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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1915
Page
2
A Seattle retailer touts drastic discounts across a rack of women’s and girls’ garments, including dresses, skirts, waists, coats, and dust caps. Items reveal former prices up to $15. sale prices as low as 69c for dresses and 98c for blouses, plus a five-volume history set at $1.38. George Francis Rowe & Company promotes clearance with bold claims and a sales pitch to small men.
Judge John S. Jurey took the oath of office to fill the late Judge Humphries’s seat on the King County Superior Bench. Administered by Judge Albertson at a meeting of King County judges, Jurey pledged to uphold the law and justice as Humphries did and now presides in Department No. 4, Humphries’s old chamber.
June reports from Leon indicate Gen Obregon may gain advantage in week of fighting as Carranza seeks control of Mexico. Victory could unify factions and affect U S recognition. Meanwhile Villistas raid Tuxpam offices and loot Waters-Pierce Oil, per Vera Cruz cable.
Secretary Bryan urged Wilson to keep the United States out of war by reducing international irritation after the Falaba sinking. He proposed three points including arbitration with Germany, warning Americans away from munition carrying ships, and prohibiting passenger transport on such vessels. Bryan argued for arbitration, cautioned travel, and insisted on safety measures before resigning when the administration pressed the latest note.
London reports British papers interpret Secretary Bryan's resignation as a sign that the U S note remains firm and may lead to war. The Evening Star editorial notes Bryan's prior approval and suggests the new tone could mean war, highlighting the resignation's significance.
Berlin June 9 American business men in Germany received orders from Washington to stop purchasing and conserve funds while negotiations with Berlin unfold. George Atwood, secretary of the American Chamber of Commerce, says a break is unlikely and firms like American Radiator National Cash Register and International Harvester keep branches with large investments, suggesting they see no need to flee.
Secretary of State Ashington announces that Chrandier Anderson will act as temporary counselor while the post vacated by Bryan is filled within 30 days. Robert Lansing, 51, praised for his competence, has long served in arbitration, diplomacy, and state department roles. he may be succeeded by Lane or War Secretary Garrison in the cabinet reshuffle.
Promote "TIZ" as a remedy for sore feet including aching swollen feet corns and bunions. Claims to draw out poisonous exudations and end foot misery with a 25 cent box available at drug or department stores.
Council committee set to discuss changes to the McBride pure milk law labeled as major public safety matter. Councilman Marble aims to strike compulsory tuberculin testing and replace it with a tested or untested label, seeking support from Dale and Bolton who oppose the ordinance.
F J Gaye and A C Hayward, both of Seattle, are held on suspicion of a downtown lunch room holdup. Gaye claims a Seattle millionaire father and engagement to a Los Angeles girl. Hayward says he is a Seattle moving picture actor. Police in Seattle were asked to verify details. Mrs J W Guye says her son F L Guye plans a Seattle wedding trip after a Los Angeles arrival.
A spectacular Portland blaze caused an estimated 250000 dollars in damage early today. Standard Box and Lumber and Acme Planing Mill suffered the heaviest losses, with estimates around 175000 and 25000 dollars respectively. Fire threatened the O W R N and Southern Pacific East Side freight house and Municipal dock No 2 among other plants.
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