19 Aug 1915
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1915
Page
1
Galveston Texas reports at least 115 known dead as a tropical hurricane devastates the region. The storm wipes out shore towns, destroys miles of railroad, and leaves power lines down. The seawall preserved the city from 1900’s disaster, but this time damages run into millions with many ships sunk and feared toll rising.
Visitors at the Commercial Club during the Northwest convention stage a frontier gambling scene with fake money tables and entertainment. A Podunk merchant boasted winning 25000 while a Skykomish rival borrowed 10000 to try luck. The event featured singing dancing and speeches as the convention nears its end.
Reports from London and Washington detail the sinking of the White Star liner Arabic off Fastnet by a German submarine. Eleven boats were sent over and 400 survivors were reported aboard a rescue ship en route to port, with officials noting possible American casualties and a potential threat to U S diplomatic positions.
Marion L Morris testifies in superior court that after months apart her husband L L Morris returned July 5 to take their child. She describes him grabbing her hat, shoving her onto a settee, throttling with a knee, and leaving after she grabbed a revolver and ordered him out.
A local tale declares Shot Bringer the laziest man in King County, possibly the world, with wife testimony and Justice Hrinker backing her. Brinker was ordered to pay Mrs. Shot seven dollars weekly or face the stockade under a joking “lazy husband” ruling.
An admiralty statement reports a British cruiser was destroyed in a battle off the west coast of Jutland. The ship was sunk by a torpedo boat, and the official report confirms a real engagement occurred.
W G Owen a Seattle site for a $2,000,000 sheet tin plant, to be built if waterfront owners concede. First unit would hire 500 workers with Alaska mined tin. Tacoma interests and San Francisco Chamber push Seattle. Port Warden Paysse aided initial talks guiding London syndicate negotiations.
Mrs. A. Hawke reported to Auburn police that a private taxi near her home took her $1000 in cash and a gold watch after she exited the car. The driver, about 50, heavyset with a reddish face, refused a fare and disappeared. Authorities issued alerts for the vehicle as detectives and patrolmen tightened searches. Deaf dancers kept time to music at a San Francisco ball by feeling floor vibrations.
The Star promotes shopping ads promising 10 to 50 percent savings across Seattle stores. Readers are urged to start today and study the advertisements thoroughly to avoid missing bargains.
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