Dutch Brace for Possible Warfront Tension
Reports from The Hague and Amsterdam say Germany and Holland mass troops on the Dutch Belgian frontier amid rumors of an invasion. Dutch posts near Belgium are reinforced as German landstorm and cavalry are said to entrench north of Antwerp. The Netherlands seeks explanation from Germany over seized vessels while public worry remains guarded.
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London
Germany
Holland
Hague
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Antwerp
Belgium
England
Schoolboard seeks permanent city field for Seattle schools
The Seattle schoolboard aims to end nomadic sports by securing a central playfield for high school and grammar athletics. After discussions, the plan was referred to a special committee of Directors Eckstein and Shorrock. Madison Park lease is seen as too costly for permanent purchase and improvements. Woodland Park and Franklin or Malmo Field are also considered.
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Eckstein
Shorrock
Park
Madison Park
Voters May Decide On Cedar River Dam Wall Bond
The city may seek voter approval at the next general election for a bond to build a masonry wall to seal seepage in the Cedar river basin. City officials including the mayor and council discussed options after a basin inspection. Figures by City Engineer Dimock will guide decisions whether to build a wall or pursue other sealing methods. Council members Erickson and Rosas favor a silting approach.
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Dimock
Erickson
Rosas
Embarrassing Moments On Streetcars And In Theaters
Readers share their most embarrassing moments from public transport and cinema including awkward calls to conductors and slipping from seats. The letters feature Mrs R W Thomas, L B Williams, and Eva Gates with anecdotes of fashion slips and social mishaps. A prize is offered for the best story.
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Eva Gates
Washington couple in split over drunken abuse and threats
Mrs Marguerite Hawthorne testified before Judge Mackintosh that her husband Charles Hawthorne, an employee of Seattle Brewing, bombards finances with alcohol bills, kicked her from bed, fired a revolver shot, threatened to eject her from their home, and slapped her as they argued over taking their son rabbit hunting.
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Marguerite Rose Hawthorne
Charles B. Hawthorne
Seattle Brewing & Malting Company
Hawthorne
Second Avenue
Oil discovery reported near Dufur Oregon
Dr. Wilbur Hastings announced oil was found in Wasco county near Dufur Oregon. He stated the field shows strong indications of a large oil volume and potential for production.
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Portland
Oregon
Wilbur Hastings
Dufur
Wasco County
Rush Trial Of Chief Sebastian In Los Angeles
An attache for District Attorney T. L. Woolwine says the trial of Chief of Police Chas E. Sebastian will conclude within a week and could begin as soon as Saturday if feasible.
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Los Angeles
Chas. E. Sebastian
T. L. Woolwine
Greek coffee house suspects in witness tampering case
Blanche Dunham and Loretta Kreuger testified about being drugged and abducted by three Greeks in January to prevent testimony against Peter Padmos. The pair were moved from Everett to Snohomish in a taxi while under the influence, then returned to Seattle without reporting the incident as Padmos’s case was dropped.
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Everett
Snohomish
Peter Padmos
Blanche Dunham
Loretta Kreuger
Tom Baranos
Nick Tulys
Demosthenes Valliance
George Walters
Padmos
Friend
Walters
Dunham
Athens
Loretta
Valitanos
Lorretta
Jetta
Padmas
Seattle
Baronas
Tulus
Tacoma
Advertising Space in The Star Grows More Precious
The Star reports March 1915 daily circulation up 22 percent from March 1914 to 10 891 copies. Advertising contracts increased in value, with The Star predicting further growth. Merchants urged to call Main 9400 for an advertising representative.
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Merchant
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