05 Feb 1915
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1915
Page
1
A lively verse piece advocates jitneys over streetcars in Seattle. The jingle revels in fare freedom, criticizes tramways, and urges residents to embrace jitneys as a cheaper, quicker transport option.
Washington officials report the cabinet discussed Germany's announced war zone around England and the risk it could become an airtight blockade. A high official suggested the United States may protest if enforced, warning of possible incidents against American vessels despite it being a paper blockade.
A Daily Chronicle naval writer argues Germany's plan to extend the war zone to allied waters would be a hostile act against the United States. Sinking an American liner would be an atrocity likely to trigger war, prompting a protest from the American state department.
Berlin announced a new warning to neutral nations that Germany will attack British troop and munitions transports bound for France. The statement cautions peaceful shipping to avoid the northern and western coasts of France, warning they may be mistaken for warships.
A critical broadside targets Representative Hartley and lawmakers for pressuring the University of Washington. The piece defends Angell and university autonomy, denouncing narrow thinking and politicized funding. It asserts universities study ideas impartially, including socialism, Confucianism, tariff debates, and broader knowledge.
Olympia February 5. Senate Bill 46, an anti municipal ownership measure, is replaced by a Lee drafted substitute. The substitute drops sections 12 13 14 and 16 and lets cities appeal to the public service commission and avoid paying franchise costs when taking over private utilities. The substitute will be considered with Senate Bill 46.
The Star documents a 26 year term for a youth linked to a robbery case and notes he was allowed to leave the county jail at midnight in a high powered car to the home of Sheriff Bob Hodge. Hodge defends the youth as honest and a victim of police persecution. The paper arranged a staff photographer with Sheriff approval. the photo is shown.
A speaker recounts chasing gold with fierce effort and eventual fortune yet finds life lacking. He recalls famine and scurvy, youth sacrificed, and a fortune won last fall. He imagines a nameless land with uncharted rivers and perilous fates that calls him back to return.
Olympia report notes President Landes denying socialism at the University of Washington while urging a $300,000 appropriation. Representative Hartley of Everett questions the university's stance, and Landes says the institution stamps out socialism as students' views broaden before graduation. Glenn Hoover is cited as a Seattle socialist former university leader.
Delphine Foreman files a $25,000 breach of promise case against B F May a 65 year old Virginia planter. The case centers on an expensive trunk stamped Mrs B F Day purchased for a San Francisco trip and the claim that May promised marriage after health certification. He says she failed to provide proof and accuses her of seeking more money.
A lively account reports Cap ClarAnce treating his army to a lavish banquet at a Washington hotel. The commander praises his officers and men as they respond with mutual admiration and present him with a loving cup, closing with a surprised response.
Fred L Boalt recounts Laura Hill a sourdough nearing sixty paralyzed and destitute after seventeen years of prospection in Alaska She left New York boarding houses for the Chilcot Pass and a life on the trail facing cold hunger and loneliness while chasing elusive gold The tale contrasts her harsh trek with a city life she left and the sorrow of a daughter’s death with Page 8 continuation hinted.
Edward Tilden, a millionaire packer and banker and president of the National Packing Co., died today at his Chicago home. The notice appears in the Miscellaneous column of the Star Want Ads.
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