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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1914
Page
6
Principal Frank D. Mellivray proposed extending the school year to 12 months with two summer months devoted to athletics. At the B F Day Parent Teacher Association meeting he argued the plan would keep youths off the streets, though community youth respond with skepticism.
The attorney general rules the ten dollar minimum wage for girls in mercantile work applies only for six days and eight hours. Merchants may pay less by reducing days or hours, per the opinion to Labor Commissioner Olson. Many stores will likely lay off some workers during lighter daytime hours.
A Ford taxi was smashed into fragments after colliding with a telephone pole on Spring Street about 50 feet west of Seconday. Police think it ran away. License number held by W. A. Burris and C. H. Mack, waiters at the Rathskeller cafe.
Darla Baker a six year old former Seattle girl now in Los Angeles has earned a fortune as a photoplay actress. At age six she was making fifty dollars a week and has acted in hundreds of dramas with many companies. She can ride bucking bronco and swim for her life. She may retire now with wealth to live on, though some question if a rag doll and kitten might bring more happiness.
A married young mother writes of jealousy and pressure from a flirtatious rival. Miss Grey counsels strong self respect, boundaries, and duties to children, urging independence and nonviolence. The page also covers relationship guidance for a 28-year-old man, a teenager couple, Lincoln’s tavern note, and lifestyle questions on games, ink removal, and wildlife.
Police chief Griffiths announces an open door policy allowing any department member to submit personal complaints or grievances in a sealed envelope addressed to the chief. The directive emphasizes secrecy and direct access to leadership.
The Beacon Hill Improvement club holds its next monthly meeting Wednesday night with a charter debate between Josiah Collins and James A Haight.
Mayor Gill will meet soon with officials from the Traction and Light Companies and the Building Owners and Managers Association to discuss plans to prevent plumbing fixture damage caused by electrolysis.
The Morris French Construction Co is announced after Maj. L H French acquires a half interest from C L Morris. The firm plans a campaigning schedule through British Columbia and Alaska.
Four thousand spectators attended the Girls' Association pageant of American history staged at Volunteer Park by Broadway High School on Saturday. Several boys participated but the girls claimed the glory with the performance.
An advertisement urges drinkers to seek the Neal Treatment, claiming a three day cure without injections. It touts sixty institutes worldwide and offers Seattle contact at 1735 16th Ave, East 4381, with home treatment and drug habit options.
Star Want Ads highlight limited time opportunities across jobs, sales, and services. Readers can find curated listings offering discounts, job leads, and neighborhood announcements designed to connect buyers and sellers efficiently.
Hanson and son Ole Jr. drove from Vancouver to Woodland where a large street meeting drew 100 attendees in Owl Creek precinct. A progressive conference was held in Cow litz county with over 400 people listening to speeches. Despite rain the turnout and port plans discussion signaled strong support for Hanson in the county.
The trial of Frank Piconi for the murder of Issaquah rancher Henry Werner began today as jurors were selected in Judge Ronald's court. Mrs Magdalina Werner, recently acquitted of complicity, is set to testify.
Judge Frater excused Juror Charles H. Grout until tomorrow morning to attend his son's wedding at home. Grout lives at 202 18th Ave. N. and said the event takes place tonight.
The High Court upheld orders to remove members of the Harvester Trust, reinforcing government action amid turmoil. President Huerta blocked Tampico while awaiting US moves, easing fears of renewed fighting between Mexican and American forces. A Mexican gunboat convoy from Puerto Mexico to Tampico accompanied by US ships raises tensions ahead of a likely harbor action by the admiral.
County commissioners transfer control of the King county wharf at Meydenbauer bay to the port commission. The port operates a ferry to the Bellevue dock and will have jurisdiction over the landing under the agreement with the county.
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