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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1916
Page
5
A column reproduces a string of humorous reader letters and E D K. replies. Topics include shaving rival politicians mustaches, marriage proposals timing, and a plumber’s smoking habits sparking advice. The tone is light and period newspapers style.
London reports detail Queen Mary’s frugal war time measures including three course dinners with no wine and no servants, housing of Ladies in Waiting at personal expense, repaired shoes reused, and growing equality among noblewomen. The queen counts Mrs John Burns among friends as they address women’s roles in industry during war. Democracy's role in the war remains debated, yet its everyday forms spread.
Opinion notes worry over a potential U S intervention tied to Hughes aggressive Mexican stance. Carranza may seek direct action from Wilson, not Hughes, urging border guards to be mobilized near the Rio Grande. Editorial warns against naivety and recalls past meddling while urging vigilance.
Senate committee chairman Chamberlain argues National Guardsmen could be sent into Mexico without new congressional approval. He contends presidential emergency powers justify ordering state troops into Mexico to counter aggression.
Amid electoral turmoil, federal authorities move to collect tens of millions in back rents from oil squatters who occupied Mariposa fields after Taft. U.S. district court grants permission to begin collection, with Uncle Sam seeking the treasury funds.
Michael Harrington frets as Monty Vaughan and Alice arrive with Nora and Ethel Cartwright. Steven Denby, a mysterious old friend, returns as Miss Cartwright greets him, while a late visitor prompts Mrs. Cartwright to ask Denby to admit a guest.
Miss Cartwright learns Steven Denby is suspected to smuggle a two hundred thousand dollar necklace. Daniel Taylor pressures her into spying and guiding a plan to recover the necklet, threatening harm to her sister if she refuses. He orders her to lure Denby into a garden rendezvous and signal his arrest without revealing his identity.
The piece argues the two hundred million dollar automobile trust has been abandoned as the public rejects monopolistic control. It contrasts oil and steel trusts and notes costs of living rising since earlier times, insisting the public will not tolerate an automobile trust.
Falls Tires markets a 5000 mile guarantee claiming superior grade quality service and value. It contrasts this with 3500 mile guarantees and asserts lower cost per mile. lists non skid casing prices and a quoted low price range.
Monty rejoices over Denbys safe return while Denby reveals the pearls are hidden in a buckskin tennis shoe. Monty fears betrayal as Denby jokes and asks for the jewels back, hinting at a looming reckoning. The scene ends with Denby requesting the pearls and Monty recoiling at the turn of events.
The Alaska Steamship Company announces plans to establish a steamship line from Seattle to Philadelphia via the Panama Canal, with calls in the West Indies.
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