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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1914
Page
8
A makeshift dormitory in a vacant Seattle warehouse on Weller street serves unemployed men who seek work as much as meals. Leaders like Henry Pauly organize meals of mulligan and distribute chores while guarding access and maintaining order.
A narrator recalls a dying father's reflections on marriage and motherhood. He urges her to support her mother and preserve independence after his death, recalling a past romance and the ideal of mutual care. The sister Margie listens as he frames love, sacrifice, and enduring family bonds. The piece hints at a continuation set for Monday.
Finance committee recommends 2410 appropriation to aid Seattle's unemployed with funds partly supporting the Unemployed Dormitory. Pauly says the home will become self supporting once operating. Women oven products stalls to open at Pike Place market and then at Westlake market. Park Superintendent Thompson proposes cord wood cutting in parks at 1 dollar per cord with tools supplied, to be studied further next week.
Senator Miles Poindexter spoke at a Good Fats cafeteria meeting Friday night asserting harmony cannot exist between progressives and reactionaries. He said progressive principles will live on and that the movement cannot be stopped. Daisy Dennis presided and Otto A. Case funded the event.
Paris reports French Rothschild family members have surrendered their patents of nobility to Austria and will be addressed as plain messieurs rather than barons.
Renton receivers plan to sell the line to the city for 1.3 million dollars only after the federal court disposes of the company's appeal on higher rates. The city council, meeting Friday, paused any consideration until then. Assistant Corporation Counsel Pierce highlighted a cost discrepancy between the receivers claim of 5 percent of gross receipts to operate the line and a 6.7 percent operation cost claimed by supporters of the city's purchase. Council approved Dale's motion to obtain exact operating costs from the utilities department.
The Young Men's Hebrew Association announces a second minstrel show next year under its auspices. Sol Emanuel serves as editor-in-chief of a semi monthly bulletin issued by members. The Moore Theatre will host the performance. The first bulletin was issued Wednesday and features breezy, interesting content.
Lottie Mayer, a renowned aquatic expert, speaks at the Pantages theatre urging widespread swimming education. She argues swimming develops robust health and should be mastered by all students before graduation if possible.
An analysis by Gilson Gardner argues the US Army exists as scattered posts from Florida to Alaska and abroad, totaling about 85,000 regulars with 91,698 authorized, including 6,732 Philippine scouts. It details regiments, departments, and commanders from Wood in the Eastern to Bliss in the Southern and Bell in the Central, plus 8,000 in the Philippines and 6,000 in Hawaii.
Millionaire Stanley Hargreave hides after escaping the Black Handred. Florence, his daughter, returns from a girls school as the gang hunts the rumored one million dollar fortune. Norton and Jones thwart the criminals in a tense pursuit ending with a police raid.
Florence battles fear as a mysterious man claims to be her father and the Black Hundred closes in. Jones the butler, Jim the reporter, and Olga trap the conspirators while Hargreave reveals truth and rewards. Florence must choose love and a new life with Jim.
Complete Report of Market Today notes divorces constitute seven eighths of legal business in Iowa courts, reflecting a surge in family filings. The item highlights judicial activity and shifts in docket composition affecting local commerce and governance.
An article argues for regular dental care in public schools and patient education by dentists. It warns against professional envy and unethical practices, urges early child dental visits, and discusses eye strain and the need for eyeglasses. The piece previews a forthcoming talk on socialism and education.
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