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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1915
Page
8
Secret Daniels announced after a cabinet meeting that the formal opening of the Panama Canal would be postponed until early July. The delay shifts ceremony plans and marks a change in scheduled events.
A local business advertises that it manufactures everything in Hair Goods and invites residents to bring in their cut hair and combings. The notice emphasizes material collection for processing.
An expert vocational adviser Jean Morris Ellis will headline the Y M C A Sunday club for men with a talk titled Pay the Price. Ellis has appeared on Lyceum circuits and counseled thousands of men including lawyers doctors and business leaders. Following the talk groups will discuss Is War Ever Justifiable What Is True Patriotism and Visions Essential to Success. Arthur G Johnson an insurance man will speak briefly at the friendship supper.
The Elbert Motor Car Company announces a second Seattle showroom at 708 First Avenue to display the new Model 1915 Elbert Car. The firm intends to keep automobile dollars in Seattle by manufacturing locally and attracting orders from across the United States and Canada. Construction is under way on additional machines at their 15th Avenue West factory, with more models due soon.
The Seattle City Council places a measure on the ballot asking voters to approve continuing the city light and power plant policy to increase and extend the utility and lower rates. The resolution notes criticism of municipal ownership and cites a New York paper questioning profitability and governance. Oliver T. Erickson signs.
A resolution in both houses directs an investigation of contractor work on the Cheney normal school and the Medical Lake hospital buildings. Sen. Nichols and Rep. Hall were named to lead the inquiry and visit the institutions. Both houses adjourned until Monday.
A man who admits involvement in the disappearance of A. McCowan, cashier of the First National bank of Montesano Washington, was held here for Montesano authorities. McCowan was arrested yesterday for passing alleged worthless checks.
The weather bureau issues a storm warning predicting an east to southeast gale expected this afternoon and evening. Citizens are advised to secure outdoor items and avoid travel if possible.
Crowds rush to the Second Avenue cloak shop as exorbitant rents force closure. On Saturday night the stock goes to 10c to 30c on the dollar with coats, suits, and fur pieces deeply discounted to clear out inventories before the store quits.
A reader asks how to handle catcalling on downtown streets and seeks advice on self protection. Columns advise ignoring harassers and staying composed. Additional letters discuss building nerve, forming an educational club, pursuing night classes, and career guidance for stenography and domestic science. The Navy question notes counts of ships and canal tolls for British vessels.
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