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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1915
Page
2
Napolis June 23 Marion county grand jury set for July 3 to return additional indictments on charges seen as more sensational than those yesterday. Taggart Democratic official and former national chairman denied guilt. Many indicted have yet to appear or post bond. those who did appear posted bonds from 2,500 to 10,000.
Dr J K Hart of the university addressed the mothers' school at Bon Tuesday. He warned against trying to curb a child's desires or forcing book learning to fit parental convenience, saying such methods yield only a howling success and fail to consider what children can become.
The article argues the past history of dentistry has little bearing on the present, promoting a Seattle office that touts graduate dentists, state board certificates, written guarantees signed by the operator and Dr. L. R. Clark, low prices, quality materials, and painless methods with a morning free demonstration from 8:30 to 10.
Testimony in Judge Gilliam's abatement case centers on 711 Weller Street. Police say a steady flow of men of various ethnicities visited the house, with a raid resulting in arrests for soliciting and bond forfeitures. Former investigator James Johnson recounts being invited inside by Teddy Burton and girls offering drinks.
The National Bank of Commerce secured the county bonds by bidding par value plus accrued interest and an $8,365 premium. The $350,000 issue topped seven other bids from smaller bidders.
Three hundred dollars is needed to complete the fund to bring delegates from the national Real Estate association convention in Los Angeles. A "flying squadron" of realty men led by W. T. Biwell is gathering stragglers, and the delegates are expected here within a few days.
Paris reports the French have advanced in Alsace with Sendernach on the east bank of the Fecht river two miles southeast of Metzeral occupied, official word announced today.
Berlin reports heavy losses from a recent Zeppelin raid along the northeast coast. A Swedish steamer arriving at Stavanger quoted officers describing fires at the South Shields navy yard arsenal and damage to the Armstrong gun works at Newcastle. Seventeen killed and forty injured as bombs struck strategic targets.
Cairo dispatch reports 1300 Turks killed defending a Gallipoli trench on the Dardanelles front after Allied forces stormed the Turkish position in a bitter fight Saturday. The number of dead was tallied from trenches abandoned by the enemy.
Eight men admitted to New York district attorney that they agreed in San Francisco to join the English army in violation of neutrality laws and will testify before a federal grand jury. Their testimony could influence action against several San Francisco business men.
Tribuna proposes a Rome conference of Balkan powers with the allies to discuss Greece Bulgaria and Romania entering the war. Serbia would send representatives to meet allied envoys, aiming to remove obstacles to their joining.
Copenhagen reports five Swedish ships bound for England with lumber cargoes were seized in the Baltic by German warships, according to advices received today.
Copenhagen June 22 Italian cruisers have left Taranto bound for Tenedos to join the Anglo French fleet in the attack upon the Dardanelles, a Berlin dispatch reported today.
Rome June 23. Austrian troops withdrawn from Galicia have reinforced the enemy on the Italian frontier, Gen. Cardona reported to the war office. Several battalions, formerly in service in the Carpathians, attacked Italian Alpine forces near Monte Nero. Desultory infantry fighting continues north of Goritz.
The New York Tribune retracts its earlier report accusing Dr. Meyer Gerhard, a Red Crouse agent who visited the United States and later returned to Berlin, of being Alfred Meyer sent to purchase munitions for Ambassador Von Bernstorff.
Maj. W. H. Patton editor of the Hoquiam Washingtonian reports every lumber mill near Hoquiam is now working at full blast, announced at the New Washington hotel.
The piece describes a spontaneous public gathering in which diverse political figures from Cotterill to Piles unite to support peace during an international crisis. Speakers including Dr Matthew, Mayor Gill, and Senator Piles promote arbitration over war and reflect on Woodrow Wilson’s leadership as pivotal to saving humanity.
An advertisement touts Sargel as a fat producing aid to treat malnutrition by supplying missing nutrients. It claims users gain 16 to 50 pounds in a month, with a money back guarantee, and lists Bartell Drug Co and Swift's Pharmacy as sellers.
Washington dispatch reports Germany’s reply to Wilson’s note on submarine warfare is partly completed. President to Cor nish for vacation returning July 6 as German reply may reach Washington before cabinet July 7. Britain’s Holland blockade move shocks officials and could prompt a stronger American protest.
Washington officials report receipt of a British foreign office note describing measures to mitigate neutral losses from trade disruptions caused by the war orders. Acting Secretary Lansing says the note will not be released here yet, pending an official London announcement.
A fragmented safety message urges drivers to keep focus on the road and pedestrians. It warns against arguing with pedestrians, emphasizes watching for heedless children, and cautions against racing streetcars to prevent fatal accidents.
Congressmen Bryan spoke at the Empress theatre amid Wilson day celebrations. Before his talk, manager Bronson showed pictures of the flag and the president and played America. The audience sang the national anthem and pledges of peace, with Bryan urging support for Woodrow Wilson in peace and readiness to fight if war comes.
Western Navigation announces its steamer Edison Light will depart Philadelphia this week to establish a new Beattle line. The move aims to expand routes and strengthen shipping links between major ports.
Dad Herb A Schoenfeld mails letters to city fathers asking if Seattle should stage a Dads Day this year. He notes many favor father led events while Shrine convention crowds loom and urges those who built past Dads days to vote for a decisive plan.
Editor J M Hawthorne sent congratulations praising The Star for directing the Wilson day parade and mass meeting. He notes the nonpartisan outburst of patriotism reflected credit on The Star and Seattle, emphasizing President Woodrow Wilson's eminent services to the country, civilization, and humanity.
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