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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1915
Page
6
An advertisement invites buyers to secure portions of a 24 acre tract described as excellent land at attractive prices. It promises immediate occupancy options with several houses ready for move in and encourages calling to arrange viewings within the week.
In Olympia on April 1 the supreme court was asked by Fish Commissioner Darwin to decide if the new fish code took effect today under the emergency clause or on June 10 as regular law. Gill netters claim the code harms their business by unequal limits and waters closures while allowing purse seiners to fish, and by a reduced 600 foot working line. The case, filed in Thurston County Court by Vince H. Faben for Baker Nielsen Boereos and O. Chasdahr, seeks to block enforcement pending ruling. Darwin will suspend enforcement pending the court’s decision.
Dr Nanvill of the extension department Pullman university will address the Chamber of Commerce Monday at 2 pm under the garden department of the Mothers' congress. Her talk focuses on The Clean-up Crusade ahead of the spring season.
Extremely desirable 30 acre homestead site with a flowing stream through the property in a prime alfalfa district near Beattie Washington. Platted in 16 acre tracts and offered at high prices but owner needs immediate funds 61166 for the entire 326 acres. Purchaser pays little to no expense to view. Full details by calling 140 Fourth Ave Beattie ask for Mr Janes.
A detailed list of goods and prices from public markets shows stalls offering fish such as sole halibut and cod, meats including pork steak veal cutlets and sirloin, dairy like butter cheese and milk, and produce such as artichokes peaches pears and apples. Included are various weights, prices per pound, and stall numbers for reference.
The listing describes stalls with items and prices including soap, sweet potatoes, bread at 10 cents, red snapper, shad, beet rhubarb, asparagus, artichokes, sole fillet at 2 pounds for 25 cents, and ling cod at 3 pounds per pound. It reads like a crowded street market advertisement with multiple stalls and prices.
Washington April 1 officials monitor the German converted cruiser Pring Mitel Frederick in Newport News harbor with coal on board enough for Atlantic crossing. Officials expect possible escape attempts as conditions may force a dash for open sea if weather permits.
The Washington Referendum league plans active circulation of six petitions next week with ballot titles certified for four measures by Attorney General Tanner. The items include the anti picketing bill, the fake budget bill, the certificate of necessity bill, and the port bill. Headquarters are at 223 Railway Exchange Building, Second Ave. and Cherry St.
A customer attacked a man at T. Berg's estore located at 2103 First Ave on Thursday. The assailant struck him over the head and then fled without taking any items. The victim was not seriously injured.
The European heavyweight champion Georges Carpentier has not been shot according to contemporary reports. He remains at the wheel of his car guiding officers along the firing line before heading to fight for France.
City council reports Puget Sound Traction Light Power Co will decide by Friday whether to pay its 15000 share for constructing the Eighth Ave bridge or forfeit the operating right. Company expected to pay. Also lists grocery prices and stalls with various items.
Licenses issued for multiple individuals across districts including Victoria British Columbia Seattle and Vancouver with ages from 13 to 33. Death notices list Sophia Butler Alice Hall John Rasmussen Violet Carder Wallace Webb Mre and Mr. Duffy Gadge Murphy and more with ages and addresses. Divorces sought include Martha Slyter versus Daniel Slyter and Clara Hallworth versus Geo Mallworth for cruelty and other cases.
Members of the Home Consumers League will meet in the assembly hall Henry building for their regular weekly gathering. The program includes speaking and music followed by refreshments.
Gravest concern for the safety of Capt. T. Dorris and the crew of the schooner Ethel Zane after a Cape Flattery departure 178 days past bound for Guayaquil Ecuador with 600000 feet of lumber. Officials hope for word from Capt. Dorris and his wife Mrs. Dorris at her San Francisco home.
The French steamship Emma was torpedoed by a German submarine while en route to Bordeaux. The vessel sank in the channel with possible 19 crew members lost. two survivors were rescued by a British destroyer and reported no warning before the attack.
A jury in Judge Gilliam's court awarded Ada Welding widow of Captain Andrew Welding and her children $2500 for his death last August. The verdict found Mrs Ag nes L Wharton and her husband Dr C H Wharton liable after Mrs Wharton driving on Connecticut Street struck Captain Welding, who was dragged 30 feet while clinging to the car hood and later died.
Superior Judge Frater ruled in the Viola Scott case that a coroner has no statutory right to custody of a decedent's body after relatives demand burial. Mrs. Scott was awarded costs with no damages granted. The recovery follows a dispute where the coroner asserted the county could charge $10 for embalming.
Joseph Steinberg a former wealthy New York broker seeks divorce from Marion Steinberg. He says they wed in March 1910 in New York and soon quarreled as his wife allegedly threatened him with slaps on numerous occasions.
Robert H. Wilson stands before Judge Frater on Thursday charged with first degree assault for shooting John Steele on February 9. Wilson plans to plead self defense as both he and the complainant enter the courtroom on crutches.
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