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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1915
Page
5
Cardiff reports indicate 200000 Welsh coal miners plan further action after 1000 at Hafors quit, saying the Lloyd George munitions deal has not been honored. The miners threaten a general strike unless an early agreement is reached and the federation orders talks with Lloyd George.
In Gary Indiana Rev Edmund Kaiser pastor of St James Evangelical Lutheran church was killed after denouncing the allies. Police chief Heintz suspects slavic workers at the steel mills may be responsible and cites threats over his pro Germany remarks.
Police Judge MacMahon jailed a soldier from Fort Lawton's 14th Infantry for 10 days and fined him 50 dollars after he drew a revolver during a Saturday night dispute with John Connors. The judge expressed strong support for President Wilson amid neutrality debates.
Two allied cruisers entered the Dardanelles and bombarded the Kastanea batteries with considerable effect. Dispatches report a British submarine penetrated the straits and sank four Turkish troop sloops.
A well mannered bandit robbed attorney Abbott after condoling about hard times. He presented a revolver to emphasize the request and took a small sum along with a gold item.
One year into the war German forces renew their push in northern France while Paris reports French British and Belgian troops holding them. Berlin claims 10 000 French prisoners and the capture of Longwy. Belgium denies Namur fell blaming an explosion. Zeppelin bombs Antwerp killing seven and is shot down near the city. Russian troops clash with Germans at Stolluberg as cavalry aids German success. Russian fronts report two great armies advancing toward Prussia. Asquith warns Parliament the war will strain empire resources and require sacrifice. 3000 Russians depart Vladivostok to join the Japanese attack on Tsushima. Serbia reports clearing Austrian troops at Sabac. Italy’s Salandra says mobilization not imminent.
Preparations were underway in Seattle to handle large contracts for Russian war munitions after a New York dated letter on August 9 urged local manufacturers to ready a plant for three inch shrapnel and high explosive shells. J W Lysons Rufus R Wilson and J A Falconer stated orders could be placed here. the Commercial Club referred the matter to the industrial committee for action. The club endorsed the Hanna billboard ordinance but found the proposed one cent per foot tax too high while deeming the current tax too low.
In Oakland on August 25 Assistant Probation Officer Robert Tyson ruled that a murder charge could not be brought against Yeoman who shot a dog owned by Miss Alice Buland. The dog had shown human-like intelligence, prompting Miss Buland to seek murder charges.
Lewiston Idaho August 25 Engineer Vetter is dead and his fireman is in critical condition after the wreck of the Northern Pacific Highball freight near Troy Idaho caused by a burning trestle. The train was the crack special between Spokane and Lewiston.
Marie Swarthout six daughter of Mr and Mrs A Swarthout Seattle was seriously injured in Portland when she ran in front of a Holman Fuel Co car driven by C Lane. The incident occurred yesterday.
EATS SELF TO DEATH FAIRBANKS Aug 25 C 8 Dickhurst 41 a prospector starved himself for three days and after reaching a fellow prospector cabin he ate heavily and died. He was traveling between the Yukon and the Koyukuk when grub ran out. Geneva reports Vienna say Austrians will melt down the great bell of St Etienne cast in 1771 from bronze sourced from 180 cannon taken from the Turks.
Star Correspondent argues Germany seeks war with the United States over the Arabic sinking but warns Congress must declare war and public sentiment will drive action. It notes potential severance of relations, keeping Whitlock in Belgium, and trade issues with neutrals.
Washington officials say only a slim chance the Arabic incident could again threaten friendly U S Germany relations. Withholding judgment until Germany explains the sinking, officials believe Berlin can provide a satisfactory account. The delay was seen as reducing the risk of a diplomatic break.
John C. Parker of Philadelphia, president of the Standard corporation, an organization formed to tackle unemployment through efficient methods, is in Seattle.
The piece compiles American government notes on German submarine warfare prior to and after the Lusitania sinking. It stresses that the United States will hold Germany to account for violations of neutral rights and protect American lives and property on the high seas. It cites notes from February 10, May 13, June 9, and July 21.
Sam Hill, veteran road builder for the federal government, has returned to his Seattle home at 814 Highland Drive and will remain there for several months.
The German admiralty dismissed Petrograd reports claiming the dreadnaught Moltke and ten other warships were sunk in the Gulf of Riga. It said no large ship or cruiser was sunk or damaged, and that Russians may have misread old vessels sunk to block the harbor.
Washington announces a proclamation from President Wilson declaring the United States neutral in the war between Italy and Turkey. The action mirrors other neutrality proclamations issued as European powers enter conflict.
Gen Carranza's army suffers a decisive rout as Villa's 10,000-strong forces drive Carranzistas from Villa Garcia toward Monterey. Reports say about 1,000 killed and many wounded, marking a total defeat in months.
Voters in Everett approve municipal control of the water supply by a wide margin 4000 to 1500. The plan includes bonds totaling 1.1 million to buy and upgrade the plant and 600 thousand to extend supply to the Sultan river basin. Currently Woods creek supplies the city and Stone Webster operates the plant under lease. A court battle is anticipated.
Centralia report says J. H. Spangler a Vader businessman who shot his wife without evident motive will use insanity as his defense. Attorneys sought a postponement of the plea at arraignment.
To hold entertainment featuring dancing cards and refreshments after an illustrated lecture on Alaska titled The Great White North. The event occurs Thursday evening at the Transportation club.
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