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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1918
Page
4
A widow Margie, amid business tensions and stock matters, reads a manuscript left by her dying husband Dick. Jim aids her as she recalls Dick's plans, past quarrels, and a secret book begun the day a doctor warned of limited time. The tale hints at trust, family, and unresolved business.
The city will appeal the public service commission's 6 cent fare grant to United Railways and seek a rehearing. Mayor Kiel said St. Louis would request a review as a street car strike and worker wage demands prompted the rate increase.
A Minnesota immigration commissioner urges the Seattle Chamber of Commerce and the Northwest commercial bodies to press the government to retain railroad immigration agents. In Los Angeles on May 14 Joel Smith editor of the Knocker is sentenced to two and a half years at McNeil's Island for mail fraud schemes.
Maximilian Harden defends Prince Lichnowsky the German ambassador to Great Britain in 1914 as he exposed German responsibility for the war. Harden accuses the Reichstag and party leaders of rejecting independent inquiry and condemns the treatment of Lichnowsky, likening it to past attacks on Bismarck.
Berkele y May 14 Ben Allen director of education of the U S food administration was reported greatly improved today following a nervous breakdown and an attack of rheumatism He is in a local sanitarium Mrs Allen is expected here from Washington in a few days.
A reader asks if couples should “meet each other half way” for a successful marriage. AGATHLA advises cooperation, parental guidance, and real discernment of character. The column urges respect for mothers, cautions against rushing partnerships, and stresses mutual compromise.
An advertisement touts Qban Hair Color Restorer as a non dye toilet preparation that darkens hair gradually and evenly, does not stain the scalp or wash off, and keeps hair glossy. It promises a money back guarantee and is sold by druggists nationwide.
A man asks if a long term live in partner who refuses marriage can claim his purchases. The advisor notes common law marriage is not recognized here and the woman cannot claim his property. The man should leave with the woman and her presumed father in residence.
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