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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1915

Page

5

Illegitimacy viewed through faith and example in history

Readers discuss social stigma of illegitimate children with biblical references and examples. Columns cite William the Conqueror Leonardo da Vinci Caesar Borgia and others to argue against condemnation and highlight how legitimacy did not determine greatness.

William the Conqueror Duke of Normandy Leonardo da Vinci CIA Feas Caesar Borgia Machiavelli Marshal Saxe Fontenoy Augustus II Aurora von Konigsmark

Motor Cops Not Auto In Long Chase

Four men are held after a Tuesday morning injury on Fifth Ave and Jackson St when an auto struck John Avason 45. Avason is at the city hospital with a fractured leg and broken ribs. Others held are K B McTeith C B McTeith C W Donaldson and Joseph Fuller after a chase on the Pacific highway to Meadows. Witnesses support the driver’s account that the crash could not be avoided.

John Avason Fifth Ave Jackson Sr Avason McTeith Washington C. W. Donaldson Joseph Fuller Gilley and Griffen Pacific Highway Orthopedic Sylvester Foss Firat Ave G. M. Wheelock Seventh Ave United Gas Engine Co. & Automobile School Wheelock Providence Hospital K. Anderson Second Pike Hakes J. P. Burlock Mra. Anderson Burlock W. F. Jones Buckley, Wash Jat Ave Day St

Cleveland to float $1 million bonds for new municipal market

Cleveland will float a million dollar bond issue for a new municipal market if City Market Master Charlies Kamp succeeds with a outlined project. The old market, a little over a year old with capacity under 40 000 on busy days, is inadequate.

Cleveland Charlies Kamp Kamp

Republicans Stand Firm On Plum Jobs Debate

In Olympia on Feb 2 the House rejected Reeves's bid to bar lawmakers from taking post‑legislative roles linked to the McArdle and Gey Lister bills. McArdle defended state economy aims amid party sensitivity as Davis praised Gov Lister. Speaker Conner clashed with Reeves before Tom Morphine closed the debate with a wide‑moved motion.

Olympia McArdle Lister State Land Commission Board of Equalization House Reeves Rep Davis Pierce County Gov Conner Tom Morphine Morphine

Bread price rise sparks Portland debate

Portland shoppers faced a price hike as wholesalers announced bread would cost 4 cents a loaf instead of 3 1/2 cents due to higher flour costs. Consumers questioned how the increase would affect them as the change takes effect.

Portland

Hydrographer Appointed to Inspect City Power Sites

In Ostend on February 2 a council created a city hydrographer position under the city engineer. The appointee will examine municipal power sites with a monthly salary of 150 dollars.

Jitney Buses Tested to Feed Cleveland Traction Lines

In Cleveland three auto buses costing 15000 dollars each were deployed to serve sparsely settled areas. December figures show Noble road bus with 3414 miles and 4121 passengers earning 6.03 cents per mile, Pearl road bus 3168 miles and 2963 passengers earning 4.68 cents per mile. Transfers not offered, profits not expected.

Cleveland Street Railway Cleveland Railway Company Pearl Road Noble Road Mayfield Witt

Palmer Shows His Colors in Olympia

Senator E B Palmer of Seattle introduced two bills in Olympia to repeal the eight hour day on public works. The first bill would strike the limit on hours for contractors and sub contractors on city projects. The second bill repeals the eight hour requirement on all public work.

Olympia E. B. Palmer Seattle Palmer

Princess Pat’s Men Hold Line Near La Bassee

Paris dispatches report the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Regiment bearing the brunt of a German assault west of La Bassee. The Canadians fought bravely, repulsed the attack with heavy losses, then counter-attacked to seize a canal position to Bethune. Fighting between La Bassee and Bethune and heavy cannonading near Ypres were also noted.

Paris Princess Patricia la Bassee Bethune Ypres

New Picture of a New Governor Brumbaugh Named Pennsylvania Chief Executive

Pennsylvania's schoolmaster governor Martin Grove Brumbaugh, who led Philadelphia schools before being elected governor last November, assumes the office.

Pennsylvania Martin Grove Brumbaugh Philadelphia

Things Not Heard on Jitney Mass Meeting in Seattle

A Seattle mass meeting of jitney bus drivers drew about five hundred owners and drivers at the Seattle Press club. Chief Lang urged traffic relief and adoption of safety rules while other speakers included ex Mayor Lew Shank and City officials.

Enthusiem Seattle Press Club Lang Lew Shank Indianapolis Bradford Hesketh Cooleyan Lundy Carr T. H. Bolton Councilmanic

One Day Basement Sale Slashes Coats Suits and Dresses

Coats suits dresses and skirts reduced to 2.85 with 67 garments moved to the basement for a one day sale. The selection targets slender women and girls around 18 with coats in most sizes and a variety of colors and materials. Shop Wednesday in the basement for these prices.

Waists on Sale in Embroidered Voile and Crepe Fabrics

All waists shown in grouped sizes with broken lines priced at 1.25. The assortment includes embroidered voile batiste plain voiles cross bar crepe with pique vests collars and cuffs edged with lace. Both high and low neck styles offered. Values up to 2.50. Wednesday special 1.25 on second floor.

Want to Buy a Railroad in Cleveland Ohio

Twelve thousand Wheeling and Lake Erie stockholders await April when a buyer may pay 26.5 million to settle their woes and auction the 460 miles of track 9700 freight cars 84 passenger coaches 210 locomotives and equipment. Ohio had considered state purchase but abandoned the idea. the road has long been under receivership with a troubled history since 1879.

Cleveland, O Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad Ohio United States Wheeling & Lake Erie Lake Erie

Patrolman Wright Granted Leave for Panama Canal Pageant

Patrolman T. B. Wright will take three weeks of paid leave in addition to his regular two weeks vacation. The leave supports his boarding the Oregon ship he served on during the Spanish American War and participation in the naval pageant for the Panama Canal opening.

T. B. Wright Oregon Panama Canal

Central Council of Social Agencies Sets Up Meeting

The Central Council of Social Agencies holds a setting up meeting Tuesday at 6 o'clock in the Women's Exchange on Union Street. Social singing will be led by Miss Lucy K. Cole and Ben W. Johnson will speak on Some Things I Learned While East for Our Good.

Central Council of Social Agencies Woman’s Exchange Lucy K. Cole Ben W. Johnson

Stomach Ailment Told to Be Caused by Hyper acidity

An authority explains that undigested food ferments in the stomach due to excess hydrochloric acid, producing sour, gassy digestion. He prescribes Jad Salts from the pharmacy as a remedy, taken daily with water before breakfast for a week to neutralize acidity and improve digestion.

Farmers urged to boost home demand in national trade digest

The monthly trade digest from the First National Bank urges farmers to increase supplies for domestic needs ahead of incoming orders from belligerent nations, stressing rapid growth and staged implementation to support national commerce.

First National Bank

No More Piles Simple Home Remedy Trial Offer

A simple home remedy promises quick relief for piles with no cost. A trial treatment will be mailed free upon request from Pyramid Drug Co at 517 Pyramid Building, Marshall Michigan.

Pyramid Drug Co Pyramid Marshall, Mich

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