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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1915
Page
1
Fred L. Boalt reflects on Vic the artist who has become a vaudeville performer at the Empress theatre. Vic’s drawing board sits idle as he tours with acts, delivering art lectures and jokes about stage life while Boalt remembers their newspaper shop days and foresees Vic’s rising fame.
Port officials face a court order over a proposed $60,000 ice storage plant as halibut boat owners fight Drake company interests and Seattle firms they claim would demolish the local market. Fishermen say prices collapse when shipments arrive and fear moving boats to Canadian ports if storage is not built. Norman Waterhouse, secretary of the Halibut Fishermen’s Constituents, argues public storage would stabilize prices and save Seattle’s market.
Lang orders all police to closely monitor jitney buses and downtown thoroughfares and to arrest only for clear traffic ordinance infractions. The directive aims to curb violations while maintaining street safety.
Mary B. Fox testified that chiropractor Howard L. Sanford massaged her bare back and claimed he could cure a tubercular appendix issue. A jury found Sanford guilty of practicing medicine without a license after he refused to testify. Fox, a University of Washington graduate, worked as a private detective for state attorney Max Wardall and described her uneasy experience at Sanford’s Arcade Building office.
London report says the cabinet debated enforcing temperance with a possible move beyond France or Russia. David Lloyd George, chancellor, backs strong measures to fund the war and control labor. Informal reports indicate ministers may seek severe restrictions or an outright ban on drinking.
The case against J L Adama president of the Washington Film Corporation was dismissed in Justice Whitehead's court. The charge of grand larceny on complaint by M Hoffman stockholder and former employee was withdrawn after Adama was not given a chance to respond before the warrant was issued and later presented.
In Honolulu on March 30 the diving bell, to be ready within hours, aids a four day search for the submarine F-4. Morning tests raise hopes of locating the craft and starting its recovery though officials doubt surface possibility due to deep harbor waters. The dredger California remains attached to a suspected F-4 object as depths reach 40 to 60 fathoms.
Rear Admiral Moore of the Honolulu navy yard reported to the navy department that the submarine F-4 had been moved 500 feet closer to the shore.
Detective Tarnaski was rearrested Monday night as he left Tacoma aboard a British vessel. Prosecutor Lundin had authorized a search of the German consulate, and Tarnaski along with John Murdoch are charged with conspiracy to steal business secrets of Seattle Construction & Drydock. German Consul Wilhelm Mueller was detained on a similar charge. Officials refuse to discuss the new development.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels will lead an American squadron to Honolulu after Atlantic maneuvers. About 20 ships will participate in a voyage to the Pacific via the Panama Canal, extending as far as Seattle, with Bremerton to San Francisco then back to Hawaii.
Rae Tanzer a New York factory forewoman recalls filing a breach of promise suit for 50000 against James W Osborne after mistaking him for another man. She now asserts the defendant was not the man she believed and says the associate was Oliver Osborne. Federal agents had arrested her on mail fraud charges as detectives scrutinize her story.
Deputy Sheriff Stewart Campbell received word that Tar Naski planned to depart the country. He arrested Naski as the steamer prepared to sail, halting the escape and bringing the case to a halt at the port.
Judge Ralph C. Bell grants a temporary injunction restraining Timber Workers' union threats but allows quiet picketing. Employers must post $1,000 bonds. Jamison and other mills plan to run with strikebreakers from Seattle. Union attorney Thos. R. Horner of Seattle credited with victory.
A blaze in the Boulevard cafe kitchen at 14256 Third Ave was halted by quick fire department action Tuesday morning. Damage was nominal. The note adds that area school kids are enjoying Easter vacation this week.
The newspaper republishes Billy Sunday’s second revival sermon as part of Holy Week coverage. Sunday aims to stir readers with his old-time religion and evangelical fervor, promising further sermons each evening through the week.
The sermon argues running from the world to be good harms religion by making it private and negative. It urges engaging the world, citing Jesus and four points on place, selfishness, morality, and Christian duty, urging to lead others to heaven and save the world.
Labor Temple mass meeting in Seattle will decide if Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Co employees join a union or launch a street car strike. Officials dismiss four suspected unionists, with Amalgamated Association leaders warning of possible action and a pledge of support from the Central Labor Council. Meeting at 8 o clock.
Norfolk March 30 The demobilization of the German cruiser Prinz Eitel Friederich was forecast as covers were removed from its guns. The period allowed to choose internment or sailing expires tonight, and Capt Thierichens plans to remain in port for the war.
A promotional note urges Mrs Housewife to read The Star ad columns daily to spot bargains. It highlights Seattle’s progressive businesses using ads to offer attractive savings and urges careful, thorough daily checking to get a share of those offers.
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