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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1921
Page
20
Daniel Kiser escaped from his burning home at 3823 12th Ave North East in scanty attire. The fire caused about 750 in damage to the dwelling. Fire inspectors Priday investigate the blaze as a kerosene odor lingered and Kiser admitted keeping a kerosene bottle for hand washing. He was alone in the house.
Increased efficiency of the city fire department and stricter enforcement of fire ordinances are cited as reasons for record low fire losses in the first quarter, totaling 74,415 dollars. Panama Canal costs and revenues for the last fiscal year are 6,549,272 and 8,935,871 dollars respectively.
Marjorie Rambeau will appear for one week at the Metropolitan starting Sunday night in Channing Pollock's The Sign on the Door. She first appeared professionally in Oakland in a small vaudeville house where she ranked low on the bill behind trained monkeys and elephants.
Washington women organized a drive to reopen the Women's Industrial Home. Mrs. Eather T. Hosley spoke before the Women's Legal five council at the fourth annual assembly at the Y W C A. on Thursday. Governor Hart issued a proclamation declaring the women's estate closed April 1 to stop further sentences to the institution.
The Greeks of ancient times regarded professional singing as undignified, contrasting public performance with ideals of restraint and virtue. This belief reflected broader cultural norms about art, status, and civic duty in classical society.
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