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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1915

Page

2

For Sale at Panton Department Store 1107-11 Second Ave

Advertising a sale of merchandise and fixtures at Panton Department Store listing silk ribbons oak screens window shades ingrain carpet women's and girls wear coats dresses waists and bathing suits with marked sale prices and items available for immediate purchase at reduced rates. Includes show cases counters mirrors carpets and heavy wool undergarments with wholesale pricing note.

Panton Department Store Second Ave

Hats Blowout Close Out Sale by George Francis Rowe Co

Remaining hats from the featured line priced up to 6.50 are bundled in a single lot for quick sale before noon. The collection includes ostrich plumes in all colors, dress shapes, and decorative flowers, all marked down from up to 1.00 to 25c 9c and 10c respectively. George Francis Rowe Co. Merchandisers and Financiers for Business Institutions oversee the sale.

George Francis Rowe & CO

Conciliation urged by German and Austrian envoys

Washington reports that Ambassador von Bernstorff and Ambassador Dumba have urged Berlin and Vienna to concede to President Wilson’s demands. They say Americans back the policy and that compliance could restore sympathy with Germany, while Berlin and Vienna give the plan little attention.

Washington Germany United States von Bernstorff Dumba Austria Wilson Berlin Vienna Italy Cushing Gulflight Lusitania Falaba England Great Britain

Italy Poised for War as Ultimatum to Austria Drafted

Rome reports Premier Galandra and the cabinet are drafting an ultimatum to Austria. King Victor Emmanuel may soon declare war, with Italy ready to strike. Public demonstrations have ceased as confidence grows. Austrians and Germans in Rome have largely departed.

Rome Galandra Austria Victor Emmanuel Italy Arma Franz Jones

Germans Lose Ground on the Yser Front

Paris dispatch reports heavy losses for German forces on the west bank of the Yser as French artillery and machine gun fire drive a retreat. Official communiques note desperate fighting over ground held for a month and French destruction of bridges hindering German withdrawal.

Widow Proposes to Tompkins After Reading Novel

Tompkins mutters about a proposal from a widow who handed him a book to read, titled Put Yourself in His Place, hinting at her interest. He was visiting when the scene occurred, and the implied proposal is noted in a curt exchange.

Tompkins

Hundreds Die in Trieste Rioting

In Trieste near the Austrian Italian border, insurrectionists sparked a riot that killed hundreds and wounded many. Two powder magazines exploded during an uprising aimed at burning government buildings as the Austrian fleet threatened bombardment. A fleet outbreak focused on a women’s demonstration. 45 killed and over 300 wounded. The crowd burned a portrait of Emperor Franz Josef and Austrian flag amid anti government cries. Troops were ordered to disperse the mob.

Venice Trieste Austria Italy Baron Friesseki Frans Josef Palaace Troo

Austro German advance halted near Przemywl

May 18 dispatches report the Austro German army under Gen Von Mackensen halted its push on Przemyel. Enemies east of the fortress suffer exceptionally heavy losses in engagements about 20 miles north. To the south in Galicia Russian forces gain some momentum according to reports.

Petrograd von Mackenzen Przemyel Galicia

Armenian actor Alexander Light banished after larceny conviction

Alexander Light, the world's only Armenian Shakespeare actor, was sentenced to the penitentiary for grand larceny but received probation and a five year banishment from the state. He has departed to Nashville.

Paul Alexander Light Nashville

New Portuguese Premier Attacked Amid Unstable Lisbon

May 18 dispatches report Juan Chagas, newly chosen premier, shot last night with conflicting notes on his condition. Initial claims of death contrasted by reports he may live but lose sight, while a new revolt strains forces loyal to the revolutionary government. Freitas allegedly shot Chagas, then a passenger killed Freitas as chaos continued in Lisbon.

Madrid Lisbon Juan Chagas Chagas Revolutionary Committee Freitas Revolutionary Party Kepana

Death on Seward Trail Highlights Mushing Dangers

Steve Doyle was found dead on the Seward Trail near Mile Forty One and died of exhaustion. Officials Conroy and Evans noted soft summit snow and warned mushers to prepare for harsh conditions as fifty men were seen rushing toward Ship Creek with heavy packs.

Seward Steve Doyle Mile Forty Conroy Ike Evans Doyle Evans Ship Creek

Brother Dies as He Reads News of Sibling

Peter A. Cook of Seattle, an afternoon paper telegraph operator, sat at his typewriter late Monday copying Canadian casualties in Belgium. He gasped and said it was his brother Gordon Cook, who had not seen him in 25 years after enlisting with the first Canadian contingent. He was 30 years old.

Peter A. Cook Whitman At Belgium Gordon

Good Week To See Vaudeville At Pantages Show

The new bill at Pantages opened this week to strong applause with Three Rianos in baboon costumes delivering clever tumbling and a sharp Julius Caesar travesty titled When Caesar's Her. Venita Gould mimics stage stars with notable accuracy without heavy makeup, and other acts also deliver solid entertainment.

Pantages Mner Lusitania New York Venita Gould

On the Riviera headlines Loew's Empress week lineup

Bohm's medley of instrumental and vocal pieces supplied by 11 artists leads the new bill at Loew's Empress. A special stage set depicts Europe's watering resort while acts from Lawton the juggler to The German Admirals and Mile Gravetta Lavendre deliver varied entertainment.

Bohm the Riviera Loew Europe Lawton Klein Brothers Mile Gravetta Lavendre Willie Smith

The Hollywood Lunch on Pike St Sees Fluctuating Fortunes

The Hollywood Lunch at 212 Pike Street has faced ups and downs but now appears secure for a good while. Advertisement.

Hollywood Pike

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