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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1913
Page
3
Express companies plan to match parcel post rates on short haul business. Great Northern and Wells Fargo offices expect schedule reductions to keep express traffic in population centers. Rural districts and small towns will not be targeted yet. Wells Fargo schedule starts February 1.
A United Press leased wire report details how gambling losses erode national wealth, highlighting fiscal strain and social costs. The piece emphasizes broad economic impact and calls for policy scrutiny to address betting excesses.
London January 22 The eight year struggle of "Diamond King" Joe Lewin to keep his wife the former Fanny Ward from returning to the stage ends in divorce. Despite millions mansions yachts and diamonds she remains devoted to theatre and declines to quit acting though Lewin offers wealth if she stays away. The undefended divorce suit follows after four years of futile effort to win her back.
A fragment describes mother rushing to dinner and filling drawers with knives or forks, risking injury to Johnnie who might collide with an open drawer. It suggests the father should fix the drawer and mentions a wearable weighted cord at the rear of the wear.
Senator Cassidy introduced a bill to California legislature requiring a seven day waiting period after a marriage license before ministers or magistrates can unite couples. The proposal aims to reduce impulsive weddings and promote careful planning. In related dispatches from Leavenworth, three labor leaders, W J McCain, W M Brown, and W F Reddin, were released from the federal penitentiary after signed bonds and federal approval.
In Riverton West Virginia on January 22 John Compton disappeared before his wedding. A search party found his body in a snow drift atop Spruce Mountain. The bride, minister and guests waited hours at the Lampert home before dispersing. The bride kept faith, saying he would come if living.
Gen. H. M. Chittenden, chairman of Seattle's port commission, plans bills to take 75 percent of harbor and tide land rentals for the port with 25 percent to the state. He says the funds are needed to repair and keep the port competitive as much waterfront property is leased from the state.
Women prominent in civic and social life across the state will assemble Thursday morning with the local Federation of Women's Club. Past presidents of all standing committees join the executive board at noon for a conference with officers and committee chairmen.
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a safe overnight bowel cleanser that cleanses the stomach, liver, and intestines, removes undigested food and toxins, reduces bile, and prevents headaches and indigestion. It claims the product works while you sleep, costs 10 cents a box, and is suitable for all ages.
An ad for elegant rooms at lowest rates promotes Hotel Virgins at Highth and Virginia near Westlake. The copy repeats ears being off then on again in a playful jingle style.
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