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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1915
Page
1
Long city and regional items include J B Lowman recovering from illness and local officials in King and Pierce counties debating river improvements. The Olympia senate kills Senate Bill 300, with support shifting away from public service franchises amid lobbying by corporation attorneys.
Wilbur S. Lewis, 44, partner in Robinson & Lewis realty brokers, was found dead with a self inflicted gunshot in his Alaska building office. Four farewell notes on his desk addressed to his wife, a minister, and his bookkeeper indicate domestic troubles. He lived at 923 21st Ave and survives a widow, a 15 year old son, and a stepson Cerence Moore.
Olympia March 10 The governor Lister probably will veto the jitney bus bonding measure today after it passed both houses. Senate Bill No 356 would require jitney drivers to post a 2500 bond under state public service supervision.
More than 300 jitney drivers meet at the Press Club to urge Governor Lister to veto the bill denounced as class legislation. Councilman Erickson expects the court to strike the emergency clause and allow a referendum if needed. The Seattle Commercial Club backs city regulation and a veto.
Olympia reports the Washington House of Representatives approved paying rent up to 100 dollars annually for the social hall of the Spanish War Veterans and G A R camps. Col Roland Hartley of Everett urged patriotism as needed in the moment. The measure passed by a large margin.
Crescent stock surged in Tacoma after Crescent well owners returned from Tenino. John C. Slater said natural gas lit three feet high and two oil streaks appeared as the baler was dumped, marking the best showing yet and fueling owner confidence. He urged stockholders to hold, noting he owns none for sale.
Athens March 10 The Gounaris cabinet was sworn in and began duties. Venizelos pledged not to topple the ministry before the people vote on whether Greece should remain neutral in the conflict.
In Nome on March 10, authorities report the body of Mrs. Emma Dalquiat was found frozen in a snowdrift following a search for her after a blizzard Sunday night.
Salt Lake City March 10 Members of the state legislature mark time pending action by Gov Spry on the prohibition bill adopted by both houses. A veto is expected.
Olympia March 9. Governor Lister vetoed two bills aimed at facilitating recall and initiative and referendum. He argued the measures threaten direct legislative rights by requiring signing only at registration offices and banning circulation and solicitation near offices.
London reports the British steamship Ariel rammed and sank the German submarine U.20. The crew surrendered. Newspapers call for piracy charges against UB's crew after torpedoing three British ships. U-8 reportedly sank five British steamers before its destruction.
British warships led by the Queen Elizabeth concentrate fire on Fort Namazieh as Warspite joins the assault. About 30 French and British vessels shell the forts. reports deny the Queen Elizabeth is seriously damaged though it states she was hit three times.
In a March 10 statement Gen Venustiano Carranza says he is ready to meet the United States halfway and extend protection to Americans and other foreigners in Mexico City. U S officials in Washington say responsibility lies with Gen Villa as reports say Obregon and Carranza’s forces evacuated the capital while Zapata’s troops occupy it.
London reports in the House of Commons that Germany has consented to exchange all invalid civilian prisoners in deference to Pope Benedict’s wishes. The move reflects wartime diplomacy and papal influence on prisoner treatment.
The German cruiser Prinz Eitel Friederich, with 362 POWs aboard from Russia and France and Capt. H H Kiehne of the Seattle grain ship William P Frye, docked at Newport News for repairs. The Frye was sunk January 27 in the South Atlantic for carrying contraband. 26 aboard saved. Officials weigh how long the Eifel may stay with POWs aboard.
The Seattle port commissioner Bob Bridges declares he will resign only when the new law making four newcomers to the port commission takes effect. The Star urges Bridges to remain, praising his work and civic loyalty amid threatened changes.
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