22 Mar 1915
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1915
Page
1
Petrograd reports the fall of Przemysl after a six month siege beginning Sept. 29. A Russian force of about 60,000 advances into Poland to aid von Hindenburg’s front. The Austro German stronghold surrendered as siege and starvation tactics depleted supplies.
Citzens challenge Seattle park board for favoring Volunteer park concerts funded by a $3,600 city appropriation. Critics urge spreading music across Woodland park Leschi park and Alki, noting many residents lack cars and must travel to enjoy band performances. A meeting Friday may prompt reconsideration or citizen fundraising to stage independent concerts.
Chicago march 22 bread prices ease to five cents a loaf as bakers cite lower wheat and flour costs. flour quotes show a one dollar per barrel drop from saturday figures, enabling a return to normal bread pricing.
Berlin announces Russian forces have been driven from Memel, a key Baltic port in East Prussia, which they seized last week. The occupation ended with their expulsion leading to new control by opposing forces.
Girls compete to sketch a spring bonnet design and mail it to the Easter Hat Editor. Contest closes April 1. The winner receives a free bonnet crafted from her design by Mme Pearl Hemer of the Paris Millinery at 1433 Fourth Ave, with Mme Hemer among the judges.
Mayor Gill criticizes the park board for not providing equitable band concerts. He recalls promising in his campaign that bands would play in the parks and urges a larger budget to expand music distribution among Woodland Ballard South and Leedis parks. He plans to discuss changes with the park board, stating the current arrangement is unsatisfactory.
C Burke president of Burke and Farrar is at Providence hospital with painful injuries to his leg after a Sunday collision near Kent. Mrs Burke suffers a severe nervous shock and internal injuries at home. Blethen, driving a seven passenger Win ton, tried to pass the Packard driven by Fred Budden.
Secretary of State Bryan confirmed reports from Constantinople of the drowning of Lieut Commander Brickner and three sailors when a small boat capsized in the Bosphorus near Constantinople aboard the converted yacht Scorpion.
London reports a major World War I setback with the capture of Przemysl described as the Allies greatest blow since Von Kluck's Paris advance was halted. Enthusiasm runs through official circles as German and Austrian forces face Allied offensives on multiple fronts.
An avalanche at Brittania mine in Howe Sound near Vancouver buries scores of sleeping workers after a sunny day. Mine officers refuse to provide casualty figures, making exact death tolls uncertain amid dangerous conditions and ongoing rescue efforts.
Edward Dearwater, a juvenile burglar, has two job offers after Judge Ronald received communications proposing immediate honest work. The judge awaits Dearwater’s reply to arrange placement. Pope Benedict prays for peace before thousands in public appearance.
The state public service commission examined restoring adequate transit on the Aikpoint and Fauntleroy lines after the transfer agreement with the West Seattle ferry ended. Citizens testified the changes inconvenienced riders as Alki and Fauntleroy routes were moved off First Ave. The commission consulted city car inspector J Q McCloy about needed cars, recommending three more for Fauntleroy and one for the A line, with Chairman Reynolds signaling likely approval.
G Stanley, ex motorcycle officer who drove the vehicle involved in a deadly crash that killed B H Johnson, stood trial Monday in Judge Mackintosh's court, with former Sergeant Lee Dagner named in connection to the case.
The war department confirms the German merchant ship Odenwald was forced to stop in San Juan Puerto Rico after attempting to depart without clearance papers. Warning shots from a five inch gun and machine guns were fired. the vessel anchored under El Morro and later remained in harbor. No injuries reported and detention possible if formalities are not met.
Atlanta March 22. Harold Lutzk, a 7-year-old boy, views the world as in a looking glass. He has mirror eyes, a rare ocular phenomenon. When shown a right hand he identifies it as a mirror image of the observer, reflecting the same vantage as Harold.
A boy named Harold sees the world in reverse due to a brain reflection effect. Doctors call his case remarkable and study his vision while he learns to read normally. He reads by mirroring text, but is gradually learning to see things correctly.
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