The Mooney Case and a Call for Clemency Debate
A column argues Tom Mooney’s conviction exposes flaws in the justice system. It notes judges prosecutors and jurors cannot overturn a verdict without clemency or a governor’s mercy. The piece muses on innocence guilt and the limits of legal remedies beyond a pardon.
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Tom Mooney
Mooney
Griffin
San Francisco
Brady
California
Supreme Court of
Supreme Court
Man's company reflects his manner of speech says Swift
A short proverb attributed to Swift notes that a man is judged by the company he keeps and by how he expresses himself. The saying emphasizes character and social perception based on those around him and his language.
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Dil
Swift
Bryan
Wilson
the Star
the United States
William Jennings Bryan
Harding
Jacob
Eean
Kean
Genesia
Debated Hiring Views From Various Business Figures
A collection of quotes from George Corey William Griffen J B Erickson A D Longmire and A D Keating. Each comments on employment, qualifications and opinions on who should be considered for jobs. The remarks range from gender and experience to skepticism about the hiring process.
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George EB. Corey
Railway Exchange
William Griffen
Cuisine Equipment Co., Inc
First Ave
J. B. Erickson
Arcade
Shipping Board Scandal Calls for Pitiless Publicity
A wartime and postwar probe accuses the United States Shipping Board of waste, graft, and mismanagement led by Admiral Benson. The report cites overcharges, inflated contracts, favored bidders, and large profits from leases while deferring repairs and surcharges. The piece urges full congressional investigation and a decisive cleanup.
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United State Shipping Board
Congressional Committee
Shipping Board
Lemeen
Costa
Admiral Benson
Congress
German plan foresees electricity replacing coal transport
German technic experts propose saving Germany by electricity by erecting large electrical generators at coal mines and distributing power nationwide. They claim power lines will eliminate much waste, replace steam engines, and hasten reconstruction within one to three years, with America sharing interest.
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Germany
Europe
America
Readers letter voices white America stance and political views
The Editor's Mail contains opinions urging keep America white and opposing Japanese immigration influence on the Pacific coast. A reader argues for wartime price relief and criticizes Bryan and Wilson, praising Wilson's wartime labor support and predicting political outcomes. The letter is signed Rh. B. Oakes and Thomas F. Wood.
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U.S. A
the Star
Pacific Coast
California
America
Hawaii
Japan
B. Oakes
Seattle’s Playfields Fight Over Park Board Control
A contributed editorial attacks the Seattle park board for outsourcing playground supervision to the school board. It argues this would favor children over working adults, warn of incompetent school staff, and urges a dedicated recreation commission to manage playfields and field houses for all users.
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Brau
Old
Playfelda
Thone
Seattle’s Recreation Plan Gains Citywide Backing
A historic proposal urges formation of a recreation commission to align park, school, and civic interests. Supported by a commission of men and women, the idea echoes successful efforts in 150 American cities including Los Angeles and Denver as Time moves on.
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Los Angeles
Denver
Detroit
Salt Lake City
Pittsburg
Ballmore
Oporte Exports 2,124,980 Gallons Wine in Recent Month
Oporto region exports show 2,124,980 gallons of wine shipped in the latest month despite challenging revolutionary conditions. Local producers report steady demand from export markets and maintain production levels amid unrest.
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Oporte
Portugal
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