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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1914
Page
4
An editorial argues the state university admission requirement of a high school diploma disadvantages capable but nontraditional students. It notes many youths gain practical engineering experience yet lack required Latin or science credits, questions fairness and calls for deeper consideration of alternative paths and special cases.
British and German white books show Austria pressed punitive demands on Serbia and Germany endorsed them. Russia feared Teutonic alliance and prepared to fight. France sought revenge. Britain urged diplomacy but could not keep peace. The public paid the price, moved as pawns by rulers, hinting at democracy’s eventual advance.
The piece argues war hazards insurance for merchant ships and miners through taxes, questions if ships are valued above men, critiques protracted religious conflicts delaying missions, and notes prohibition as a way to avoid the war revenue tax. It frames public welfare as tied to industry and mining risks while challenging government priorities.
A collection of light items and quips from a Seattle area page including humorous exchanges about Turkish baths and fashion, schoolboy ambitions, and a Cobb anecdote. A note mentions the Tuckerton wireless station in New Jersey losing one generator, disrupting German communications.
Beatrice Yarborough charges Letcher Yarborough with threats and general abuse in a divorce complaint filed this morning. She notes minimal financial support, citing one pair of baby shoes costing 1.60 since New Year and the marriage that began in 1906 in Washington, D C.
Feel fine and keep bowels active with Cascarets. They promise to end headache biliousness dizziness and constipation by morning. A 10 cent box supposedly clears sour bile foul gases and keeps head clear stomach sweet liver and bowels regular with months of cheer.
Henry C. Agnew, editor of The Star, protests the Seattle School board's ban on discussing the single tax in high school debates. He notes ten years of debates on estate topics with both sides represented and argues exposing defects is public good despite the board’s view the topic is improper.
A listing of assorted sale items includes standing soap holders, stiletto aluminum handle knives, animal traps, hedge shears, pegs, safety razor blades, curtain hardware, adjustable curtain rods, and a bicycle siren. Telephone orders available for home delivery.
A correspondent laments misunderstanding of military duty amid war. The writer argues that rulers do not simply order men to kill, urging the czars and emperors to face dire consequences. He contrasts the chaotic rule of monarchs with democratic leadership during conflict.
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