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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1915
Page
1
Hundreds of Seattle residents visit downtown cinemas daily. Freddie Film’s midweek reviews on page three evaluate the latest offerings from downtown photo play houses and explain what audiences can expect for their money.
The report lists London drug stores selling dope to youths amid an aerial raid alert. It notes France and Belgium claiming minor Allied gains in the Yser region while Germans attack in the Argonne. Russia hails offensive in the Mianta area and weather hampers Poland campaigns. Austria reports stalled Hungarian moves in the Carpathians as Germany fights in Alsace.
London authorities warn of a possible large scale air raid. Reinforcements move to coast guards and aero gun crews bolster. Zeppelins cruising Dover strait escorted by armed planes observed from Dunkirk, with fighters exchanging fire and one aircraft possibly hit.
Roumania prepares for likely entry into the European war as reservists are warned to ready for call to colors. The mood across Roumania is cautious optimism with government favoring alliance with the Allies after the late King Charles death altered perceptions of German sympathy.
The Nieuweourant quotes a Belgian military for the region near Yaur where Allied forces have advanced two miles is a progress claimed by a correspondent who recently visited headquarters in Belgium. The statement notes the development has been concealed for now.
Wappenstein was pardoned by Gov. Lister for a 1911 bribe conviction that sent him to the penitentiary for three to ten years. He had been paroled in 1913 after about 18 months of confinement and later lived on his ranch outside the city. The pardon reflects fulfillment of parole conditions and restoration to citizenship.
The state public service commission denies the Phinney Avenue Improvement Club of Seattle an application to use Ballard as a prefix for phone numbers in the Phinney district. Local group objects to the proposed prefix change.
The Ballard man William Brown, out of work for four months, now has a job and faces the arrival of a baby. He told The Star he is the happiest man in Seattle and may name the newborn Star.
Washington January 7 1915 A big jump in exports over imports signals strong early 1915 trade from the Commerce Department December figures. Early December excess at 12 ports totals 88 777 898 dollars with four weeks remaining likely pushing the full month to about 100 million dollars.
The Chart Ties Organization plans a February 1 program to instruct poor women in economical household conduct. Virginia McMechen reports two thirds of 1914 cases needed guidance. Elizabeth Cole will be the first instructor.
At about 1 am Thursday a Black man about six feet tall and 180 pounds knocked at Mrs. Fimer Pebbles’s door at 1920 Fifth Ave. She asked if her husband was inside. he claimed he was. She slammed the door as he tried to enter, shouted threats, and fled when she cried out.
The American steamship Denver, from Norfolk to Bremen with cotton, held by a British cruiser and sent to the Orkney Islands, was released as a protest was not yet filed by Washington. Shippers say such seizures deter American shipping, despite quick release, and urge formal protest.
Marie Salaim filed a superior court complaint alleging Peter Salaim drank heavily on their wedding night and has remained chronically intoxicated. Divorce granted.
The article explains a probable two measure liquor referendum with Initiative Bill No. 18 and the Home Rule bill. It notes the outcome depends on voters choosing between the bills or against both, and details each bill’s liquor-sale provisions and local option effects. It emphasizes separate ballots allow expressing preferences for either measure and for rejection.
A Seattle-based cocaine victim recounts a 30 year addiction from a middle aged man who describes his life in luxury and decline. He details early exposure, the switch from oral to needle use, and the role of peddlers selling adulterated cocaine that worsened his condition.
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