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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1915
Page
1
C C Crosson reports a surge in jitney buses in Los Angeles amid competition with streetcars and interurban lines. Officials estimate around 700 jitneys with many more in Southern California, prompting thoughts that buses may supplant electric railways and even influence Seattle's transit plans.
Felix Crane a saloonkeeper dubbed king of the underworld was arrested on a warrant based on affidavits by women alleging Crane took money for police protection. Bonds are set high for Crane and witnesses, as prosecutors vow a deep probe into police graft and the money trail.
London dispatch relays Nurse Marie Felicie of the French Red Cross describing Brussels after its capitulation. She reports vast destruction in Flanders, mass displacement, and that she nursed thousands of German wounded while witnessing civilians' devastation under occupation.
Judge Thomas Burke backing The Star call to lower rents on Second avenue. The Building Owners and Managers Association discusses the issue, with Burke noting the difficult task and urging action to relieve high rents that drive merchants from business.
Marie Miller, 35, was shot by her husband Morris Miller a baker after a quarrel at their home 4310 34th Ave. E. He then shot himself in front of neighbors who tried to intervene. A stray shot wounded a child nearby as Miller hurled Marie through a window and died beside her. The couple's dog snarled at the coroner. Marie had recently worked as a waitress at First and Cherry.
Russian forces report a major rout of the Ninth Ottoman corps in Transcaucasia. Surrounded troops surrendered as Slav reinforcements attacked the Turks on the flank, splitting their line and seizing arms and prisoners while Cossacks push the retreating forces.
Judge Albertson rules no ballot recount for county commissioner race between Carrigan and Knudsen after three week hearing. Contestants David McKenzie and Dr. Walter Christensen concede officials acted honestly. Carrigan leads by about 400 votes and Knudsen by 200. Eleventh annual child labor conference opens in Washington.
A woman identified as Myrtle Hayne claims police graft ties to Dearborn street underworld work. She describes protection payments of 10 dollars weekly, Felix Crane at Cascade bar arranging entries to slave dens, and a network where landladies and detectives receive shares. She asserts the chief is unaware of the scheme.
Declaration by President John Barnett foresees 180,000,000 people in the Americas ready to aid the United States if it enters a major war with Europe or Asia. The comment sparked widespread discussion after his talk before 250 business leaders in Los Angeles.
Cardinal Mercier of Belgium has been arrested by German military authorities after he told Belgians in a pastoral letter they were not morally bound by German orders. The report comes from Amsterdam newspapers dated January 5.
German cruiser Karlsruhe sinks four more British and French merchant ships off Las Palmas in the Canary Islands. Crews are landed ashore.
Councilmen question if a joker exists in the 28 year rent to buy the Renton and Southern line. The plan is to refer the purchase to a public election, but the supreme court says the people have no voice in the matter. Receivers and Bradford debated requiring a provision that if voters reject the deal, the ordinance cannot bind the city, leaving the decision unsettled as council postpones the afternoon session.
W H Titus 39 laborer told Tacoma police hunger and need to feed his wife forced him to rob homes of H C Crosby Lake Burien Mrs Julia Taggart Riverton Heights and several Seattle locations. Detective Landes brought Titus back to Seattle Friday.
Wealthy building owner H. C. Henry announced an annual program to help newsboys who save. He pledges to pay $3 to each newsie who completes 12 deposits of at least 25 cents during each month of December through the year.
A public dispute erupts as Mayor Hiram C. Gill asserts control over city departments over Tukwila power line extension. The writer rebukes the claim, arguing the council and The People hold ultimate authority and veto power, urging a referendum rather than boasting.
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