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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1915

Page

3

Grand Jury to Probe Threat Letter in Passport Spy Case

A U S grand jury is expected to investigate a letter sent to Mrs. Richard P. Stegier after her husband confessed a plot to obtain a fraudulent American passport for use by a German spy in England. The note warned her not to talk and blamed her husband for his future jail term.

New York U. S Grand Jury Richard P. Stegier England Husbad Stesler Boy-ed Washington Count von Bernstorff Hoy-ed Howyer Stegler Belfast Ireland

Seventy-seven Remedy Named For Colds and Grip

Dr Humphreys seventy seven named remedy praised as a dependable cold and grip cure. It is described as pleasant to take and convenient to carry in a vest pocket for on the go relief.

Humphreys Siberia

U S Moves to Act as Big Brother in War Neutrals Policy

The United States government says it will serve as big brother to Germany and England, shifting from a hard line to a humanitarian approach in negotiations. Officials plan to curb self interest, downplay dollar diplomacy, and protect American shippers while seeking broader humanity. The aim is to prevent escalating retaliation among belligerents and limit boundless measures.

Washington United States Germany England Great Britain Amertern Wilson

Portland Council Enacts Municipal Minimum Wage Ordinance

The Portland city council passed a ordinance establishing a minimum wage for workers on municipal contracts. The measure aims to ensure fair pay for labor on city projects and sets wage standards to be paid by contractors working for the city.

Portland Ore

Omak Opens Its First Factory In Washington

Omak Washington February 27 the city’s first factory has started production The plant will manufacture concrete irrigation and sewer pipe for local and regional use.

Omak Wash

Eight Evelyn Crew Reported Dead

Washington reports Henry Van Dyke cabled that eight crew members of the Evelyn are missing after the vessel sunk in the North Sea ten days earlier. Confirmation also came that three crew members of the Carib, sunk by a mine, had perished.

Washington Henry van Dyke U. S Netherlands Luxemburg State Department Evelyn North Sea Gerard Herlin Carib van Dyke

Y M C A Names Middleton Secretary for Olympia Boys

Olympia YMCA announces Arthur Middleton will assume the secretaryship of the local boys department succeeding his role as Seattle association secretary. The appointment strengthens Olympia youth work as the organization continues community outreach.

Olympia Olympia Y. M. C. A Arthur Middleton Asa Intant Bove Seattle Association

Slayings at Aurora Spur Mitten Clue in Murder Case

Police chase a mitten found near Emma Peterson’s killing as detectives widen suspect net. They search stores for purchase records and question Frank Hramney in Chicago after a gun pipe fragment and clippings link him to the Aurora murders.

Aurora Ill Emma Peterson Peterson Chicago Frank Hramney Dixon Ramney

Bolton supporters to gather at Dreamland rink event

Bolton backers plan a mess meeting at Dreamland rink Saturday at 7 20 PM. Bolton will address attacks from Mayor GH and speak to supporters.

T. WW Bolton Dreamland Rink

German Claim Torpedoed British Ship in English Channel

German officials insist a British ship was torpedoed by a German submarine in the English Channel and that 1,800 soldiers aboard were drowned.

Berlian Sayville English Channel

Confessions of a Wife and the June Morning Affair

A narrator recounts breakfast with Dick and Kitty after a secret supper with Jim. She explores double standards as Dick acts affectionate toward Kitty while pressuring the narrator to avoid her. The diary-style entry ends with questions about Kitty’s plans and a warning of continuation.

Kitty Aunt Mary Sinter Jim Coventry Mra Grundy Grauder Nightife Herbert

Indian Rebel Leader Dies

Monticello Utah February 26 News reports Joven son in law of Old Polk leader of Piutes in southeastern Utah died of wounds from a failed escape attempt against U S Marshal Nebeker’s posse More than 160 friendly Indians mainly Navajos joined the posse heading toward the Ute reservation in search of Piute renegades and a clash is anticipated unless arms are surrendered

Monticello Utah Joven Old Polk United States Nebelers Nebeker Ute

Electrical Workers Union Endorses Bolton for Council Seat

The Electrical Workers' union No. 77 reendorses T. H. Bolton as a candidate for city council, signaling support from a key labor bloc. Bolton seeks election to represent the district, aiming to advance labor-friendly policies and public projects.

The Electrical Workers’ Union T. H. Bolton

Seattle Men Rally Hard in Y M C A Drive

Seattle men push the YMCA campaign hard as 300 volunteers seek leadership over Portland. Through day’s end Seattle reported 278 new members and 261,015 points versus Portland’s 299 members and 285,300 points. Local teams Hamwassers and Overland contest briskly with Navy division topping Army. Final rally dinner set for 6 15 Saturday with co leader Harry E Wilson hosting enthusiastic program.

Portland Y. M. G al Seattle Hamwassers Ira D. Lundy KE. J. Fuller Overland Navy Bove’ Department J. Arthur Jordan Army Teal Williams Harry E. Wilson

Navy Plucking Board Abolished in Senate Vote

Washington February 27 The death knell of the navy pluck board was sounded Friday when the Senate voted its abolition also approving the move. The board met to retire older sailors to make room for younger blood in service.

Washington Navy Plue Board Senate

Mad coyote attacks nine sheep dogs and nine cows at Hall ranch

Reports from John Day country say a mad coyote bit nine sheep dogs and nine cows on the Hall ranch.

Baker Ore John Day Country Hall Ranch

Jewels Stolen From Breslie Villa in Nice

Breslie villa in Nice reports theft of jewels valued at $5,000 belonging to Jas Gordon Benl of the New York Herald. Police investigate as local and international links surface.

Nice Breslie Villa Jas Gordon Benl New York Herald

Million Dollar Mystery Ends With Wedding And Escape

In a tense finale Olga fails to kill Blaine and is taken to Siberia with Braine and Vroon. Hargreave reveals hidden funds, Florence and Norton wed, and a million dollars funds their future as Servan and the Russians guard the conspirators.

Olga Blaine Servan Porte Cochere Vroon Norton Florence Braine Hargreave Jones Jedson Scotland Eoaler Traine Millionaire Margreave Poiceman Dolan Officer Dolan Siberia Florence’s Hlaine Correggio Rubens Titian Russia Paris Berlin Petrograd St. Petersburg Siberian Florence and Europe

Miracle Danderine Promise for Dandruff Cure

An ad-style claim offers a 25 cent bottle of Danderine to treat dandruff by applying a small amount to the scalp. It asserts that most or all of the dandruff will disappear after two or three uses and that itching and hair loss will stop.

Bu Ming

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