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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1915
Page
6
The conventions clean up and paintup bureau extends a purge week as city crews and railroads join in cleaning untouched spots. Parent Teachers associations and fourteen university girls lead a coordinated campaign for a cleaner city ahead of summer visitors.
District officials and Dr. M A Matthews of First Presbyterian church call for moral cleansing alongside physical cleaning during Cleanup Week. They urge community participation with the slogan Let's all help.
Rabbi H. Gennes of 519 29th Ave was treated for a wrenched arm after a Seattle Electric Co conductor forcibly ejected him from a 23rd Ave streetcar Sunday night. He had a transfer from Yesler and 23rd and planned to seek a warrant for the conductor.
Water in the new Cedar river dam was tested Monday for the first time to generate electricity for the city lighting department. Superintendent Ross announced that two pipes from the old dam supply the water while the new structure is repaired.
Delegates from five states attend the Master Bakers convention starting Tuesday at the Smith building. Cakes will be distributed to the public during the morning session parade. Bakers in autos form at James O between First and Second Aves, with wagons assembling east of First Ave from James to Marion Streets, followed by the industrial section.
Rev Howard Ives financial secretary of the Apostolic Order of Konia will arrive May 2 to set up a local committee to aid the Armenians. The effort aims to coordinate fundraising and relief efforts for Armenian victims.
John Miller aged 43 of Kansas was convicted by a jury of highway robbery of Robert Cheadle at 2614 Warren Ave. Deputy Prosecutor Friend plans to file habitual criminal charges to seek life imprisonment. Miller used an ammonia gun to spray his victim. the jury returned a single ballot verdict.
Dr. J Eugene Jordan won an appeal against the state board of medical examiners action revoking his license and the case will be carried to the supreme court for further review.
A long reader exchange discusses male fault and female sacrifice, legal marriage standards, insurance, and social stigma. A Q and A reveals advice on common law marriage, crocheted crafts, Alaska job leads, baldness causes, and a note on patenting a potential cure.
In San Francisco on April 12 B F Bowker general organizer of the Street Car Men's union said an ultimatum will be sent to United Railroads tonight demanding the right to unionize. The company will be called on to reinstate workers discharged for union activities.
President Newcomb Carlton told the federal relations commission that Western Union plans to discharge workers for union membership. He cited a workforce of about 40,000 and argued that nothing should hinder the operation of the telegraph company.
Portland authorities report Aaron Popick, a jitney bus driver, was shot by unknown assailants. Investigators seek witnesses and surveillance footage as they probe the motive and gather details for charges.
Second day sale offers discounted linoleum with rotation of laying services. Prices per yard include printed linoleum regular 55c, special 37 1 4c. heavy inlaid 1.35 regular, 1.19 special. extra heavy printed 65c regular, 47 1 4c special. extra heavy inlaid 1.50-1.65 regular, 1.29 special. inlaid 90c regular, 68c special. Fourth Floor.
Large clearance of silk lengths and dress fabrics of 3 to 10 yards each. Many pieces once priced up to 10.00 a yard are now reduced for one day to a special price. First Floor.
AV be had in all taffeta all messaline and all Jersey also Jersey top with messaline or taffeta flounces. They are beautifully made with the fitted elastic waistband in green navy Belgian blue white sand putty gray pink and black also in change able green and blue and green and cerise. Special at $3.95. 2d Fileor.
Puget Sound Traction officials failed to arrest jitney bus men Monday despite policy threats. Superintendent Kempster discussed moving pictures of alleged violations and potential actions to arrest those who did not post 2500 under the contested law. Prosecutor Lundin said no warrants were issued and awaited court rulings on the emergency clause while jitney men prepared a referendum strategy at Fremont Hall.
An unidentified man jumped into the bay at the foot of Bay Street after cutting his left wrist with a knife. He was pulled out by W. H. Dacey, D. Be. Russell and Thomas Madeen, and a pulmotor was used by Dr. Hartley, but he died from loss of blood. A whisky bottle was found on the dock and is believed to have given him courage for the act.
Seven boys of the Enumclaw high school senior class struck and refuse to return to school until Walter Gross, expelled for keeping after hours, is reinstated. The protest began April 12 and centers on the dispute over after school detention and disciplinary actions.
Patrolman Lee Blount dismissed by Chief Lang denies the report that he admitted responsibility for the condition of a youth in the Florence Crittenton home. He maintains his innocence of the charges.
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