27 Apr 1915
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1915
Page
1
Reuterdahl, famed Marine artist, depicts the Battle of New York and explains the defense urged for the United States. The article presents a two part feature calling for adequate national preparation and defense readiness.
The piece recalls Switzerland's population and mobilization capacity, noting its neutrality while every male is trained for service. It echoes criticism of pacifist views and references Baron Etournelle de Constant advocating reduced arms for France, arguing such advice could have allowed German dominance over Paris.
John E Ballaine told Seattle Rotary Club at the Butler hotel that The Seattle Star and Scripps papers stood as Franklin supporters in the Alaska railroad struggle. He criticized the Copper River Northwest plan and accused the Alaska bureau of backing private Guggenheim interests. He claimed most papers ignored objections raised to the plan.
J L McPherson, secretary and executive committee member, states the chamber did not bias toward the C R and N R R. The denial follows internal inquiries and public concern over impartiality.
Bothell Alderman D L Goldbach and partner F W Anderson stand trial charged with eating chickens stolen from Mrs Nellie Westland for Thanksgiving. Witnesses say Danny Walker was told to coax chickens from the yard. Mayor Woody and J C Gregory of the Bothell Sentinel testify. The case follows allegations that Goldbach and Anderson hid or transported hens from the Westland property to their store.
County Commissioners Knudsen and Carrigan were authorized to devote at least one day this week to scour the county for a prospective site for the King County industrial farm proposed by The Star. The full board favored the project as a cost saving measure for the county and taxpayers, with Knudsen tasked to locate a suitable location.
Another raid on Pat McHugh s camp near Issaquah disrupted operations as a crowd drove out all workers. Strikers deny McHugh s account of destruction and claim only a few tools were thrown into the creek. Deputies remain on guard and a City Hall protest meeting is planned with labor leaders and officials speaking.
An official statement reports that German forces have evacuated the village of Lizerne situated along the Yeer canal. The disclosure came via Wireless From London dated April 27.
Allied and German artillery clash across northern France from the sea to near Ypres in a battle described as the greatest in history. Canadian and British lines face heavy casualties as Germans push a wedge near Ypres while Belgian and French forces retake Saint Julian and Lizerne amid shifting reinforcements and reallocation of troops.
Seattle dairies use pasteurization to reduce tuberculosis risk. Several dairies are listed as equipped for pasteurizing including Kristoferson's Northwestern Brooklyn Cloverleaf May Flow er Independent Pure Milk Queen City Seattle Meadowbrook. Tuberculin tests for cows are underway for listed dairymen and farm suppliers to ensure milk safety.
Health Commissioner Mc Bride advances a milk ordinance while dairies join a city test program. The Star reports a four percent rise in safe milk and a growing tuberculin test demand as Henderson boosts staff. About 98,000 gallons daily, with 4 percent known safe before tests. Pasteurized milk is deemed germ free, but some plants skip pasteurizing. The proposed ordinance seeks cow testing and pasteurization with city oversight. council safety committee to discuss Wednesday.
Gretchen Gallinger, a USC College of Law student and assistant secretary to Mayor Rose in Los Angeles, plans to practice law locally after her graduation in June. She urges women to plead for women and handle domestic matters, signaling a push for women in the legal profession.
Detroit April 27 Mrs Alma Little who drew national attention four months ago by failing to answer if she is black or white says she will gain new proof of white parentage when her husband’s divorce suit goes forward Dr George W Kennedy who died recently named her in his will as a daughter and left a small sum Arthur Little the druggist seeks divorce claiming his wife is not white and says he has affidavits from church school and court officials supporting his view
Thompson Furniture Co reports a money raising sale in Seattle in April 1915. The company credits Star Publishing Co and its newspaper The Star for substantial results with legitimate values and minimal advertising cost. The letter invites readers to contact The Star’s advertising department.
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