31 Dec 1915
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1915
Page
1
Editorial calls on residents to stay optimistic and promote Seattle’s growth amid a pessimistic streetcar conductor’s gloom. It argues confidence fuels commerce and cites local leaders who see a sustained Puget Sound prosperity, urging readers to try the boosting treatment and share a positive view.
A brown study discussion on leap year and marriage norms, featuring Cynthia Grey and Helen Jarrett. They debate women proposing marriage, shared economic and social factors, and the idea that women may take initiative in choosing a partner.
The notice outlines a set of city restrictions and warnings for tonight. Autos cannot stand on First and Second avenues between James and Stewart streets after 8 pm, nor in bars or cafes, and street cars will halt on those avenues from 8 pm to midnight.
On the last day of the dry period Seattle saloons offer non alcoholic substitutes while alcohol supplies run low. The city restricts closing times to midnight as residents celebrate the first phase of re opening with limited spirits and beer available.
Austria substantially complies with U S demands in the Ancona case as the state department reports no break in relations. Ambassadors Penfield in Vienna and Vienna officials indicate only minor point negotiations remain possible. Public relief sweeps Washington after initial Austria reply reaches the State Department.
Seattie bids farewell to strong drink on Friday night as more than 300 downtown bars close at midnight. Crowds are expected as Seattle becomes the nation’s largest dry city, with many saloons testing non alcoholic substitutes. Public transit trims First and Second Aves service until 1 0 am while cars depart downtown on schedule.
The 1915 tally of marriage licenses trails 1914 as of noon Friday with about 3 415 licenses issued versus 2 742 in 1914. The piece likens Cupid to a racer finishing a final lap and suggests the year will end with roughly 35 new licenses.
The Petrograd war office reports ongoing artillery duels and rifle fire across the Riga front with particular intensity at a key point. The terse dispatch notes sustained combat as the year ends.
The piece estimates Seattle and U S spending on intoxicants and lists how that sum could purchase various goods. It items canned foods, sugar, boots and gloves, stoves, clothes, and other essentials, totaling 2 825 028 078 in value.
Mayor Gill plans to veto the ordinance exempting the port property from assessments on Stacy Street waterway paving. He warns it would set a precedent for private corporations to dodge future assessments, shifting costs to the general fund as Milwaukee faces more waterways in assessment zones.
The era of strong economic performance is highlighted by a $5.5 billion value for principal farm crops, a weekly clearing total of $4.986 trillion, a quarter of the world’s coined gold, freight car shortages signaling rising home demand, record Christmas retail sales, and healthy postal receipts underscoring widespread prosperity.
Delegates at a Pan American Scientific conference advocate a binding alliance among 21 republics. The plan calls for standing armies and navies, a cross-border law code, a western hemisphere nonaggression pledge, a shared court to resolve disputes, and an international police force to quell revolutions.
Austria agrees to abandon torpedoing amid note concessions demanded by America. It accepts reparation for lives lost and agrees enemy ships will not be destroyed while people aboard are rescued if they flee or resist. It rejects responsibility for deaths from crew panic and seeks to keep friendly relations with room for minor further talks.
Unofficial Austrian text shows Vienna agreeing with US demands to disavow torpedoing, punish the commander, and pay reparations. The document cites Austria concurring that enemy private vessels should be spared until passengers are rescued, signaling a key concession in war policy.
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