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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1915
Page
2
An advertisement markets a new model corset for the medium figure with medium bust and long skirt. It highlights coutil material, elastic back band, marquisette front flap, lace trim, six hose supporters, and a $3.00 price, plus a $2.00 version with silk embroidery and boned front flap.
In Olympia on February 16 the house defeated Rep Murphine's motion to indefinitely postpone bill 41 by a vote of 8 to 21. Rep Renick, though voting with the majority, said he did so to seek a reconsideration. Rep Lum argued for repeal, claiming farmers demand the change and that short days hinder road and bridge work.
A resolution by Councilman Dale asks Corporation Counsel Bradford to move condemnation of Rai nier boulevard to immediate trial. The matter was before Judge Humphries last year and the Supreme Court on appeal of Seattle Renton Southern receivers ruled the awards too small and ordered a new trial.
Feb 16 report from Chehalis says Herman Yenzer swore Olga Raschke 18 when she was 16, after she married C. C. Smith last week, and Yenzer now faces possible prosecution.
A city communication urged a law to prohibit smoking in restaurants and cafes to protect Miss Charlotte Jones from smoke. The proposal was ordered placed on file, ending the attempt to move the measure forward.
Crown Princess Cecilie of Germany hosts Karl von Wiegand at the Cecilienhof Woman's Association hall in Charlottenburg. She speaks of war’s impact on women and children, praises American aid, and notes her hospital visits to soldiers and families. She highlights women’s essential wartime roles across kitchens, nursing, and relief work.
Ten bright 1915 stock patterns for trimming tools usable in any room. Includes sidewall ceiling and border matches and a brand new Sieh Trimaine 1775 with Japan handle. Offered as a bargain not before seen in stores.
A jitney bus crash in San Francisco left a man and a woman dead and two men injured as authorities investigated separate city incidents. Local responders rushed to the scenes and transported the wounded to area hospitals for treatment.
VANCOUVER Wash Feb 16 Sows on the Pano Rama ranch have broken three world records. A Duroc Jersey sow produced 39 pigs in 328 days with 34 surviving and sold at a large profit. Another sow farrowed 31 pigs before turning 23 months. Three sows farrowed 44 pigs, two 15 each and one 14. Cussed the mayor wards Idaho Feb 16 arrestee charged after a street scolding. Miller endorsed Moore Hyatt Aiken and McGrew for council. Alaska legislature set to open March 1 promising record low legislation.
Recent reports highlight the value of bisulated magnesia as an antacid and digestion aid. A new 6 grain tablet now offers the antacid benefits of the powder form in a convenient dose, with physicians already prescribing it widely.
The United States acts as intermediary between England and Germany over neutral flag and blockade disputes. The State Department cites the Wilhelmina cargo held at Falmouth as civilian food and asks England to release it unless new evidence emerges. Germany offers to drop plans to destroy enemy ships if England lifts food shipment restrictions and contraband rules for civilians.
In Washington on February 16 the House backed the compromise government ship purchase bill 154 to 29 after a lengthy caucus. Speaker Clark urged party unity as 17 Democrats signaled they might bolt, with majority plans to send the measure to the Senate before adjournment.
After a February storm the steamer Delhi drifted and was abandoned by the salvage tug Salvor. The Delhi floated again and was towed by the fishing schooner Taku II to mud banks off Sumner Island for anchoring. Owners of the small boat stand to gain a salvage payout.
The Leland Stanford university trustees accepted the resignation of President John C. Branner, effective July 21. The move comes from Palo Alto, California, with Branner stepping down after long service as head of the university.
Six year dispute over 12 acres of Seattle tidelands on the West waterway valued at $100,000 is affirmed by the U S circuit court of appeals. The Insolvent Merchants National Bank recovers title from the Seattle Water Front Realty Co.
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