New Year push urged for lower rents in Seattle business districts
The Star urges Judge Burke and Seattle's Chamber of Commerce to lead a civic drive to reduce rents in Second Avenue and downtown, arguing that lower rates would attract investment, curb extortion, and boost industrial and commercial growth. Judge Burke, a prominent landlord and Chamber president, is urged to take the initiative.
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Star
Burke
The
Chamber of Commerce
Seattle
Thomas Burke
Second Ave
Judge Burke
Burke Block
Empire Building
Chamber
Chamber of Commerce of
West
Seattle Park Board Faces Playfield Budget Fight
Two park board members Mullen and Kinnear press for salary cuts and field closures claiming economy. Opponents Roseleaf Brainerd and Lamping defend playfields as essential to health and education, with 100 supporters ready to protest at the Wednesday meeting.
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Seattle
Park Board
Frank P. Mull
Richard M. Kinnear
Mullen
Kinnear
Otto Roseleaf
The
Bard
Erastus Brainerd
George E. Lamping
Brainerd
Mulien
Roseleaf
Brain
Boots
Win Omen's Federation
Seattle Sun Quits After Financial Struggle
The Seattle Sun announces its retirement in today’s issue ending a run since February 1913. A receiver held the paper for a week as financial difficulties toppled the editor, with attempted cooperative reorganization failing to materialize and bids on the plant faltering.
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Seattle Sun
The
Sun
Renton council to seek voter approval on rail line deal
By a six to three vote the Renton council moved to submit to a March election the offer from Seattle Renton & Southern receivers to sell the line for 1.6 million dollars. The plan requires 200 thousand in bonds upfront and 20 percent of receipts for 28 years with a possible transfer to the city if 1.5 million is not reached, plus refunds to help operating costs.
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Seattle, Renton & Southern
Erickson, Marble and Lundy
Kenton Company
Hesketh
Steamer Simon Collides With Schooner Dorothy Palmer
A collision off Cape Cod between the steamer Simon and the schooner Dorothy Palmer ends with both vessels arriving safely in Boston harbor after the incident.
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Simon
Dorothy Palmer
Cape Cod
Ely
Boston
Youthful Bride Questioned Race in Seattle Divorce Case
Alma Little, a Seattle native, tells The Star of her race being questioned by doctors in Detroit during divorce proceedings with Arthur Little. Medical experts evaluated facial features and skull to determine race, with claims she might be English. She recounts childhood, working at a Seattle department store, and a troubled path to love. Continued on Page 7.
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Alma Litlie
Seattle
Detroit
Dean Vaughn
H. Case
United States
Mra. Little
Mera
Arthur Little
Alma
War Today Updates from Front Lines and Occupied Areas
In Poland and Slavs, German forces claim gains while Warsaw reports no major change. French and Belgian reports note two mile advance near Nieuppourt and trench captures west of Apremont. German account says Paris reports advances in Alsace and Steinbach. Austria notes unchanged Galicia fighting with renewed Servian frontier skirmishes.
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Poland
Warsaw
France
Belgium
Alles
Nieuport
Apremont
Germany
Paris
Alsace
Steinbach
Austria
Galicia
Boalt Attends Yuen's Party With Goon Dip Note
At a wedding banquet, Boalt enjoys shark fun as Chinese consul Goon Dip in Seattle records the name in Chinese characters translated as By Fred Boalt. The item records the social event and the official witness text.
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Boalt
Yuen
Fred Boalt
Goon Dip
Seattle
Yuen Hosts Welcome Party for Wife in Seattle
Charley Yuen celebrated his wife joining him in Seattle with champagne and exotic dishes at the Milwaukee Hotel cafe. Mrs Yuen, married in China three years ago, appeared shy yet graceful as American and Chinese friends toasted the couple.
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Fred L. Boalt
Charley Yuen
Seattle
Yuen
Mrs. Yuen
Milwaukee
England Must Pay U S War Damages
President Wilson says the United States will seek financial restitution from England after the war for violations of American shipping rights. The note to Britain orders equal treatment of commerce and forms the basis for potential damages, with Ambassador Page to present it to Sir Edward Grey.
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America
England
Wilson
United States
U. S
Ambassador Page
Sir Edward Grey
England anxious to do what’s right in Washington protest
The British government will give careful consideration to the Washington protest against American commerce treatment by King George’s fleet. War Office officials stated they were eager for Americans to understand Britain’s intent to meet Washington’s views, reflecting anxiousness to act properly.
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London
Washington
George
War Office
Correction on MacPherson-Grey Co. lease and rent
John T. Greenleaf of the People's Savings Bank says The Star misreported facts yesterday about the MacPherson-Grey Co. no lease on Pike street and that rent was not raised. He states merchants asked for a rent reduction, and upon refusal they moved out.
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John T. Greenleaf
People’s Savings Bank
The
Star
MacPherson-Grey Co
Greenleaf
Pike St
MacPherson- Grey Co
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