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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1915
Page
5
The article reports U S claims for indemnity after ships sink amid contraband cargoes and German submarine actions. Officials urge Kaiser to warn before attacks, noting Prussian treaty 1828, with pending negotiations similar to Frye case. Britain’s reply to the order in council may delay new notes.
The Hawaii Maru achieved 16.8 knots on trials at Kobe on July 4 and will serve the Seattle trade. She is due to arrive about November 1.
Charles F. Becker, former police officer, has at least three days to live as his execution by electric chair is postponed to Friday. Supreme Court Justice Ford granted the delay to allow more time for Becker's counsel to pursue a new trial appeal. Briefs are to be filed today.
A man about 50 was found dead floating in Elliott Bay near the foot of Thomas Street Tuesday morning. He had no identification and his body was moved to the public morgue.
The Baltic from New York outran a pursuing German submarine off Fastnet by full steam and zig zag course. A British patrol boat spotted the sub and gave chase. it submerged and vanished, then surfaced again near the liner at dusk as passengers dined unaware of the danger.
London July 27. Premier Asquith announces total British losses, military and naval combined, now amount to 330,995. The figure covers ongoing wartime casualties and reflects sustained combat and service costs.
A motorist plowed into pedestrians at Eighth and Pine Monday night injuring Mrs. D. M. Elrod and others. He sped away after a glance at the fallen woman. Three jitney buses pursued toward Volunteer Park where the driver charged another crowd but hit no one. Elrod was taken to the city hospital and is expected to recover.
The Star prints Parton's letters on Canadian sentiment as French Canadians in Quebec respond coolly to World War I recruitment. Armand Lavergne explains the history shaping a stance of Canadians first, with many French Canadians viewing themselves as distinct from Britain and less inclined to enlist.
Medicinal advertisement describes shedding tan and freckled skin using mercerized wax and cold cream at night. It claims the skin peel is painless and reveals whiteness and beauty. It also offers a home remedy with oxide powder dissolved in witch hazel to tighten skin and reduce wrinkles.
The article warns a man without savings may lose his job and face immediate poverty. It urges readers to save money now to avoid poorer future choices and secure better prospects.
City council hears proposal for exclusive right to carry passengers from Division A north terminus to Ballard with a transfer scheme. F. M. Peterson asks for one year rights, funds split with port via a 2 and 3 cent fare arrangement. Councilman Erickson favors the plan, predicting strong returns.
Washington July 27 Great Britain's foreign secretary Sir Edward Grey informed Secretary Lansing a supplementary note to the United States is being framed regarding the blockade of neutral ports. The note will be ready within a week and publication of yesterday's note will be withheld until the new document arrives.
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