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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1914

Page

3

M A R C Declares Blondes Dying Out in Seattle Study

The Seattle Municipal Anthropological Research Commission ends its fifth conference by voting for brunettes as the remaining blonde, with only Herr Schnitzelburgher dissenting. The discussion notes Americans trending toward brunette complexions and predicts blondes will disappear. The publication photo shows Anita M. Busby, a brunette, from the Casaruda apartments.

Seattle Municipal Anthropological Research Commission Birdsong Herr Schnitzelburgher Biondes Ernest Neers Europe Antipodes Wlegehts Commission For Publication Today Anita M. Busby Casaruda Apartments

Missing in Big Dock Fire Declares Death of Frank Wheater

The Grand Trunk Pacific dock fire leaves Frank Wheater declared legally dead by Judge Frater after friends sought to protect his property. Other missing include Harold Harvey and O A Linn. Firemen suffer burns as crews continue search with docks to be rebuilt.

Frank Wheater Grand Trunk Pacific Dock Frank ©. Wheater Airedale Walnut St Frater Wheater Harold BE. Harvey Bodie C. H. Nicholson Grand Trunk Pacific Seattle

Emma Goldman to Debate Prohibition at Dreamland

Emma Goldman the anarchist and author will speak Sunday afternoon at 3 and again at 8 at Dreamland on The Immorality of Prohibition and Continence. She will debate political versus direct action with Joseph Gilbert of Seattle editor of the Seattle Herald.

Emma Goldman Dreamland Goldman Joseph Gilbert Seattle Seattle Herald

Forest Fire Threatens Outskirts of St Helens

A forest fire near Yankton spread toward the outskirts of Wear St Helens threatening buildings as firefighters battled the flames. The blaze began about a week ago and continued to advance today, prompting evacuation concerns and emergency measures.

ST. Helens Ore Wear St. Helens Yankton

Wife Leaves After Seventeen Years Divorce Medley Heard

Bernard Buell testified in a Havana to Mexico City flight case in open court. He said he cannot recall why his wife abandoned the family after 17 years and three children and did not return. The judge granted the divorce along with a dozen others yesterday.

Piness Bernard EB. Buell Smith Havana Cuba Mexico City New York City Buell

Prosecutor Voices Need for Reform in Mental Health Custody

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Tom Kennedy criticizes railroading people to insane asylums. He urges the state to provide three observation hospitals scattered across the state, noting small counties could not afford independent facilities and calling for immediate action.

Tom Kennedy

President Wilson Eyes End to Western Railmen Strike

President Wilson planned a 5 p.m. meeting with Western railroad executives and trainmen to avert the threatened strike. He was to urge concessions from both sides in Washington.

Washington Wilson Western Railroads

Boalt censorship crisis stirs Navy officials

Washington August 1 Officials in Washington express embarrassment as war department censorship plans collide with a public desire for free publicity. Daniels opposes broad censorship while criticism targets Funston's handling of the Boalt matter at Vera Cruz. The navy court martial findings on Roalt's ley de fuga are sent to Congress with disputed witness testimony.

Washington Times of Peace War Department Boalt Daniels Navy Garrison Funston Vera Cruz General Staff Congress Huerta Mexico Roalt Ensign Richardson Arkansas Board of Inquiry

Inter national Peace Bureau seeks Wilson mediation aid

The International Peace Bureau has appealed to President Wilson to offer his good offices as a mediator in the European conflict. The request follows discussions on peace efforts amid the ongoing war, signaling a shift toward diplomatic mediation.

Brussels International Bureau of Peace Wilson

Count Disqualification Threatens Seven Sisters Petition

Olympia dispatch says Secretary of State Howell disqualifies the bill to abolish the Bureau of Inspection after finding 31,418 valid signatures, 418 short. Lucy Case, executive secretary, vows court action. she adds 200 more signatures per remaining petition. Howell cites illegal signatures despite county verification.

Olympia Wash Howell Bureau of Inspection L. D. McArdle Seven Sisters Lucy Case Miss Case

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