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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1913
Page
1
Boalt writes on the morals of city schools based on material gathered from a father of a soon to be school age child. The Star notes the piece may provoke criticism but hopes it will alert wary parents to underlying issues.
A serialized tale shows a bride confronted by unwelcome surprises during a marriage ceremony. The bride’s expectations clash with reality as she hears her husband utter a solemn vow for the first time.
In a humorous reminiscence, a writer recalls a chaotic wedding day with Dick, from a rushed morning to a splintered ceremony, awkward mishaps, and a comic struggle with the minister collar and fits of laughter. The piece ends with a question on American attitudes toward marriage, promising continuation.
The Grote Rankin Co presents specials for tomorrow with folding cots priced at 3.95 and 4.45 below regular 5.50 and 6.00. Carpet hassocks offered at 0.55 from 0.75 and 1.00. Full details in today's Star ad on page 2. Look it up.
After a four day unexplained delay the Washington Alumna of the University of Washington was issued. Alumni accuse university officials of suppressing the issue due to references to the board of regents and a critique of President Kane from The Forum. Condon denies faculty or regents caused the delay. Cosgrove resigns as board president to take effect December. Rumors say Hazeltine Rogers Higgins may resign. Rae and McEwan remain as regents. Changes may follow with board reorganization and possible presidency shift.
Miss Olga Anderson aged 17 testified she was lured to a San Francisco apartment by an advertisement seeking an artist's model and charged that Harry W. Seawall, an artist, attacked her.
Stockholm dispatches say Sweden fears rumors tying Princess Marie to two Russian officers accused of buying military secrets. The princess, cousin of a Russian noble, reportedly fled to her father's home in Paris.
Writer warns parents about juvenile morality in Seattle schools after meeting a juvenile probation officer and hearing troubling reports from the city. He describes dark unlit playfields and a troubling scene with local high school and grammar school boys, promising to reveal more evidence the next day.
Norman W. Brockett, attorney for Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power, urges county commissioners to act next Tuesday on the Duwamish valley franchise. He argues delay could sway valley residents against the company and notes the public may resist a private monopoly while cities extend service. The letter frames franchise as a request, not a command, and calls commissioners to respond in light of public sentiment.
Mrs. Joseph Van Baalen, widow of the man slain by Leah Alexander in San Francisco, says she loved her husband, rejects vengeance, and notes that Leah Alexander shot him after an affair waned. She was in Duluth when the news arrived and emphasizes non vindictive feelings while acknowledging punishment.
San Diego report says Lincoln Beachey, during a practice for the loop the loop, flew upside down for 27 seconds. He then descended from a high altitude in a steep dive, inverted his aircraft, and spiraled back to an upright position before landing safely.
Tacoma resident Thomas Sammons is named to be consul general at Shanghai. The list released by the senate includes forty presidential appointments to diplomatic posts and names Sammons alongside other appointees such as Ransford Miller to Seoul and J Q Wood to Addis Ababa.
Mrs. Kerl Jenner reports a break in at 822 Second Ave North. A thief entered Wednesday night stole food from the ice box and smeared a dozen eggs on the house and windows in an act she calls cruel and destructive.
The article notes Enrico Caruso living in a full floor 16 room suite at the Knickerbocker New York with his secretary valet and tailor. It also mentions W L Rolston leaving the York hotel for San Diego tipping records by leaving a 5000 dollar car for the head porter. A local Brownsville New York incident reports a four year old boy Frank Kanenowitz found hanging from an awning rope by companions but expected to live. Berlin aviator Schurzmeister set a 64 hour air endurance record with two passengers aboard Friedrichshafen. The piece ends with an advertisement line from Hyatt-Fowells at 4th and Pine.
President Wilson sent H. N. Pindell of Peoria as ambassador to Russia with a senate referral to foreign relations. A published letter claims an Illinois senator offered the embassy for a year without duties as a political reward, prompting scandal and disputes over the nomination.
Survey shows four consecutive coupons from The Star, each numbered, plus 15 cents earns a pennant. Yale and Navy pennants are out. pennants mailed for 5 cents each extra. Bring or mail to The Seattle Star at 1307 Seventh Ave near Union St.
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