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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1915
Page
1
The city faces a cash dilemma as about 3 million dollars sits in banks earning 2 percent, blocked by Renick law from funding other projects. Officials plan to issue warrants to access the funds, a move that will cost between 60 and 100 thousand dollars annually and raise taxes under the new law.
James Hughes discusses Theodore Roosevelt's stance on a potential 1916 split as progressives weigh staying separate or backing the Republican ticket. Roosevelt signals support if Hughes is the nominee, arguing war and national interests may override internal reform debates.
Police search Lake Washington near Laurelhurst point for Victor Barclay and Miss Anderson after their canoe overturned in a suspected double drowning. The pair had won a prize in the Shriners water parade and reportedly sought a marriage license in another city. Authorities await confirmation as retrievals continue.
The Italian cruiser Garibaldi was torpedoed and sunk south of Ragusa by an Austrian submarine. The 7224 ton ship built in 1899, 344 feet long with a 59.4 inch beam, carried 550 crew members and reportedly perished many in the rapid loss of the vessel.
Police detectives and deputies hunted Robert Dupee, a seven year convict who fled after the Mariposa landed. He bailed from a car at Argo station and vanished toward Georgetown, leaving behind a driver paid to hurry south. Marshal Bach expects recapture. Dupee has relatives in Seattle and is described as a 35 year old 5 foot 5 inch man weighing 135 pounds with gray eyes and blond hair.
Roosevelt arrives in Seattle quietly after a boat trip from Vancouver Island. A private progressives meeting in the Washington hotel Red Room expands as 200 or more gather, despite plans for a small 20–25 guest conference.
In this dated column by Fred L. Boalt the writer muses on public fickleness toward political idols. He recalls Roosevelt era confidences and shifts in popularity from Dewey Hobson Bryan to Wilson, noting Seattle’s Wilson Day and questioning lasting public sentiment into 1916.
The state militia marched to the water front at 8:30 am on Sunday then boarded a troop train from University Street. Re encamped Monday in two divisions at Cos Grove American Lake and Port Worden with infantry artillery cavalry signal and medical corps for two weeks of instruction and drill.
A woman sought information about her son after a girl left with him. She became hysterical upon learning the girl accompanied him and is now in critical condition at the woman's home. Barclay was employed at Schwabacher Bros.
In a Monday communication Mayor Gill endorses a joint petition by the Municipal League Chamber of Commerce and the Pacific Northwest Society of Engineers to forms a board of engineers to study Cedar River dam leakage and a larger power supply. He supports Elwha power project studies and urges not to spend until purchases are understood, while exploring fall-water power gains and alternative options.
Geneva reports say Serbia troops entered Albania and fixed positions around Durazzo provoking Italian displeasure. Rome advised Durazzo evacuation on Italy's counsel. In London, Asquith announced British losses at the Dardanelles total 42 431 since the operation began.
Starting today the Alhambra will present a four part novelty "Midnight at Maxim's" featuring Rector's Bustonaly's and Maxim's cabarets in New York City. The program also includes Chaplin in a new film "A Woman." Full details are in today's page 3 display ad.
Elks and dairy dealers from the East arrive for conventions with Seattle hosting luncheons and tours. Notable figures include James R. Nicholson and Gov. B F Dunne with 35 associates, while ex governors Higgins and Hammond tour the city and Minnesota officials are welcomed by the Commercial Club.
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