03 Dec 1915
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1915
Page
1
Bob Bridges outlines issues in the port election stating December 4 voting date. He cites city costs under 300000 dollars and 50 miles of public track in New Orleans at about 850000 dollars while condemning circulating falsehoods. The Port Commission thanks The Star for coverage of this key King County matter.
Port commission bulletin outlines San Francisco Helt line project along the main waterfront. Officials warn the public bet line will cost taxpayers millions as estimates and scope face scrutiny.
Polls open at 1 p m for Seattle port and school elections. Voters choose two port commissioners and one school board member, with five port propositions and one school measure. Port funds of 290 000 already approved for a public belt line to break the waterfront switching monopoly. Ballot includes school bonds of 760 000 for new schools.
The Star accuses Remsberg and Ewald of lying to voters about the Belt Line. City and port counsel James Bradford and C J France say 33 of 59 city franchises lack common-user clauses. They urge electors to vote for Remsberg, Ewald, and the five port ballot propositions.
London reports the German Reichstag set December 9 for peace terms discussion as socialists press for negotiations. Berlin papers note caution that peace talks could signal German weakness to enemies while Petrograd silence keeps rumor afloat about Russians in Romania. Monastir reports vary on capture with Greek dispatches claiming Teutons and Bulgarians control the town though confirmation is unclear.
The Scandinavian American steamship Oscar II, carrying Ford peace party members, first and second class cabins filled, sails Saturday for Norway. About 450 passengers head to Norway Denmark and Sweden. ship likely to be stopped and examined off Scotland by a British warship en route.
Secretary of State Lansing informed German Ambassador Von Bernstorff that Naval Attache Boy Ed and Military Attache Von Papen are declared persona non grata by the United States. He urged Germany to withdraw them from service due to objectionable activities connected with naval and military matters.
Four Hamburg-American officials including Dr Karl Beunz and George Kotter faced possible two year imprisonment and a $10000 fine after their conviction on customs violation charges. Judge Howe deferred sentence until tomorrow to hear a motion for a new trial as the case proceeds toward the United States Supreme Court.
Harvey Donaldson a Western Union messenger described being held up by a lone highwayman at 1 a.m. as he passed Volunteer park. The thief demanded 25 cents and told him to beat it, leaving the boy shaken but unharmed.
Rev Chas F Aked, a San Francisco pastor known as Rockefeller's pastor, was refused entry to Ford peace headquarters by a frock coated doorman. After a heated exchange, Secretary Lochner intervened and admitted Aked for a conference, apologizing for the incident.
Superior Court Judge Everett Smith writes in the daily press endorsing Oscar H. McGill for the office of school director. He praises McGill’s experience, finances, and commitment to democracy, urging voters to elect him for service to the city.
Reports from Olympia and Portland about a Supreme Court ruling against the prohibition law were denied by officials including Governor Lister. The Oregon Journal cited authentic sources claiming a majority of justices found the law invalid, while Chief Justice Morris did not deny any agreement on the decision.
Allegations that Canadian recruiting officers urged U S soldiers stationed at Vancouver Barracks Washington to desert and join British forces were reported in a telegram to Senator George Chamberlain by the American Neutrality League of Oregon.
Former Secretary of State Bryan plans to travel to Europe in three weeks to join the Ford party. Rep. Bailey of Pennsylvania said the meeting occurred in Washington as Bryan rode between trains en route to New York.
The State Department issued passports today for Henry Ford, Judge and Mrs. Ben Lindsey, and several other prospective passengers aboard the Ford peace ship. The action clears the way for travels linked to the peace initiative and related voyage plans.
Tides at Seattle listed with measurements at 57 a.m. 11.4 ft and 6:57 a.m. 7.7 ft a midday 12:88 p.m. 15.0 ft and 28 p.m. 18 ft. The data shows fluctuating tidal levels across the morning and afternoon hours.
Signor Cagliostro meets Mayor Gill in the city hall office as reporters and photographers present. The exchange centers on a newspaper insult referring to Cagliostro as the Cagliostro of journalism, prompting a tense but brief discussion before a cordial end.
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