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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1915
Page
2
Foremost tomorrow's sale features House Dresses in gingham and percale for 49c each, with sizes available and extra large fits. Also offered are silk dresses at 10, chiffon evening wear at 10, suits at 10, white chinchilla coats at 8.98, dress skirts 2.98, waists 1.95, plus remaining items discounted across the clothing department.
Mayor Gill asks department heads to submit year end estimates quickly as city aims to cut expenses. Prohibition cuts liquor license fees and police fines, reducing revenue. Police Chief Lang seeks 200 more officers and a new substation, but the mayor opposes expansion and cautions limited gains.
A jury in Judge Gilliam's court found Henry Schmidt not guilty of first degree murder in the May 14 fatal quarrel that left Henry A. Stokes and Mrs. Stokes dead. Mrs. Schmidt, with their infant, rushed to embrace Schmidt after the verdict and cried Gott sei dank.
The romance that began with a Seattle troupe culminated in Skagway Alaska on June 3 as Patsy Henry comedian with the Juvenile Bostonians wed Mathew V Lermer scenic artist. Skagway papers arriving Tuesday report the marriage legality and details.
Jepson of Fraser-Paterson and Seattle Butter milk Co. autos collided Tuesday injuring 12 year old Judson Smith of 1902 Jackson street who is now in city hospital recovering.
Two nocturnal tornadoes swept Aberdeen area causing deaths and about 200000 dollars in damage. A heavy hailstorm accompanied the twisters, leveling crops and wrecking telephone lines. The first touched Brunt injuring several, the second hit north of Highmore, carving a 40 mile damaged path. East of Highmore the storms converged, producing the greatest destruction.
A hundred yardmasters and delegates left the New Richmond hotel Wednesday morning for a boulevard parade. They will tour Milwaukee railroad terminals this afternoon and hold a short business session tonight. John Mehan of Proctor Minnesota spoke yesterday praising the Yardmasters' growth and crediting Grand President Murphy and other officials.
The Washington Children's Home society elected officers at its annual meeting on Tuesday. John Lehram was chosen president with D A Duffy J K E Galbraith and EB Shorrock as vice presidents. Secretaries are BE L Blaine and W D Vincent with treasurers 8 D Wingate James Cunningham and Lewis F Lowe. L J Corlington is state superintendent.
Dr Enrico Castelli of the University of Genoa traveled 7000 miles to Seattle to claim a tuberculosis vaccination breakthrough. He said the method, conceived in 1902 by Maragnano, can immunize babies mothers cows and animals and may eradicate infection through immunized milk and maternal vaccination.
Dr James Ford of Gaylord Farm condemns assumed diligence by general practitioners in fighting tuberculosis. He notes 1000 patients were examined by 1940 doctors, but only 263 took temperatures, though fever can be the only early sign. Dr C H Vrooman discusses pulmonary TB treated with lung compression in 18 cases.
An old health tip advises avoiding soaps for hair washing as soap can dry the scalp and brittle the hair. Recommends pure coconut oil, inexpensive and widely available, to moisten and rub through the hair for a rich lather that cleanses, rinses clean, and leaves hair soft and manageable.
Petrograd reports Austrian forces push on the southeastern front in concert with a broader Austro German attack from north of Przemys to the Russian frontier. An official war office note says Russian frontier retreat followed by enemy advances between the Dniester and Pruth rivers. The Cunard Line notes reveal only 19 of 25 boilers functional on a recent voyage and emphasizes continued Lusitania and Mauretania service at reduced speeds due to war conditions and submarine threats.
Rome reports Austrian defense works stop the Italian push on Trieste from Monfalcone. War office notes slow progress until these works are reduced. Fighting around Goritz rages as bombardment of Austrian positions continues and Italians try to cross the Isonzo. Carnia front sees slow Italian gains with bayonet charges to hold positions.
Berlin June 16 reports Count Zeppelin admiral of the German aerial navy is at Stuttgart with bronchitis and confined to his bed. The Hague dispatch provides the update on his health status and location.
In London on June 16 the Lusitania torpedo inquiry before Lord Mersey resumed with A. A. Booth, a director of Cunard, taking the stand to testify on the disaster and the ship’s sinking details.
Former Secretary of State Bryan releases the first of a three part statement headlined The War as It Is and Its Injury to Neutrals. He says war meddles in politics and hurts neutrality, urging nations to bear burdens themselves and praising presidential mediation when possible. He notes America faces a historic moment and possible blessings from mediation.
London June 16. The submarine U 21 sank the Lusitania. The Evening Star reports from Elsinore that Lieut. Herzing commander of U 21 was recently awarded the order of merit by the Kaiser in recognition of the sinking.
Athens June 16 The Hestia organ of the war party calls on the government to convoke parliament and carry out the war program approved by the people in returning former Premier Venizelos to power after Sundays elections. King Constantine has suffered a relapse.
Bishop O'Dea of Seattle will deliver the graduation address to the cathedral school's fourth class. A varied program, including a playlet The Triumph of the Pixies, will be presented by students Wednesday evening.
Berlin reports say a three week or longer delay before Washington answers President Wilson. The president plans to leave Washington midweek and may depart before July 4. Officials would not comment on Tribune charges that a German agent posed as Dr Alfred Meyer and pursued munition buying. Dr Gerhard visited Washington and met Red Cross officials.
Cascade Gas and Electric Co. won the county commissioners bid to install light fixtures in the new courthouse for 25000 dollars.
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