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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1915

Page

6

Independent union elects Totten university president

W P Totten of Seattle a senior law student was elected president of the Independent union at the university. A new class pins for Seattle seniors were issued. Fortnightly meeting of the King County Legislative federation is planned Monday afternoon.

W. P. Totten Seattle Independent Union At University L. H. Darwin King County Washington State Federation of Women's Clubs Louise Jones Colorado Son King County Legislative Federation B. Sterling Russia A. Gandolfo Second Ave

Port May Plans Belt Line Despite 60 Percent Vote Shortfall

Port May officials meet to decide if bond transfer must meet a 60 percent threshold for Belt Line funds. If required, four bond-transfer propositions may be resubmitted March 6. if not, construction proceeds immediately. Auditor Lincoln admits ballot shortage. Booth concedes defeat.

Port Commission C. J. France Harold Preston King County Lincoln Lundin Robert F. Booth Commission

Don’t Suffer From Piles

An ad offers Pyramid Pile Treatment with a 50 cent box promising relief and possible cure. A trial package is mailed free in plain wrap to those who mail the coupon.

Pyramid Drug Company Pyramid Didg Marshall, Mich

Cascarats Marketed as Best Cathartic for Liver and Bowels

Advertises Cascarets as the best safest laxative option claiming twenty million boxes sold per year. Promotes relief from biliousness headaches and constipation, urging readers that the product keeps you healthy.

Cascarets

Man Explains Suicide Motive After Self Inflicted Wound

John Carlson of 203 Dexter Avenue told hospital authorities he would never be rich after being out of work for a year and a half. He shot himself in the left breast and died minutes later at City Hospital despite prompt medical response. His wife, employed in a local laundry, found him several hours after the incident.

John Carlson Dexter Ave Carlson

Cities Vote Today in State Municipal Elections

All cities except first class districts hold municipal elections today. Auburn features a mayoral contest with C. E. Weat on the citizens ticket and M. J. Lacey on the non partisan ticket as candidates.

Auburn C. E. Weat Citizens M. J. Lacey

Vatican to be clearing house for peace ideas says pope

Pope Benedict urges compromise as key to ending the war and warns Europe against prolonged conflict. He speaks to cardinals outlining Vatican role in seeking peace while alleviating wartime suffering. In Athens, 120000 Serbs seek refuge in Albania as Teuton advances drive displacements and scattered bands resist in Montenegro and southwestern Serbia.

Henry Wood Rome Pope Benedict Vatican Europe Athens Albania Teutons Montenegro Serbia

War Council Meets Paris in Second Allied Session

Representatives of allied military forces meet in Paris for a second session of the general war council. Belief grows that the talks portend developments of tremendous importance in one theatre of war.

Paris

Commissioner Ewald Writes Letter to The Star

Carl A. Ewald thanks The Star for community service in the recent port election. He commends the paper as a guiding daily for citizens and wishes it continued growth and success.

Ewald the Star The Star Carl A. Ewald

Bnai Brith Ball Promises Surprises For Attendees

The Ladies Auxiliary of Hildesheimer lodge Bnai B Rith will host a ball at Christensen's Broadway hall Wednesday evening. A corsage for each lady and roses for gentlemen will be given. The committee promises several pleasant surprises. A. B. Grant, a descendant of a former president and general, was listed as an apprentice seaman at Puget Sound Navy Yard Monday.

Ladies’ Auxiliary Hildesheimer Lodge Bnai B'Rith Christensen's Broadway Hall A. 8. Grant Puget Sound Navy Yard

Council weighs Cedar Falls condemnation to protect Seattle water

Seattle council finance committee to decide Thursday whether Cedar Falls will be condemned or defend damage claims after Cedar Falls flood. A plan to extend a pipeline from Cedar Falls plant to Landsburg would remove impurity risks from Cedar Falls and Taylor. The council also accepted a National City bank bid on $75 000 water extension bonds bearing 5 percent interest and approved $12 000 and $7 500 from the general fund for Rainier avenue improvements.

Council Cedar Falls Erickson General Fund Rainier Ave Kenny Thistle Sts Hanford

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