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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1915
Page
2
Phillip Yule 17 of Tacoma and Floyd Swing 16 of Fruitland were arrested Tuesday on charges of stealing bicycles they had ridden here from Puyallup.
Freddie Greisheimer, held on fraud charges after being nabbed in Washington Annex, escaped from San Francisco county jail. San Francisco authorities face scrutiny as papers claim up to 50 prisoners escaped in a year, drawing Sheriff Eggers into a brewing dispute.
Poslam claims rapid relief for sunburn redness and skin irritations including eczema and insect bites. The ad touts minor problems needing few applications and mentions Poslam soap as safe for tender skin, urging readers to request samples by mail from Bergener Laboratories in New York.
M Kiyosawa a leading Japanese businessman, head of Bell Grocery Co and Cedar Cash Grocery Co, filed for divorce in superior court. He cites prolonged estrangement after years of American education and temperament causing conflict and mutual dislike, with her refusing meals and speech. He urges divorce as a mutual blessing and state benefit.
A letter to King County commissioners from the Seattle Automobile Club proposes a direct ferry line from Seattle to the north end of Vashon Island and extended to Kitsap County mainland with a western terminal. The plan would replace two opposed lines, offering faster service to farmers on Vashon and Kitsap for markets.
Antiprohibitionists warn of mass job losses as Washington state goes dry. brewery owners retool Olympia Brewing Co units into a dairy creamery and fruit products plant while exploring further conversions to condenseries and wholesale groceries. The piece argues dairy and related industries could absorb displaced workers and boost farm output, rail traffic, and regional commerce.
Aberdeen Aug 25 The second devastating blaze in two weeks struck Moclips a summer resort 30 miles northwest of here leaving the town in ruins. Eight buildings were destroyed with losses estimated at 10000 dollars.
The Knights of Pythias Seattle Lodge No 51 invites members and prospective initiates to an open meeting at Castlehall First and Pike Wednesday at 8 p.m. A boxing bout program and a mock trial featuring prominent people will be presented.
Four torpedo-boat destroyers departed Puget Sound and sailed to Seward where their arrival is awaited by officials and crews. The transfer marks a notable movement of naval vessels between Pacific ports.
Twelve civilians were wounded at Offenburg near Karlsruhe when a French aviator dropped bombs on the town. Several of the injured may die, according to dispatches received today.
An avior attacker dropped bombs on the Laorrach Baden station, 28 miles from Freiburg, with official reports noting no damage. Grenade fighting continues around Souched and Neuville, though no infantry clashes are recorded.
Report notes that Washington D C fell to British forces one hundred one years ago yesterday marking a pivotal moment in the capital’s early history. Details on the opposing units and immediate aftermath are summarized from contemporary accounts.
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