16 Aug 1915
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1915
Page
1
A rallying mood surrounds veterans as they express eagerness to rejoin combat efforts. Merchants gather for a regional convention, while a dramatic chase ends with a captured figure described as a woodland nymph in a lacy cap and smile amid the chase by a posse.
In a bold call for action, Taft urges a large U S military intervention in Mexico proposing 250000 troops. The feature notes civilian upheaval at home as stories from the front reveal average men becoming unexpected heroes amid wartime strain. Two thousand businessmen from the Northwest are set to arrive this week.
Seattle hosts Northwest Merchants convention with 75 auto donations for a city tour. The Manufacturers fair moves to main exhibit halls as Roof Garden is closed by city order. Business leaders enroll for a training camp at American Lake for officer preparation.
The budget committee reports 1916 estimates pared to 3 742 262 with city revenues at 915 021 versus 1 410 019 this year a drop of 494 998 largely from liquor license losses. Council to discuss Erickson plan to raise street lighting by 42 000 amid lighting rate concerns.
Washington reports Gen. Carranza will not block the pan American peace appeal to Mexican leaders and governors. Generals Gonzales and Zapata are to receive the note with safe conduct for messengers. Villa’s favorable reply is en route, and an armistice or halt to military actions is possible during consideration.
Jolson recalls old times in Seattle as he headlines the Winter Garden production Dancing Around at the Moore. He reflects on early days when he was undiscovered, now a top draw with a fabulous salary, his songs and comedy echoing coast to coast.
Hazel J. Titus, superintendent of the dining car department of the Northern Pacific railroad, visits his mother in Chicago on her birthday. He travels from Seattle for a day in the park with a lunch arranged for them. The piece ends with a prompt about making mothers happy in old age.
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