War stocks and insider trades plague Bethlehem Steel report
The piece notes Bethlehem Steel as a bellwether in the war stock surge with claims President Schwab bought as much as 25 million in war bonds. Stockholder lists show Schwab reducing his stake and Untermeyer cutting his Bethlehem holdings, reflecting insider trading dynamics amid market rebound. It closes with a foreign royalty remark linking rulers to the Kaiser’s kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem Steel
Stock Exchange
Schwab
Bethlehem
New York
Bethlehem Eer
Lambs of
Wall St
Untermeyer
Bethlehem Preferred
Public notices and community items flash constraints
Random questions and quips mixed with local notices from Seattle era. Mentions include the Lewis County PTA Chehalis meeting, King and Winge wire survey work, sewing clubs, railway agents in Winnipeg, and an inquest report from Hackney. Multiple short items reflect a busy civic page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Parrish
North Yakima
King and Winge
Alaska
Seattle
Mme. Coates
W. B. Lanigan
Canadian Pacific Railway
Winnipeg
Patriotism or pork in Wilson's preparedness program
The piece argues that US military spending favors pork barrel politics over a lean army. It notes 176 army posts costing tax funds, suggests 90 posts or fewer would suffice, and cites political influence behind maintaining forts. Major generals and senators are referenced to illustrate vested local interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Congress
United States
Senate
Sen. Lodge
Massachusetts
Fort Revert
Fort Heath
Fort Standish
Sen. Warren
Wyoming
Senate Military Affairs Committee
D. A. Russell
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Fort Greble
Fort Mansfield
Two Big Points in Navy Preparedness Debate
The text argues the president and cabinet should push two key reforms on naval readiness. It calls for curbing wasteful spending and ending private contractor excess. It warns that retrenchment, not waste, is needed and urges the president to spotlight these issues in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Johnston Crowned National Tennis Champion
William M. Johnston speaks after defeating Maurice McLoughlin to claim the national tennis title. He praises fair play and weather aiding his best form, while noting McLoughlin was slightly off. A defiant note on sportsmanship closes his remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illiam M. Johnston
Maurice McLoughlin
Famous Doubles Attributed To Local Names In Parlor Gossip
The clipping lists famed doubles connected to Wm. F. Barton of Orpheum and W. Wilson of White House Frank Gates of Labor Council and Blackie Daw of J. Rufus stories. It also mentions Harry Carroll, comptroller, and Justice Hughes with a note about whiskers. Allen Dale and six jitneys appear in the context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. F. Barton
Orpheum
W. Wilson
White House
Frank Gates
Labor Council
Blackie Daw
J. Rufus
Harry Carroll
Justice Hughes
Allen Dale
Fragmented 1919 era notes mix marriages arrests and political chatter
A mosaic of scattered items notes on marriages such as Otto and Hazel Bantz secretly wed in Portland. Courtroom chatter features Judge McGlinn and Dr Glenn M Wambold amid divorce talk. Local notices mention the Wenatchee employment office closing and public figures visiting Ohio State alumni events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Cook
India
Fred
Wenatchee
Federal Employment Bureau
Provec
Lucius A. Clapp
Hallie
Christie
Mrevett
Glenn M Wambold
Sickela
Howard Hansen
Ohio State University
Hicks
Class in religious psychology meets Sundays at Queen Anne Church
Practical cases in disease and error of body mind and soul will be the first topic in a class in religious psychology at the Queen Anne Congregational church. The group will meet Sundays at 5 o clock through the Christmas season. List of participants includes Samuel Mooney Alaine Meble Owens Port Angeles and others. Murena Irwin asked to send her address to Uncle Jack for a drawing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Mooney
Alaine
Meble Owens
Port Angeles
Myrtie Getchell
Eliza Panter
Rosalyn
Wash
Flora Walter
Edmonds
Ralph Smith
Lynden
George Portal
Everett
Dora Wilson
Second Ave
Minnie Smith
Oregon St
Inez Russell
43Rd Ave
Elsa Boeck
Bellingham
Murena Irwin
Jack
Queen Anne Congregational Church
What Will You Do With Your Money
A short note urges readers to save with us and earn a return on their toil. It promises a favorable interest rate to protect and grow funds, encouraging prudent money growth over waste.
Union Savings Trust Co Capital and Leaders
Union Savings & Trust Co presents capital and surplus of 800000 with James D. Hoge as president and N. B. Solner as vice president and trust officer. Hoge Building anchors the enterprise in the heart of the financial district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James D. Hoge
N. 8. Solner
Financial District
Essay Contest on Military Preparedness for Youth
Uncle Jack invites girls and boys under 16 to submit essays on whether the United States should build battleships forts and wartime articles for potential emergencies. Two prizes offered a dollar for the best girl letter and one year’s subscription to Boys' Magazine for the best boy letter. Essays must be under 200 words and sent to Uncle Jack care of The Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Uncle Jack
Jack
Star
Seventy Seven for Grip and Cold From Humphreys
An advertisement promotes Humphreys Seventy-seven as a public remedy for grip and influenza. It instructs to keep the chin back to improve chest posture and breathing for better circulation. The product costs $1 and is available at druggists or by mail from New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphreys
School Girl Wins Weekly Drawing Contest
Ruth Nichols of Seattle R F D No 6 Box 263 won the dollar prize for this weeks drawing contest. She submitted two drawings and Uncle Jack chose The School Girl as the best among many creditable entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Nichols
Seattle
Ruth
Uncle Jack
Youngest students enter University of Chicago
Benjamin Perk age 18 wins a scholarship after graduating from Indianapolis Manual Training High School and enters the junior college of philosophy. Harold Fishbein, who entered at age 15 a year ago, also attends the University of Chicago and maintains a remarkable early record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Benjamin Perk
University of Chicago
Benjamin
Indianapolis Manual Training High School
College of Philosophy
Harold Fishbein
Milk Franchise Plan Dies in City Council Session
The franchise committee derailed the milk monopoly and central depot proposal on Friday morning. Advocate Ben Shields and dairyman Donald McInnes heated the debate during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Central Depot
Ben Shields
Donald McInnes
Circle welcomes youths by simple contribution
A notice announces that Uncle Jack will stop issuing membership cards. From now on any child age sixteen or younger may join the Circle by sending a contribution such as an essay poem or drawing and will become a member automatically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Jack
Oscar McGill Candidacy Repudiated by Marx Local
Oscar McGill’s bid for the school board was formally repudiated by the Marx local socialist party citing policy disagreements and standing as a disputed candidate within the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar McGill
Marx Local
Socialist Party
Squeaking Kidneys Warns Of Urgent Treatment
An old warning advertises Haarlem Oil capsules to treat kidney and bladder troubles. It claims early symptoms like back pain loss of appetite and dark urine indicate failure to function and promises relief with Genuine GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules available through Owl Drug Co with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haarlem
Holland
Owl Drug Co
Convention Opens in New Richmond by Rail Unions
A week long convention opened Saturday in New Richmond led by the general committee of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the joint protective board of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Richmond
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Joint Protective Board
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen
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Parent-Teacher Association
Chehalis
Hiegill
Mitch Gilliam
London Times
Hackney
Charlies Hall
Broadway High
T. ®. Cole
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W. K. Hendrickson
A. A. Eikenberry
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C. EK
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H. A. Peters
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Olivia
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MR. Hillis
Fairbanks
Marine Corps
Sea
Tle Peta
Col
Pendleton
Nicaragua
Otto
Otto KB. Frank
Hazel Mae Bantz
Washington-Oregon Corporation
Halls
Portland
Judge McGlinn
Ronald
Calvin S. Hall
Democratic Club
August Kusick
Tacoma
Bessie Carmichael Wilcox
Sunnyside
Feat Falls
Mont
W. N Mone
Star Circle
William
Milk
Nertenia
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