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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1915
Page
1
The Star argues jitney buses have eroded traction revenue and criticizes Stone Webster for arrogance toward Seattle. It urges coordination among jitney owners, establishment of routes and schedules, better service, and municipal cooperation to win public transportation business.
Charles F. Smith of Spokane and his wife were detained at King Street station after attempting to purchase a Pierce Arrow car with a $5,250 check drawn on the National Bank of Cheney. Investigators say Smith ordered about ten thousand dollars worth of luxuries without paying, then cashed a $25 check. Detectives Montgomery and O'Brien arrested the couple. Mrs. Smith was released, while Smith remains held on an open charge.
A Vera Cruz cable to Carranzista agent John T. Burns states Zapatista troops have evacuated Mexico City, though there is no independent confirmation. The report originates from Galveston Texas with reference to Vera Cruz.
Reports from Rome area indicate a severe earthquake at 7 56 this morning causing building destruction and many deaths. Eighteen killed at Pereto in Abruzzi with wider damage across the province. telegraph and telephone lines disrupted and authorities rushing aid. Convicts mutiny in Frosinone as walls collapse. officials fear large death toll.
Washington January 13 The House Naval Committee approved building two battleships next year to counter the so called little navy. They also urged 16 coast defense submarines eight for the Pacific coast one sea going submarine six destroyers a hospital ship a transport and an oiler.
W. C. Hulfer a drug store clerk was arrested Tuesday afternoon at First Ave and Madison as he allegedly delivered cocaine to Austin Hardwick. Hardwick held as a witness. Hulfer released on $1,000 bond. Deputy Caldwell says Hulfer checked downtown twice daily and met buyers by phone. The Star lists the Broadway Madison store among cocaine sellers.
Olympia January 13. Both houses moved little with only minor business. The standout measure from Senator Wray of King proposed four year sheriff terms for counties with 300000 or more people and a salary of 6000 dollars.
Mer L. Middleton found his wife Margaret unconscious on the kitchen floor at 1020 Thistle St at 1 a m. She said a burglar struck her after a noise in the kitchen around midnight. She was gagged and bound but nothing was stolen. The incident ends without more details.
Oregon governor James Withycombe urges strict antilliquor regulations to enforce prohibition, signaling a push for tighter statewide controls and penalties for violations. He emphasizes public order and moral standards amid nationwide liquor debates.
A new Auto Rapid Transit Co plans 32 Ford cars in Seattle to operate on three Capitol Hill routes with a three minute service from 8 am to 6 pm and a 10 cent fare midnight to 6 am. A 60 to 90 day replacement by larger 8 to 10 seaters is promised as lines become profitable. A meeting at the Commercial Club will organize 200 jitney and stage hands into a formal association and discuss a blanket bond to cover drivers.
San Francisco January 13. Manager Black warned that jitney buses cutting into United Railroads profits threaten the company’s survival and could force it to quit the business if conditions worsen.
Reports from Petrograd and Vienna describe Turkish and Russian clashes in the Black Sea and along the Nida river. Persia and Caucasus theaters show Turkish occupation and renewed fighting while French and German combat intensifies near Soissons. London dispatches claim two German submarines were sunk off Dover after shore batteries opened fire.
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