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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1915
Page
2
A playful calculation imagines Seattle Shriner delegates as one man worth about 52.85 million dollars. It notes 5 285 official delegates plus thousands more, costs to join around 400 dollars but usually ten times that, and most Shriners are already frugal at the 32nd degree.
London and Londoners pushed for a ministry of aviation and a 10 000 plane fleet to bomb German ammunition works and supply routes. Led by L Elin Desbelds with support from H G Wells and C C Grey, the plan argues aerial strikes could end trench warfare and cripple German industry.
In Georgetown two rescuers heard cries from Thomas Armstrong and his 18 year old son after their logs drifted free and tide crept in. Their horses died and the pair clung to submerged mounts before Annie Bale Lulu Brown and two high school boys reached them in a rowboat after four hours.
The Islam Temple of San Francisco sponsored a Monday night dance at the Herald Hotel. Nearly 400 attendees enjoyed music provided by the Islam Temple Band.
Col Alden J Blethen 68 editor of the Seattle Daily Times died Monday at 4 49 PM at his home 619 W Highland Dr He had suffered a year long illness marked by high blood pressure bronchitis and septicemia The Times will continue under Blethen management and his shares are set to pass to his two sons Joseph and Clarence The obituary notes his strong yet controversial personality and his role as the paper's dominant influence Survived by his widow and four children Alden Jr Clarence H Blethen Florence Duffy and Marion Mesdag
Olympia July 13 The fight to invoke the referendum on seven measures passed by the last legislature is won petitions show they will qualify for the 1916 ballot The Referendum league and the joint committee led the drive The measures include signing petitions at registration places recall petitions party conventions anti-picketing certificate of necessity port commission and budget bills for taxing districts
Earl Sacha aged nine, son of J. H. Sachs of Three Forks, was shot dead by his playmate Leslie Hoxte aged thirteen while handling a rifle. The incident occurred near Three Forks and left authorities investigating the fatal accident.
Secret service agents suspect a wide anti Allied terrorist plot to bomb munitions ships bound for England and France. The plan allegedly included an attempt to abduct or kill Sir Cecil Spring Rice as he left the Morgan home. Authorities watch the British embassy quietly as warnings and bomb findings raise fears of a large conspiracy possibly linked to Frank Holt.
Sofia reports a dramatic case as Dr Ghenideau former Bulgarian foreign minister and Mrs Anastasiow society figure are jailed on conspiracy charges to kill Czar Ferdinand. Their arrest follows the sentencing of two Bulgarians accused of plotting assassinations and bombing that killed many citizens. Dr Ghenideau protests innocence. Mrs Anastasiow is married to one of the convicts.
Paris reports the German assault on the Labyrinth region failed after heavy explosive fire and a preceding wave of asphyxiating bombs. The French defense held, repelling the general attack.
Austrian aviators bombed Venice on Sunday in a fourth aerial raid, wrecking two buildings and injuring three women and children.
A French military officer asserts it takes three tons of metal to kill one man. He bases his figure on ammunition usage and manpower across belligerents.
A British Tommy was sworn in a secret trial after a misheard pledge. The judge asked for the right hand, the soldier said its in Belgium, and he was sworn immediately.
Two British trawlers Merlin and Emerald were shelled and sunk by a German submarine off Lowestoft. Crews were landed safely and reported the loss today.
Emmanuel Rauch, Civil War veteran, said he helped crack the Liberty Bell on Washington's Birthday in 1835. He described how Major Jack tied a rope to the clapper and Rauch and other boys pulled until the bell cracked, and the incident remained a secret for decades.
A home remedy promises rapid wrinkle removal using a saxolite lotion. Dissolve an ounce of powdered saxolite in a half pint of hazel and apply daily to bathe the face. The ad claims the astringent action tightens skin and provides a tonic effect with continued use.
In a 4 to 4 vote with Councilman Fitzgerald absent, the Lundy ordinance to revoke the Butler cafe liquor license over dancing was defeated. The council postponed Lundy’s other proposals, including the McBride milk referendum and civil service reclassification. Bolton’s ward boundary bill was approved.
A week of vaudeville at the Empress features the dramatic sketch Pals by Hal Davis with a domestic melee, plus Ralph Troise Mile Martini and other acts. The Lubin feature film The Spy's Fate runs matinees. The Pantages program The Piano Movers draws laughs. Sir Arthur and Lady Herbert of Wales plan a two day Mount Rainier visit from Tacoma.
Washington reports Carranza plans an energetic campaign after the capture of Mexico City. Observers believe Carranza has a good chance of gaining recognition as First Chief if he presses his advantage, with Secretary Lansing's remarks seen as easing any clash with Wilson's policy.
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