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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1916

Page

9

United Press Praised By Big South American Leaders

Argentine foreign minister Dr Jose Luis Murature hails the United Press La Nacion pact as a giant step toward pan Americanism. He says faster news exchange will foster closer sympathy between North and South America and bolster Mexican policy alignment with U.S. interests. Business circles note rate cuts and news interchange as first steps toward closer continental ties.

Charles P. Stewart United Press Buenos Ayres North South America la Nacion Jose Luis Murature Murature United States Mexico Ita United Press la Nacion

U P and La Nacion link up for South America News

Secretary McAdoo and Senator Stone hailed the new direct news service between the United States and South America via United Press and La Nacion of Buenos Aires. They said the arrangement will foster better knowledge and closer democratic ties across the continents and ease idea exchange.

Washington North South America United Press la Nacion United States Buenos Ayres Treasury McAdoo International High Commission Wm. J. Stone Foreign Relations Committee Democraciena Europe

State Health Insurance for Workers Next Great Step

Herbert Quick argues workers need state health insurance to cover illness when wages fail. He links living costs, labor mobility, and trade unionism to the case for employer and state support, noting compensation for accidents is a success and sickness insurance will follow. He suggests funding via taxes on monopoly or unearned income and urges legislators to prepare.

Herbert Quick

Y. W. C. A. Western Conference Opens in Estes Park

The YWCA western city conference starts a two week session in Estes Park Colo. Beginning today members will enjoy mountain climbing and outdoor sports daily along with lectures and study classes during the vacation period.

Estes Park Col Western City Young Woman's Christian Association

Live Wires Are Coming To City In August

Northwest Merchants association and postmasters of third and fourth class cities plan concurrent conventions in Seattle during August 14 to 20. Merchants start August 14, postmasters August 16, with talks by R R Fox and other merchants. Gov. Lister will attend along with social excursions and luncheons.

Northwest Merchants’ Association Northwest Seattle R. R. Fox Crystal Pool Gov. Lister Commercial Club Henry G. Dablby Washington State League of Postmasters

Boys Receive Watches for Bravery in Railroad Rescue

In Livingston California Frank Raffeneperger eleven and Clayton Sheesley twelve saved a Stockton express by warning the engineer as water from a broken irrigation canal flooded the tracks. They waded the water for a half mile and flagged the train, earning gold watches from the railroad company bearing the inscription recognizing their heroic act on June 4 1916.

Livingston Cal Frank Raffeneperger Clayton Sheesley Stockton

Mrs Waverly Undergoes Spine Operation Hope For Recovery

Society notes report Mrs Margaret Waverly underwent a spine operation performed by a Vienna surgeon. Last night she showed a good chance of recovery, with her husband Mr Waverly hopeful. Other items mention Mr Harry Symone's Africa hunt and the birth of the Pemberton's eight pound son.

the Daily Harry Symone Africa Mrs. Symone Mrs. Waverly Max Pemberton Pemberton Mr. Pemberton Society Malcom Stuart Margie Waverly Mr. Stuart

The Sunlit Life Through a Photographic Page

A reflective piece praises a human document that portrays life’s joys and shadows. It argues the work contributes to global enjoyment and broader betterment through its artistic photographs.

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