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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1915
Page
1
A Wilson Day revival draws public enthusiasm in Seattle as residents prepare to march and attend a mass meeting at the Grand theatre Tuesday. Madam Hesse-Sprotte will sing The Star Spangled Banner and a Woodrow Wilson tribute song written for the event, with Colonel Wilson at Fort Lawton having secured permission from Brigadier General Murray.
A violent storm and tornado across Kansas and Missouri left at least twelve dead and many injured. Bridges collapsed, silos and barns wrecked, and homes demolished as the cyclone damaged towns including West Moreland Richmond Onaga and Kansas City. Many areas still cut off with limited communications.
Merchants may obtain a large half tone reproduction of President Wilson to display in windows by sending to The Star office. The Star possesses several hundred pictures and will also display them on windshields of jitney buses on Wilson day.
Rear Admiral Pond in Bremerton says the cruiser San Dakota could fire a 21 gun salute in Elliott bay and a sailors detachment plus marine band will join the noon parade before the mass meeting at the Grand theatre. Secretary Daniels coordinates necessary permission as Bert Butterworth leads the parade with Tillkums and the auto drivers union plans a large ordinary ginks section. Window decorations by merchants boost Wilson Day spirit with endorsements from jazzed up Republicans and Democrats alike.
The New York Court of Appeals upheld Justice Hendricks’s ruling for a sanity trial by jury for Harry K. Thaw. The decision follows Thaw’s acquittal on a conspiracy charge tied to his Matteawan escape.
Albany June 18 The Court of Appeals reaffirms Becker must die in the week of July 12 for the murder of Herman Rosenthal. A stay is not granted and only a U S Supreme Court ruling can halt the execution. The defense plans to seek another hearing.
Paris reports bloody action along an eight mile front north of Arras on the Water loo centenary. French officers push for slivers of ground amid shell wrecked trenches and hills crowded with the dead as German positions hold on strong French defense.
Tacoma Mayor Fawcett proclaims June 19 as Woodrow Wilson day inviting public program, flag wear, and decorations. Spokane Mayor Fausett designates June 23 for a city wide show of support and a monster public meeting. Portland Mayor Albee calls for June 24 demonstrations of confidence in Wilson with decorations citywide.
Seattle Star advertising columns list today’s best store offers for tomorrow. The Star promises big savings across practically every item, with choicest offerings from Seattle’s top stores. Shoppers can save one to several dollars on their shopping lists.
Everett plans five new water fountains to bolster the city’s supply ahead of a dry period that starts January 1. The move aims to ensure adequate public access to drinking water during the anticipated drought.
The Universal Film Co. chose Ruth M. Parcell of Washington DC as winner from 61 entrants. Seattle’s Gertrude Fonda, a strong local candidate, failed to place among the top five, prompting readers to question the judging and ask if local bias affected the outcome.
Galveston June 18. Carranza forces under Gen Pablo Gonzales are reported to advance on Mexico City and aim to enter by nightfall. Constitutionalists are said to hold Texcoco, 15 miles from the capital, while Gen Obregon moves toward Aguas Calientes.
Washington June 18 Provisional President Chazaro issues a defiant message warning drastic action if the United States shows aggression over policy toward Mexico The squadron under Admiral Howard heads for Guaymas with expected arrival by Sunday noon Reports say General Villa's troops are retreating toward Torreon
The body of J J Powers deputy U S marshal was found at 5 45 a m Friday at the foot of Washington street in Seattle bay authorities say indications point to murder Powers had resigned his commission Monday and had lived at 816 Union Street He leaves a widow and son in Kingston Washington and was 50 years old
Lieut. Iald A. G. Warneford, famed as the first to destroy a Zeppelin, is killed in a Paris air crash with American writer Henry Beach Needham aboard. Warneford, a Victoria Cross recipient, and Needham both die as their aeroplane falls 500 feet. King and France honor Warneford posthumously. Needham had been writing war articles in Europe. Mrs. Needham remains in America.
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