action from Mayor and officials, and urges real measures to prevent families from going hungry while outsiders flood the job market.
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