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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1915

Page

5

Unemployed group plans refund of city Hotel Liberty aid

The Central Social Agencies committee reports progress on Hotel Liberty upkeep funded by a $5200 city appropriation. Since opening Nov 18, 209607 meals served and 98900 men slept on the floor. 5238 men found odd jobs. a two day per week work plan with meal tickets is being introduced along with hospital service and a sterilizing steaming room.

Hotel Liberty J. Crichton J. B. Powles Wm. K McKibben Henry Pauly

Delay ruling on Thaw case to set him free

Supreme Justice Page reserved decision on Harry Thaw's motion to be returned to New Hampshire for extradition. The court said a ruling would come tomorrow as Thaw remained in custody at the Tombs after the extradition move.

New York Supreme Justice Page Harry Thaw Thaw New Hampshire Afate Thaw Waa

Chicago doctor links street care to lum bago and sciatica

Dr. H. H. Frysette of Chicago asserts that poor street care contributes to widespread lum bago and sciatic pain among residents, urging improvements to urban infrastructure to reduce health complaints.

H. H. Frysette Chicago

English suffragists PETIRICK LAWRENCE visit Seattle for peace talks

Mr and Mrs Petirick Lawrence arrived in Seattle to speak at the YWCA on War and the Chances of Peace and at a Seattle Suffrage club luncheon. Mrs Lawrence argued men started the war but only women can stop it, and urged participation in The Hague peace conference.

Rence Seattle Seattle Suffrage Club Women's Exchange Lawrence Europe America Jane Addams Chicago Women's Peace Party Washington, D. C Holland Hague Mrs. Lawrence

Humphrey Sees Gloom After Taft Era And Ship Reform

Congressman Will E Humphrey, returning from national capital, gloomily assesses the country under Democratic leadership and Taft era policies. He criticizes the seamen's act and La Follette's role, but praises securing 20 million dollars for rivers and harbors and a 20 thousand dollar Bremerton navy yard building slip.

Democratic Party Democratic Congress Will E. Humphrey National Statesman Bill Howard Taft White House Humphrey la Follette Bremerton Navy Yard

Explosion in sky shocks Caruthersville residents

In Caruthersville Missouri on March 12 a bright light appeared in the sky at about 8 30 p m followed by a thunderous blast that shook the ground and rattled windows. People debated whether it was an earthquake lightning or dynamite but no cause was determined.

Caruthersville

Pleads Not Guilty in Government Fraud Case

New York March 15 Warl Buen of the Hambure American 8. 8. line pleaded not guilty in several court to a charge of complicity to defraud the U.S. government by permitting vessels of his company to supply German warships from American ports. He was released on $5,900 bail.

New York Warl Buen Line U.S

First White Woman to Enter Java Harem Tells Her Story

San Francisco reports Mile Eva Gauthier the French operatic star spent six months in the solo sultanate harem near Solo. She describes a vast court of 300 wives and 60 000 subjects, with happy, well cared for women and many uniformed attendants. She notes the sultan, aged about 40, continually marries new wives as he ages.

Java San Francisco Mile Eva Gauthier Solo Far East Aunay

Firemen Suspended For Jitney Bus Driving

Mayor Gillim says Lieut Champion and Toyer of the fire department violated civil service rules by driving a jitney bus and engaging in the timey bus business. The suspensions were justified, and civil service workers should not compete with citizens in private ventures. The pair ignored department advice and acted contrary to policy.

Gillim Champion Toyer Civil Service Jimmey Fire Department Board of Chiefs

Waxed Complexion Promise A Muted Skin Care Ad

An old advertisement extols mercorized wax as the key to a fresh youthful complexion. It claims cleansing with water only and warns against cosmetics, promising removal of freckles pimples blotches and blackheads after nightly application. For stubborn wrinkles it mentions saxo lite dissolved in witch hazel and massage cream.

Everyday Cake Variations Inexpensive Versatile Bake

A simple adaptable cake that can be varied with different frostings. It can be baked in a tube pan for a nicer appearance or as a square loaf with equal success.

Revival Sermon Draws 3000 At First Presbyterian

The First Presbyterian church was crowded Sunday night as 3,000 persons heard Dr. M A Matthews preach on slee exposure. He spoke on sin and moral conduct, declaring small secret sins will be proclaimed publicly. In Portland, March 15, after failed revival efforts police surgeons could not revive George De Coursay who had been slugged and robbed, jailer John Keegan roused him by tickling his bare feet.

First Presbyterian M. A Matthews Sina Matthews Portland George de Coursay John Keegan

Weeklong convention opens at Olive Branch mission

A week long convention began Monday afternoon at the Olive Branch mission located at 21st and First Avenues. Services will be held daily in the afternoon and evening with all day services scheduled for Friday.

Olive Dranch Mission First Ave

A Simple Way to Remove Dandruff

An old remedy claims four ounces of plain liquid arven dissolves dandruff if applied at night. Rub gently into the scalp and by morning most signs vanish. Repeated applications reportedly dissolve all dandruff and stop itching, leaving hair fluffy and glossy.

Union Savings Trust Co Seattle Promises Near Five Million

Resources near five million are touted by Union Savings and Trust Co of Seattle in a bold promotion urging readers to save. The ad argues opportunity hinges on ready money and warns against becoming enslaved to others without liquidity.

Union Savings & Trust Co. of Seattle

Young Woman Seeks Advice On Courtship And Finances

In letters from Grey Q and readers, a woman asks if a gentleman with multiple partners is appropriate. Dorothy offers frugal grocery tips. Billie advises inviting a boyfriend to meet her parents. Other Qs cover cold hands, birthday gifts, remarriage burial ethics, Helen Gould, and artichoke preparation with sauces.

Notable Guests at Local K of C Reception

High Chief Ranger Thomas H. Cannon of Chicago and State Senator Julius Coller of Minnesota attended a Sunday night reception hosted by the local Knights of Columbus. Bishop O'Dea spoke at the event.

Thomas H. Cannon Chicago Julius Coller Minnesota Catholic Order of Foresters K. of C O'Dea

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