Star urges readers to back advertising growth in Seattle
A plain talk editorial from The Star stresses big page one space to discuss business growth, urging readers to support higher circulation and advertisers to seize the opportunity of reaching nearly sixty thousand Seattle homes. The piece promises continued growth and invites advertisers to inspect circulation, while noting a dam breach near Lake Keechelus and potential Yakima river rise.
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Meade Champion of Reform Dies at 42 in Seattle
Tom Meade, renowned for his fight for good government and the underdog, died of acute pneumonia at age 42. A Philadelphia native, he practiced law in Seattle seven years, survived by a widow and a 5 year old son. He moved seeking health after tuberculosis, leaving many who recall his high gear drive and tireless work ethic.
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F-4 Submarine Believed Lost Off Honolulu Harbor
Washington report says the submarine F-4 vanished and lies at 30 fathoms near Honolulu. Nineteen crew members including Lieut Alfred L. Ede are believed entombed. Harley Colwell of Seattle among the chief electrician crew. Oil near the harbor entrance complicates rescue efforts as boats search for the drifting hull. Launched in Seattle January 6, 1912, the F-4 was built by Seattle Dry Dock and Construction Co.
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Billy Sunday to Preach in Seattle Next Week
The Star plans exclusive newspaper sermons by Billy Sunday during Holy Week in Seattle. Monday’s sermon titled If Jesus Came to Seattle and a citywide pulpit network will announce his forthcoming involvement. Ministers discuss bringing Sunday in person later year amid his Philadelphia revival record.
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Club Women Gather for Washington Conference
Club women from Washington cities will meet next Wednesday at the Good Eats cafeteria for an all day conference. Between 200 and 300 women are expected to attend.
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Seward Chosen as Alaska Rail Terminal Sparks Ticket Rush
Following The Star's Seattle report, Alaska bound merchants flocked to Pacific Alaska Navigation seeking passages aboard the Admiral Evans for a Friday 4:30 sail. The Seward Susitna route is favored to reach Matanuska coal fields, with priority to Alaskans in government railroad work. The Evans is expected to sail to Southeastern and Southwestern Alaska.
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Park Board and the People Scene
Dramatic exchange at a park board meeting discusses band concerts in public parks. Chairman and chief executive Hiram C Gill address objections as automobillsts and hoi polloi voice concerns about professional versus amateur conduct and funding for concerts in Capitol Hill and other parks.
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Public dispute over park music plan ends in outburst
A heated scene erupts as mayor and council discuss a plan for professional music at Volunteer park and amateur performances at other Seattle parks. Critics, including aristocrats and motorists, cheer and jeer while a speaker declares the plan a damnable outrage.
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