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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1916
Page
5
The article endorses Case for city council, praising his prior roles as county auditor and county clerk. It highlights cost reductions and improved efficiency in those offices, plus his Civic Club service showing patriotism, independence, and readiness to contribute to the council.
Editorial argues Brandeis nomination reveals how Wall Street wields influence over the Supreme Court. It condemns special privilege and praises Brandeis as the people's attorney, noting Wall Street's mockery and fear at restoring judicial independence.
Alaskan engineering crews faced severe mosquitos around Ship Creek and Knik Arm while surveying for the Alaska railroad. Surveyors trudged through mud and marsh, forced to abandon foot work as insects swarmed, later using a sextant for measurements. Surgeon General Gorgas calls for 1000 more surgeons, prompting a joke about vermiform appendices.
IRAM C. Gill pins down his account of remarks about Mrs Griffiths at the Lib theatre. He asserts his version shows him up without quibbling over the Star’s wording.
Rockefeller Foundation donates 335 250 dollars to several educational institutions as a brighter funding note appears. Amid the sign of global trade, British exports for January rise by 8 509 000 pounds sterling as John Bull pushes ahead in commerce despite conflict.
Readers submit corrections on city populations with figures from the 1916 World Almanac. letters discuss London 4,522,964 and Greater London 7,252,962 versus New York estimates around 5.3 million to 7.5 million, reflecting a dispute over census data and imperial trade context. A Q&A section answers on entertaining in shared spaces and a personal relationship dilemma about trust and marriage.
This newspaper announces a complete novel will be printed each week from Monday to Saturday with a new installment every day. Readers are invited to subscribe or request back copies through the circulation department.
Orme Vendome, newly minted ambassador to Spain, arrives in town and becomes entangled with Natalie Tremaine, a beautiful widow staying at Rosemont. Their social circle includes Carter Singleton and Betty Singleton, with Blake stirring rivalry as Vendome eyeing a potential match while Natalie resists marriage.
In a spring attic discovery a dusty inscription reveals Adrien Marquis Chavenis, lieutenant colonel of engineers, parting gift to Colonel Geo Singleton of the Virginia Line, dated August 14 1784. Vendome notes a tale of revolution and a beheading. Betty orders the tale continued in the next issue.
Foundations for teeth depend on nutrition and exercise. Modern soft foods reduce chewing, risking poor dental development and irregularities, with possible nasal passage growths and even mental backwardness in children.
Reports say French soldiers are forbidden to shake hands or speak with the enemy across a trench even as bodies lie nearby. Soldier Pierre no longer reaches to grasp the hand of "Friend Hans" amid the deadlocked front.
The fragment asks a question about getting a ride to meet someone at the station at 6 30. It contains no additional names, dates, or locations.
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