One Dead Two Hurt In Collision Near Greenwood
A. A. Skidiski 57 blacksmith died when his auto collided with a truck at Greenwood Avenue and 93rd Street Saturday night. Eugene La Bon 1 suffered serious brain injury. his parents from First Avenue Northwest reported the incident. A truck rear rider said their vehicle skidded and rolled over twice trapping three people beneath wreckage.
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A. A. Skidiski
Heart Ave
Greenwood Sve
Eugene la Bon
la Bon
First Ave
N. W
Lakeside
Martin
68Th St
League Urges U S Agreement On Mandates
Geneva September 12 Dr Welling ton Koo for the league of nations said the United States note on mandates showed progress but remained unsettled He urged the allies and the United States to complete an agreement at once and enable the league council to resume its mandates before the assembly adjourns Also Chile and Bolivia agreed to place their dispute over the 1904 treaty revision before the league assembly for a final decision on Thursday.
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Geneva
Wellington Koo
League of Mations
United States
League Councils
England
France
Japan
Italy
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Chile
Bolivia
Second Still Found on Profanity Hill
Deputies from the sheriff's office seized two barrels of prune mash and a 20 gallon moonshine still at 715 Alder Street near the county jail. The owner remains unfound. Cc. Oka, the first moonshiner uncovered, received a 60 day sentence and a 100 fine last week.
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Alder St
Cc. Oka
Fight Leaves Man Severely Hurt in City Pharmacy Fight
George Edwards, 37, is hospitalized with a fractured skull after a Sunday night brawl at 808 Eighth Ave. Dora Hendrickson and J. W. Pratt are detained by police as Edwards’ assailants. Police allege Pratt threw him outside and attacked him as he lay in the street.
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George Edwards
City
Eighth Ave
Dora Hendrickson
J. W. Pratt
Edwards
Pratt
Letters From Star Readers on Jobs and Duty
A reader argues Americans should fill city jobs, cites wartime service, warns about dark skinned workers, and urges employers to hire fellow countrymen but cautions about failure being a first in U.S. history. The writer references Chateau Thierry and the Philippines to bolster patriotism.
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Chateau Thierry
France
Philippines
Couple Seeks Child Adoption Amid Local Orphan Need
A Kingston Washington couple, Mrs A Be Agnew, offers to adopt a child aged 7 to 10, stating many children lack clothing and food. They invite anyone with a child to place in a permanent home to contact them through the newspaper editor.
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A. BE. Agnew
Kingston
Wash
Pseudo psychology and the limits of the inner god
A critique of Seattle psychology experts and self described cosmic consciousness. The piece argues poverty is not cured by mystic will or mind power claims, labeling many practitioners as egotists and urging humility and a rereading of Job for perspective. It concludes that true insight comes from discerning truth amid error.
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Seattle
Root of Alien Trouble Warns of Immigrant Impact
Letter writer argues foreigners, especially Chinese, exploit American land and labor. Cites 1907 panic and undercutting wages, proposes a protection tax to offset earnings gaps. Names F B Albrecht of 614 Lenora St as signer.
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Mexico
Canada
America
West Virginia
F. BE
Albrecht
Lenora St
Dr Brown the Oracle and Election Prophecy Recalled
A reader recalls Dr BE J Brown's early campaigns and contests the claim of abuse in his public remarks. The writer notes consistent forecasts of Brown's electoral defeats and questions what constitutes abuse in political discourse.
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the Star
BE. J. Brown
Dr. Brown
King County
Gill
Ora
Lawyer dentist criticizes vague charges against Seattle officials
Philip Twooger defends public interest in factual libel issues and challenges a physician-lawyer to provide concrete accusations about Ole Hanson City leadership. He suggests earlier publicity would have exposed candidates Fitzgerald Tindall Drake Hesketh Thomson and Mayor Caldwell, while praising their officials’ support.
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Ole Hanson
Seattle
Co. B. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
CIA
Tindall
Drake
Bob Hesketh
R. H. Thomson
Hugh M. Caldwell
Philip Tworoger
First Teachers Institute Opens in Seattle Attendance Soars
The first teachers institute of the school year was held Saturday at the Moore theatre and drew more than 1500 Seattle instructors. Miss Nina C. Buchanan reported on her trip to Honolulu for the Pan Pacific Educational conference. Supt. Frank B. Cooper outlined his plan for the year to the gathered educators.
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Teachers’ Institute
Moore Theatre
Seattle
Nina C. Buchanan
Honolulu
Supt. of
Frank B. Cooper
King County Mines Increase Output After Strike
The Pacific Coast Coal Co. reports that its King county mines produced 52 carloads of coal in the third week of operation under open shop. The operators say weekly output has risen since the mines opened following the union miners’ strike.
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King County Mines
Pacific Coast Coal Co
What About the Bureau of Inspection
A 1909 law amended in 1911 grants the Bureau of Inspection sweeping power over all state and local offices and public institutions. It requires reports from third class city clerks and treasurers, centralizing oversight at the state capital and limiting local self government and monthly disclosure of utility operations. The piece critiques centralized control and possible private utility influence.
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the Star
Bureau of Supervision and Inspection
Call for stronger public spend oversight and local inspections
L. A. Vincent argues that casual reports on contracts and expenditures fail to check officials. He urges tighter enforcement of laws requiring public works bids and 500 dollar thresholds, with quarterly inspections by a county attorney or auditor and public hearings to revive town meetings.
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L. A. Vincent
Do Children Owe Duty to Parents or Society
A reader questions whether children have duties toward their parents and society. He urges instilling respect, honesty, education, and a sense of responsibility in the youth, arguing that a nation's strength relies on a noble next generation and that lecturing should address young people directly.
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the Star
O. K
Ridgefield Woman Hurt In Motorcycle Accident
Mrs Bernard Dolan sustained serious injuries in a motorcycle crash near Ridgefield Washington. Authorities reported the collision occurred during routine travel and investigations are ongoing.
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Ridgefield, Wash
Bernard Dolan
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