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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1916
Page
6
The fire department reports total losses of 364 026 for the year and 354 026 62 for the first six months of 1916 versus 548 364 72 for the same period in 1915. There were 799 alarms, 58 fires and the rest were false alarms or cases of steam and smoke mistaken for fire.
At the Pacific Claim Agents association gathering in Tacoma on Thursday A J Falkner of Seattle led the discussion on automobile regulations to protect passengers boarding street cars. Delegates agreed the Safety First effort has reduced incidents.
The Liberty presents The Marriage of Molly-O led by Mae Marsh, plus Laundry Liz with Fay Tincher. Strand shows The End of the Trail starring William Farnum. Colonial screens Charlie Chaplin in At 1:00 A. M. Judith of the Cumberlands and Onda of the Orient with Marie Walcamp. Mission features The Captain of the Typhoon and The Secret of the Submarine. Class A showcases Ham and Hud and Fate's Decision with Social Pirates. Rex ton similarly runs Molly Make-Helove starring Marguerite Clark. Coliseum features A Woman's Way with Ethel Clayton and Carlyle Blackwell. Clemmer presents The Child of Destiny with Irene Fenwick. Alhambra runs The Smugglers this week.
Mrs William Cumming Story president general of the D A R visits the Northwest with three days of events. After an August 16 Seattle reception at Mrs Eliza Ferry Learys home she goes to Tacoma for August 17 with the Mary Ball and Virginia Care chapters. On August 18 she attends the unveiling of the Oregon trail marker in Olympia and a governor mansion reception.
A reader asks for help locating the driver and jitney responsible for distressing an accident after extensive police and press ads yielded no results. Miss Grey suggests further inquiry through relatives in the driver’s hometown and cautions not to overtrust a single “friend” report. A separate letter recalls the Siamese Twins story and notes their white wives and children living in the Missouri valley with descendants who pursued farming and business.
If you are looking for a piece of acreage you will find many bargains in Star Want Ads.
The article notes that pins once plain white wood now bear painted waterproof colors that may transfer to garments, turning the everyday pin into a fashion accessory. It highlights how decoration trends transform simple items into colorful embellishments.
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