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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1916
Page
2
Paula Newton confides in Margie about loneliness and hardship in a great city. She recounts counting $96, Bathing challenges, and contrast between a proper bath and a makeshift one. She vows to endure and succeed, noting the gap between spiritual cleanliness rhetoric and physical comfort.
The investigation into Prof. J. K. Hart's dismissal from the University of Washington by the Association of University Professors may reveal results in about two months or possibly longer. Prof. H. P. Torrey of Reed College has left Portland after hearing testimony from professors, legislators, and school superintendents, with no firm report date announced.
The speaker recalls a cheap boarding house where food was spoiled but a kind landlady kept the place. He reflects on body care and self abuse, then recalls a first night in a hall bedroom and a grim dining room. He resolves to seek a theatrical manager after breakfast.
Y M C A vac at Woodland Park will host a full day field day for boys from the vacation school. Tennis and baseball in the morning, track and swimming in the afternoon, picnic lunch at 12 30, with 120 participants and seven teachers officiating led by Chas Metsker principal and staff including C F P McKeehan Frank Jones Clark W A Blair J A Cassel A G Sears and Stanley Northcutt with Sidney Allen aiding the physical department in athletic stunts.
Private W. L. Nutley of Company A diaries life en route from American Lake to the Mexican border. He notes meals, sleeping arrangements, heat, mosquitos, marching, and observations of Mexican guards, a French commander, and living conditions along the way in July.
A railroad conductor F. R. Askew from White Plains Georgia recounts being struck during a storm and realizing it only after waking on the floor. He recalls torn soles, bruises, bleeding and confusion mixing with the moment of impact. He mentions the noon whistle and two hours before awareness.
Burglars rifled four Seattle residences Thursday night. Dr. L. L. Stephens found a $50 diamond stickpin and $15 missing from 1246 15th Ave North after eight days away. Mrs. Horne’s home at 1500 Eighth Ave West was found upside down with a gold tie pin and cuff links missing. B. E. Harris reported a theft at 1425 KE Union, and Mrs. F. L. Ebley’s room at 2003 First Ave yielded a blue serge skirt. Commodore Decatur, famed for many towns bearing his name, died in a duel with Commodore Bart on March 15, 1820.
The Star editorial praises Bellevue while criticizing Medina over ferry timing. The port board set a schedule favoring Bellevue, harming Medina with fewer service periods during its runs. Medina property owners consider moving to Seattle as suburban growth stalls amid the unsettled pattern.
The writer argues Bellevue deserves better ferry service while Medina has been disadvantaged for over two years. They propose a passenger boat to Bellevue and exclusive use of the Leschi to Medina. Question presented: which town should receive a vehicle and passenger ferry from Lae ch Park to the east shore of Lake Washington, considering cost and geography.
Officers attending Sergt John Weedin's funeral will march behind the police band from Fifth avenue and Terrace street to the Presbyterian church where the service is set for 3 p m Sunday.
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