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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1915
Page
5
The San Diego Exposition opens January 16 with dynamic demonstrations of living industry as workers show real processes. Officials promise a vivid retelling of the Winning of the West and note San Diego’s role in maritime business with a commercial celebration alongside history.
Advert says avoid dangerous Calomel for bilious headaches and constipation and recommends a 10 cent box of Cascarets that start the liver and bowels without griping or sickness.
The piece outlines beginner guidance on short story length and pay varies by magazine with no fixed rate. It also offers multiple reader questions on relationships, hair, manners, war causes, pumpkin storage, wedding etiquette, and unrequited love with concise, cautious answers.
Seattle bankers reversed Friday’s plan to sell 525000 in bonds to a Cincinnati firm. They agreed to accept city warrants at par with a 6 percent yield. The council repealed the prior resolution and Mayor Gill declined to sign ordinances on the Cincinnati terms. Erickson Hesketh Lundy voted against repeal.
Misa Anne Morgan daughter of the late J P Morgan uses part of her wealth to fund a no tip restaurant atop the Strand theatre in New York City. The cafe targets a broad public with affordable meals and bans waiter tipping to protest tipping norms.
The relief ship Washington carrying flour for Pacific Northwest offerings to devasted Belgium is due in Seattle Monday, per the Chamber of Commerce. After loading at mills, it will finish at the port commission dock with large banners describing the voyage and destination. Five burned to death in Beaufort yacht fire.
Washington Newspaper Institute closes with calls for reforms to curb court contempt powers without jury trials. Similar measures cited from The Star four years earlier and a Senate defeat. Proposals include publishing initiative measures and council proceedings, plus greater editor collaboration. Attendees include Meany Stone Rea Harrigan Beard Allen Woelflen Spear Hazeltine. Wives of editors attended Moore Theatre matinee.
Housewives and prospective students await a short housekeeping course by the University of Washington extension division and home economics department. Mary F. Rausch leads the session with lectures on home decoration and table arrangement. A downtown store lent a display of silver and china for wedding gift ideas. Dean Isabella Austin arranges lodging at low rates for out of town attendees.
The court orders the Vancouver World to be sold under the authority of the province’s chief justice. Proceeds and distribution plans will follow legal proceedings and court oversight.
A new public market is planned for the middle of February at Second Avenue and Madison Street. The facility will occupy an entire floor of a Commercial Building, spans 12,000 square feet, and will house 40 stalls. Earl V. Norman is president and George W. Smith is secretary treasurer of the organizing company.
Olympia officials announce a recount of ballots in the 48th representative district after a close race. Thomas N. Swale, a progressive, defeated James M. Hogan by two votes, with Hogan challenging the tally. A subcommittee will travel to Everett to conduct the recount.
The estate of the late Lord Strathcona paid into the state treasury an inheritance tax of 104000 dollars on railroad property.
Judge William Friday dismissed a criminal libel case brought by John F. Murphy against Edmund H. Wells and Roy D. Pinkerton over an article alleging Murphy delayed issuing John Doe warrants for illegal voters. Judge Gilliam moved the case from the defense and dismissed the matter on demurrer.
Angered by the denial of reinstatement for her husband as fire captain Mrs Richard A. attempted to horsewhip Public Safety Commissioner A A Mills in his Tacoma city hall office. Detective McKay restrained her and she was taken to the city jail where she told Chief Loomis her story. she was released and not prosecuted.
Delegates from Washington Oregon Idaho Montana and California attend the midwinter session of the Western Federation of Improvement clubs at the Chamber of Commerce. The conference opens Saturday morning with discussions on municipal and legislative topics.
January 16 report from Smi ser indicates President Wilson will send to the Senate the nomination of James A Sraiser for U S district attorney in the First Alaska district.
The Regal Dentists of 1495 Third Ave led by Dr. L R Clark launch a citywide effort in Seattle to reach everyone with dental trouble. A coupon in The Star offers 20 percent off any dental work when presented at their office, as advertised on page 5.
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