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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1915
Page
2
Mayor's secretary Jimmy Crehan delivers a speech in Suquamish to honor Chief Seattle's grave, with a ceremonial gilded key presented as a gesture from Seattle's namesake town. Seattle and other tribal attendees join boatloads of visitors for the homage.
Cleveland police report a child named Helen Peterlin aged unknown was found asleep in the chicken coop after being sent to bed with the family phrase little girls must go to bed with the chickens. Annie Keecak solved a local mystery today.
T L Chadbourne once Michigan Wolverines center and now general counsel for rail lines meets his Seattle visitors and family group during a Coast tour. He expresses optimism about business prospects.
The Moore Theatre presents Al Jolson in Dancing Around with the Scovell Dancers and The Baggage Man on the same bill. Pan Tages opens with the Scovell Dancers as headliners, plus Will H Armstrong in The Baggage Man and acts by the Royal Gascoignes and Lazar and Dale. The Empress offers North Dakota athletes and the Lois Theatre showcases The Man of Mystery Whelshe with Hawaiian Troubadours plus Dancing Davey Hearth Duo and a Keystone comedy.
A local savings message advises workers to save a portion of each wage in a safe bank account, ensuring funds are ready during times of reduced work. The note promotes Dexter Horton Trust and Savings Bank as the institution for deposits.
In South Orange New Jersey on August 21 Mrs Max Gertch of Summit was detained an hour after her car collided with another. Her license was hidden in her stocking and she refused to show it, prompting police to threaten jail. A companion phoned to confirm she held a license and the issue was resolved.
The trial of Porter Chariton the young American accused of murdering his wife formerly Mary Scott of San Jose California will open in Como October 6 it was announced today.
The Star editorial staff savor a crate of cantaloupes sent by the Seattle Fruit & Vegetable Exchange. Manager Dyer and the team are thanked as they toast the idea of frequent Made-in-Washington days.
Port Warden Payase reports Seattle shipping value at 21,582,242 dollars for July, up from 18,727,300 in June and 16,481,255 in July 1914. Alaska imports totaling 2,346,776 and exports 2,049,226 for July. Oriental shipping reached 6,192,501 dollars.
Dr Edgar Todd, who had been treated for kidney trouble, underwent a second operation after a surgeon's towel ten inches in diameter was found inside his body. The towel was removed, explaining his prolonged illness.
Portland reports say two army officers Capt Waldron and Lieut Gardner of the 3rd Coast Artillery at Ft Stevens toasted Deutsch land Aber Alles and Germany Forever with Kaiser subjects at Astoria. Senator Chamberlain announced the incident would be sent to the secretary of war for action. Dr Werner Dr Hartmut and others were cited as present at the Imperial grill.
W Brainhall criticizes Casper Fisher for banning sport shirts at the Hippodrome while Mayor Gill ejects a man from a municipal dance for wearing one. Minnie Frazier publishes a satirical critique, and readers defend the sport shirt as practical and manly, citing historical use and navy adoption.
Auto theft charges against William Jennings and Luella La Schalle in Portland remain linked to the Richards case. Fire damage injures Beardsley and Voss in Belmont Pike garage incident. Outboard races set for Labor Day postponement to September 6. State Fire Warden Ferris warns loggers and campers as prolonged dry spell continues. Dr. G R Vincent to lecture at Broadway High Saturday night. Seattle printer hosts picnic at Fortuna Park. Green parrot returns to Model Plume Shop after flying away. Camp Wesley L Jones to be named at American Lake National Guard encampment honoring Senator James Miller. Fisherman report notes a coat with H Blair card near Spokane River. fear for missing Seattle soccer player. Port Angeles appoints receiver for Port Angeles Transportation Co. Public auction of state lands planned in 29 counties on October 7. President Wilson departs route en route to Philadelphia. Dr J E Lydon reelected president at Tacoma meeting of Washington Association of Progressive Physicians.
Ten people died in the St Louis flood with six more reported missing as waters receded in parts of the city and suburbs. More than 1,000 families were left homeless and losses reached about $1,000,000, with Riverside bridge washed out cutting transit in the Riverside district. Ben Bow region residents fled ahead of the rising waters.
Elizabeth Crashul a Slav woman seeks habeas corpus in superior court to regain custody of her sons John and Andrew from the Washington Children's Home Society. She testifies she was not informed of the Tacoma trial proceeding that led to the boys being taken last November. Rev Healey the Tacoma probation chief also changes sworn statements after recalling details.
Dallas D. Johnson from Bowling Green State Normal School will join the University of Washington education faculty to succeed Prof Joseph K. Hart who was dismissed after conflicts with Dean Bolton. Hart receives a one year leave of absence. Regents also appoint Walter Roloff in German Frederick R. Macaulay in economics and Miss Louisa R Tiffany as music substitute during Grace Terry's absence.
Capt H. V. Bennett of the Inner Merionethshire, a Royal Mail packet moored at Pier 5 with Oriental goods, was held by the German Kronprin Wilhelm for 33 days. He previously commanded the Zotara when it was attacked and sunk after the ship was riddled and the crew sent to Buenos Ayres. The Merionethshire plans to load for Far East ports.
Bernes Northern of Goia station joins the Star Circle for youths. She is 15, in Franklin high school junior class, and has been a Circle member for three years. Her specialty is story writing and she considers the motto splendid.
Harriet Baughman 11 of 615 Kenyon street wins this week's dollar contest as letters overflowed print space. Her story expresses ambition to teach, aspire to grade levels, and a preference for Seattle schools and climate over East conditions.
Clara Barstow proposes a suggestion box for the Circle and Uncle Jack endorses the plan. He promises to print all ideas from Circleites and adopt the best as a contest winner. Send in ideas for a future contest for possible publication and use.
H. Be. Kennedy and Captain Jack Dean Friday proposed to furnish comfort stations free to the city if it stays out of the field and allows wall advertisements. The budget committee took the offer under advisement as the city weighs spending about 80 000 dollars for stations.
Former policeman H. M. Haglett is charged by prosecutor Lundin Hazlett in superior court with extortion. He allegedly accepted $5 from Anna Nelson and threatened exposure unless she paid.
Uncle Jack at The Seattle Star invites letters from Circle members under 16 about their favorite actor. Write why you like the actor and as much about him as you can. Best letter wins one dollar. Send by 3 o clock in the afternoon.
Young readers share hopes and questions about joining The Star Circle. Edith Barstow Harriet Baughman Helen Ducommun Alice Muchlinski Willie Dorothy request membership cards, describe ages, grades, and interest in essays contests and the circle.
Chicago society queens adopt small photos of their fiances on fashion as a replacement for the traditional heart and crescent patches. The pageant circle notes this trend in August in the city, reflecting new romantic fashion sensibilities among social leaders.
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