War profiteers face hard scrutiny in open appeals
The district appeals court risks secrecy as it outlines cases of industrial exemptions and alleged perjury by shipbuilders and other profiteers seeking to avoid service. Officials urge Mr Kennedy to act openly, prosecuting those who exploit war demands for personal gain and denying pity to traitors and slackers alike.
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United States
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Appeals Board
War profits and private incomes rise in 1915 records
Debate notes excess private incomes and war profits shown in 1915 official records. Income ranges from 1 million to 10 million or more are cited as rising, with calls for higher taxation and greater public disclosure to illuminate who earns these gains from the war.
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Josures
Senate
Poetic License Sparks Debate on War Poem Chorus
In a reader letter a poet seeks help fixing a mangled line. The chorus mocks Yankee blows with flag'll but the contraction dulls the martial rhythm and readers propose alternatives while noting sensitivity around mentioning a sister and a hospital bound author.
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Iain
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Lily Lovell
German Press mocked for wartime propaganda
The piece skewers German editorials praising pro war marriage plans and allied leaders. It references a Crefeld Anzeiger claim of over a million wartime widows seeking remarriage to wounded soldiers and hints at Hindenburg's influence. It also notes remarks on Riga and the Reichstag tied to the war context and quotes James Gerard and Goethe in a critical wartime tone.
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Germany
Hindenburg
Colyum Reveals Tobacco Fund Contributor
The Seattle Star reported a man pledging five dollars a month to the Hoys in France Tobacco Fund. The column reveals the contributor’s name, Berb Hanlon, and explains he asked for anonymity because his mother would not approve of his smoking.
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The
Seattle Star
Star
Playing Safe at the Theatre Visit
A late return from the theatre leads to a cautious invitation. Rae asks Ted in despite his hesitation, noting the lonely night at home with a mother away and a rheumatic father. Ted questions which leg, Rae jokes both, and finally Rae agrees to enter.
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Ted
Rae
Tacoma column notes on tobacco buyback and local figures
An editor urges public commendation for a volunteer smoker who helps fund tobacco purchases for soldiers. The piece mocks political candidacy talk around Capt Gideon John Murphy and Judge Burke. It recalls Camp Lewie as American Lake near Seattle and quotes local concerns about civic matters and personal vanity.
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Johnny Murphy
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Tacoma
Camp Lewie Cantonment
American Lake
Seattle
Tacoma Times
Editor Letters Rally Against Tobacco Fund and Policies
A reader and two correspondents criticize The Star for supporting a military/autocracy approach and a tobacco fund. They urge opposition from working families, calling for prudent spending, better food for boys, and an end to wasteful funding.
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Memilla
The Moss Mystery Seance Turns Psychic
In a tense parlor scene Clasy Carreau pursues poltergeist tales and seance games as a group indulges in tales of spirits and a vivid possession tale from Marybelle. A hidden Magic trick explains flying cards while fear and fascination ripple through the circle until supper ends the night.
Moonlit Mystery at the Betrothed Dinner
A narrator recounts a wedding celebration filled with playful flirtation and snooping shadows. After midnight a persistent knock reveals a looming Moon Mystery as guests drift to rest, hinting at an unseen secret to be explored in the next issue.
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Marybelle
Storm
Spears
WANTS SON EXEMPTED
Widow asks for exemption for her 22 year old son James Davidson from military service. She notes he is her only son and a key ranch helper, with 120 acres to maintain. Her husband is in a veterans home. loss would force selling 26 years of work.
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the Star
James Davidson
Jimmy
Ethel Fisher
Public Says Motorcycle Cut-Outs Disturb Quiet City
A letter from KW Hall urges authorities to curb noisy motorcycle cut-outs. The writer describes the noise as nerve racking and a threat to the peace of the high tension era.
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the Star
KW. Hall
Northwestern Shorthand Reporting School Progress Ad
An advertisement touts a three year old Northwestern Shorthand Reporting School offering courses in business ethics shorthand touch typewriting bookkeeping civil service and reporting. Graduates supposedly earn 0 to 3000 per year with a quick practical method and shorter training time. Arcade Building Elliott 1561.
Daniels Hits Again at U. S. Navy League
Secretary Daniela moves to form Red Cross naval auxiliaries across the country to provide comforts to American sailors. Mrs. E. T. Stotesbury of Philadelphia, who resigned from the Navy League, is named chairman of the Red Cross naval auxiliary.
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U. S. Navy
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Washington
Navy League
Daniela
Red Cross
E. T. Stotesbury
Philadelphia
Red Cross Naval Auxiliary
Haig Reports Minor Fighting Near Ypres
Haig reported local fighting southeast of Hargicourt and near Villaret with a few taken prisoner. East of Ypres hostilities included early night artillery fire as Haig issued the latest briefing.
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Haig
Ypres
United Presse
London
Hargicourt
Villaret
Nuxated Iron Promises New Age of Beauty and Strength
A promotional broadside from New York claims organic iron in Nuxated Iron will create a new era of rosy cheeks and vigorous men and women. Doctors and laymen attest to improved strength, health, and endurance, urging use for long term vitality and noting a money back guarantee if benefits fail.
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New York
Heart
Wm. R Kerr
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J. B. Sauer
Heston
Behuyler C. Jaques
St. Elisabeth's Hospital
New York City
James Louis Weyea
Newark Homeopathic Medical College
Europe
America
Owl Drug
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