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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1915

Page

6

Chamber Divided On Peace Boycott

National Chamber of Commerce committees split over League to Enforce Peace proposals. Seattle Chamber asked to back peace plans with Taft approving. Five locals supported, three opposed. Majority: Ballinger Matthews Robison Hughes McClellan. Minority: Piles Hanford Danworth. League seeks boycott of warring nations and an international court. Von Papen recalled German attache bought ticket.

Chamber of Commerce League National Chamber of Commerce Seattle Chamber Taft Mittee Richard A. Ballinger M. A. Matthews Gen. W. W. Robinson E. C. Hughes George McClellan U.S 8. H. Piles C. H. Hanford George Danworth International Court von Papen Von

Heart Balm Suit Outcome in Mackintosh Court

Judge Mackintosh presided as a verdict was reached after Mrs. Robert H. Wilson alleged alienation of affection by Mr. and Mrs. John Steele. The Steeles had previously sued Wilson for assault, while Wilson countered with a $50,000 heart balm claim.

Robert H. Wilson John Mackintosh Steeles Wilson

U S Raps Austria Over War At Sea Torpedo Action

The United States states that Austria-Hungary violated the laws of nations by torpedoing the Ancona. It cites admitted facts and demands compliance to ensure safe conduct and protect American lives, urging the imperial and royal government to respond in a spirit of mutual respect and strong relations.

United States Ancona Admiralty Austria-Hungary Lansing

Vienna Will Retract Report Supposed Austrian Note Clash

Officials grew more optimistic about the Austrian note stemming from the Ancona torpedoing. Count Tisza reportedly scoffs at a break with the United States while daily talks between Zwiedinek and Secretary Lansing signal possible progress. Informal representations have been made beyond formal notes. Vienna may repudiate the admiralty statement America says violated international law.

Washington Ancona Carl W. Ackerman United Press Count Tisza Austria Zwiedinek Lansing Ths Admiralty America Vienna

Hibernians to Host Wednesday Hall Dance

The Ancient Order of Hibernians plan a dance at their Ninth Ave and Yesler Way hall Wednesday night, under their auspices.

Order of Hibernians Ninth Ave Yesler Way

Corvallis Man Gift Ties Rings to Ocean Burial

The will of Ernest W. Arnold from Benton county Oregon directs J F Yates of Corvallis to receive 6000 dollars if he sinks four diamond rings from Arnold s deceased mother into the Pacific one mile off Yaquina bay The will was filed for probate today in Oakland and the reasons for the odd bequest are not known.

Oakland J. F. Yates Corvallis Ore Ernest W. Arnold Benton County Armnold Pacific Yaquina Bay Arnold

Adopt Bill For A Million More

London dispatch reports the House of Commons passed government measures to raise one million more men, boosting total British forces to four million. Other items note attacks on the Dardanelles debate, Salonika relief, Varna rumors, Hindenburg retreat, Von Emmich death, French advances, and mutiny rumors in Imbros.

Eod L Keene London House of Commons Dardanelles Washington Capitol Edward Carson John Redmond Berlin Salonika Athens Imbros Tenedos Lenos

Seattle Factories Hit 700 Million Annual Output

The Chamber of Commerce report on 1915 activities, presented by Judge Thomas Burke, cites Seattle manufacturing totaling 700 million dollars in goods yearly across 800 factories. Burke asserts a labor and capital friendly policy will grow the city, noting the enduring Seattle spirit.

Seattle Chamber of Commerce Thomas Burke

Onion Wisecrack At The Club

A humorous exchange at a social club centers on health advice with Bil insisting on apples to ward off doctors while a rival quips onions keep everyone away, highlighting playful rivalries and light banter among members.

Shamrock Handkerchiefs in Colors and Madeira Edging

A colored Shamrock Lawn Handkerchief with white rolled edge and white fleur de lis embroidery priced at 18¢. Three handkerchiefs with Madeira embroidery and scalloped edges come in a gift box for $1. Silk crepe de chine handkerchiefs with various designs and bright colors are on the first floor.

Toyland Tables Attract Shoppers With Wide Array

Tomorrow begins the 5c and 10c tables in Toyland featuring toys, beads, dolls, beads, scales, and miscellaneous trinkets. The sale touts rapid buys as items are displayed across the Se and 10e tables.

Our Toyland

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