31 Aug 1915
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1915
Page
1
Crushed Chance of a Death War's End in the Cave Is Brighter. Suppose you were bathing in a river and a maiden in distress called for help and robbers took your clothes. Would you appear as you were or stay underwater.
Tacoma dispatch reports a unanimous council decision to open a formal inquiry into Police Chief Lang. The probe will cover conduct at Tate's cafe and a late night visit, with amendments narrowing focus to written charges and possible gambling concerns, while a grand jury may also review related matters.
Constables Shrewsbury and Shannon raided three dis orderly resorts in the downtown business district and arrested six women, a first for constables replacing sheriff's deputies in a prosecuting attorney led raid. The women are Eva Harris 30 Trixie Smith 29 arrested at The Cottage 2229 Western Ave May Bush Alta Newman arrested at the Jersey hotel 156 Washington St Frances Seiger 26 Mazie Brown 23 arrested at 1215 Fifth Ave.
England remains unreconciled to peace talks despite German peace feelers. Socialistic leaders favor ending the war, but official circles and the public show no inclination to accept peace now. Britain is firm on using its growing army to drive Germans from France and Belgium.
In Washington on August 31 optimism rose over a potential European peace settlement. Britain concessions benefiting American commerce are seen as a significant advance, tied to Germanys submarine policy and the Kaisers pledge toward passenger ships. Analysts anticipate release of cargoes worth millions from Amsterdam and other neutrals, enabling German and Austrian firms to fulfill prewar contracts with American importers and prompting further concessions.
Harry K. Thaw telegraphed from Stockton to the St. Francis hotel reserving a suite there for the night. He may reach San Francisco before dark.
A first person gambler narrates modern gambling in Seattle, detailing how a Northern Pacific clerk loses 65000 to tables and how weak players are drawn into games. He notes swaggering pros at a Seattle scene, naming a young wholesale merchant as a target and describes corrupt dealers and methods.
The store reveals plans to terminate its lease and close on September 26. The sale promises bargain inducements aimed at the economically minded shopper and urges careful reading of today’s advertisement for full price details.
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