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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1915
Page
3
Noted banker Roger W. Babson analyzes postwar finance in this concluding essay. He warns that even with brief prosperity after the war, global demand shifts and foreign exchange strains will threaten U.S. mills and employment unless Europe stabilizes purchases and payments.
Mrs. Fels, widow of Joseph Fels, said he was converted to single tax by cultivating Philadelphia vacant lots to aid the poor. Dr J W Slaughter of London praised him and predicted single tax would one day level rich and poor. the Fels party then departed for Tacoma.
Health department extends grace period for dairymen to obtain new milk ordinance permits. Last Tuesday was target date, but officials in the Prefontaine building extended the deadline to avoid undue hardship.
A letter discusses gender duties in marriage focusing on preparation, responsibility, and moral standards for women. It cautions against permissive views, endorses self restraint, and commends maintaining virtue amid modern social pressures.
A motorcycle carrying Portland fireman R. A. Freeman and Miss KE Andett ran away on James Hill Saturday afternoon and plunged into traffic on Second Avenue. They struck a jitney bus operated by R. D. Lawrence. Freeman and the other man were only slightly injured while the girl was thrown but escaped with slight injuries.
Harry Ward aged 28 employed at the Latona boat house Lake Union drowned Saturday night after diving from the boat house platform and surfacing under the float.
Mre May Lynear, 34, attempted suicide by hanging with a sheet rope in the county jail on Sunday. She survived and was reported recovering at the city hospital Monday. The motive was said to be fear of an upcoming grand larceny trial over a lot sale near the Kitsap County courthouse in Charleston. Her cell mate awakened, helped, and alerted jailers.
Complete report of market today lists prices paid to Wheleenie dealers for various vegetables and fruit. Local traders report steady demand, with broccoli, tomatoes, apples, and potatoes among the most active items.
A mosaic of brief items covers events from Port Angeles dedication and a Georgian circuit participant to Seattle jitney counts and naval academy discipline. Notable items include Princess Adelaide funding a port dedication, Allen Ripley Foote elected honorary national tax president, Prof Taft westward engagements, a Japanese student record, and local incidents from fires to car accidents.
Chaplin stars in The Bank at the Alhambra with new stunts as Viola Dana heads On Dangerous Paths at Edison venues. Pauline Frederick appears in Sold at the Liberty, a gripping drama, while The King of the Wire leads at the Mission with Wifey Sleeps and Trapped also on the bill. Colonial features A Gilded Fool with Farnum, Clemmer shows Marie Covington, and Alaska presents The Typhoon. Melbourne runs Niobe with Hazel Dawn, and Class A presents The Failure starring John Emerson.
Mutual Weekly lists Melbourne Niobe Clemmer Marie Covington and other films for Tuesday night showings. The lineup includes The Thumb Print drama Mrs Jarr and the Beauty Treatment and several comedies.
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