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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1915
Page
11
Fred L. Boalt of The Star and Donald A. Ald, new chairman of the county Democratic committee, will address the King County Demo club luncheon at the Good 1 cafeteria Saturday noon. The luncheon attendance is open to all parties.
Gardner notes the San Diego exposition favors beauty over thrill with lush gardens, color schemes, and serene courts reminiscent of Venice. He praises clean interiors and artful landscaping, finding no litter or shabbiness in the distant canyons and perimeters.
Henry C. Smith a 76 year old wealthy St. Clair county man who fled his guardian and wed his housekeeper Mrs Theresa A Hammett in Butler has been named defendant in circuit court proceedings to set aside the marriage. The case follows earlier probate actions seeking incompetency and guardianship. Smith recently sought a new hearing which was granted.
Olympic Circle group to hold Sunday memorials for departed Ladies of Wood craft. Willis J. Wall, ex Geattie business figure, died in Los Angeles Thursday. Various local notes include French club at Lincoln high and other community items.
C BE Edwards of 9851 49th Ave has invented a folding tandem seat for perambulators after two children required a larger stroller. He attached it to the existing buggy so both children ride together when out, with a removable seat for single use. The device is now on sale at the Bon Marche.
Roger W. Babson writes from Montevideo Uruguay noting its small size yet fertile land and clean capital. He highlights Montevideo as the wheat maize and agricultural outlet and as the Port mouth of River Plate with larger ships calling. He notes Uruguay’s dollar value higher than the US dollar at present and cattle and sheep as main wealth sources.
An advertisement claims ORRINE destroys desire for whiskey and other stimulants and offers a $1 per box price with a money back guarantee if no results. It notes availability at Swift's Pharmacy and mentions free booklets about ORRINE. The piece then shifts to a brief foreign news passage on Uruguay’s immigration and political parties.
Fort Sam Houston Texas June 4 Thousands of Mexican forces under Carranza wore Texas National Guard uniforms exposing a graft scandal. Two former state militia officers are implicated, with Adjutant Gen Henry Hutchings summoned to a board of inquiry. Destroyed equipment was diverted to a St Louis firm for resale to Carranza representatives.
A Cincinnati Enquirer item notes a wife reconsiders her husband two years after marriage, sizing up his flaws and questioning how she once viewed him as an ideal partner. The short reflection highlights marital doubt and shifting perceptions.
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