09 Apr 1915
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1915
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR shows references to police robotics and a figure linked to 24 but lacks clear names places or events. The readable pieces suggest a crime or public safety angle with technological elements but specifics are missing.
Mrs. Chase Garfield, formerly of Seattle, was found dying from poison in her Buckingham hotel apartment in San Francisco. A mysterious informant led Dr. E C Hyde to the scene as Garfield’s husband Chase and the couple’s Seattle ties are explored. The motive remains unknown and the family in Seattle seeks answers about the tragedy and their grandson.
Six crews from Washington Stanford and California prepare for a two and three mile race on the Oakland estuary. Coaches plan lane draws while Conibear’s sailors boast improved eights and a new expert crewman.
Our Special Correspondent Nookechamp Awsh Apri oph Wheeler, a prominent Rhode Island chicken raiser, found a chick hatched with four legs. The two leg sets were arranged for opposite directions, causing the chick to pull itself apart and die after nearly a week of normal growth.
Photographs released show diver Jack Agraz as he undertakes a hazardous search mission off Honolulu to locate the F-4 submarine. He previously set a world depth record during deep sea exploration while pursuing fragments of the vanished craft.
The will talk to club salesmanship club Friday night with Charles G Morse merchandise manager Fraser-Paterson Co speaking on The Retail Clerk.
In a public letter from Lieut. Alfred L. Ede of the U S submarine F4 the craft is called a “leaky trap” while at the harbor entrance to Honolulu with 22 dead aboard. The letter dated days before the final voyage describes water seeping in through unrepaired leaks and orders at Pearl Harbor.
In Honolulu on April 9 divers recount jack Agraz braving 215 feet underwater for 18 minutes with only a helmet to survey the ill fated submarine F 4 after its March 26 loss in Honolulu harbor. He endured extreme pressure and remains noted as reaching depths no unprotected diver had survived.
The submarine crew member Agraz endures extreme pressure as rivets fail beneath the sea. His ribs bend against the weight and his lungs strain, the green burden constricting his body and flattening the abdomen while blood rushes to the head. He persists with nerve amid peril.
Jitney bus men plan a Friday night meeting at the Press Club to discuss options pending the high court ruling on the emergency clause in the bus bill. No decision by noon. the law could take effect at midnight if the clause is upheld. Reports say 150 jitney men have secured official bonds through Pacific Coast Casualty Co.
Beattie lawyer John H. Perry has been asked by Walter Williams to deliver a chief address at the International Press Congress in San Francisco on July 7. Editors and writers from around the world will attend. Perry will discuss Newspaper Law in the United States, a subject on which he is recognized as an authority.
Legal action filed against contractor Pat McHugh for allegedly fixing the city labor wage at 2.75 dollars in violation of the charter. Street Superintendent Case forwards the matter to the board of public works and Corporation Counsel Bradford. McHugh allegedly evaded the law by forcing laborers to take sub contracts, earning about 1.50 dollars daily on the Stone Way job.
The comptroller of currency report released in Washington, D C notes Seattle national banks hold 34.83 percent of deposits in reserve far above the 18 percent requirement and higher than Tacoma at 21.50 percent. It says slow lending has checked business and deterred new ventures, though Seattle bankers deny lax lending. Bank president M F Backus says banks seek safe loans and the lumber market slump drives the reserve level.
In Oregon City Mrs. Silas Christofferson wins a suit by J S Ferree a Portland railroad man who sought money he claimed to have spent on her before marriage The circuit judge Campbell called the case leg pulling and dismissed it after Ferree testified he gave a $70 gown and $600 in cash The judge told Ferree you got stung and you should forget it
Water will be shut off on Jackson Street between First Avenue South and Second Avenue South on Sunday April 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The article cites a per capita wealth figure of 1318.11 dollars for the nation, detailing the overall national wealth distribution and implying implications for economic policy.
The Star reports its March 1915 average daily circulation rose 10 891 copies over March 1914, a jump of over 22 percent. It urges merchants to renew or start advertising contracts, offering immediate calls via Main 9400 for a representative to visit.
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