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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1915

Page

2

Emma Goldman to Lecture Here Amid Bail Conditions

Anarchist Emma Goldman posts bail of 500 dollars in Portland after arrest for distributing birth control literature. She plans a series of lectures at I. W. W. hall 208 Second Ave near Washington St from August 15 to August 22 with topics on war, socialism, free love, Nietzsche, feminism, and sexuality.

Emma Goldman Portland I. W. W. Hall Second Ave Washington St Billy Friedrich Nietzsche Europe American Association of Home Economics Hebrew Free Loan Association Star Machinery Co First Ave Roos Northwest Seattle Andrew Bakhareff Coostitute New Hine Jonggupreved F. G. Lawson Ferguson Hotel Third Madison St Dorothy Neylan W. B. Kelly Fifth Ave. N Thomas St

Judge orders Hrattstrom jailed for back alimony

Judge Frater cites P. David Hrattstrom to show cause why he should not pay $150 in back alimony to his wife Karia. A bench warrant is issued and Hrattstrom is committed to jail until payment is made.

P. David Hrattstrom Frater Karia

Judge Denies Habeas Writ in Weiss Wise Case

Judge Frater refused Weiss Wise's writ of habeas corpus and stated the state is no asylum for men who desert their wives. Gov Lister honored extradition requisition from Gov Whitman last Friday. Weiss Wise claimed misidentification and sought relief.

Frater Ignatz Weiss Wise Lister Whitman Weiss

Knights See Alaska Steamer Spokane Heads North

The Spokane steamed out Sunday night carrying 150 passengers and 900 tons of freight bound for Alaska. Col. P. H. Callahan supreme councillor Knights of Columbus and other supreme officers who attended the annual convention were among the travelers.

Spokane Alaska Col P. H. Callahan Supreme Councillor Knights of Columbus

Billboards under fire as council weighs tax bill

At a joint public safety and franchise committee meeting Vancouver officials hear strong opposition to Councilman Hanna’s billboard tax bill. Fos ter and Kleiser reps warn the measure could force the business out. other speakers defend or question the assessment and impact. After about an hour, the panel adjourned with no action until Wednesday.

Hanna Public Safety Foster & Kleiser Hanna Anid Fred Foater Seattle Carl F. Gould Fine Arts Association Nathan Eckstein Schwabacher Hardware Co Prof. Agnew The University Ad Club Joseph Blethen

Chemists Move Toward National Meeting Speech

Leo H. Baekeland, a leading chemist, is expected to be chosen as next president of the organization and will give a talk at the American Chemical Society meeting in late August through early September.

Leo. H. Baekeland American Chemical Society

Receiver sought for German Newspaper association

Mrs. Caroline Schaefer asks the superior court to appoint a receiver for the German Newspaper association alleging $5,000 remains due her under a contract by which Charles Osner took over the Washington Staatz Zeitung. The filing centers on the dispute over ownership and debts in the German press group.

Charles Osner Washington Staatz- Zeitung Caroline Schaefer Jacob Schaefer Superior Court

Milk Wagon Drivers Hold Picnic At Atlanta Park

Milkmen and families enjoyed a Sunday outing by Union No. 66 at Atlanta Park with field sports for men women girls and boys providing considerable fun and recreation.

Atlanta Park

Auto Turns Turtle Near City, Four Hurt

Auto driven by Will Blair president of Keating Fuel Co. overturned four miles out on the North Trunk road. Four passengers Mrs. Flair Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Wright of Olalia and Blair uninjured.

Will Blair Keating Fuel Co

Million Dollar Home Aims Aid For I T U Members

Los Angeles reports the International Typographical Union during its 61st session highlights its Colorado Springs home funded by gifts. The union runs an $80 acre sanctuary with hospital annexes and a $1 per week pension for 60 plus retirees. Pension fund totals approach $1.95 million in seven years.

Los Angeles International Typographical Union Colorado Springs Col Union George W. Childs A. J Drexel Cal

All-Night Banquet Honors Visiting Eagles at Hall

An all night banquet for 1200 plates will honor hundreds of Visiting Eagles at the Eagles hall Seventh and Pine Monday night. John H. Shively is toast master with speakers including Mayor H C Gill and Col H H Thompson. Notable visitors listed include Col W W Grayson Milwaukee Conrad Mann Cincinnati and John F Lenney Chester among others. The Seattle band of 52 pieces will provide music.

Eagles Hall John H. Shively H. C. Gill Aerie No. 1 H. H. Thompson John W. Considine Col. W. W. Grayson Savannah Conrad Mann Milwaukee Thomas J. Cogan Cincinnati W. J. Brennen Pittsburgh Frank FE. Herring South Pend Ind PG. W. P Frederick Hughes Grand Yonkers N. Y Col. &. D. Weed Helena Mont John F. Lenney Chester A. W. Redick Snohomish Seattle

Star Folk Have Big Time Sunday

About 100 editors reporters printers and their wives and sweethearts picnicked at Chauncey Wright’s Miller’s Beach home Sunday The group left town at 10 am in autos and auto trucks carrying soup ice cream watermelon and other fare At the beach clam digging games horseshoe and baseball were enjoyed ladies races dancing rope skipping boxing and wrestling entertained by Chauncey Wright’s graphophone

Star Bunch Chauncey Wright Miller's Beach Star

Fires Raze Scripps Homes In La Jolla Sect

Four fires, likely incendiary, damaged Ellen and Virginia Scripps homes at La Jolla and nearby properties, including St James by the Sea church and a cottage studio. The blazes started within a short span and were widely separated.

San Diego Ellen Virginia Scripps la Jolla Episcopal Church of St. James-by the-Sea

Okuma Heads Dual Roles in New Japanese Cabinet

Count Shigeobu Okuma will serve temporarily as both prime minister and minister of foreign affairs in the cabinet formed at the emperor's request. The move places Okuma at the helm of Japan's government and its foreign policy during a transitional period.

Tokio Shigeobu Okuma

Negro Identified in Frink Park Robbery

Sunday identified Samuel Owens as the man who robbed Miss Mary Hallington and E A Pilla and Miss Ethel Peterson at Frink park Friday night. Owens will be charged with robbery.

Mary Hallington Samuel Owens E. A. Pilla Ethel Peterson Frink Park

Ranger Killed as Forest Fires Claim Victim

Vancouver reports a fatal forest fire incident at Brave Lake. Walter Richards, the fire warden, suffocated while battling the blaze. Other details specify the ongoing fire danger in the area.

Vancouver B.C Walter Richards Brave Lake

Honeymoon in the Cocktails at Empress Theatre

Estelle Vordette stars in A Honeymoon in the Cocktails with a lively skit aided by a male partner. The Six American Abdullah tumblers, Simonds and Platt singing and joshing, Howard Sisters dancing, Peto and Wilson barrel jumping, Lois Hypnotist show, Six Hawaiians, Joe Roberts on banjo, and the Fishers animal impersonations highlight a varied bill with a Keystone comedy in the program.

Empress Theatre Estelle Vordette Abdullah Simonds Platt Howard Sisters Peto Wilson Lois Barnum Lois Theatre Joe Roberts Seattle Fishers

Jerked to Jail by Woman Cop at the Fair

Arthur Hawthorne flirted with a cashier on the Zone at the fair and was grabbed by Miss Blanche Payson a woman officer of Amazonic proportions and jailed in San Francisco on August 9.

San Francisco Arthur Hawthorne Blanche Payson

Gin Rickey inventor dies in Washington

Geo Williamson, credited with mixing the first gin rickey, died in Washington. The cocktail was named after Col. Joe Rickey of Missouri, who inspired the drink.

Rickey Washington Geo. Williamson Col Joe Rickey Missouri

Dentistry Office Expands Staff With Certified Graduate

A Northwest dental office adds another operator, a state board certified graduate, and displays the certificate in view. The practice stresses patient satisfaction, ironclad guarantees, and relies on trained, registered operators to ensure quality work. A demonstration of painless methods was scheduled for the next morning.

State Dental Board Northwest JL. R. Clark Treth

Regal Dental Offices Ad Note in City Directory

Regal Dental Offices run by Dr. L. R. Clark manager at 1405 Third Ave near Northwest Corner Third and Union listed in local directory style notice.

L. R. Clark Third Ave

Mayor Gill Combes Hair in Brief Scene

A city report notes Mayor Gill combed his hair in the middle of a public appearance. The moment is described as a simple, neutral gesture during the event.

Gill

Pierce County speed officer injured in pursuit crash

Officer Devoe of Pierce County sustains serious injuries after his car struck a speeding motorcyclist during a chase. Edward McDonnell, 71, longtime state resident since 1872, dies in Tacoma. Prospect of hosting the West Coast Potato Association convention returning to the state is discussed.

Devoe Pierce County Edward McDonnell Tacoma West Coast Potato Association

Wild Oats, Fires, and Traffic Woes Spark Seattle Headlines

A chaotic mix of accidents and incidents fills the page. Notable events include a Ritzville warehouse fire causing $100,000 in losses, a deadly Kentucky election riot, a Japanese laborer killing in Bel lingham, a mother’s heroic bid to save her drowned son in Medical Lake, and a fatal or serious auto crash aftermath in Seattle. Additional notes cover civic matters, protests, local society meetings, and personal misfortunes ranging from a Tacoma judge’s death to injuries from street collisions.

Jimmie Kijobara Bellingham Knights of Pythias Mount Rainier A. C. Wilson South Bend Harvey Sryant Painoff Alaska Stan Chas. F. Niles Carranza Exposition San Francisco Taggart Kansas City U. S Olympia Olympia Light & Power Co Samuel Gompers Gifford Pinchot Philadelphia John R. Lawson Colorado Thomas Mattison Tacoma Seattle Evergreen Hall Balllargeon

Owen Named Receiver of Public Moneys at Seattle

Announcement from the White House states J. W. Owen of Everett has been appointed receiver of public moneys at Seattle. The appointment was made today in Washington.

Washington White House J. W. Owen Everett Seattle

God a Local Issue Religion Is Not a Requisite for Citizenship

Herbert Quick discusses whether religion is essential to being a good citizen. He cites figures from history and philosophy, arguing that faith alone does not determine virtue and that devotion to justice and democratic principles matters more than specific beliefs. He notes both religious and irreligious exemplars as good or bad citizens.

Herbert Quick Joseph Epstein Baltimore City Club Epste Duke of Alva Maurice of Nassau David Hume Thomas Paine United States Robert G. Ingersoll Jesus Benjamin Franklin Russia Dostoevsky

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Washington Savings and Oresse Nea Union Dye Works (Inc 19Th Ave K. Union Albert Hansen Neer Madison Dementi Drew Paycophatic Chicago Star Folk Scripp Okuma Ranger Empress Bill DR. L. R,. Clark Regal Dental Offices N. W. Cor, Third and Union Thomas Wardall Buffalo Lake Washington Canal Bryan Stella Sorghum Balfour-Guthrie Ritzville Wanh Kentucky Hilly Dr Abed Billy Wine al Piller Don McDonald Prince Albert Crawford White Kulles Kirk Bothell Kirkland G. E. Doyle Sterling Hotel Wings Fort Lawton City Hospital J. E. Chilberg British Columbia Ellie Bergman 25Th Ave. N J. Giese Seventh Ave Eighth Pikest Owen Columbia River Enery Yellow National Park Salt Lake City Denver Omaha St. Louis Hot Lake Oregon Mae City Ticket Office H. L. Hudgon, C. F P. A O-W. R U. P Maude Leone & CO Alki Bathing Beach Or Company Alki Sound Ellers Talking Machine Company
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