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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1914
Page
2
The piece follows Mollie in a wartime era tale of ambition and romance. Mollie pursues a stenography job at a broker firm while navigating gender expectations and a handsomely blunt employer who bets she can prove herself. The narrative highlights women seeking independence and professional paths amidst social norms.
Colorado congressman Edward Keating introduces a four percent direct farm loan plan using postal savings funds. The bill creates a farm loan bureau to oversee mortgages, limits borrowing to farmers, and allows 25 percent for stock and equipment purchases.
Constantinople July 30 A growing conviction abroad Turkey will join any European conflict. The sultan, after Austria declared war on Servia, said Turkey would stay neutral but warlike preparations suggest possible entry. Turks may act for the highest bidder and could mobilize 270000 trained troops quickly.
U S cavalry pursue two armed bandits who robbed 165 coach passengers in Yellowstone National Park. The raid yielded an estimated 4000 to 5000 dollars in valuables, with the bandits acting in a Western style.
Councilman Goddard reports C. H. Nicholson manager of the Grand Trunk Pacific Steamship Co has given full approval to the seawall plan along the waterfront. The Grand Trunk owns substantial frontage making the project practically certain.
Plans for the national convention of the Anti Tuberculosis society to be held in Seattle next July were discussed at the annual joint meeting of the Washington Association for the Prevention and Relief of Tuberculosis and the Northwest Tuberculosis Conference in Tacoma yesterday. Dr. C Quevil of Tacoma was elected president.
Fragmentary dialogue hints at a 45-year-old figure causing concern and potential clashes. The speaker bets on Mollie, with a continuation promised for tomorrow.
A large group of petition checkers at the state house attended a Tumwater Club House dance after the night shift was eliminated. The event marked their first social since arriving in Olympia about a month ago and reflects their distinct social standing in the community.
The Canadian Pacific liner Empress of Russia arrived at William Head from Yokohama in 8 days 12 hours, shaving six hours from the previous fastest voyage. Ideal weather conditions made the record possible as readers learned in the report from Victoria.
Gov. Goethals announces the Panama canal will be opened to commercial traffic Monday. The steamer Cristobal will be the first to meet the voyage from Colon to Balboa.
The Lake Washington canal faces ongoing risk as dredging funds for Salmon Bay at the canal mouth were defeated in the rivers and harbors bill. Congressman Will E. Humphrey told the Chamber of Commerce that the bill’s loss halts millions of dollars in Northwest work, threatening small animal passage through the canal this year.
An unidentified visitor renting as BE L Powers shot himself in a deserted cabin near town after arriving from Seattle days earlier. He left a note stating he was broke and that his name was John Lawrence.
An advertisement touts clothing for men and women at irresistible end of season prices. It mentions flexible payment options including small down payments and semi monthly arrangements to fit budgets.
Max Nordau argues American women are deified while American men seek only beauty and envy. He portrays marriage as transactional, with men worshipping wives yet neglecting mutual soul connection, predicting a forthcoming defense of wifehood by Miss Nixola Greeley-Smith.
Port Townsend mayor Oscar Klocker will file for the state senate as a progressive. The announcement follows a street meeting Tuesday night with acting state chairman Herbeman and congress candidate J. W. Biggar.
Anarchist Emma Goldman will discuss The Conflict of the Sexes this Friday at 8 o clock. The talk takes place at the I. O. G. T. hall located at 1109 Virginia Street.
A. F. Sidow of Tacoma was elected grand sachem of the Improved Order of Redmen at the Hoquiam convention. Carrie Lietzell of Enumclaw was elected great Pocahontas of the Degree of Pocahontas.
Dr J Arthur Bullard of Wilkebarre argues in the Homeopathic Recorder that the appendix is an active lubricator for the intestinal canal and should not be removed. He claims inflammation can be cured without surgery in more than 90 percent of cases.
Seattle Austrians were officially called to arms through San Francisco consul notices. The government will cover the fare home for those who sail to Austria. Deserters who return will be pardoned for prior offenses.
Thirty one days without rain leaves woods unusually dry and risky. Campers urged to exercise care as a forest fire danger rises. Snoqualmie National Forest supervisor 8 G Smith warns the public today.
Sam Hill reports the Pacific highway to Vancouver is in good condition though bridges are neglected and politics waste money. He asserts the road quality is fine while infrastructure upkeep lags.
Dr. J Allen Smith of the University of Washington spoke at the Labor Temple and approved the universal eight hour law to be voted on this fall. A resolution asked Samuel Gompers to tour the Pacific coast for the measure. The eight hour law is proposed in Oregon and California.
Mrs. M. A. Lavender of Los Angeles asks local police to help locate her son who left home last spring. She believes he may be in danger or in need of contact. Authorities are assisting in the search.
Officials describe a missing mile of water area on Lake Washington in the port commission’s new chart. State land agents are actively locating the lost water feature to correct the map and survey records.
A Moonlight Excursion and dancing event aboard the steamer Issaquah will depart Lake Washington tonight leaving Leschi at 8 30 and Madison Park ferry landing. Advance tickets available at the dock offices and local agents.
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