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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1915
Page
2
The article explains a two column voting method where the first column decides preference between Home Rule and Brewery and Hotel bills, and the second column records each side's choice. Drys may push a result in the second column, while wets align in the first. If a majority select neither bill in column one, column two becomes moot.
New York authorities launch multiple probes into Wednesday's subway accident that killed a woman and left hundreds stranded. District Attorney Perkins plans to summon 100 witnesses, while Gov Whitman Mayor Mitchel and Coroner Riordan also pursue independent inquiries into the incident.
Idaho senators considered a constitutional amendment to forever prohibit the manufacture of alcoholic liquors. The proposal appeared in the senate today and was introduced by Senator John W Hart, Republican floor leader.
In Trenton New Jersey three murderers were executed in the state prison electric chair on Tuesday the article reports the inmates paid the penalty for their crimes.
The steamer Corwin will depart May 1 carrying 40 prominent East Coast sportsmen for an Arctic hunt expedition. The party includes notable athletes and figures traveling from major eastern cities to the northern campaign.
Transferred from an army into a disorganized mob, Turkish forces in Transcaucasia were reported fleeing before Soviet troops. Slavs feinted retreat while Russian gunners and infantry executed a successful flank, inflicting heavy Turkish losses. Meanwhile northern regions saw Russian offensives in the Mina area as Germans reinforced.
The Danish steamship Shingolf was sunk by a North Sea mine and its crew of 17 men perished. Reports from Berlin say heavy fighting continued in Aleace with no substantial French gains claimed, while Carpathian actions were downplayed despite reported Slav progress toward Hungary.
French forces attacked near Altkirch and gained slightly on a hill west of the city, and drove Germans from outpost trenches at Hersbach after a fierce night. The Kaiser troops reportedly retook trenches south of Thann, but the French held the heights there. Germans pressed attacks in the Argonne to distract from Alsace.
Hurns Lyman Smith of the L. C. Smith 42 story building reports hopeful outlooks after four months back East and recent Seattle arrival. He cites railroad decisions and tariff increases as likely to spur business activity. Four of the crew from the German gunboat Geier, interned at Honolulu, were placed on some form of action.
A testimonial from T. J. Carlisle of Enterprise Alabama describes severe kidney and bladder trouble cured after using Dr Kilmer Swamp Root. He reports losing 28 pounds then gaining 30, and recommends the remedy. The letter is sworn July 18 1909 in Coffee County Probate. It invites readers to send ten cents for a sample and a booklet.
The Star Newsies and route carriers attend a Le Roy Talma and Bosco show at the Moore Theatre in Seattle. The act is billed as among the largest since Hermann the Great’s era, featuring new tricks including the Hindoo rope illusion and a Mohammeda feat.
London reports a persistent rumor that a traitor holds a high position in the British admiralty. German intelligence supposedly gains secret naval plans, suggesting the leak originates from an English official rather than a lowly clerk.
Seattle and other cities eyed for new chain of 16 cent hotel beds. Dawes hotel report shows 179000 men housed in 1914 with all beds occupied nightly and 59000 meals served at low prices. Bed rates 5 cents in wards and 10 cents in private rooms. net profit projected at 4 percent on investment.
Police Chief Lang outlines updated winter and spring uniforms for officers. The blouse must reach the knuckle of the thumb and be semi fitting with five concealed buttons. The coat extends to the first knuckle of the second finger and features a standing collar with neck fastening.
The state public service commission resumes hearings Friday in the Henry building to air the $5 deposit system and address complaints against Bell Telephone. Chairman Reynolds says rates service and the deposit will be investigated. Saturday includes a preliminary hearing on Puget Sound Traction Light Power Co adequate service and its submitted schedule.
City officials discuss securing a 500000 loan from John EK Price & Co with a 7 percent rate to bridge a 829000 bond issue. Chairman Fitzgerald aims to sell 125000 Fir land hospital bonds to the state and Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Co may deliver 70000 or 2 percent gross receipts per franchise.
City officials consider staying on a cash basis and avoiding warrants as Chairman Fitzgerald blames bankers for omitting a $200,000 levy in the July budget to retire the first installment of $975,000 refunding bonds. Bankers urged issuing a second bond series to cover the $200,000 in five years.
A reader letter from a newsboy defends hustling and critiques an artist's view of his studio placement. He urges the editor to relocate to the country and notes how selling papers sharpens one’s lungs and awareness. The note ends with a nudge to list vacant rooms in Star Want Ads.
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