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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1915

Page

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Beginning Tomorrow Story Appears in The Star

The Star announces a new feature titled Beginning Tomorrow inviting readers to follow a continuing narrative. The notice signals fresh installments start next day and highlights the anticipated storyline.

Governor to Consider Clemency for Meyercamp Case

A delegation of Seattle residents led by Meyercamp’s wife and family delivers a petition with nearly 1000 signatures to Governor Lister in Olympia. Meyercamp, jailed for five years to life after conviction on a young girl assault, awaits clemency consideration and a thorough review with letters from supporters and opponents.

CC. W. Meyercamp Seattle Meyercamp Gov. Lister

Meyer camp arrest leads to conviction urged by prosecutors

Prosecutors pressed for a conviction as investigators outline strong evidence linking key men to the Meyer camp operation. They argued there is every reason to believe the suspect is guilty and urged swift action.

Meyercamp

Protest Over Bomb Dropping On Relief Vessels

The United States sent an emphatic note to Germany via Minister Van Dyke at The Hague protesting bombs dropped near relief steamships bound for Belgium. The protest confirmed an aeroplane attack on the S S Elfland carrying U S food for Amsterdam under the American-Belgian relief commission flag.

Washington United States Germany van Dyke the Hague Belgium S. S

Ex-Police Officer Convicted on Graft Charge

Prosecutor Landin wins a second vice graft conviction. Former Patrolman Paul R. Schuman is found guilty of taking money from women of the street for police protection. A prior graft case involved Felix Crane. Schuman plans an appeal. additional graft cases are expected soon.

Landin Paul R. Schuman Schuman Felix Crane

Metallurgist Howard Lee Speaks on Pure Iron Use

The Pacific Northwest Society of Engineers heard Howard Lee a metallurgist from American Rolling Mill company discuss the manufacture and use of pure iron at a Chamber of Commerce lecture Tuesday night.

Pacific Northwest Society of Engineers The Chamber of Commerce Howard Lee American Rolling Mill Company

Cleaning Up Seattle Fiends Target Drug Plant

Seattle detectives say they traced a drug operation to a plant an hour from the city and arrested H. D. Matthews and Kenneth Brown in the White House pool room on Green Building Street. Police found morphine and opium derivatives and later more hypodermic needles in their Pike Street rooms. an ex convict was detained after entering one room. Federal charges against the pair loom as District Attorney Allen issues complaints with bonds set at 1000 each under the new law which carries up to five years imprisonment or $10,000 fine.

Seattle Majewski and Bianch H. D. Matthews Kenneth Brown White House Green Building Matthews Brown United States Allen

Vance on Physical Culture in The Star Pink This Evening

Frank Vance, The Pink’s physical adviser for Seattle, starts a new series on health and physical development in today’s issue. Readers are invited to write for his free guidance and learn the secret of good health from one of the world’s leading authorities.

Vance Star Pink Frank Vance The Pink Mr. Vance Seattle

German Air Attack on Teal Off Holland Coast

The British cargo steam ship Teal reported a fight with a German Taube off Holland. The Taube pursued the Teal for miles dropping four bombs, one detonating in midair. The plane then fired a small machine gun as the Teal zigzagged before the aeroplane withdrew.

Ondon Holland Capt. Howe

Referendum Petitions Filed Against Five Seattle Bills

Miss Lacy, secretary of the Washington State Referendum league, plans to file petitions with Secretary of State Howell challenging five measures passed by the recent legislature. The targets include the Renick bill, Senate Bill 272, the port commission bill, the jitney bus bill, and Senate Bill 301, with petitions also opposing two measures aimed at killing initiative and referendum. Howell expects to reject petitions on the jitney bus and Renick bills due to emergency clauses, sending those cases to court where the McArdle land board ruling requires real emergencies to block referenda.

Miss Lacy Case Washington State Referendum League Howell Renick Senate Port Commission Seattle Supreme Court McArdie Land Board

Settlement Ends Seattle Dock Strike After Two Weeks

A conference of waterfront employers and striking longshoremen on Wednesday produced an amicable settlement ending a two week strike. About 650 workers will resume duties Thursday under prior terms. U S Conciliator Roland B. Mahany and ILWU President T W O Connor led talks at Capt Gibson’s office. The Vancouver boycott remains, with no union crew loading Vancouver cargoes or freight headed there. Arbitration will revisit the hiring order issue later.

Roland B. Mahany United States Commission of Conciliation T. W. O'Connor International Longshoremen Seattle Capt. Gibson Washington Stevedore Vancouver

Bloodiest Battle Of The War Raging In Carpathians

Berlin reports indicate a major Austro German campaign clash in the Carpathians as Przemysl falls and Russian forces prepare to surge into the mountain passes. The scale and ferocity are described as among the war’s bloodiest engagements to date.

Carpathians Berlin Przemysl Lokal Anzeiger Carpathian

Clean Seattle Vest Spots Prompt Public Campaign

Fred L. Boalt writes of Seattle facing a cleanliness push sparked by a columnist idea. The Star vows relentless publicity to expose vacant lots and alleys, publish owner names, and urge owners to beautify properties. Jessie E. Martin supports ordinances to clear vacant lots of debris.

Seattle Club of Publicity Martin Jessie E. Martin Council

Centralia Declares Clean-Up Day and Half-Holiday

Centralia proclaims March 24 as clean-up day with a half-holiday for students excused at noon to assist the civic committee of the Commercial Club. Officials aim to make Centralia the cleanest city in the Northwest by tomorrow.

Centralia Thompson Commercial Club

Kelso Announces Clean-Up Days by Mayor Talbert

Kelso set March 24 to April 10 as clean-up days with city wagons to haul rubbish on the final day. No holidays are planned. residents are urged to participate in the effort.

Kelso Talbert

Mayor Gill and Dr Matthews clasp hands in cordial show

Mayor Hiram C Gill and Dr M A Matthews of the First Presbyterian church drew applause when they clasped hands at the church Men’s club Tuesday night The pair spoke of friendship and mutual support Matthews pledged to help Gill to the limit of his ability Gill said he will not run for mayor again as the club ads urged results.

Hiram C. Gill M. A. Matthews First Presbyterian Church Dr. Matthews Gill Mr. Matthews

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