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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1915

Page

3

Public speaking lesson at YMCA demonstration

A free public demonstration on how to speak in public will be held Tuesday night at the YMCA under the auspices of the YMCA Literary Club. Directed by Carl E. Croson, the club's public speaking teacher, the event is open to non members.

Y. M. Literary Club Carl E. Croson

Confessions of a Wife LOVE'S INTERLUDE

A serialized domestic scene from 1915 explores a married couple's dialogue on love, pride, suffrage, and future life. The exchange reveals mutual affection, doubts about lasting romance, and plans for the next act of their marriage as the chapter ends with a promise to continue tomorrow.

Time to Take Care Kidney Pills Ad

An old advertisement urges use of Deans Kidney Pills during convalescence to support kidney function after illness. It links common kidney weakness to headaches backache nervousness and urinary troubles and advises avoiding meat overexertion and liquor while drinking milk or water. The pill is promoted as reliable and world widely used with personal testimonial.

Hatton Harry Eliene Twins Sandha Mr. Hatton Mr. Sullivan Pat Margie Goose

Girl makes long jump from airship in San Diego

A one year old daughter of inventor Charles Broadwick jumped from a swiftly moving aeroplane at 1400 feet Monday while trying a parachute. She landed safely, marking a remarkable test of early aviation safety techniques.

San Diego Charles Broadwick

Sherlock Holmes of Paris Dies at 69 in France

Pierre Jaume known as the Sherlock Holmes of France has died at age 69. He was famed for solving many cases including the murder of Bailiff Goffe.

Sherlock Holmes OF Paris Pierre Jaume Sherlock Holmes France Jaume Goffe

Legislature Passes 200000 Buildings Appropriation After Debate

In Olympia lawmakers battle over university funding and a rider to the building appropriation bill ends with the measure passing. The debate centers on political and social science departments and a proposed tuition clause, with Rep. Reeves proposing to teach the iniquity of political principles except those favored by the majority.

Olympia March Regente James H. Davis House Davin Conner Mark EF. Reed Davis Department of Political and Social Secience J Allen Smith Wo G, Beach Theresa McMahon Republican Organization McArdie l. D. McArdle Jefferson Guile King McArdle Frank Reeves Col R. H. Hartley Everett C. E. Lum Yakima Metropolitan Building Co Murphine Lane Zednick

Americans Are Heroes In Fire On La Touraine

In the Atlantic last week a fire aboard the French liner La Touraine drew praise for American physicians and nurses aboard. Captain Caussin credited them with coolness and courage as flames climbed near the crew. The blaze began in the fore cargo hold and was spotted around midnight Friday.

Caussin

Photoplay listings for The Great Leap and more at area theaters

The Great Leap stars Robert Harron and Mae Marsh in a two old Kentucky feud tale with a cliff leap scene. D W Griffith conceived the plot for Mutuals 100000 year, with other acts including Stop Thief and 20 Minutes of Love. Also shown are Caprice and Slippery Slim in accident sequence.

Robert Harron Mae Marsh Manager Smythe DHS Kentucky

Silent plans for early cinema bill at multiple theaters

The program lists several film acts showing through Tuesday or Sunday nights. Notable titles include Charlie Chaplin keystone comedies, Mary Pickford features, and dramas such as The Fiddler and the Girl, The Silent Plea, The Threads of Destiny, The Celebrated Scandal, The Champion, and At the Stroke of Twelve.

Mary Pickford Pauline Bush

Demand Title Insurance and Immediate Cash Conversion

A notice advises buyers to obtain title insurance to ensure a smooth transfer. It states that securing title insurance helps keep the transaction in good condition and enables immediate conversion to cash if needed.

Westerman Schermer store sale praised by committee

Seattle March 2 1915 a five member committee found Westerman Schermer stock sold below cost with genuine invoices and firsthand inspection. The letter endorses the sale as honest with deep discounts on suits overcoats caps shirts and Stetson hats and notes broad patronage and backing from local businesses.

Westerman & Schermer Mississippi

Legislature clears railroads to buy lines in state

Olympia March 9 Hereafter railroads or their boards may purchase other lines with three quarters stock consent not required. Critics warn of dangers seen in New Haven and Frisco scandals as Democratic Leader Reeves cites conflicts of interest and potential abuses.

Olympia Reeves New Haven Frisco

The Perils of Pauline and Other Local Attractions

Local listings advertise week theater programs including two part serials The Perils of Pauline and The Accusation, dramas The Hermit's Secret and A Girl of the Pines, a spooky comedy Love and Spirits, three part In the Heart of the Hills, and Washington Crew in Action with Mary Fuller featured.

Pauline Heart of the Hills Mary Fuller

Milwaukee Road eyes five small system purchases

E. H. Guie said if the bill passed the Milwaukee road proposed to purchase no less than five small systems in this state, signaling a major expansion plan contingent on legislative action.

E. H. Guie Milwaukee Road

Voters to Pass Upon This Bond Bill in Olympia

Voters will decide on a measure by Howard Taylor requiring any person voting on public bond questions to be listed on the tax rolls as a taxpayer. The bill passed the house 68 to 15 and has already cleared the senate.

Olympia Howard Taylor House Senate

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