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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1915

Page

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Seattle to Welcome Warship With 21 Gun Salute

Secretary of the Navy Daniels authorized naval participation in the Wilson day demonstration in Seattle. The South Dakota will anchor off Madison Street, and at noon a 21 gun presidential salute will signal the parade. Eight officers in uniform, 60 sailors, a color, and the marine band will march, with the navy following Fort Lawton troops, under Marshal Bert Butterworth's guidance.

Josephus Daniels Pond Bremerton Navy Yard Navy Seattle South Dakota Madison St Marine Band Fort Lawton Bert Butterworth Tilikum

Pioneers of Alaska Urge Members to Join Parade

President J. C. Nelson informs members via The Star that there will be no meeting before Tuesday and urges as many Pioneers of Alaska as possible to participate in the parade wearing regalia. He provides the contact number Queen Anne 435.

Pioneers OF Alaska J. C. Nelson Star Queen Anne 435

Parade Formation and Mass Meeting for Woodrow Wilson Rally

The parade forms in the regrade district behind the New Washington hotel and travels through downtown to the Grand Theatre on Cherry street between Second and Third, dispersing after the mass meeting starting at 12 30. Professor E B Meany of the University of Washington will chair with speakers Mayor Gill ex Senator Piles Dr Matthews George F Cotterill and President Boyns of the Commercial Club. Madam Hesse Sprotte will sing The Star Spangled Banner and The Star song We Are With You Woodrow Wilson inviting audience participation. The Auto Drivers union votes to join the parade with at least 150 jitneys in line and plans to carry ordinary ginks without charge under Dan Landon. If jitneys fall short the ginks may walk, carrying signs. each union member receives a halftone portrait of President Wilson for his windshield.

New Washington Hotel Grand Theatre Cherry St E. 8 Meany University of Washington Gill Piles Matthews George F. Cotterill President Boyns Commercial Club Hesse-Sprotte Woodrow Wilson Auto Drivers’ Union Union Dan Landon Wilson

Terrific hail storm kills 1 in Nebraska towns

Hastings Neb June 19 tornados and hail storms last night pelted towns across Nebraska. Eleven killed at Holdrege with tornadoes sweeping Wilcox and Superior as hailstones described as baseballs.

Hastings Neb Nebraska Holdredge Wilcox Superior

Wilson defense sparks debate at King County club meeting

R. W. McClelland the vice president addressed a luncheon of the King County Democratic club at the Good Eats cafeteria Saturday. He repelled a charge by Senator Cummins of Iowa that President Wilson had ignored the Constitution.

R. W. McClelland King County Democratic Club Good Eats Wilson Cummins Iowa

King Constantine Relapses, Greece Faces Anxiety

Athens June 19 officials report King Constantine has suffered a relapse and is extremely weak causing great anxiety. The official bulletin from Athens confirms the monarch's frail condition.

Athens Constantine

New Laughs for Star Readers Begin Monday

The Star announces sparkling new daily comic additions to be printed starting Monday and running each day thereafter. The update promises fresh humor and lively panels for readers.

Star the Star

Governor to rule on Leo Frank fate this week

In Atlanta on June 19 Governor Slayton planned to decide Leo Frank’s fate for the Mary Phagan murder. He said a ruling would come Monday or Tuesday, with the hang date set for Tuesday at noon. The delay was seen as allowing Frank to preserve hope.

Atlanta Slayton Leo Frank Mary Phagan Frank

Landers Seek St and Against U S in Submarine Row

German military leaders vow to resist U S concessions over submarines. They fear signaling weakness if demands are granted, while recognizing neutrals' rights at sea. Officials report a split between diplomatic and military circles on how to handle restrictions and passenger transport.

John Edwin Nevin United Press Washington Landers United States Germany Nasmuch Herlin Bryan

Milk authority Charles BE to lecture in Seattle next week

Milk expert Charles BE from Chicago, adviser to the New York milk commission and secretary of the National Milk commission, will visit Seattle late next week to deliver lectures to various groups. He is invited by Health Commissioner McBride. William Jennings Bryan may speak at a San Francisco exposition.

Charles BE Chicago New York Milk Commission National Milk Commission Seattle McBride

Businessmen Unite to Approve Wilson Day Plan

Merchants rally behind a coordinated Wilson Day demonstration plan. Local business leaders endorse the event as a community effort to promote commerce and civic engagement, signaling strong merchant support.

Merchants Plan Wilson Day Decorations in Seattle

Seattle merchants on Second Avenue pledge to decorate stores for Wilson day. Frederick & Nelson, Bon Marche, Standard Furniture Co and others praise the plan, promising window and storefront displays to honor President Wilson. Local leaders foresee a large, patriotic downtown celebration.

D. BE. Frederick Frederick & Nelson Frank McDermott Bon Marche Seattle Wilson Herbert Schoenfeld The Standard Furniture Co R. BR. Gage MacDougall & Southwick Co A. J. Rhodes Rhodes Co

Coast League talks eight club expansion at meeting

The Pacific Coast League board discussed forming an eight club league but postponed action while the Northwestern league remains in existence. Judge McCredie favored Seattle joining, but consensus blocked moves for now.

San Francisco

Carpenter Dies After Fall From Ladder at Hanford Dock

J. D. McLennan a 35 year old carpenter residing at the Waldorf hotel Seventh and Pike died from a skull fracture following a 12 foot ladder fall at the Hanford Street dock Friday.

J. D. McLennan Waldorf Hotel Seventh and Pike Hanford St. Dock

Message Bearer Dies In Chicago Seattle Auto Relay

George E. Dickson, a four term state legislator, was killed instantly in a rear city relay accident near Redmond Washington while a Ford carrying the final lap of the Yellowstone trail relay skidded on a wet turn. John L. Gilmore and Joan Keller were injured. Dickson leaves a widow and two sons.

Ber John L. Gilmore Ballard Joan Keller Ellensburg George E. Dickson Yellowstone Trail Redman Dickson Thompson Chicago Gill Seattle Ford Redmond Gilmore West 56Th St Keller Hay Ocean Yellowstone Trail Association Aberdeen

Letter From Chicago Mayor To Seattle Aims At Bond One

A Chicago mayoral letter sent to Seattle through an Auto Club delegation salutes the Yellowstone Trail dedication. It expresses hopes for closer ties between the two cities and friendship, closing with best wishes from Mayor William H. Thompson.

Seattle Auto Club George F. Cotterill Chicago William H. Thompson

Auto driver surrenders in fatal city accident

A man giving the name E. G. Smith surrendered at Prosecutor Lundin's office after claims of driving the auto that struck 15 year old Chester Nelson in Falls City. Smith said Nelson darted into the road from behind another car and was hit as his vehicle passed. Eye witnesses corroborated his account and he was released.

G. W. Brill Music House Chester Nelson Falls City E. G. Smith Lundin Smith

Submerged Rock Found Near Barrier Islands

Inspector J F Pratt of the United States coast and survey reports a submerged rock located in the path of Alaska vessels, about a half mile from the southern end of the northwest Barrier island. Mariners are advised to keep two miles clear on the west side of the Barrier islands.

J. F. Pratt United States Coast and Survey Alaska Northwest Barrier Islands

Why Let That Vacant Room Stay Empty

Weekly classified prompt urges landlords to rent vacant rooms by placing an ad in the Star. It claims a single effective listing can reach 200,000 readers, with the cost described as small and immediate phone contact via Main 9400 to place the notice.

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