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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1915

Page

12

Unabled to Swim Tragedy at Levoy Park

Charles Henry Reson, 16, son of C. Be Ander, fell from a float near Levoy Park and drowned in about 12 feet of water while playing. His father, unable to swim, shouted for help as witnesses attempted to assist before rescue arrived.

Levoy Park Charles Henry Reson C. BE Ander Jefferson Hawaii Maru Asaka Shosen Kaisha Yokohama Cordova Alaska Thane S. 8 Admiral Evans

Nymph Caught by Sheriff Tells of Travels in Nude

Sparta Wisconsin August 20. A blonde named Diana captured after a weeklong search by Sheriff Geo Poss and Humane Officer Geo Manuel. Townsfolk from surrounding counties swarmed to see the nude wanderer, who laughed at questions and described hidden rocks and sunning herself by the road. The sheriff doubts dementia, noting her boudoir cap and calm humor as proof of a nature fad.

Sparta Wis Geo Manuel Diana

Industrial district of Seattle large scale factory data

The Manufacturers' association details Seattle's industrial district with about 17,000 workers and $75,000,000 annual output. It lists plants, employees, payrolls, capital invested and product value across sectors including automobile assembly, bakeries, brick and tile, dairy, carriage, clothing, candy, metalwork, mills, furniture, gloves, leather goods, brewing, lumber, marble, packing, and tobacco, naming counts and figures for each.

Manufacturers’ Association Seattle Namber Nuamber Lee Plante Noamber

Made in Washington Day Drives Local Trade Interest

Northwest Merchants convention week showcases grown interest in Washington made goods led by Home Consumers league with Gov Lister proclaiming Made in Washington Day. Visitors surpass 10000 as exhibitors feature moving pictures, talks on advertising economy and community cooperation and a 2 to 5 pm Saturday reception.

Home Consumers Northwest Merchants’ Convention Home Consumers’ League Lister Washington Commercial Club Joseph Blethen Gill Wenatchee Business Men's Club O. A. Fechter University Board of Regents University of Washington Industrial Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce Rooma Seattle Federation of Women's Clubs Women's Club Women's Commercial Club Seattle C .L. Moore Sales Managers’ Association

Fight for Walsh Report Publicity Aims to Shape Congress

Washington Aug 20 A spirited fight in Congress to print and widely distribute Frank Walsh's industrial relations report, even as a minority document. The public and congressmen understand the Walsh report presents the facts and resist efforts to suppress them and shield Rockefeller interests. The administration faces political cost if it fails to back a report with teeth.

Washington Congress Frank Walsh Commission

Emma Goldman Lectures At 1 W W Hall This Week

Anarchist Emma Goldman delivers a lecture series at 1 W W hall 208 Second Ave 8 beginning this week with a Friday night talk titled The Birth Control Why and How Small Families Are Desirable.

Emma Goldman W. W. Hall Second Ave

Billboard bill discussed again

Ben Moore representing the Municipal League clashed with W. F. Foster of Foster & Kleiser over a billboard tax issue. The debate centered on policy details and potential fiscal impact for the city.

Billboard Ben Moore Municipal League W. F. Foster Foster & Kleiser

Seattle Park Chief Elected AAPSA Vice President

The American Association of Park Superintendents elected Seattle Park Superintendent J. W. Thompson as vice president during its annual session in San Francisco. Roland Cotterill, secretary of the Seattle park board, was unanimously re-elected secretary-treasurer.

American Association of Park Superintendents San Francisco Seattle Park J. W. Thompson Roland Cotterill Seattle Park Board

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