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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1915
Page
1
A vivid flashlight image captured aboard the capsized Eastland is described as remarkable. The report notes a passenger who eats a hearty breakfast and vows to endure the ordeal bravely alongside Mrs. Becker who plans to visit Whitman.
The Star asks experts who studied the war daily to predict its length. Charles Edward Russell argues October this year due to financial and military strain on Germany and Britain. A possible end sooner requires unlikely events including Greece entering, a southeastern front, and a stronger Russia.
The editor mocks predictions on war length, cites Napoleon's 1814 1815 and Franco Prussian War 1870 1871, then performs a playful arithmetic exercise with the dates. He offers no firm forecast and keeps a satirical, opinionated tone about forecasting.
A three year anniversary and midsummer fair will be hosted by First African Methodist Church from August 4 through August 6. The event gathers community members for fellowship and activities at the church premises.
Six men were held to the county grand jury on manslaughter charges stemming from the Eastland disaster. The men include William H. Hull and Capt. Harry Pedersen with other inspectors and executives. Death toll estimates ranged from 1200 to 1490 as bodies were still being recovered. A federal probe and a city push for a presidential commission were noted. Hull testified at the federal building under marshal protection.
The Dante Alighieri departs New York carrying 1,000 volunteers bound for Italy to serve in the Italian army. The voyage signals a major mobilization effort as volunteers enlist for service abroad.
A traveling health lecturer named W Earl Flynn plans a three week engagement at Lenora Street between Second and Third. He promotes anti breakfast ideas, sells books, and claims he is the world’s greatest health lecturer. The event seats 2,500.
The Seattle Lighting Company, after pledging to cut the gas minimum from 50 cents to 25 cents, failed to honor its word. The gas monopoly continues to charge the higher minimum until the public service commission issues a formal order. State commission must act promptly to stop the double charge.
A large Moore theatre crowd attended the 1915 Kirmess opening night. The program featured a dance history of America from the Spanish court to the present, plus tributes to 15 Civil War veterans. The show repeats Thursday at 8 o'clock.
Washington reports the state department will demand Gen. Carranza and Gen. Villa halt the riots in Mexico City due to a renewed serious food shortage. The action, based on a dispatch dated Sunday, is to be made within 24 hours and may precede forthcoming definite steps promised by the administration.
About three thousand Seattle Electric workers picnicked in shifts at Fortuna Park on Wednesday. The event lasted all day into the evening and featured cats, a ball game, and a tug of war won by the construction crew over the fat men.
Timeline traces Herman Rosenthal case from July 1912 murder to Becker's trials and executions. Names linked include Lieut Becker Bald Jack Rose Dago Frank Gyp the Blood Lettie Lou Whitey Lewis and Sam Paul with arrests to final electrocution at Sing Sing and later legal steps involving Mrs Becker.
OSSINING N Y July 29 Charles F Becker accepts the ruling of Justice Ford denying a new trial in the Rosenthal murder case. He must die in the electric chair tomorrow morning. Mrs Becker collapses as she clings to hope for a rehearing. Deputies prepare the death cell and Becker's final routines proceed with calm resolve.
Mrs. Becker wife of Charles F Becker will meet Gov Whitman at 7 tonight to urge clemency for the execution scheduled for tomorrow morning. Attorney Johnson accompanies her. An appeal for a stay was considered but abandoned due to doubt over Justice Hogan's jurisdiction at his summer home.
Water will be shut off on 10th ave from E Madison to E Pine and on 11th ave from BE Denny Way to E Pike plus E Pine St from 10th to 11th Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
S Tukuda, quartermaster of the Tambu Maru, died and was buried at sea during the ship’s journey from Japan as it docked here Wednesday night.
Seattle shoppers are urged to check The Star for Friday bargains as many local stores advertise special deals. The notice highlights daily ads and promises the best discounts from Seattle’s top retailers.
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