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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1919
Page
6
A study suggests that bachelors with larger networks of female friends have a lower chance of marrying. Researchers propose social circles influence commitment decisions and that broader social exposure may reduce marriage likelihood.
A Seoul report from Tokyo says a new Korean governor general may be General Hongo or Admiral Saito, signaling potential harsher rule after Korea’s bid for independence. The piece notes Hongo’s wartime service and Saito’s limited naval experience, with both Koreans and Japanese fearing oppression.
In Portland England two hundred and sixty people participated in a municipal election with two women candidates and a slate of six men and two women voting in a closely watched local contest.
The Star reports Carl and Warren two orphan boys aged six and eight, receiving 60 hopeful home offers in Seattle. Cynthia Grey seeks the best parents after careful screening and multiple applicants, including a limousine arrival and a refined woman seeking to adopt the younger boy. A thorough investigation will precede any placement to ensure the boys receive one of the best possible homes.
Senate subcommittee completes army appropriation bill action for the next fiscal year. Aviation funding rises from $15 million to $75 million, with other changes including boosted intelligence funding, $5 million for horses, $1.25 million for welfare services, and assets for San Diego Rockwell field. Bodies of American dead in France are no longer funded for repatriation costs.
Kiyomi Takenaka, 23, Japanese shipping clerk, seeks $12,500 damages from the Japanese American Commission for injuries after a truck driver, Watenabe, allegedly drove a truck into a Great Northern engine. Takenaka was injured severely, with a fractured skull, destroyed sight in the right eye, jaw injuries, and many lost teeth.
George L. Speed Hossfeld, world champion typist, writes at over 200 words a minute on a memorized sentence. He won his title last October with 143 wpm for an hour, and will give public demonstrations at the Underwood offices at 816 Third Ave daily next week from noon to 1 PM.
At San Quentin prison in California two men, Joseph Rogers and Clarence Rollins, were hanged after bungling gallows mechanics caused a long death. Rogers kicked off his shoes as his body twisted in the noose, dying after about 15 minutes. Rollins perished roughly a minute earlier.
London reports the Vickers airship nearing completion at Barrow yards with trials set for June. The giant craft plans a 48 hour Atlantic crossing carrying 100 passengers at about 75 mph and a fare near four cents per mile or around 240 dollars. Vickers also builds airships for sporting use.
The Swed ish club invites the public to its 27th annual Midsummer Picnic at Fortuna Park next Sunday. Boats from Lesehi will be available all day for attendees to enjoy.
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