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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1915
Page
2
Paris reports anxious mood over Alsace with no official word since Friday. Unofficial tips say German reinforcements mass against French positions at Steinbach and Cernay. Fear grows that the Lower Province offensive may be premature and unsustainable.
Petrogad dispatch reports German forces pressing along the Rawka river in Russian Poland with the aim to wedge toward Warsaw. Bad weather stalls operations elsewhere, snow blocks roads, and heavy artillery and transports are limited. Grand Duke Nicholas moves large forces into Bukovina, signaling possible Transylvania actions.
An Avellian patrol reportedly captured the Russian commandant at a key position along the Nid river amid fighting in Austria. Russians rebuffed a crossing attempt as cannonading raged. In Georgia, Dr. C. E. Patillo warns Methodists against overpaying him a salary, urging moderation.
Olympia Jan 12 King county gains three seats on the 13 member rules committee in a house reorganization. Tom Murphine a progressive secures a spot to curb steamroller tactics while Ed Sims and J. H. Davis shift out. The complete committee includes Speaker Connor C E Lam Mark Reed Mason Tom Murphine King E A Lima Jefferson F H Gute King Victor Zednick King Elmer BE Halsey Asotin J H Davis Pierce Phil Adams Kittitas Charles Timblin Spokane M C Harris Chehalis George Mc Coy Clarke.
The article quotes Judge Burke urging moral suasion to secure fair rents in Seattle for 1915. He notes landlords support city interests, but ground leases and artificial inflations hurt rental equity. He predicts improved conditions once ground leases end and expresses optimism for a prosperous year.
A fire at a four story double apartment house on La Salle Avenue in Chicago drove forty people to jump or be carried to safety. One man who leaped from the fourth story later died. An unidentified poorly dressed man repeatedly entered the blaze to rescue residents, saving many lives.
Eleven candidates have filed for council seats. They are Frank H. Renick Will H Hanna J J Sullivan T H Bolton D K Sickels George W Hill A B Parish W P McElwain Joseph H Manning and Councilmen Haas and Cooley with Councilman Goddard to file Tuesday.
The Star reports 56 cents from City News Depot in Okanogan Washington directed to William Brown for whom the paper recently sought aid. The money was sent at the direction of J A Good the depot proprietor.
Seattle council votes to put the Hesketh bill to a March ballot, authorizing up to 50 000 for downtown auto buses linking the Lake Cirton line with Whatcom avenue while extending Division A to Ballard. The Erickson bill seeks 100 000 to reach Ballard via Fremont and Leary. Rainier Valley residents debate a direct Renton line action.
A man named Boyd defends a traditional domestic hierarchy arguing he is the boss and must control finances while his wife provides support and asks for money. He acknowledges his wife’s strong role in rearing children and household welfare and resists wage-earner equality, noting a flirtation with modern ideas. His neighbor jokes about giving wives half, triggering Boyd’s unease after reading a Star story.
Advertises Musterole as a topical mustard paste for rheumatism and joint pain. Claims gentle warmth and cooling relief, replaces old mustard plasters, and also treats bronchitis, croup, asthma, pneumonia prevention, sprains, and headaches. Available in 25¢ 50¢ jars and $2.50 hospital size from The Musterole Company, Cleveland, Ohio.
In Olympia on January 12 the legislature passed two appropriation bills. One grants 90,000 dollars for legislative expenses and another allocates 15,000 dollars for state printing. Initiative bill 18 regarding brewery and hotel liquor was sent to the senate judiciary committee for advice on procedure.
An unnamed advertisement touts a remedy that pledges cure of piles within six to fourteen days. It emphasizes fast results and includes terse instructions for ointment application.
A Seattle dentist announces a historic advertising method starting January 15 offering reduced or no profit as balance of receipts and running costs aims to serve patients while building a broad client base. The notice asserts that many rivals fear the publicity but pledges satisfaction and widespread patient referrals.
An advertisement explains indigestion stems from excess hydrochloric acid causing fermentation in the stomach. It recommends four ounces of Jad Salts mixed with water before breakfast for a week to neutralize acidity and aid digestion, noting its affordable price and wide use.
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