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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1914
Page
4
The Star urges voters to elect Mrs Nellie M Burnside to the Seattle school board, arguing a mother's perspective is essential in public education. It cites her as a mother of three with practical upbringing experience and states electing her would balance the board with a female voice.
The Seattle Star notes the Baltimore American hints at Taft as a 1916 presidential candidate amid editorial signals and public speculation. The article suggests ear trouble distractions and frames Taft as a potential contender in the wartime political climate.
Dr. Sydney Strong of Queen Anne Congregational church urges Seattle residents to be square with all others by January 1. He writes members and asks others to wipe out financial debts and old grudges, hoping for a major city wide boom in 1925.
Portland Circuit Judge McGinn declares a new temper in the judiciary vowing to break precedent at every chance. He says he will armor against precedent and use heavy artillery to push reform, admitting mistakes but urging rejuvenated justice to move forward.
A Kaiser issued a stern telegraph to troops declaring the enemy moribund and barbarous and urging them to fight for country and emperor. The troops followed, pressing into combat with deadly resolve.
An unemployed girl criticizes the city free employment office for taking one dollar from her for work she never received. She questions why residents do not patronize the service and highlights relief efforts for Belgians while local girls go hungry.
A letter from a mother criticizes street car riders who refuse to give up seats. She recounts paying fares for two boys and sometimes riding a child on her lap to free seats, noting empty seats around. She recalls an incident with a rude woman who refused to move. She concludes that nickels feel equal to others’ fares.
A Star reader condemns Seattle park commissioners for neglecting the Pioneer Square comfort station. Rain leaks through steps into damp cold rooms endangering matrons and public health, urging action to improve sanitation and safety. An indignant reader complains about apples in Milwaukee yards and calls for city aid to the poor.
Editor urges more on proposal to establish a municipal depot selling necessities at a small percent above cost. Citizens show interest if the plan is carefully and reasonably carried out.
A Star letter writer recalls San Francisco egg imports from China that caused industry alarm. Merchants pressed Gov. Johnson to block transport but eggs landed anyway and soon sold nationwide at a dime margin. The writer notes China price and freight, and a Grass Valley parcel post moving story follows.
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