17 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1914
Page
1
Seattle readers are urged to follow The Star's boys section showing how to play with electricity and build simple devices. Future installments promise stories of Maurice Wetzel selling toy airplanes nationwide for 5000 dollars yearly and William Ball rising to foreman by age 20, illustrating how hands on tinkering leads to real success.
Reports from the county hospital describe abuse of a blinded patient known as Blind Billy named Wm. Foreman. The discussion in the commissioners' office favors firing Dr. Waldo Richardson after an inspection. Miss H. Lawson denies improper feeding and says Billy needs an attendant to read to him.
A reflective wartime piece recounts three soldiers buried by shellfire Jules a tailor from Paris Louis a waiter from Liebenwalde and a young English driver described in memory as gentle generous and brave The narrator imagines their final meeting in immortality and the forgiveness they might find.
An anonymous confession recounts a wife’s fall from stability after her husband takes a night job. She describes temptation by a charming woman, a first outing to the theatre, and a private dancing party that leads toward infidelity and heartbreak. The piece illustrates a wary view of bright lights and deceitful allure.
Ballard collects charity at Fussel hall on W 58th and 22nd NW with Mrs Fussel donating the venue. The Firemen’s Band will provide music for the Saturday night fundraising dance.
Myrtle Jacobson a 19 year old labeler for Fischer Bros wholesale grocers in Seattle was killed when her head was crushed between an ascending elevator gate and a descending car on the mezzanine. The accident occurred as she pressed the button and peered into the shaft. Her parents live at 6734 23rd Ave. W. Seattle.
The 14 day drought stretches into December with clear dry skies. Forecaster Salisbury predicts tomorrow may mark the end of this cold spell as previous long dry periods in 1898 1901 and 1909 are recalled. The local bureau notes this month could become a record for dry weather.
The Star comments on rivals and its own precarious position in tough times. It argues it would honorably welcome the Sun back if it recovers, and rejects kicking a fallen foe as cowardly. The piece endorses fair competition and survival of the fittest.
Dreamland hosts a Star dance night with American Whirlwind Beauties selling dances for two bits each to raise funds for the little chimney kids. The show at Astmas Showroom 1215 Fifth Ave features a charity appeal by the Empty Stocking club with contributions noted from Darline Christensen and a local newsboy.
England reports German cruisers raiding the east coast with bombardment deaths and injuries. Mines in English waters sink three steamships. France and Belgium see artillery and infantry activity with claimed Allied gains, Germans deny. Germany says the Kaiser is in good spirits. Russia reports Slavs reinforcing the Polish army, Turks claim successes in Transcaucasia.
John Welen sits in jail awaiting trial for attempting to steal from a pantry. He says unemployment drove him to the act to feed his wife Anna and their three small children, living in an attic at 609 Cherry St with nothing to eat but crusts. Community contributions are being welcomed to aid the family.
The Supreme Court upholds Judge Smith's ruling denying Marie K Bauer a divorce decree. The decision confirms the lower court’s judgment and leaves the marriage status unresolved.
Unconfirmed reports from Buenos Aires on December 17 suggest the German cruiser Dresden, last survivor of Admiral von Spee's fleet, may have been sunk by the British cruiser Glasgow but verification was not possible.
London reports the Austrian training ship Beethoven struck a mine and exploded with its cadet crew presumed lost. The disaster is thought to have occurred in the Adriatic, with few details confirmed at news time.
Young newsboy Homer Hazen, 13, of 1827 31st Ave, was held up for the fourth time by the same man on Wednesday night. The attacker touched him on prior occasions and took 25 cents on the latest trip.
Petrograd dispatch reports Yura Russetsky, aged 14, leaving home to accompany a Russian regiment through the early East Prussia campaign before being sent back to his parents.
Buenos Aires reports the Argentine cruiser Pueyrredon captured the German armed steamship Patagonia after a lengthy chase claimed to be tied to Patagonia’s violation of Argentine neutrality.
In a Milwaukee Superior Court case, Ben Rosenthal the tailor faces arson in the second degree after witnesses testified a silk salesman Kielly conspired to burn Rosenthal and Joseph Forman’s shops. Forman, whose store faced a $17,000 insurance claim on $25,000 value, revealed the plot to the insurer, and Rosenthal’s claim followed last February. Forman and Ehrlich may receive immunity as state witnesses.
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