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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1919
Page
6
A reader commenting on sacramental liquor, condemning ministers for seeking special privileges, defending bone dryness without camouflage, and calling out perceived hypocrisy among supporters of prohibition. The letter questions clergy stance and urges consistent policy.
A girl seeks guidance on balancing school work with a strict mother. The reply urges speaking with a teacher to explain modern coursework and avoid leaving school. A second essay critiques why men marry for physical appeal, promotes a higher spiritual love, and envisions a transformed future through harmonious marriages and virtuous families.
Madame Jacques Boyriven wife of Captain Jacques Hoyriven of the French high commission gives birth to Rene in their Washington home two months ago. The infant, first in the commission since arriving from France, accompanies her father to work for the peace conference as the family may return to Washington society if the commission stays.
A narrator recalls a missing treasure map tied to Mary Thomas and a U boat mystery. Certeia’s map vanishes from a casket and fear grows as the chain links to Bremer and the imperial court. A revolver purchase hints at looming danger as the tale continues.
Everett reports two youths, Harry Larson and Fern Faulkner about 18, drowned when the ice they skated on at Lake George near Lake Stevens broke apart late yesterday. The tragedy occurred about five miles south of Everett as winter ice failed under their weight.
Thieves stole War Savings certificates worth 675 dollars from the room of P. Godiaz at a Chicago hotel on Jackson Street Wednesday night.
London reports the British government will repatriate stranded women. About sixty thousand Canadian women in England await the lifting of a travel ban, with the first group sailing in late November and more to follow. American women are few. the American consulate notes no barriers for them.
The Interborough Rapid Transit company seeks approval to raise subway and elevated street car fares to 8 cents. President Theodore Shonta warns the system faces bankruptcy without the fare increase.
Plans for a $100,000 interurban station in Everett move forward with a slated start within 30 days. A. W. Leonard, president of Pacific Northwest Traction Co, says the structure will rise at Sixth Ave and Olive St on a site currently covered by carbarns and shops.
The war department lists Seattle men among state casualties. Private John Lerwick dies of wounds. next of kin Mrs Ellen Setwick of 717 Spring St. Private Bruce K B Arnold is wounded severely. next of kin Albert Arnold of 6509 Second N.E. Also named are Private Larry Way, Private Clyde W Russell, Private Robert V Stephens, and Private Elseio Aasila among others.
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