20 Apr 1915
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1915
Page
1
A Seattle dancing teacher Mrs. Derry shot herself after a pattern of loneliness bullying by a man and a private detective who exploited her finances. The coroner plans a post mortem while weighing whether to expose the man and risk harming his innocent family.
A fiery plea chides the Supreme Court for delaying a referendum on legislative bills. The writer argues the court wasted ten days for arguments and now delays risk running out the ninety day window. The piece urges action or explicit rejection to protect the referendum process.
Syracuse reports in court Roosevelt to testify as defense witness in the Barnes libel suit over accusations linking Barnes to crooked business and politics. The trial features charges that Roosevelt must prove Barnes was allied with corrupt figures, with disclosures expected. A lunch break and surprise courtroom developments accompany the day’s proceedings. The piece also notes a social surprise party for Mr and Mrs Bush Seeger and a Washington Public School Welfare league event at the Swedish Baptist church.
Jean Marie Cauyelle, a young Paris tradesman, brings home a medal of honor from the front but loses both legs in the trenches. He hobbles through streets where even tourists rarely glance, a peg-legged medal decorated soldier now common in Paris.
Joy Lewis, 25, detained after passing worthless checks totaling 250 dollars at Seattle stores. She tells deputies she is Moore’s niece via her attorney but offers no criminal intent statements. She refuses to identify her actor husband or her mother’s name and address. She lived at 514 Terry Ave with her 22 year old baby.
Capt D C Richards of the steamer Snoqualmieta is seriously injured at the city hospital after contractor W P Butler swerved to avoid a collision and skidded, colliding with a motorcycle at the curb. Richards was on the other side of the motorcycle.
Article reports British spring drive in France and Belgium under Kitchener’s command from Ypres eastward toward Lille. Hill 60 captured, front spans nearly 40 miles, aiming to push Germans back from Belgium and threaten their lines of communication. Weather improves aiding artillery movement.
Captain Richards, in charge of the Snoqualmie fireboat for two years, suffered serious injuries in a repair accident. Initial reports of a fatal spine injury were corrected after further examination. he has excellent chances of recovery. He resides at 4209 Lowman Drive.
Spokane dispatch reports a man believing himself to be Enoch Arden entered Mrs. Meyers kitchen and announced his plan to stay with her and the children. Sheriff and deputy intervened and escorted the man to the local jail for questioning.
Seattle port commissioners seek a hearing by early May to halt a lawsuit seeking to block a proposed ice and cold storage plant on the West waterway. Fishermen Homer Hill and George Kane warn a delay risks driving the halibut trade to British Columbia, threatening Seattle’s vital industry. A separate report notes E McEville injured in an auto collision at First and Blanchard.
Rome reports Italy ready for war as Austria awaits decisive moves. Italian authorities expect an ultimatum to Austria and the government appears to be marking time. The Austrian ambassador wires preparations for Innsbruck villa as frontier activity intensifies.
Washington April 20. The department of commerce is authorized to draw plans immediately for a coast geodetic survey vessel to be built on the Pacific Coast. Secretary Redfield has pressed for charting and safeguarding of Alaska waters following his Northwest tour.
Harold Waugh, 701 East Madison, fell under a dirt wagon while riding it near his home Monday afternoon. Deputy Coroner Koepfli says the driver H Larson is blameless.
Reported actions by Judge Albertson cited A A Chapin and P Mullen as officers of the American Association of Masters Mates and Pilots with allegations of funds diversion and book retention. The newspaper clarifies there was no graft charge despite earlier wording.
Herman Sidler 25 a butcher fell from the viaduct near the King Street depot early Tuesday. He was picked up by a Great Northern engine crew and taken to the city hospital. Sidler could not explain how the fall occurred.
The article urges readers to add two to three hundred dollars yearly to savings by using daily newspaper ads. It suggests average families can improve finances and access better merchandise by patronizing advertisers, portraying merchants as active, progressive partners.
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