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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1915
Page
5
The United States condemns use of the American flag by a foreign ship and warns England to curb such actions amid Lusitania tensions. It warns Germany against destroying American ships in the war zone, stressing neutral rights and strict accountability if violated.
The U S state department protested German interference with minister Henry Van Dyke who serves Holland and Luxemburg He said Trier commander delayed letters bearing the American legation seal to Luxemburg urging an apology for the action The minister noted only ignorance could excuse it.
London reports say Washington aims to protect U S citizens and merchant ships in war zones. Britain resents assumed British sanction of neutral flag misuse and notes are seen raising anti American sentiment. Sir Edward Grey to review the matter with the cabinet.
Paris February 12 The Zurich correspondent reports the kaleer is despondent over the war situation and told his entourage that Germany must seek a path to peace He remains hopeful of approaching Russia through a pro German faction at the Russian court The dispatch suggests Germany would abandon Austria if it secures a favorable peace for itself
A public hearing will be held Tuesday night in the house chamber on a bill recommended by State Labor Commissioner Olson proposing a comprehensive plan of statewide employment agencies.
Olympia, Feb 12. Gov Lister is expected to veto the McArdle land board bill passed with an emergency clause taking the referendum from the people. He has five days to decide. A companion bill reorganizing the board of equalization is also with the governor and lacks the emergency clause. The compromise assigns the land commissioner, auditor and a PSC member to the equalization board.
Olympia February 12 assurances from appropriations committee members in both houses indicate the University of Washington will receive at least $150,000 of the $300,000 building appropriation. The need for two buildings has been stressed, and Gov. Lister is not expected to veto university funding this year.
Andreas Mippel, an opera impresario based in New York, renounces allegiance to the German emperor and becomes an American citizen.
Tenants of the Maritime building at Western ave and Marion st suffered a total loss of about $30000 Thursday night when the Studebaker Corporation offices on the fifth floor burned and firefighters took nearly an hour to control the blaze. Water caused the heaviest damage to numerous tenants and the Studebaker offices sustained about $10000. An unoccupied residence at 904 Atlantic st owned by Dr P R Waugchop was damaged Friday morning with losses around $406.
Councilmen Erickson and Dale will address the King County Democratic Club at its noon Saturday luncheon. They will discuss propositions to be voted on in the city election.
After James McCormick drew a 90 day sentence in the county jail court attaches forgot to take him in charge. He thus enjoyed an extra week of freedom before being recaptured.
Everett February 12 report states Snohomish county taxes against the Great Northern railroad for the past year amount to 174237 dollars and 34 cents. The figure underscores the rail line’s substantial tax contribution in the region.
The Tacoma city street nomenclature is being updated with C street renamed to Broadway and St Helens avenue also slated to become Market Street, reflecting a broader renaming plan.
Ida Phillips twenty year old of Randle is under arrest for allegedly taking her week old baby into the woods and leaving it to die in Morton Washington February twelve city authorities report the crime under investigation.
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