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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1914

Page

3

New Y W C A Opened with Mayor Speech

The Seattle YWCA on Fifth Avenue and Seneca Street was dedicated with ceremonies led by Mayor Gill. A flag from William McKinley circle No 11, Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic, was presented, and Mrs Sue E Stine accepted it as Lela Martin Thatcher sang The Star Spangled Banner.

Seattle Young Women's Christian Association Fifth Ay Seneca At William McKinley Grand Army of the Republic Sue E. Stine W. D. Wood Lela Martin Thatcher Gill Seattle Tnis

Tilikums Plan First Meeting in New Long House

Tilikums plan a special entertainment for their first meeting in the new Long House Elke building on Tuesday evening June 2. Westminster Hall in London saw its wooden roof removed for the first time in 600 years.

Tilikums Long House Elke Westminster Hall London

Auto speeders up in court in crowded judge’s afternoon

In Judge Gordon’s police court a packed room saw Max Krellsheimer, liquor and cigar dealer, charged with auto theft claim to have injured barber A J Seward at Second and Union. Krellsheimer denied intent, calling the incident unavoidable. Several speeders faced fines from 5 to 20 dollars as officers detailed speeds from 27 to 32 mph.

Gordon Max Krellsheimer A. J. Seward Second Union Krellsheimer Seward Roy F. Weat Max Judge Allen Hoth Jack Welsh Jacky Jall

What Thin Folks Should Do to Gain Weight

Thousands suffer from excessive thinness and poor digestion and seek fattening aids. A new preparation branded as a regenerative force promises to increase flesh and strength in a month by correcting digestion and supplying concentrated fat to the blood. It is advertised as harmless, inexpensive, and endorsed by physicians, with druggists supplying the product nationwide.

Ewift« Pharmacy and Flartell Drug Co Eau Teare

Ordinance 10 Curb Speech Faces Public Pushback

In a city public safety committee hearing, Ordinance 10 curbing street speaking faced opposition. Proponents cite riot fallout and crowd control. opponents warn it would throttle free speech and crowd management could rely on existing laws.

Public Safety Committee Meurel LW. W Salvation Army Richard Manefield White Open Forum Alec McNab Glen Hoover White Erickson Themaecven Griffitha

Thousands fill Seattle hall for People's Chorus Messiah

Seattle crowds packed Hirome last night to hear the People's Chorus of over 250 voices perform the Messiah. About 4,200 seats were filled with many standing, as conductor W. H. Donley led soloists Edith Rosslyn Collais soprano Romeyn F. B. Jansen contralto George Wilber Reed tenor and B. Maldwyn Evans bass with Carl Presley at the piano. The performance showcased the chorus as a city credit and a worthwhile effort.

Seattle W. H. Donley Edith Rosslyn Collais Mr. Romeyn FB. Jansen George Wilber Reed Port Townsend BE. Maldwyn Evans Basa Carl Presley

Five Die From Heat in Canton Ohio Reported

Five deaths attributed to the heat occurred in Canton today with numerous prostrations statewide. The Weather Bureau offered no relief soon. In New York City sweltering conditions continued with May 26 the hottest since 1882 and the city enduring extreme heat for early season.

Cleveland Canton Weather Bureau New York

City Tax Limit Mooted in State Supreme Court Plan

Corporation Counsel Bradford proposes filing a new suit before the state supreme court to reconsider making the 10 mill tax limit mandatory for third-class cities. The move aims to clarify or overturn whether the cap must apply universally.

Corporation Bradford State Supreme Court

Closed Schools Shut Down Amid Scarlet Fear Epidemic

Ellensburg reports on May 27 as schools close and children are barred from theatres due to a widespread fear epidemic. Local authorities cite public safety and demand for quarantine measures to curb the panic.

Ellensburg

Pepper pleads not guilty in Tacoma murder case

Abraham Pepper yesterday pleaded not guilty to the murder of Mrs. Dorothy Johnson of Tacoma. The defense announced an insanity plea. Also, 26 Providence hospital nurses graduates received diplomas at Holy Names academy in San Francisco.

San Francisco Abraham Pepper Dorothy Johnson Tacoma Providence Hospital Nurses’ Training School Holy Names Academy

Improve The Complexion For Healthier Skin And Mood

The article promotes improving the complexion to overcome sallow skin and blemishes and restore natural beauty and health. It suggests women troubled by headaches backache nervousness languor and low spirits should try complexion improvement methods for better appearance and well being.

Drug Clerk Advocates Bisurated Magnesia For Indigestion

A drug clerk denounces many stomach remedies as ineffective and promotes bisurated magnesia as an antacid that eases pain and indigestion quickly. He cites personal experience with his aunt and claims the remedy cures rather than masks symptoms.

Seattle

Redistribute Mexico Land Tops Niagara Falls Talks

At Niagara Falls May 27 the A B C mediators and Washington and Mexico City envoys reported progress though noting the land question remains central. Participants agreed pacification hinges on reforms and that any provisional government must pledge land redistribution.

Niagara Falls Ont Washington Mexico City Mexico

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