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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1915

Page

2

Prosecution Chiefs Gather in Portland on Dry Law

Prosecutors from Washington and Oregon met in Portland to discuss enforcement challenges of the upcoming dry law effective January 1. Al Lundin reports that numerous suggestions lead him to believe prohibition will be successfully enforced in every county of both states.

Washington Oregon Portland al Lundin

Germany to Resume Horse Racing Soon

Berlin August 27 Government sanction of trotting and steeple races the first since the war began is expected to be granted soon by German authorities, signaling a return of horse racing activities.

Germany Berlin

Foreign-born lead in postal savings here

Deposits at Seattle post office show Foreign-born holders with $251 233 of the total $401 117 on July 1. Great Britain led foreign-born with $45 894, followed by Russians $46 882 and Swedes $22 909. totals include Italians, Germans, and Austrians. Seattle ranks twenty first among American cities in postal savings deposits.

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Sheriff Seeks About 100000 Budget For 1916

Sheriff Hodge prepared his 1916 budget estimate and said the total would likely be around $100,000. He anticipates enforcement troubles with the new prohibition law and expects needs to exceed the usual $90,000. The figure will be presented to the county commissioners soon.

Hodge

Begging Woman At Rail Station Takes In 1200 Then Claims Shortfall

A 70 year old woman in black solicited alms at the Pennsylvania Railroad station in New York, claiming her son was hurt and her husband dying in Pittsburgh. Passersby contributed about 1200 dollars before a bag containing the money spilled, revealing the sum. she insisted it was five dollars short and the recount found nothing missing.

New York Pennsylvania Pittsburg

WESTLAKE Markets Offer Wide Groceries and Specials

A long list of stall numbers features prices for sugar, flour, canned goods, dried fruits, meats, dairy, produce, and household items. Deals include fresh halibut, T bones, bacon, butter, milk, peaches, pears, rice, soap, coffee, tea, and assorted staples at various stalls in Westlake.

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Mysteries of Wants and Needs in a Woman's Happiness

A reflective piece contrasts essential needs with nonessential desires shaping a woman's happiness. It suggests fulfillment arises from necessities rather than superfluous purchases, highlighting personal priorities and emotional well being.

Noah ate cassia fruit, caused fall of man, says Assyriologist

Dr Stephen Langdon of Oxford, studying a 5,000 year old Sumerian tablet at Philadelphia’s University Museum, argues Adam and Eve did not fall. Noah ate from the cassia tree, triggering the Garden of Eden tale and a flood around 25,000 B.C. with Bible accounts echoing this ancient record.

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Pastor Refuses To Cheat Conductors In Descriptive Gesture

In Pittsburg on August 27 Rev W J Snyder of Valley Presbyterian Im perila paid ten trolley fares on the Girard East Youngstown line. He explained one ticket was his fare and the other nine owed to the company. His wife had recently traveled with their five year old daughter. he said he should repay the child’s trips.

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Vital Statistics Marriage Licenses and Births

Marriage licenses listed for multiple couples in Seattle and nearby areas. Birth notices note numerous newborns with parent addresses on 3808 Barnonde Street and other Seattle streets. Deaths and divorces are also recorded with names, ages, and addresses where available.

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