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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1918
Page
6
In Washington the Senate votes 49 to 25 against the New Age draft plan extending the 22 to 91 age limit. The measure dominated yesterday's lengthy session with extensive debate and largely stalled the legislation.
Twenty Mexican editors arrive Sunday noon at the Kings for a national special. A citizen delegation led by Mayor Hanson and Albert J President of the Champer will escort them to the Washington dome. The delegation will tour city districts and scenic portions.
London June 29. On the morning he received orders to return to London for transfer to the staff of Maj. Wm. A. Bishop, the British air ace. The Canadian officer had been active at the front and has five enemy planes credited to him. Also noted is a note about cheap teaspoons made from compressed cotton fiber.
A young mother of four seeks help as her husband is ill and she earns $15 a week. She cannot keep her children and will not place them for adoption, asking readers to support caring for the three boys and girl until recovery. Mises Grey holds the contact details for interested parties.
Advice column discusses whether a strict military school suits an 11 year old and urges parents to maintain direct care. It cautions against sending a younger child away and favors guiding behavior through parental involvement.
Metropolitan Theatre opens a weeklong run of The Wanderer a Belasco produced Prodigal Son drama featuring Nance O Neill James O Neill Charles Dalton Frederick Lewis Jean Robertson and an ensemble of 200 with a 90 dancer ballet. Margaret Anglin announced for Metropolitan Billeted military comedy set July debut. Wilkes Theatre ends season with The Big Idea then Romance returns September.
In morning calls Barbara Margie Waverly receives a request from Mr Sill on behalf of his sister to join Donna's group, while Jim questions her about last night. She rebuffs both, defends her marriage, and ends in tears as the scene ends with a promise to continue.
London reports a governess warns a five year old girl that Huns bomb bad children. The girl retorts that Germans bomb good children, detailing a wartime humor tone amid society notes. Mentions performances by Monte Carter and the Lyric Theatre’s new show Jerry and the Diamond.
President Wilson shifts from domestic policy to Russia, weighing options for aid and anti German propaganda. A commission, supplies, and potential Allied intervention sparks debate among officials and advisors about Japan's role and costs.
Charlies Kochones of Chicago admitted to police that he and an accomplice passed a forged $40,000 check on the State Bank of Illinois in Chicago.
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