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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1915

Page

3

Pastor Attacks Dancing as Social Evil in Public Debate

De A. W. Leonard, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, spoke Sunday night against schoolboard consideration of sanctioned dancing. He warned that modern dances undermine home and church, urging the board to heed protests from thousands and question public embraces seen on Second Ave.

de. A. W. Leonard Methodist Episcopal Church Eciri Altho Board of Education Second Ave

New leak delays raising the Admiral Watson

Divers found a fresh leak in patches on the hull of the Admiral Watson, sunk weeks ago at Bellst dock by the Paraiso. Pumps were keeping water out as fast as it entered, delaying the attempted salvage that began late Sunday night.

Admiral Watson Bellst Paraiso

Prison ship Success leaves Elliott Bay after four week exhibition

The convict ship Success, the oldest craft afloat, departs Elliott Bay bound for Tacoma. She had been shown to 116,000 visitors during a four week stay, contrasting with modern craft passing by.

Success Elliott Bay Tacoma

Smoke Annex Favored by Library Board Members

Four members of the library board favor building an annex where patrons may smoke. Currently a ban applies to smoking inside the library.

Mbrary Board Theibrary

Gonzaga Player Killed in Auto Crash

Spokane Sept 27 Football at Gonzaga College suffered a fatal blow as J Louis Barrett far end and baseball team captain died when an automobile carrying him overturned after a tire blew out.

Spokane Gonzaga College J. Louis Barrett Far End Barrett Learn

Women adopt mock button holes stockings in fall fashion

The piece notes women embracing new hosiery styles including mock button holes and pantalette stockings. It describes the look as neat and fetching with tassels, and observes boots growing higher as skirts shorten, with lace up laced boots in dark colors and contrasting trim.

Howlery MacDougall-Southwick's

Fire damages Wenatchee plant cuts lights city wide

Fire on a Saturday night caused an estimated $5,000 in actual losses while the Wenatchee Valley Gas and Electric Co. plant was damaged enough to shut down residences and street lighting in Wenatchee Waterville and Cashmere for several nights until repairs are completed

Wenatchee

Maroon Wireless Popular Topic at YMCA School

Wireless telegraphy becomes a popular subject in YMCA school curriculum as it opens Monday night, drawing interest from students. The program aims to teach practical communication skills and spark curiosity in modern technology.

Y. M. C. A. Gibt

Complete Report of Market Today Prices Paid Wholesale Dealers

Brief market note lists prices paid for vegetables by wholesale dealers. The report records current rates, item names, and general trading activity. No further details available in the provided text.

Fae

Goddess at the Alhambra Fourth Installment Thrills

The fourth installment of The Goddess plays at the Alhambra this Sunday. Tommy Barclay is nearly lynched over spurning a woman's love and is saved by Celestia. A spicy fight between strikers and strikebreakers adds action while Freddie the Ferret provides laughs. One final installment remains.

the Goddess Alhambra Tommy Barclay Celestia Freddie the Ferret

Film Listings at Local Theaters Across Town This Week

The Star’s last page tickets reveal Mission presents In the Sunset Country a three reel heart throb drama with three day engagement. Liberty shows The Galloper a five part tale headlining the new bill. Colonial screens The Melting Pot with Walker Whiteside. Alaska features The Marriage of Kitty Fannie Ward in a spicy comedy. Melbourne brings The Little Sister of Jose with Marguerite Clark and Jack Pickford. Clemmer headlines The Wonderful Adventure William Farnum through Tuesday. Class A offers The Cowboy and the Lady with Miller Kent. Each venue winds down with final showings Tuesday night including The Goddess and Seeing America First.

Melbourne Marguerite Clark Jose Toreador Jack Pickford Mary

Mrs Alivine Madden Dies Wife of Amphion Director

Funeral services for Mrs Alivine V Madden wife of Claude Madden Amphion society director will be held from Bonney Watson chapel at 2 30 Tuesday afternoon. The body will be sent to St Paul.

Alivine V. Madden Claude Madden The Amphion Society Bonney-Watson Chapel St. Paul

Johnston to Leave for East after concert at First Presbyterian

Theo Karl Johnston, a tenor, will perform at First Presbyterian church on Monday evening marking his final local appearance before he proceeds East to continue his studies. The Schoolmasters' Club of King County elected William D. Bay as president, Guy W. Kennard as vice president, and L. B. Chamberlain as secretary, with County Superintendent Durham serving as a trustee on the board.

Theo. Karl Johnston First Presbyterian Church Schoolmasters’ Club of King County William D. Bay Renton Guy W. Kennard Burton L. B. Chamberlain Auburn Durham

Orphan Boy Letters Stir Debate On Army And Society

A long reader letter from Orphan Boy questions military life and history, contrasting militia and regulars in labor strikes, while other column items respond to questions on love, rules for friends, earnings, and female independence with direct advice from Miss Grey and other contributors.

Miss Grey Army Navy Rockefeller U. S Colorado Jack London Washington Webster Lincoln Edison Woodrow Wilson United States C. Cc. D Fireman

Oklahoma Woman Runs A Pool Hall

An Oilton Oklahoma woman runs a pool hall she claims is the only such establishment in the United States operated by a woman. She asserts that feminine control will transform pool halls into clean, high standard centers of amusement.

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