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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1915
Page
2
Ambassador Gerard cabled from Berlin that all waters around the Shetland and Orkney islands would be considered in the war zone. He said shipping on both sides of the Faroe islands is safe.
In Olympia on March 9 a high ranking Republican warned that W D Lane and Tom Murphine of King County would not be seated beside each other in the legislature again. The two are active minority leaders, often challenging the Republican program and drawing Democratic leaders Farnsworth and Reeves into unified opposition. Lane studies bills while Murphine is a quick thinker and skilled parliamentarian.
Seattle council passes two resolutions to halt Renton Line track work on Fifth Ave and to demand 2 percent gross receipts from 1912 to 1914. It considers legal action on the Renick emergency clause and outlines plans for a referendum if blocked.
Mrs W F Hutchinson of 3110 Virginia Street testifies that Salt Lake City dentists failed to extract her tooth while Regal Dentists succeeded without pain. She lauds their painless work, quality materials, and low prices, noting the practice’s rapid growth and guaranteed satisfaction.
New York March 9 The Thaw trial centers on whether Harry K Thaw and five companions conspired to escape Matteawan asylum The defense argues sanity matters while the state says insanity is irrelevant A jury of 12 young married men is seated as proceedings begin
A bench warrant issued by Federal Judge Cushman in Tacoma was telegraphed to Washington D C for the arrest of John H Bullock of Portland serving one year in King County Jail for fraudulent coal sales to the U S government. Charles E Houston of Seattle began his sentence Friday. Bullock is believed in the national capital.
Olympia March 9 A wave of potential gubernatorial campaigns looms before midnight Thursday with senators Howard Taylor of King and Sharpstein of Walla Walla expected to announce. Many think Ralph D Nichola of Seattle may run while Ed Sims ta remains a frequent name in the House.
Attorney J. M Phillips with support from the prohibition faction defeats Mayor Eugene Banks in Aberdeen in the citys toughest mayoralty contest.
An advertisement claims four ounces of plain liquid argon will dissolve dandruff and stop scalp itching in a few applications. It promises complete removal and improved hair texture, noting argon is inexpensive and available at drug stores.
Dispatches from Athens report Smyrna about to fall to Allied forces with bombardment from Queen Elizabeth Agamemnon and other warships. Aerial bombs fall on Turkish forts while main forts along the Narrows resist. Analysts foresee mid April to early May for stronger Allied push toward Constantinople after heavy shelling totals.
A late night blaze on Front Street in Portland caused over 100000 in damage to Jones' Cash store and nearby M. L. Kline Wholesale plumbing building. Insurance covered stocks and structures. Jones' stock was nearly destroyed.
Olympia proceedings reveal jitney bus bill details and a $2,500 bond. Seattle jitneys meet at the Auto Transit Association to hear Governor Lister’s possible actions and a nationwide passenger insurance scheme. If signed, referendums will be pursued. records show votes of 79 12 in the House and 29 11 in the Senate. The Press club gathering starts at 9 p.m. with Lions quotes on the bill’s fate.
Thirteen Vancouver residents depart for Honolulu to launch a jitney service linking Honolulu with Schofield Barracks Fort Shafter and other populated sites in Hawaii.
Ralph 8 Pierce assistant corporation counsel has filed a petition with the public service commission to clarify its findings on gas rates. He seeks a statement of what the commission considers reasonable rates and the basis for those conclusions.
An old advertisement extols cocoanut oil as a superior shampoo avoiding harsh soaps. It claims plain warmed coconut oil cleans scalp and hair when rubbed with water, produces rich lather, rinses clean, and leaves hair bright and manageable at low cost.
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