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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1915
Page
5
Los Angeles July 1 reports a court receiver may be appointed for Santa Monica after the city adopts a commission government. Officials would be ousted and new municipal officers could not be elected for six months under the change.
The jury in Justice Gordon's court failed to reach a verdict after five hours in the trial of George Gleason of Auburn for selling liquor to a minor. Spectators alleged the chief witness Mason Page was coached by an Auburn resident in the courtroom.
M. J. Carkeek of the Commercial Club asked Seattle be included on the rivers and harbors committee tour. He spoke before the port commission Wednesday urging the national House of Representatives panel to visit Seattle during its Pacific coast tour.
The American Chemical Association plans its national convention in Seattle from August 30 to September 2. An estimated five hundred delegates from every industry touched by chemistry are expected to attend.
Petrograd reports Russians stop retreating in Galicia and form a fresh line along the Bug and Galician rivers. They prepare to engage Austro German forces in a decisive battle with enemy attempts repulsed and heavy losses recorded.
Delhi the steamship that wrecked months ago was floated at high tide Sunday in Ketchikan Alaska. It is being towed by the steam tug Ella Rohiff and the cannery tender W T Muir for repair and eventual tow to Seattle for drydock.
Mayor Gill vetoed two public works measures. One bill directed the board of public works to construct drains for the slide at 12th Ave West and West Garfield Street. The other bill would widen the upper roadway on 12th Ave West between West Blaine and West Garfield.
Civil war widows and wives of Spanish American War veterans fill the Mercer Island courtroom to hear Mrs. Ebien Raymond charged with desecrating the Stars and Stripes during Flag Day ceremonies. Judge Dykeman orders calm, warns punishment for disruption as Raymond allegedly hacked at Old Glory with a blade during the flag lowering. Raymond appeals from a prior justice court conviction.
A blaze in Concrete Washington destroys property valued around 50 000 and threatens Roy Hedrick who escaped in a nightgown after being trapped while asleep above the Concrete Drug store. The fire began about 11 30 PM and is believed to have started in the Concrete theatre.
The driest region in Egypt lies between the Nile's two lower falls where rainfall has never been recorded. This arid area in the Nile delta region remains rainless.
Ice Cream touted as healthful and delicious for kids with Cream of Quality Creams by Seattle Ice Cream, accessible through neighborhood druggists and confectioners. Marketed as the leading seller and widely available.
Ole Hanson and Bob Hodge prepare for a superior court showdown over an alleged campaign note. Ole claims he lent money for the governor race and the note remains unpaid, while Bob disputes the allegations. The case was set for Thursday but could be delayed to Friday due to prior jury trials.
Everett, Washington reports growing excitement as the Kla-How-Yah fiesta starts Friday and runs through Sunday. Seattle Yacht Club enters a dozen sailboats and about six power boats for Saturday and Sunday aquatic events, while the Everett Yacht Club claims its fastest sailboat on the Sound, the Genevieve.
Gov Lister delivered the principal address at noon dedicating the Sunset highway across the mountains from the Snoqualmie pass. A large Seattle automobilist party accompanied the governor to the pass for the ceremony.
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