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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1915
Page
7
John C. Hindle was found guilty of manslaughter for choking his 11id baby to death in February. The verdict followed a jury’s deliberation after Thursday afternoon’s session. Hindle’s wife cried out in court, insisting his innocence.
Rev William L Davidson reports his Ford stalled after a test run with what he believed was oil but tasted maple syrup. He had received a gallon can as a Christmas gift and poured it into the car, causing the vehicle to stop after a short run. Police or garage staff towed the car for inspection.
Dispatches report a massive clash north of Jaroslav with 300000 troops in a pivotal fight between Austro German forces and Russians. The left wing crossed the Lubaczovka near Radova amid heavy artillery, with large enemy losses and strong counterattacks driving the battle to a tense standoff. General Mackenzen reportedly slows assaults on Przemysl forts as the outcome looms.
An attempt to envelop the stronghold on the east bank of the San is described with limited readable details. The fragment notes a tactical movement aimed at the fortress and surrounding positions, indicating a significant military action in progress.
Rains in Northern France and Belgium end after two days of wet weather. Fierce fighting resumes along the Yser canal with German assaults renewed and the allies driven from positions north of Ypres amid heavy fire.
Survivors told Lord Mersey in the official inquiry that the submarine crew laughed and jeered at drowning Falaba passengers after the vessel sank, a charge tied to the loss of more than 100 lives.
May 21 London dispatches claimed German capture of Riga after a Baltic naval engagement, but no other sources confirmed the report. The report is not credited.
Paris May 21 A French aviator named Moreau died today after his aircraft, crippled in flight, tumbled from 1400 feet at Gelun. He was known for a safety device intended to prevent aeroplane capsizing.
West Seattle High hosts a May festival with the school orchestra glee club and a 150 voice chorus Friday night. Alfred Sanford a 63 year old Bremerton merchant dies suddenly of heart disease.
Ambassador Gerard reports Germany’s reply to President Wilson’s submarine protest is nearly ready but awaits Kaiser Wilhelm’s return to Berlin. London aims to speed prize court hearings on detained American cargoes, though this won’t alter Washington’s approach until Germany’s reply arrives. President Wilson plans to issue a note to the Allies demanding blockade or halting the non contraband cargo policy.
London May 21 The Daily Mail editorial warns the new coalition cabinet may face a German invasion if decisive action is required. It cautions that Germany could unleash a fleet to threaten Britain and force peace on its terms.
Manager Alex Pantages arranges a Saturday matinee at his vaudeville theatre for children starting at 2 45 pm. The program features Three Bianos performing as baboons in A September Morn in Africa and Arizona Joe with his cowboys and girls in the Wild West act, offering special stunts for the young audience.
Patrolman Landon arrested Frank Eastman an ex convict photographer by trade who tried to shoot Mrs Vivian Tozier a lady barber at 98 Marion Street Thursday night Eastman snapped the revolver at her several times only one bullet discharged as Mrs Tozier fled into the Union Taxi and Messenger Co office Eastman fled she says she does not know him
Unwary fashion has embraced a spider-web hat created by Miss Virginia Rappe. The navy blue marine design features triple circles of blue satin straw with a close skull cap crown and 1830 style velvet streamers for a refined yet quaint finish.
Dr. Leonard Sugden, touring Alaska and the Yukon, predicts Alaska will become a stock raisers paradise with the Arctic railway. He notes shallow snows, ample wild peas and ject berries for winter cattle feed, small existing stock, and potential interior development despite a small nonmining population.
Madison, May 21. About 141,200 malted milks are consumed annually by the University of Wisconsin students at a cost of 14120, enough to feed 56,480 people a good meal. The figures are compiled by district dealers. The richest man is Czar Nicholas of Russia who once gave 100,000,000 to Russia's war fund.
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