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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1915
Page
7
The Dexter Horton Trust and Savings Bank urges Seattle residents to save in 1916. Deposits received through January 8 will earn 4 percent interest from January 1, highlighting thrift as the year’s key opportunity.
Washington hints at a ten million dollar naval academy on Puget Sound with supporters in Seattle urging congressional action. Local figures cite Bremerton and Key Port sites, the Bremerton yard, and a possible 600 acre Point San Pedro gift, while chambers and Commercial Club pledge vigorous local effort to back the plan.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels says the Pacific coast could host another naval academy but advises against recommending its establishment this year. He outlines a plan to enlarge Annapolis first and consider a second academy later if conditions warrant after World War I.
Frisco officials press for a second naval academy in Marin county as Rep Kent heads to Washington to push the idea. Senator Phelan backs an academy for the Pacific coast while Seattle enters the contest. Politicians and business groups are expected to rally behind the proposal.
Deputy Coroner MacDonald rules death of Nellie Harlan at the Standard hotel a suicide due to despondency. Autopsy on Monday found cyanide of potassium in the body, leaving two young sisters homeless after Christmas.
Chinese visiting Wal Sito a teacher from Canton Christian college and Chan Gin Sing a student from Ohio are in Seattle en route to the Orient to work toward a republican government. They were entertained by Clancy M. Lewis formerly an instructor at Canton college.
German machine guns recently captured demonstrate marked improvement over early war models. They can be carried by one man with ammunition and spare parts, and include an extra tube.
The Judiciary and Finance committee will review Erickson’s charges against City Treasurer Terry over a $200,000 trust fund overdraft by cash on hand. Council debated Beacon avenue paving, 200000 cost, and wood block plans, then postponed action amid protests and petitions.
Nearly all of the 1 490 471 dollar estate of Mrs Laura R Rockefeller widow of John D Rockefeller will go to charity. Marshfield signals relief after hours of intense levy with a fresh beer supply delivered by the steam schooner Yellowstone easing a citywide beer famine.
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