28 Jan 1915
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1915
Page
1
A Tribune era column marks six months since Austria opened war on Servia on January 28. It cites estimates of 2 700 000 battlefield victims and total costs around 7 200 000 000 dollars, comparing past conflicts and arguing civilization's stride in slaughter.
Vienna reports that Emperor Franz Josef has instructed Baron Von Rajecz to confer with the Kaiser in Germany to seek an end to the war. No independent confirmation has been received.
Paris January 28 The German losses in France and Flanders over the last three days are put at about 20 000 by the French war office The Germans suffered 7 000 to 10 000 killed and wounded in the Craonne heights fight while the French and British lines held The Kaiser's 56th birthday was marked by heavy casualties as hillsides around Craonne were strewn with dead and wounded Ambu lances carried away the injured and burial details began.
Berlin dispatch says in three days of fighting on Craonne heights French losses ran into thousands with 1,500 dead and 1,100 captured in trenches held by French forces during the latest engagement.
The body of a baby, wrapped in newspapers and a gunny sack, was located on a flat car in the Great Northern yards in Spokane. Neck marks indicate death by strangulation.
The bitter cold spreads from the central to the northwest with below zero readings across a dozen states. In Chicago two deaths are linked to the cold as morning temperatures fall to eight below and winds intensify. Forecasters warn of continuing cold eastward with subzero weather expected in the Atlantic states tonight.
The Lake Washington canal project worth 1 250 000 dollars is slated to be ready around January 1 1916 per Superintendent A W Sargent. It promises millions in benefits, hundreds of jobs, expanded waterfront, and a new non tidal distribution hub boosting Seattle industry and retail warehousing.
A young woman debates quitting after a boss curses at her. Her mother urges leaving, calling disrespect a sign of harm, while the stenographer notes the boss as the most decent man she knows despite the quarrel.
Readers share experiences of workplace behavior from bosses who swear or flatter to gauge respect and danger. The column invites women to submit stories and opinions to Cynthia Grey’s page to help other girls evaluate male bosses and common daily encounters.
A column reflects on traditional etiquette for men and women, contrasting old sexist standards with a modern view from a letter by a girl starting office work. It cites Sir Galahad as ideal conduct and warns of consequences for improper behavior. The piece presents evolving social expectations and female autonomy.
Spokane jitney bus men organize to oppose a new city ordinance that requires driver licensing and bonding. The group mobilizes to contest the measure and seeks broader support.
President Wilson told congressional callers the opening ceremony may be postponed from March 6 to July 4. He indicated approval of the later date, noting ongoing work to ensure safety against earthslides as the canal nears completion.
President Wilson vetoed the immigration bill as passed by both houses. He objects to the literacy test and other restrictive provisions saying the measure would close the open door to immigrants and would contravene the United States policy.
City Building Superintendent Jos enhans urges no jail in the new courthouse arguing it would hamper future city growth. He proposes moving the county jail to the present city hall to keep additions flexible.
Chicago January 28 The American Baseball Association in effect became a major league today as President Chivin announced the National Baseball Commission consented to its removal from the draft rule provisions.
By Fred L Boalt the piece argues Hippocrates set medicine on nature not tradition and claims modern doctors hide errors to preserve public trust. The author calls the Hippocratic oath a libel and suggests a harsher term Hyparitic oath while criticizing orthodox physicians who would let a patient die to shield a colleague.
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