15 May 1915
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1915
Page
1
The column lauds the idle rich in moderation while recalling Archibald Butt as a brave emblem of gentlemanly conduct during crises and notes the Titanic disaster as a defining national moment.
A solemn ode praises a group of gentlemen who die well and resist exploitation. The piece contrasts the fate of wealthy tenants profiting from rents with workers enduring poverty and disease. It honors working men and women facing eternity with regal spirit.
Berlin reports that Germany will seek arbitration of the Lusitania dispute with the United States. High circles favor court of arbitration and Ambassador von Bernstorff may be told to propose it. The Vossische Zeitung notes Germany will respond promptly to American requests before continuing submarine policy.
Henry Schmidt 33, nephew of Mrs. Stokes, confessed to beating Harry Stokes 60 and Christina Stokes 53 to death with an iron pipe on the Des Moines county farm. Schmidt, who had moved from Chicago two years ago, says a confrontation over money and a supposed inheritance led to the killings. He and his wife were at Adolph Goldschmidt’s home when Sheriff Hodge arrived.
Washington May 15 President Wilson's note protesting German submarine warfare is in the hands of Germany. Ambassador Gerard presented it at 11:30 a m while Wilson sails to New York on the Mayflower Officials anticipate a week or longer for a reply and debate arbitration as a possible path.
Madrid reports a revolution has broken out in Portugal with refugees from Lisbon and Oporto arriving at Badajoz. Civilians clashed with troops, communication with Portugal is cut, and prominent leader Dr. Alfonson Costa is said to have been killed amid rioting in Lisbon.
Alvin Heinrich president of the German club says German American citizens in Seattle will back President Wilson amid the crisis after the note to the Kaiser's government. Dr Warmburg head of German Red Cross in Seattle declines further comment, stating no statements are needed.
Plans advanced for a new home economics building with a site chosen on the university campus. The decision sets the stage for future construction and facilities expansion within campus grounds.
Rome faced martial law as crowds attacked government buildings after a day of pre war riots. King Victor Emmanuel summoned deputies early, while Premier Salandra clung to resignation and Sig nor Marcora reportedly eyed a new cabinet. Cavalry charged to break up demonstrators as stores closed.
The piece humorously notes the reappearance of the back buttoning task for husbands as fashion shifts to laced in the back footwear. It lampoons the male role in dressing, with a playful nod to the husband resuming his kneeling duties to fasten or lace garments and shoes.
The government today filed a red hot answer in the supreme court of the District of Columbia to the charge by the Riggs National Bank that Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo and other Treasury officials conspired to wreck the bank.
Miss Olive C Blair files in superior court seeking 50000 damages against H W Starrett manager of Sunset Boat and Engine Co alleging he pretended to love her and promised marriage while already married. She says their affair began in July 1913 and he lured her with bridal tours to Europe before discarding her.
Police searched homes of participants in the anti German rioting this week and recovered loot to be restored to the Germans. Rounding up alien enemies continued through the day.
A public library art show featuring Yasushi Tanaka and associates draws complaints from women to Chief Lang. The city censorship board has been urged to intervene while deflecting the issue, focusing instead on moving tyres criticism. The exhibit includes titles like The Bather The Pink and cubist works such as The Recollection of the Taste of Norwegian Cheese Salvation Music on the Streets Harmonic Co Existence of Softness and Fragrance and The Pragmatic Evil of Superficial Realities.
An official royal palace bulletin reports King Constantine's pleurisy condition has improved. The update comes from Athens on May 15 as authorities release the health status of the monarch.
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