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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1915
Page
2
In Tacoma James A. Emery of Washington D C counsel for the National Council for Industrial Defense urged business leaders to be ready for an industrial conflict after the current war. He said nations at war will sacrifice to regain trade and markets lost during the conflict.
Former heavyweight champion Tom Sharkey plans to marry Florence Manzonie of Brooklyn New York next week. The couple reportedly fell in love when he was four and she was a child. they first met at Sheepshead Bay during his boxing tour.
Hank Mardtle the Seattle Chamber of Commerce official in charge of vacant windows along Firet Second Third and Fourth avenues is accused of favoritism toward Seattle manufacturers for Made in Washington day. The Real Estate and Manufacturers associations will consolidate with the Northwest Merchants for the event to boost Washington made goods with a public reception from 2 to 5 PM on Saturday August 21 at the Stuart Henry White roof garden.
Gen. Carranza cables Galveston that reports of imminent danger in Vera Cruz are false. He cites arguments about Pan American talks and notes expulsions and health issues of foreign ministers, while pledging protection of lives and property of all individuals regardless of race.
Col George Pope president of the National Association of Manufacturers and James A Emery general counsel for the National Council of Industrial Defense arrive to review local industry. They attend a Rainier club luncheon an Employers' association dinner at the Commercial Club with about 350 guests then tour Weyerhaeuser mills meet business leaders before golf and dinner at Seattle Golf club. They depart Friday night for Aberdeen.
Mrs Hazel Williams suffered a deep cut to her hand at the city hospital after a Wednesday night incident at the American cafe. She accuses Private Terry Stevens of planning to attack her with a razor at Ft Lawton while he claims she struck him with a beer glass.
George Sutherland reports his sock and $500 in cash were taken from a cupboard before his house at 218 29th Ave South was partially dismantled. Police search Thursday for the thief who eloped with the sock as contractors began tearing down the condemned dwelling after Sutherland’s family left for a week.
Admiral Charles P. Pond, commanding the Pacific reserve fleet, said at San Francisco today that the vessels were not fully manned and could not enter active service. He stated the ships in reserve have no more than 26 percent of a full force of sailors, gunners, and fighting men.
Iowa leads states in automobiles per person with one car for every 21 residents. The ranking highlights Iowa's high vehicle ownership compared with other states.
Flynn a local health lecturer holds a men only talk at 8 pm in the New Washington hotel tent seating 3000. A women only session drew interest as well with charged admission and Flynn plans to stay weeks, offering diet and exercise guidance at ten dollars per head.
Burglars broke into Little Cash Grocery at East 69th and 10th Ave N EB stealing $200 worth of groceries drugs and cigars likely carried away in an auto truck. Several other burglaries were reported with victims including D M Robertson a private in the 26th Coast Artillery who found cash and a gold watch missing after staying at the Pacific hotel. John Johnson of Niagara hotel said $15 left his room after he bolted the door.
San Francisco August 12 Governor James Withycombe of Oregon will attend Simon Benson day ceremonies August 17 without hats evening clothes or white gloves. He asked Oregon Commissioners to ensure he would not have to dress all up for the expo visit.
In the North Sea on August 12 the German steamer Meteor blew up by order of its commander to avoid capture after sinking the British patrol vessel Ramsey. Four officers and thirty nine men aboard Ramsey were saved.
An advertisement from a dental office extols graduate operators with state board certificates, painless methods, durable materials, and written guarantees signed by the dentist owner. It pledges the lowest prices, invites free examinations and estimates, and urges immediate attention to dental health.
Bronson at the Em press theatre questions a telegram claiming vaudeville performer Yuma will arrive in Geattle at 10 30 Saturday in a Merry Widow hatbox. A trust worthy committee will verify the stunt with moving pictures at Second and Spring, 11 o clock, then to The Star office.
In a practice flight at Fort Sill Oklahoma Captain George K Knox died after a plane became unmanageable and crashed from 350 feet Lieutenant R B Sutton a signal corps aviator was severely injured He was rushed to an army hospital Suttons home is Portland Oregon Knoxs home is New York The crash occurred as the aircraft spiraled during descent and failed to recover.
Acting Police Judge Thomas Mc Mahon said he fears for his life at Second Ave and Madison while fining Forest Prime for 18 mph in a zone limited to 8 mph. He urged more arrests at that crossing to curb danger and defend pedestrians right to leisurely crossing.
Bishop John H. Vincent, founder of the Chautauqua assembly, resigns due to failing health at age 83.
Fort Worth Texas August 12 half an hour before scheduled hanging the criminal court of appeals granted a writ of habeas corpus for C A Myers sixty sentenced to death for the murder of A W Montague superintendent of the Texas and Pacific Terminals. The court postponed execution indefinitely on grounds Myers is insane.
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