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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1915
Page
2
Five British warships patrol the Atlantic outside the Virginia capes to prevent the German cruiser Prinz Eitel Friederich from escaping. The British steamer Anglolan reported observing the blockade at dawn as ships moved through the line, signaling a likely tightening pursuit.
The article notes that diamonds hold permanent value and become more valuable each year. It states all sizes are valuable and that smaller stones are proportionally as precious as larger ones, emphasizing consistency of worth across cuts and weights.
An extensive legislative inquiry opens into the Denver juvenile court abolition bills and alleged efforts to oust Judge Ben Lindsey. Private detectives shadow Lindsey while a messenger’s money is tied to a corruption claim. Waterman and Howland admit a $15 payment, later recanted, with Howland accusing Dr. Mary Bates of funding the detective work.
Senator John L Sharpetein praised the recent Legislature after arriving at the Savoy hotel from Olympia. He called the initiative referendum and recall act the greatest piece of legislation, noting it requires signers to register at registration offices.
The Moore presents Today a vivid New York life drama by George Broadhurst and Abraham Schumer for a week starting Sunday March 21. Manager Pantages adds Willy Zimmerman impersonations of European rulers and Wilson. Acts include the Arnesens daring equilibrium, Tom and Stacia Moore in The Dream Girl, a media accordionist, and Max Welly with Melissa Ten Eyek in The Gambol of the Gods.
The Metropolitan shows war pictures through Sunday with matinee and evening performances. New three act musical comedy Bringing Up Father debuts at Beattie theatre for a week starting Sunday March 14. Owen McGiveney headlines Loew’s Empress with His Sykes from Oliver Twist. Ethel Whiteside acts with darkey singers, Rockwell and Wood offer nutty comedy, Ben and Hazel Mann musical numbers, Countess Szechy on piano, Bob Tip & Co. stunts plus standard comedy pictures.
Mrs. Na dia Hachireva, 30, walked off Magnolia bluff near her home and fell sixty feet to the beach. She survived but is in critical condition with serious internal injuries. Dr Bennett assisted, restoring her to partial consciousness after emergency calls.
Governor Lister, after attending the Salmon Day banquet in Seattle, returns to Olympia with 149 bills to review in the next nine days. He can approve or veto these measures including certificates of necessity, repeal of the eight hour public works law, and ending the mothers pension act. He criticizes the legislature for not calling a constitutional convention and notes much dramatic legislation failed to pass.
England now owns 8 000 islands supporting a population of 10 60 Commerce of these islands exceeds 300 000 000 a year, surpassing the United States’ previous pre 1850 total.
A critic argues the recent legislative session spent nearly 14 million dollars while cutting core offices and laying blame on political motives. The critique highlights high costs for clerks and secretaries and claims many did little state work, with observers noting heavy spending on offices and services.
March 18 London announces the engagement of Katherine Page daughter of American Ambassador Walter Page to Charles C. Loring of Boston. The notice highlights a high profile alliance between prominent families and notes the international backdrop of the marriage plan.
An historical advertisement from Union Savings & Trust Co of Seattle features bold persuasive prose encouraging readers to seize opportunity with ready money. It states 4 percent interest and is signed by president James D. Hoge.
Sucking a candy may soothe the throat and ease cough briefly. Take Dr Humphreys Seventy Seven, a trusted cold remedy popular today. Pleasant to take and pocket sized, $1.00 at druggists or mailed from Humphreys Homeo Medicine Co New York.
Advertisement touts Resinol Soap and Ointment for improving skin condition. Claims include soothing pores removing pimples and blackheads, with steps for washing and using the ointment and an offer for a free trial. Distributed by Resinol Baltimore Department 15-R.
Conneil finance committee denied four damage claims against the city Friday. Agnes A. Byrne sought 21101 for her brother Charles Byrne s death in city jail alleging brutal police treatment. Louise Brust asked 20000 for injuries from a car driven by Patrolman Stanley. the car belonged to Sgt. Lee Dagner. F E Homing sought 200 for nervous shock after police fired shots at a burglar in January. M H Allen asked 75 for a cow killed on city work.
Bantego Cal March 13 The world's passenger carrying endurance record for aeroplanes has been surpassed with Lieut. BR. Q. Jones staying aloft yesterday for seven hours five minutes with two passengers.
The Transportation club will present a Saturday night entertainment program featuring vaudeville acts and two boxing numbers. Festivities will take place at the club's headquarters.
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