04 May 1915
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1915
Page
1
The actress explains loaned outfits from studios designers and boutiques and how salaries cover wardrobe costs in many cases. She describes her feelings watching her performances and her relationships with fellow actors. She shares her path to success and hints at personal time routines and hobbies.
Two old schoolmates James Walker 62 and Harry Sawyer 60 in Chatfield Minn move West for opportunity then turn on gas at First and Pine hotel room 217 leaving a note to family. They survive after hospital treatment. In St Paul 82 year old Arvin Hoxie shoots self at his daughter’s residence amid despondency.
London reports a government census finds about 20,000 unmarried English women poised to become mothers as war ends. The piece notes thousands more in France and similar debates in Germany and Russia, with authorities studying legitimacy and forgiveness for mothers of war babies.
Y M C A lists eight Seattle men killed in action in Europe. The notice names the youths and records their deaths as part of the wartime casualty roll.
Seattle man sues for divorce after 28 years of quarrels over jealousy and a cigar butt found on a window sill. Judge Friday refuses to grant the divorce though, noting the couple's chronic disputes and the wife's alleged control over the home.
The Commercial Club opens its new quarters in the Arcade building with a casual banquet. Dress is informal and evening gowns are taboo. Senator John W Weeks will speak along with Thomas Riggs Jr of the Alaska Commission and Mayor Gill.
May 4 hearing on the Barnes Roosevelts suit exposed personal interest of Wm Barnes Jr in state printing contracts and his complaints to Sen Pratt over underpayment. The record shows New York state spent 7,832,000 on printing since 1899 and Albany firms allegedly juggled contracts in state business.
Ottawa reports three Americans among Canadian casualties from the Ypres area fighting. Edward Garner Ewing a Sapper from Los Angeles, Alfred Fredrick Wheeler a Driver from Denver, and Arthur A. Markey a Private from Pawtucket were wounded as Canadian troops helped save the day for the Allies.
Tokyo officials announced after a long cabinet meeting that Japan will demand a swift Chinese reply to an ultimatum. The move follows China’s refusal to concede industrial and commercial terms and a report from M Hicki indicating Beijing will not budge. U S ambassador Guthrie hurried home from Japan amid rising Sino‑Japanese tensions.
Prospective investors are urged to buy SEAHURST property with $5 or $10 monthly payments. Ocean front lots around SEASIDE Orc. now fetch 500 to 2000 dollars, up from 25 to 100 elsewhere, and tent city plans for July entice buyers to Seattle area development.
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