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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1915
Page
7
Saturday marks a statewide celebration as Gifts for everybody and ePrize awards distribute Made in Washington souvenirs at the Manufacturers' fair closing in the Stuart and Henry buildings. Home Consumers' league ladies oversee Friday's entertainment and reception events.
The Hollywood Lunch and Soda Fountain at 212 Pike Street remains a local dining spot noted for its classic soda fountain service and neighborhood meals.
Florence De Pree 20 a mother to be and two others Pearl Wells and James Keller all 20 were sentenced to 90 days in county jail by Judge Jurey for robbing Leonard Parson 70 of $90 at the Tourist hotel on July 3. Parson awoke after being struck and fled. police found one girl hidden under a bed and another in a closet as the trio divided the loot.
During a Thursday special council conference a proposal was made to withhold all city hall remodel appropriations this year after departments move to the new courthouse. No action was taken. The judiciary committee reported over a week ago on codifying all city ordinances.
A 20 year old girl from Spokane known as Gladys Milton wanders Spokane streets after discovering her fiancé is already married. She met him five months ago, he visited on business, and promised marriage but betrayed her. She refuses to name him. police take her to the city hospital after she faints on the sidewalk.
In Seattle six men attended the Home Economics association convention highlighting a shift toward cookery dietetics and domestic science. Speakers included Mrs. Calkina Miss Van Rensselaer and Dr. Byers. Seattle business leaders funded 15 men for a military camp at American Lake with enrollments expected to reach 200. A Yale graduate and local officials attended tours and mass meetings to boost war service. Dr. Edmund Wood, a Janesville surgeon missing since the Arable sinking, was later reported a prominent wartime hospital surgeon.
Chicago police enforce a daytime only voice rule for roosters, banning crowing between midnight and dawn. A so called muzzle cap for the beak is described as a measure to curb the birds noisy orations, reflecting a mood of restricting public sound.
In Oakland on August 20 a Dr. Marie Montessori spoke to the departmental committee on elementary education at the N. E. A. convention. She urged brief individual lessons and the elimination of ensemble instruction as essential for the child’s mental development, describing her school’s organization and learning environment.
Dozens of pairs of women’s shoes priced absurdly at fifty nine cents a pair though only fitting small feet. Panton store closes August 31. Eight selling days remain with high discounts on stock including adding machines, show cases, carpeting, window fixtures, and house dresses and skirts at deep cuts.
T D Daken of Seattle likely elected president for next term as state Elks convention opens in Bellingham with over 1,500 delegates registered. Election of officers is the feature of today’s session after yesterday’s baseball, dancing and entertainment.
Port Commissioner Robert Bridges will speak on Port Terminal Facilities at the Saturday noon luncheon of the King County Democratic club at Good Eats cafeteria. He will also discuss terminals in New Orleans Galveston Houston and other locations. A vocal solo by Mrs. R P McClain is planned.
A major forest fire on Mercer Island covers most of the south end and advances north two miles in two weeks. It is the island’s most serious blaze since 1909 and the fire warden’s office has been asked to provide help.
The Roller Skating Party at Roller's Rink in Rollers Rink, Fliat and Seneca drew about 150 skaters from 9:30 to 11 PM. Manager Roller kept the rink open 30 minutes past closing. The scene hints at a strong upcoming season with both old and new skaters mixing on the floor. The rink now operates daily with afternoon and evening sessions and beginner instruction in the afternoon.
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