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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1916
Page
8
A serialized prose poem narrates a woman’s lifelong quest for love. Illusion masquerades as Love until she loses faith, finds disillusionment, and finally encounters a redeeming kiss that heals her scarred heart, in a continuing tale.
Seattle soprano Geraldine Ruth Griffin will perform at the YWCA auditorium next Tuesday evening. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Griffin of Seattle and has earned praise from musical critics as she plans to go East in the upcoming season.
Mauna Loa erupts and Kilauea remains highly active according to a Honolulu weather station report received by Washington. Meanwhile in Alaska, during the 18th anniversary gold stampede, sourdoughs held a Frye hotel banquet where Adolph Behrens blamed the rush on an ex convict named Stevens.
The Star and Theodore Roosevelt converge on readiness for war and national strength. Roosevelt’s Detroit speech on Americanism and preparedness is echoed by The Star editorials stressing adequate, trained forces and a united, decisive national policy amid German and Japanese threats.
Judge Donnelly in the Orpet murder case ruled that Celestia Yonker’s love letters would not be read unless essential to the state's case. Prosecutor Cady argues some letters show motive for Marian Lambert’s murder as the defendant seeks to wed Yonker. Jury selection continues with 273 men questioned and three jurors tentatively chosen.
Free exhibits by the Washington State Art Association are on display in the White Building and will be removed this Sunday.
An optimistic pitch urges immediate dental treatment at Regal Dental Offices Seattle. It touts a large staff of state board certified dentists, a painless treatment guarantee, numerous testimonials, and a price pledge never to be underbid, inviting readers for free examinations and estimates with no obligation.
Regal Dental Offices in collaboration with L A Clark, manager, lists address 1405 Third Ave Northwest at the Third end Union corner.
The court granted several divorces as testimony revealed financial hardship and fractured marriages. Mrs. N. E. Powell spoke of a Los Angeles husband awaiting another marriage, while Mrs. May Hanson described a man who drove her and three children from their home. Other cases followed with similar outcomes and notes on support and pensions.
A Musical Evening will be the theme of Sunday night service at Queen Anne Congregational Church directed by a members group led by Mrs. G. W. Furry. Rabbi Samuel Koch will address The Place of Music in the Making of Character. ENGINEER CORPS of I & requests inclusion in Washington National Guard.
President Wilson will write the party platform for the St Louis convention consulting prominent Democrats. Senator Stone will aid in drafting the foreign policy plank. Missouri’s platform endorses U S policy, non intervention in Mexico, and Monroe Doctrine, with strong action after border raids.
Secretary McAdoo informed House Ways and Means Chair Kitchin and Senate Finance Chair Simmons that revised federal receipts and expenditures for the rest of the fiscal year show about $150 million in additional revenue is needed during the coming year.
Manager Alex Pantages announced a special matinee for children at his Seattle house Saturday afternoon. The program includes Chester's Canines De Luxe, Arizona Joe's Wild West act Pastimes of the Plains, and nine youngsters in School Days a musical comedy set in a school room.
Charles E K Sebastian of Los Angeles argues being mayor is a rich man's job. He notes the $4 500 salary and constant appeals for aid from cranks enthusiasts and aspiring businessmen, saying the role is hard, not a pleasure ride.
The Cherniavsky Brothers, renowned Russian musicians, performed a recital at the Press Club on Thursday night. Their program featured classical pieces and drew a cultured audience from the city.
Dick Fleming's dance hall and soft drink barroom at 414 16 Sixth Ave South is ordered closed. Prosecutor Lundin urged Police Chief Beckingham to shutter the place as a public nuisance and a harbor for disorderly women. Fleming held a one year license granted Feb 7 by City Comptroller Carroll.
The Ferry Leary Land Co offers a park tract at Sand Point on condition the city extends the boulevard system to the lakeside site. The park board voted to cooperate with the Central Council of Social Agencies to maintain a Seattle summer camp at Rainier National Park.
Lord Robert Cecil announced that Britain will not alter its food blockade in response to Germany's note to the United States regarding submarine warfare. He stated London's position amid German pressure to ease the blockade.
ASK S chairman Robert Bridges of the Seattle port commission told the Commercial Club Friday that a state board should supervise all port improvements, signaling a push for centralized oversight.
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