Seattle Woman Highlighted in Star Series on Making Good
The Star announces a series profiling Seattle women who have made good, starting with a prominent businesswoman. A hydro airplane flight over Madison Park marks the feature photo captured 500 feet above the lake. Frank Jacobs, the photographer, accompanies pilot Christofferson on the flight and recalls the thrill and fear of the ascent.
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Christofferson
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Frank Jacobs
P. Christofferson
Madison Park
Kirkland
Lake Washington
Death by own action letter from ex soldier writer
J. D. Withits, a Spanish American War veteran and former mail carrier turned zine writer, died by suicide in his room at 708 Columbia St. His final letter to the coroner blames wage slavery and veteran neglect, and a separate letter to his mother condemns slave marriage and population control. His age was 40.
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J. D. Withits
Columbia St
Wlhite
Cynthia Grey
the Star Today
Wil Wite
Enumelaw Fish and Frogs Have a Joyful Sense
From Enumclaw Washington a humorous tale reports police closing two illegal stills after fifty barrels of beer poured into Enumclaw creek. Drunken bullfrogs are said to stagger along Main Street while Tim Gallstone returns with a bushel of fish found floating on the surface.
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Enumclaw
Enumelaw
Timothy Gallstone
Professor Graham Taylor and the Commons on Granday
Graham Taylor a Chicago theological school professor wore glasses and carried an umbrella while launching the Commons on Granday open for free public discussion. It drew crowds, challenged local politics, and led to a vice commission confirming his claims of corruption linking the social evil to the police department.
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Graham Taylor
Chicago
Seventeenth Ward
Taylor
Chicago Theological School
Commons
Granday
Cooper Union
New York
National Charities Conference
the Commons
Denies Story of Seven Murders
In Venice on July, Simon Helfinstine admitted to seven Ohio murders to avoid California charges but now denies the killings. He is held in jail awaiting a hearing on the bad checks case. The confessions were said to be an effort to be moved from California.
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Venice
Simon Helfinstine
Ohio
Helfinstine
Jat
California
Star Press Uses Seattle Times Plant After Motor Breakdown
A motor breakdown on The Star's mammoth new press delayed part of Monday's edition. The Seattle Times lent its plant for emergency printing, allowing the remainder of The Star's regular edition and the Pink to be produced on the Times' press.
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New York Man's 17 Day Fast Ends in Madness
Luther Redford of New York planned a 40 day fast in Washington to cure dyspepsia. After 17 days he became violently insane. Doctors hope for possible recovery.
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Washington
Luther Redford
New York
Worries and Winners At Local Contest Say Cecipriani Wins
A reader letter notes Mr. C Cipriani of 1108 Fifth Ave is declared winner today and shares a playful couplet about worry. Other entries by GEO Miller Snohomish WA and Bess Humphrie 1148 W Slat St feature rhymes on flirting heads and zinc minds. Faith Read 4111 California Ave contributes a punch line about hanging on a strap.
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C. Cipriani
Bess Humphrie
W. Slat St
City Seeks Expert Help in Gas Rate Appeal
Corporation Counsel Bradford asked the council to hire experts to prepare evidence for submission to the public service commission in the citys gas rate appeal. The matter was referred to the utilities and judiciary committees.
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Public Service Commission
Utilities and Judiciary Committees
Bank run hits Pittsburg as doors close and Treasury vows soundness
A bank run continues at Pittsburg Bank for Savings though officials insist conditions are sound. Kuhn interests control the bank, owners of stock in First Second National, which closed yesterday. A separate report notes Engel Berksom, a fisherman, died after a Seattle rescue attempt aboard the Sea Lion.
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United States Treasury
Pittsburg Bank For Savings
Kuhn
First Second National Bank
Seattle
Port Madison
Engel Berksom
Tershom
Save Our Girls by Telling Children the Secret of Sex
Dr Jonah Wise of Portland warned at a sex hygiene conference that ignorance of sex functions leads to infertility and birth defects. He urged parents to teach children about sex hygiene to prevent venereal disease and its lifelong consequences.
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Jonah Wise
Portland
Wise
Plymouth Auditorium
Charity Organization Society reports year disbursements
The treasurer's annual report shows $6 593 19 total disbursements for the year to aid Seattle's needy individuals and families. Of this amount 1 726 83 covered the information bureau and clearing house service as part of the charity effort.
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Seattle
Charity Organization Society
Information Bureau
Clearing House Service
Pennants Coupon No 9 Offer from The Seattle Star
Any four coupons clipped from The Star numbered consecutively and presented with 15 cents at The Seattle Star office will earn a 65 cent pennant. A new pennant weekly. Pennants mailed for 5 cents postage. Bring or mail to The Seattle Star 1307 Seventh Avenue near Union Street.
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Indianapolis
Seattle Star
Seventh Avenue
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