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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1915
Page
2
Forestry officials and the secretary of agriculture sanction plan to divert timber receipts in Minnesota to road construction and school funding. County aid would rely on annual net timber receipts, with advances from future timber sales to counties for road building and related expenses.
Edwin J. Brown argues in favor of broad access to work and the right to enjoy its full product, contrasting the large world of producers with the small world of political and economic power. He urges reforms, cites Senator Palmer, and calls for legislation to repeal barber licensing and Sunday closing laws while demanding universal work rights and ethical standards.
Portland. A fugitive warrant was issued for David Caplan on a Los Angeles probe into the Times building bombing. Caplan, arrested near Rolling Bay, denies involvement with the McNamara gang. Burns detectives say Schmidt was Caplan’s companion. Caplan may face extradition to California.
A bill proposed by six King County senators aims to dissolve the Port Commission and transfer duties to the mayor and several county officials. It would also ban further bond sales for port projects and allow the new board to continue ongoing work. Harold Preston accuses waterfront interests of backing the measure to end wharfage at the port and promote the Marina Island scheme.
Firefighters at station 20 In terbay bow as Humane Officer Boughton fires the lethal shot to end Jerry’s long illness. Jerry served downtown and at laterbay for 123 years, responding faithfully to fire calls before sickness ended his days.
Berlin residents endure hunger and scarce meat offerings as a new hardship hits with higher beer prices, following persistent shortages in sausage and other staples. The report notes the community's resilience despite rising costs.
In Spokane on February 20, Mrs Ruby Wood and Ed Gonseau faced a statutory charge and chose to marry without delay. Justice Witt lent the license fee, and he performed the ceremony, uniting the couple in a private nuptial.
Portland reports a court record noting the vice president waits for the president to die as the constitutional line of succession. The statement underscores the function of the office while highlighting its solemn duty and potential moment of transition.
Gov Maytorena and Gen Juan C Cabral end months of dispute to affirm support for Villa. Rep Mann of Illinois expected to win another term as Republican leader in the House. Oregon legislature remains stalled over workers compensation act. Western Retail Lumbermen's Association picks Portland as 1916 meeting site and names J M Crawford of Walla Walla president. Three Shorak children die in a house fire near Alderton. Utah legislature adds 4 0 for Panama Pacific fair participation bringing total to 85 000.
A early 20th century advertisement from Dexter Horton Trust and Savings Bank touts cash withdrawal ease and rapid refunds for savings, contrasting with investment reluctance. It notes compound interest doubles funds over a few years as a selling point.
The Yellow Ticket, a dramatic play about Russia, opens at the Metropolitan Sunday night after a year at the Eltinge. Cast includes Warner Oland and Helle Mitchell with a noted finale The Exploits of Elaine alongside vaudeville acts and a new Chinese and Coon sketch.
James Morton nicknamed the daddy of all nuts will headline Marcus Leows Empress next week. Morton is credited as the originator of nut talk and becomes the event’s lead figure.
Resinol ointment and soap are advertised to heal eczema teething rash chafing and other irritations in babies. The ads claim soothing effect stopping itching and better sleep when used with Resinol Soap, noting long use by physicians and nurses and safe ingredients sold by all druggists.
The Chocolate Soldier returns to Seattle February 28 for five nights with a matinee Wednesday. The Oscar Straus musical comedy based on Arms and the Man features an special orchestra led by Sig Max Fichandler.
In Medford Oregon on February 20 Judge Calkins granted a divorce to Graham Hoffman. The court sustained the claim that Mrs Hoffman was found intoxicated in the office of a Medford businessman, reflecting on remarriages and their happiness.
Harry J. Chandler, Los Angeles business manager of the Imes and co owner with Gen. Harrison Jay Otis, is free on $3,000 bail after federal grand jury indicts him for violating U S neutrality laws. Co defendants include Balthazar Avilez and others. Chandler calls the charges a frameup and admits turning $5,000 over to Aviles for taxes. Chandler denies knowledge of a conspiracy to oust Governor Cantu of Lower California.
A reader asks The Star to help a desperate family: a long unemployed husband in frail health, a son with hip tuberculosis, and the family living in an attic room lacking basics. The writer seeks any possible advertising or work leads to aid them.
Broadway high school dominated the annual Washington Society oratorical contest at Broadway auditorium. Mayor Shattuck won first, John Saunders took second, and Arthur Morganstern placed third, all from Broadway, in a large field of rival speakers.
A Home Owners association gathering in Temple Baptist Church discussed La tona bridge locations. Speakers J H Metcalfe and C W Horr spoke for Sixth Ave while C W Kittredge and C W Nichols defended Tenth Ave. Petitions seeking statewide prohibition with 20 900 signatures were presented to the Indiana legislature.
A Hillburn New York woman, Mrs Margaret Anderson of 104 Pearl Ave, claims to have cured her husband and several neighbors of drinking via simple home treatment. She offers to share details by return mail in a sealed envelope at no cost, asking readers not to send money.
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