09 Dec 1915
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1915
Page
1
In Seattle, a conservative attorney John C. Higgins accuses Judge Frater in open court, criticizing delays in the Renton and Southern case. The piece argues delays harm the poor and cities, calls for reforms to court procedures, and asserts respect for courts through removing obstacles to swift justice.
Premier Asquith told the House of Commons England would discuss serious peace proposals from enemies, directly or through a neutral. Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg told the Reichstag Germany is ready to discuss terms compatible with its dignity and safety.
German Consul Bopp and Crowley’s attorney accuse Britain and Japan of wartime neutrality violations while American officials are named as aiding them. They claim British steamers overstayed in port, smugglers moved submarine parts, and ties between US and Canada allowed enemies to reinforce fleets. Bopp predicts German Americans will leave postwar.
U S officials signal a policy shift toward immediate response to the Ancona submarine attack. Washington demands disavowal, reparations for American lives, punishment of the commander, and assurances against a repeat incident.
Waterfront chatter centers on Captain Garrick and Hill line officials amid claims of hidden facts aboard the Minnesota. Port Captain Wiley says mutiny or mechanical fault is ruled out. others note a long coded message from Garrick and radio silence from Captain Garlick. Tatoosh may be sent from Seattle to assist entry.
Rome reports the fate of the tanker Communipaw remains in doubt as conflicting stories persist. The American embassy is working to establish the facts.
Bandits held up the cashier of the Prudential Life Insurance Co branch on West North Avenue and escaped with $8,000. W. A. Henry was elected mayor for Waterville.
Fire Marshal Bringhurat, after six weeks of personal inspection of Seattle Schools, expects completion by Saturday. He will submit four reports on fire protection to the school board, with the final one ready after a review by the board. The reports will not be public until then. Secretary Jones notes few changes are suggested, focusing on property protection.
Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg told the Reichstag that Germany seeks peace only if it respects Germanys safety and dignity. He dismissed ideas that warfare can be ended by starvation, warned against prolonging the war, and urged discussions only if proposals meet German interests. He noted Allied eagerness for peace contrasts with continued German victories and outlined possible terms including Alsace Lorraine, greater Serbia and other changes.
Residents of Rainier Valley plan a mass meeting to raise funds to pay the contempt fine imposed on Attorney John C. Higgins in Judge Frater’s court. They argue Higgins spoke openly about delays in the Seattle Renton Southern case and many locals echo his sentiments. A committee may be formed to organize the fundraiser at once.
Ten years after Seattle's "good old days" Mose Goldsmith rose from a wealthy spectacle impresario to a pauper in the almshouse. The once powerful figure of the Theatre Comique and Strand venue is now infirm, his wealth spent, his mansion sold, and friends absent as he endures locomotor ataxia and decay.
Secretary Drake of the state health board said Dr. Haiselden will be cited to appear before the board to show cause why his license should not be revoked for allowing Baby Hollinger to die without surgical aid.
Miller Trunk Co Seattle’s largest trunk and leather goods shop will close out its entire stock as it moves from 904 Second Ave Holiday shoppers are urged to visit for bargains Full ad details appear on page 3.
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