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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1915
Page
4
The text describes a sequence where Gen Obregon imposes a quick three day special tax on business houses and property, then exits as Gen Zapata or other ex-bandits take over. It portrays the tax as a political tool with consequences for municipal prosperity and liberty.
After months of rain and delays, Watts California eyes a bond issue of 12 000 dollars to acquire and operate 14 nine passenger jitney buses. If approved, the line aims to run at five cents a ride, projecting 18 000 dollars annual revenue and relief from the Los Angeles connection.
The report states Yucatan aims to break from Mexico and gain U S protection with possible Quintana Roo shift. A southern bloc under American influence would border Central America, linking distant regions and potentially aiding U S access and stability.
The E Dupont Powder Company raises all employes wages by 20 percent starting April 1 and lasting through year end. If possible, the increase continues until war conditions ease and demand returns to normal.
Texas figure Fon Joseph Weldon Bailey is set to announce a U S Senate bid with a speech invited before the legislature next month. Observers expect former governors O B Colquitt and M Campbell to be involved, renewing Texas leg issues in a national context.
A playful strip features Diana Dilp Pickles and neighbors trading lines about a birthday party and a stubborn habit of holding onto celebrations. The scene blends comic misreads with social quirks and household dynamics across several vignettes.
Herbert Quick argues the American battleship Pennsylvania cannot defeat Britain’s Queen Elizabeth. He contends the Elizabeth is faster with bigger guns and would sink Pennsylvania easily, noting the U S lacks a Swift, long-range big-gun fleet and would need submarines instead.
The article warns that spring fever brings energy loss and listlessness due to winter strain on the nervous system. It cites risks to health and happiness and prescribes four keys: adequate sleep, proper nourishment, regular exercise, and balanced stimulants produced by the body. It also notes excessive coffee and tea can disrupt sleep and advises lighter meals to keep bowels moving.
A naval expert says England will complete a squad of 15 new capital ships in 1915 and a matching auxiliary fleet of light cruisers destroyers and submarines. Germany is also expanding its war fleet rapidly. Both belligerents advance faster than losses, likely widening the gap with the United States by year’s end.
An advertisement touts a 25 cent bottle of Danderine to apply to the scalp. It promises rapid relief from dandruff, itching, and hair loss after one to three uses with visible disappearance by morning.
A playful exchange compares Mrs Brown’s teeth to the Milky Way and stars. The remark highlights her smile and the nightly appearance of the stars in a lighthearted, affectionate tone.
At the home of Mr and Mrs Herman Goetz 707 16th Ave North a silver wedding anniversary was celebrated Friday night. As a climax their son Harry Goetz started his father’s Packard and drove around until 3 am Saturday when police found him under the car after narrowly avoiding a collision with another vehicle.
A secretary reports a list of hundreds of individuals tied to alleged irregularities in signing Initiative Measure 18 related to liquor. Prosecutor Lundin indicated ongoing action, with the document noting the potential start of prosecutions.
Goetz is charged with driving a machine recklessly after a collision at Prie street and Belmont. Goetz Sr., a prominent tractor operator in Rochester, is named in the report. The article notes tail light details given by Goetz.
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