Kaiser’s son narrates Germans winter battle in France
Prince Oscar of Prussia, commander of the Third Army, writes of the Champagne winter fight as the greatest of history. He notes French spirit against German doggedness, his own wounds from shell splinters, and dangers faced by all sides. The royal booklet benefits Rhine province widows and orphans and is translated in The Star beginning tomorrow.
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Kaiser
France
Prince Oscar of
Prussia
Oscar
Berlin
Ton
Belgium
Prince Oscar
Rhine
Champagne
Mayoralty Clash Builds Toward Primary Showdown
Seattle politics simmers as Hiram Gill Oliver Brickeon and Austin Griffiths stage sharp, public sparring over milk bills police conduct and nightlife in the coming primary. Verbal volleys promise a torrid campaign with each man weighing a bombshell jab against rivals.
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Hiram Gill
Oliver T. Brickeon
Austin K. Griffiths
Europe
Erickson
Gill
Tama
Pmekkon
Hiram
Oliver
Seattle
Berro
Limbs Still Aid Chorus Girl to Land Job in Stage
Elizabeth Marbury, famed play broker and producer, explains today’s chorus standards in New York. She notes 12 selected chorus members for Very Good Eddie, each chosen for breeding and character, including daughters of clergymen and graduates from Vassar College, reflecting new required profiles on stage.
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Job
Idah McGlone
Gibson
New York
Yesteryear
Elizabeth Marbury
Eddie
Little Princess Theatre
Miss Marbury
Broadway
Vassar College
Bradford Replies to Rival’s Appraisal Charge
Bradford defends his office against claims of private practice by assistants and high pay for appraisers. He cites using about 50 appraisers, including locals, with fair values keeping 90 to 95 percent of condemnation cases uncontested. He says figures are disclosed to lawyers and clients before trials and reasons are stated.
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Bradford
Corporation Counsel
Thomas F. Murphine
Foreclose on the Orpheum Theatre in New York
A suit to foreclose a $250 000 mortgage held by New York Life Insurance Co on the Orpheum theatre property at Third Ave and Madison St was started Monday in superior court. Sullivan Considine owners and John W Considine survive as defendants. The company alleges borrowing of $350 000 on June 1 1912 with annual payments of $25 000, none paid to date.
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New York Life Insurance Co
Orpheum Theatre
Third Ave
Madison St
Superior Court
Sullivan & Considine
John W. Considine
Considine
James Spurned Nighties in Divorce Suit
Mrs. Hazard files for divorce from James Buzard a former Alaska sourdough alleging persistent sleeping in his underwear and snoring kept her from sharing a room. She claims he forced entry by breaking in the rear door at their home 420 24th Ave South on January 16 and damaged furniture.
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James ©. Buzard
Alaska
Wellesley Girls Display Noted Form In Measurements
Wellesley Massa February 14 composite waist and leg measurements of Wellesley college girls show they place Venus in the running for form. The Wellesley figures measure similarly with Venus near in overall appearance as measured in inches and proportions.
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Wellesley
Massa
Wellesley College
Venus
Murray Butler to Speak at Washington Inaugural Exercises
Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Columbia University, will come to Seattle to address the inaugural exercises of University of Washington President Suzzallo, marking a notable academic event. Butler’s visit emphasizes the university’s ceremonial tradition and scholarly ties between institutions.
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Nicholas “Murray Butler
Columbia University
Suzzallo
University of Washington
To Let Husband Marry Another In Divorce Demand
A woman seeks a divorce to permit her husband to wed another woman and allow the rival to take her place. The case outlines her demand for separation and relates to family relations and reputational concerns within the community.
Woman Seeks Divorce To Allow Husband's Move With Other Woman
Mrs. Albert S. Scott of Chicago testifies in Judge McDonald's court she seeks divorce to let her husband depart with the other woman. She recalls a happy early marriage, a two month separation, and a letter claiming Scott sailed from New York for South America with the other woman, urging her divorce.
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Staffec
Chicago
Albert S. Scott
McDonald’s Court
Oak Park
Scott
New York
South America
Gold Shipped to Seattle from Alaska in 1915
The Port Warden Paysse annual report shows 25 tons of gold valued at $11,609,020 arrived in Seattle from Alaska in 1915. Salmon shipments included 2,547,399 cases of canned salmon totaling 61,451 tons worth $9,129,644. Additional totals cover salted and fresh salmon and salmon eggs.
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Seattle
Alaska
Weather forecast promises warmth with rain Monday
Weatherman Salisbury predicts warmer temperatures in the near term but cautions of rain on Monday. He notes daytime highs around the mid 40s to 50s range and says the warm spell could return briefly later in the week.
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Salisbury
Griffiths to Speak at North Wind Progressive Club
Austin B. Griffiths, mayoral candidate, will address the North Wind Progressive club Tuesday afternoon at 3 15. The event is open to the public and aims to discuss city leadership and plans if elected.
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Austin B. Griffiths
North Wind Progressive Club
Seattle Electric stalls in heat hearing
City seeks continuance for public service commission session on heat service amid claims of insufficient ten day notice. City witnesses and patrons from multiple lines including Fauntleroy West Woodland Meridian Green Lake Phinney Ballard and Eastlake prepare to testify Tuesday at 10 in the Chamber of Commerce room.
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Public Service Commission
Seattle Electric
Pierce
Chamber of Commerce
Reynolds
Olympia
Fauntleroy
West Woodland
Meridian
Green Lake
Phinney
Ballard
Lawton
Heacon Hill
Eastlake
Broadway
John Fintey
W. Pfitekfeidt
Howerd A. Trumbull
Queen Annett
John Cullen
Wallard
Albert BR. Perry
Kenwood Oh
BK Roe
Kenwood
Wm Stewart Beare
Moebuck
Ey Debi
Bard
Ll. HO
Weipton
Orcas
Columbia
J. Cullinan
Stet
Rita Veere
Hryn Mawr
F Ainer
Beacon
Margaret Mutter
Capital
HM. Hurst
19Th Ave
S. Beacon
Aime Filberteon
Canada to Form 5000 American-Born Brigade for Flanders
Vancouver reports Canada plans a 5000 strong brigade of American born volunteers for the war effort in Flanders. Sir Sam Hughes authorizes Maj. C Seymour Bullock to organize recruitment with offices to open in Vancouver Calgary Saskatoon Winnipeg Fort William Toronto Montreal Quebec St John and Halifax. Expected to have over 10000 American-born men equipped and trained by October or November.
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Vancouver
B. C
Canada
Flanders
Sir Sam Hughes
C. Seymour Bullock
New York
97Th Battalion
Exhibition Camp
Toronto
Dominion
Sam Hughes
Calgary
Saskatoon
Winnipeg
Fort William
Montreal
Quebec
St. John
Halifax
Hamline University co eds urged to value appetite and health
St Paul Minn February 14 Miss Georgianna Sanford president of the womens council at Hamline University urged her class that big appetites and healthy lungs are more desirable in young women than dainty feet.
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St, Paul, Minn
Georgianna Sanford
Womans Council
Hamline University
Wilson Declares Candidacy for Re election
President Wilson announced his candidacy for re election and asked Secretary Hildebrand of Ohio to permit the use of his name on the Ohio primary ballots.
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Washington
Wilson
Hildebrand
Ohio
President delays pick for Garrison’s successor
President Wilson delays naming Secre tary Garrison's successor as he returns to the White House. The announcement may be deferred for several days.
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Washington
Wilson
Garrison
White House
Public Officials Under Fire Over 1915 Record Claims
A civic report calls E. H. Guie’s legislature record satisfactory while branding Thomas F. Murphine’s as good. The critique notes opposing votes on 15 key measures, accusing Guie of machine alignment and Murphine of independence, with vivid examples from the 1915 session.
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Municipal League Committee
E. H. Guie
Thomas F. Murphine
Guie
Murphine
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Erickson Campaign Committee
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