06 Apr 1915
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1915
Page
1
Definite plans were laid Tuesday by teachers and principals for a citywide cleanup in Seville public schools. High school students resisted the effort while city cooperation was urged. The drive targets stray paper and rubbish with a possible bonfire night and eventual cultivation of vacant lots for vegetables and flowers.
The Star reported Willard's victory over Johnson in Havana with a rapid extra edition. Newsmen printed a complete round by round account within two minutes of the flash, setting a Seattle speed record for extras.
Peggy ONeil discusses a hard life and career on stage and explains she has no wish for marriage. The interview blends sharp humor with a tale of a girl tempted by a giant husband, revealing Peggy’s view that both men and women have their own work to do.
Seattle items report Admiral Urlu inspecting Bremerton yard and Amherst's Meikle addressing Seattle alumni. Whitman Glee club promises concert at Y W Wednesday. Finance bits note a $50 000 bequest to state university and paving contracts in Whatcom county. Also mention a Muncie arrest stunt and Taft on European peace.
Margaret Edwards argues the naked figure in the film N aked Truth is art symbolic of truth and not immoral, while Los Angeles censor board chief Judge Tugwell contends an animated nude figure should not be shown. Edwards recounts a natural life and wellness claim while praising openness and rejecting corsets and clothing.
Police search Lake Washington near Leschi Park for the body of 21 year old Charles Carter Anderson after a rowboat is found adrift. A note to Miss Josie Asher hints at suicide and insurance details.
Don M. Roberts of Terre Haute and 26 others were found guilty by a Vigo county jury on election charge and will be sentenced.
Hotel clerk and witness In Tanzer report a breach of promise case involving Osborn with a $12,000 settlement claim. Perjury allegations accompany the legal action.
Building permits for March total 810 with a valuation of 689675 down from 881 permits in March 1914 valued at 92340. The year over year decline shows fewer constructions and lower total valuation.
Marine insurance rates have risen sharply since January 1 due to large wartime losses. Premiums on steamers owned by the Grand Trunk Pacific were recently renewed with increases around percent to percent.
A reader recalls entering a stranger’s Oakland home on his first Sunday in San Francisco thinking it was kin. He greeted occupants, sat down, and only learned he was in the wrong house after conversations clarimed. The Star offered $2 for best embarrassing moment letter this week.
The Seattle Star reports March 1915 average paid circulation of 58,628 versus 47,737 in March 1914, a gain of 10,891 or over 22 percent. It argues merchants with Star ad contracts saw investment value rise more than 22 percent over the year.
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