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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1915
Page
1
The piece accuses Mayor Gill of reverting to his old pattern of abusive language and unfair action. It cites his attack on Thomas H. Bolton, labeling Bolton as an I. W. W. and insinuating anarchist ties, angering organized labor leaders who Bolton represents.
Washington officials debate whether the United States could be dragged into a war after German actions in the British German war zone. The piece notes the administration’s expectations, naval deficiencies, and insistence on inquiry before any conflict, arguing the U S is unprepared for war.
London February 23 Admiral Lord Charles Beresford warns Germany may sink American ships only to pull the United States into war. He argues Berlin seeks to force U S involvement to shape peace terms, noting American entry would benefit Germany economically and politically at the peace conference.
Judge Albertson appointed Henry Mentzer guardian of 6 year old Theodore James Mentzer after a custody dispute with the boy's aunt who had cared for him since his mother died. The mother had divorced the father two years earlier and the father argued for a stable home and education.
Paris reports Rheims Cathedral again damaged by German bombardment. More than 1,500 shells fired. twenty civilians killed as shells hit streets and homes. Civilians flee to cellars while a strong wind threatens further destruction.
The house committee reported favorably the mutual savings bank bill introduced by Rep. Hogan of Everett. The bill follows a New York law model.
Water will be shut off in the high points of the district between Juneau and Kenyon and Lake Washington from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday. A water shortage will affect all areas south of West Charlestown Street in West Seattle from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The weather is warm for the councilmanic session at Ravenna Hall 26th Ave N E and Fast 55th St. N E. Thomas H Botton and Josiah Collins join Holton and others as candidates discuss Mayor Hiram and wage laws, pensions, and eight hour limits. Bradford to explain charter amendments at the corporation counsel meeting.
The Norwegian steamship Regin was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel, near the spot of the Beiridge a neutral victim. Norway planned to lodge protests and Washington weighed policy toward warring nations.
Washington Feb 23 The Evelyn sank after disobeying advised course and striking a floating mine in the North Sea. Officials seek facts for the first ship insured by the federal war risk bureau. President Wilson has not decided on action or attitude toward British and German replies to protests.
Seattle civic groups schedule a mass meeting at a downtown theatre Friday noon to urge lawmakers to oppose changes to the Port of Seattle structure. Otto Case says broad opposition exists unless a five member port board is adopted, with emphasis on keeping ferries and lake access.
Listings note a new accounting course at the YMCA. George H. Reynolds, a real estate and timber man, and his daughter Dorothea discuss Chaplin and Heeza Liar. Reports cover fashion, fires on Fidalgo Street, and a wave of community updates from revival to lectures.
Geneva report from Basle says six Americans and two women were insulted and maltreated by German troops at Strassburg for speaking English. One woman reportedly had her waist torn at the Strassburg station. German officers allegedly intervened to rescue the Americans. Many Americans were fleeing to Switzerland from Germany.
Denver Feb 23 The Republican caucus agrees on a bill to eliminate Judge Ben B Lindsey from official life in Colorado by dissolving the juvenile court and merging its duties into the district courts.
A misplaced line in a Monday Star interview with T. H. Bolton, candidate for city councilman, could misstate his stance. The corrected paragraph reads he has many supporters among socialists, is not a member, and the I W W's are almost to a man opposed to his candidacy.
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