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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1915
Page
1
The Star promotes its forthcoming Woman's Page on page seven, asking readers to write in with concerns about baby costs and parenting. It highlights a potential "Baby Saving Department" and urges mothers to share hints or suggestions to help protect infants.
The war program of Former Premier Venizelos to join the Allies in the European conflict was overwhelmingly endorsed in Greece elections. The Venizelos faction is poised to control the chamber with at least 200 supporters. Celebrations and minor clashes between factions were reported across the country.
In Chicago the street car strike halted all elevated and surface transit. About 14 500 workers including conductors motormen shopmen and ticket sellers walked off. Police guard trains as officials press to reopen on a 15 minute schedule and strike breakers arrive from Cincinnati and Detroit.
Vera Grosse, a cafe entertainer, suffers a broken hip in a Puyallup road rollover bound for Mt. Rainier. Five others including Otto Winrick Miss Lloyd Ruth Williams Graham Sumwell and Jack Lawler receive minor injuries. The Cadillac tipped on a sharp curve and trapped occupants for about an hour before help arrived.
President Wilson addressed about 5,000 people on Flag Day from the south front of the treasury building in Washington. He said America’s heart will interpret the world and that the flag stands for the experiences and lives of a great people, built by unknown men through daily honest effort.
A Wisconsin Iowa tornado Saturday left eleven dead and 22 seriously injured with many hurt. Ferryville suffered eight fatalities and 18 injuries, Reedsburg one death and four injuries, Racine two deaths. Widespread crop losses and downed wires hinder reports. Elroy wire service cut off with possible additional fatalities.
San Diego June 14 reports say the United States cruiser Colorado flagship of Admiral Howard stands ready to dash south after reports of a second Yaqui uprising. The fleet move signals heightened war drill amid unsettled border tensions.
In Winnsboro South Carolina on June 14 a mob attacked the sheriff and six deputies outside the courthouse as they tried to prevent a lynching. The sheriff and deputies were wounded and a prisoner was killed when the mob opened fire after surrender. Governor Manning ordered militia mobilization to quell possible race violence. Automobiles guarded with ammunition left Columbia for Winnsboro at 11 o'clock.
El Paso June 14. Gen Alvaro Obregon commander of the Carranzista army is rumored dead from wounds after a week long battle at Leon with Gen Villa’s forces. Doubtful if he died as Villa supporters offer no firm statements.
Mayor Hiram C. Gill addressed reformatory inmates at Monroe Sunday saying be good sports. He urged the youths to learn from mistakes while noting older folks face tougher consequences. The Gill party traveled in Jimmy's Ford with Mayor Monson hosting the visit.
Dr. M. A. Matthews writes the City Council urging the strictest tuberculin test or pasteurization for milk. He praises the measure as good and enforceable, argues against untested milk, and asks the council to act firmly to protect public health. Matthews notes he has not discussed the issue with MecHride and cites the city’s health record as a result of vigilant governance.
United States naval officers have developed a colored glass that makes visible the fumes emitted by tamokeless powder. The innovation could aid in detecting leaks and improving safety on ships and in laboratories.
The Star urges Seattle voters to let visiting scientists decide on tuberculin tests for cows and Pasteurization amid a dispute over a milk ordinance. Mayor Gill vows to veto amendments while councilmen push for an initiative. About 400 scientists attend the National Association convention as local leaders advocate science over politics.
Delegates at the 11th annual convention of the Society for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis in Seattle hear Chicago doctors emphasize tuberculin testing and pasteurization to stop milk borne tuberculosis. They note Chicago’s drop in mortality after enforcing a compulsory milk ordinance and pasteurization, with the tuberculin test helping remove infected herds. Sessions begin Monday at Plymouth Congregational church with talks on child welfare, school health, and community impact.
The Hopemount, an 8400 ton vessel of 331 feet length sailing from Newcastle, was shelled and sunk by a German submarine yesterday. The captain and three crew members were wounded and are hospital bound in Barry. the ship was struck three times before the crew abandoned ship.
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