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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1915
Page
2
In Tland Oregon on June 29 judge Kein upheld the jitney bus ordinance and issued an injunction against city officials blocking enforcement until an appeal reaches the supreme court.
In Ogden Utah on June 29 the ecclesiastical court transcript on Mrs. Margaret Geddes parentage was introduced at Alfred Geddes Eccles v estate of David Eccles. The defense aims to prove Eccles not father of Albert Geddes Eccles and that the $2,000,000 claim is unfounded. Geddes continues her testimony focusing on letters said to be written to Eccles. Also noted is the U S cruiser Tennessee arriving at Alexandria with refugees and consuls.
Paris dispatch reports Charles Edward Russell praising government ownership growth amid World War I. He notes France and Britain nationalized railways, expanding public control of transport and services, reducing private monopoly influence, and forecasting a broader public role in the economy for the common good.
El Centro in Imperial Valley, hit by a June earthquake, rebuilds rapidly after $250000 in damages and six deaths. The town, grown to about 6500, begins clearing rubble and rebuilding within a week, with reconstruction already underway.
Claude Vanderpoole, among 48 alleged night riders who drove Mrs. Margaret Ross and two sons from their Pacific County cabin and set it ablaze in January, goes on trial for arson. If acquitted, the state will seek a venue change citing inability to obtain a fair trial. Earl and Frank Roas, state witnesses, were jailed overnight to protect them from violence.
Archives packed and preparations complete as Zapatistas ready to evacuate Mexico City. Foreign diplomats urge protections to prevent looting and violence. Gen. Gonzales has received heavy reinforcements after a recent clash with Zapatisas.
The Roosevelt, the vessel used by Rear Admiral Peary in the pole expedition, will reach Seattle within weeks en route to Alaska and the North Pacific coast in service of the fisheries department.
Dr Ira C Brown Seattle public schools chief inspector told Rotary Club at Hotel Washington that nurses visited 6 984 homes and conducted 85 000 examinations of children for disease defects or neglect during the past year.
Fairbanks reports a clean up of $100,000 from Ruby, extracted from the Dietz Selch Walker dump on the Mascot association Long Creek. The shipment is expected direct to Seattle from Ruby.
The University Journal summer issue from the University of Washington announces Colin Clements as the new managing editor. He assumes duties overseeing editorial direction and staff coordination for the publication.
Washington reports no advisement by War or Navy on a rumored slide of the Panama Canal's Culebra Cut west side north of Contradoraville. The incident allegedly narrowed the channel for ships with drafts over 26 feet.
An official statement reports heavy Turkish losses in a battle on Gheldale mount in the Caucasus. It claims more than 1,000 Turkish dead and hundreds wounded after artillery fire drove the enemy from the slopes. Bavarians are mentioned fighting near the Tanew river against a Russian bank.
Liverpool reports the White Star liner Cymbric's arrival from New York amid tales of extreme precautions to guard passengers from submarines. The Cymbric, with a large munitions cargo, underwent passenger drillings and readiness measures in the Irish Sea as life belts were fastened and life boats prepped for launch.
Montenegrin troops have occupied Scutari, as announced from Rome on June 29. The report confirms a key advance in the Balkan theater with Scutari under Montenegrin control.
Petrograd June 29. Across a 100 mile front Russian forces withdraw east in Galicia to prepared fortifications after evacuating Lemberg. The Slav line holds as troops retreat in order toward Bunsk on the Bug river, preparing to stand on the west bank.
Milan June 29 The break in diplomatic relations between Italy and Turkey is complete. The Italian ambassador to Constantinople is said to have been recalled, while the Turkish ambassador's request for his passports in Rome has been granted and he is preparing to depart.
Mrs. G Nylander will be the soloist at the Swedish Singing Society concert in the First Swedish Baptist church Tuesday night. The program directed by Joseph Mauritz Wahlton features works by the masters with forty five chorus members.
Seals blockade Puget Sound creeks and rivers as fish officials announce a forceful response. A fisheries department launch, led by Fish Commissioner Darwin, will target seal rookeries to drive the animals oceanward, claiming the salmon run is seriously threatened if seals remain.
The Consumers' league will visit the Lebanon rescue home at 1110 W 65th St on Friday. Women will go directly to the home by Ballard North cars on Western Avenue instead of meeting at the Henry building. Each visitor should bring gifts of clothing or edibles. The institution houses 15 women and several children, with a good program planned.
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