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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1915
Page
2
London reports no details on the Adriatic naval engagement. The Duke of Abruzzi led an Italian squadron that reportedly sank three Austrian ships after bombarding Ancona. Censors blocked Corriere d Italia from printing unofficial particulars and mentioned British warships aiding the assault.
The chapter No. 95 announces a benefit excursion from Colman to Union City on Monday May 31. The flyer lists a departure at 9 a m and outlines the event purpose.
Five civilians died when a speeding train was struck by a shell during the Austrian bombardment of Ancona. The Austrian fleet damaged part of the railroad station and five engines, with port damage deemed insignificant but town damage more extensive.
In Athens on May 25 strong reinforcements arrived and the allied landing troops on the Gallipoli peninsula repulsed a Turkish assault yesterday and moved back to the offensive.
Councilman Fitzgerald reveals a county led bid aims to force the city to underbid and cede control of lighting in the new court house project. If accepted, the plan could push the city to abandon plans to occupy part of the building and risk losing municipal power advantages to Puget Sound Traction Light and Power Co.
W. L. B Siegel shot and killed his partner William R. Wolfe at the Knight Advertising Co. offices after a quarrel over two dollars in profits. Wolfe, 24, left a wife and two young children. Siegel surrendered to police and faces a murder arraignment Friday. Wolfe fought back before dying. witnesses recall his last plea for his family.
Paris May 26 British and German forces east of Ypres have fought for over 24 hours in a desperate battle with no clear outcome. The Germans have delivered fresh attacks on the English line while the French contend with heavy fighting to the south. German losses around Ablain are reported heavy as French batteries pound German positions and tear lines apart.
Police Chief Lang proposed a safety zone ordinance for downtown streets. Councilman Bolton disowned the bill, then Hesketh backed it and introduced the measure. The council also discussed salmon bay bridge approaches and postponed a decision. Hesketh’s film censorship bill passed the session.
Portland, May 26. Harry E. Brock of Seattle was arrested on the East Side with two Chinese men in his car. He allegedly confessed to smuggling Celestials from British Columbia and to going to the Hop Yick Wo Co. store in Portland to receive 200 dollars for each Chinese man. The men were Ching Lua and Lee Sing.
In Berne on May 25 assurances from Austrian German and Italian envoys said Switzerland's neutrality would not be violated during the war. Despite this guarantee large bodies of Swiss patrol the frontiers to safeguard borders.
St. Clair Richards, a 10 year old pupil at St Edward Catholic School in Hillman City, found a diamond earring worth 300 dollars on a street car last Thursday night. He followed a newspaper ad and returned the ring to the owner on Sunday, receiving a ten dollar reward. Richards lives at 9843 Rainier Ave. 7
May 25 at the exposition marked the 105th anniversary of Argentina's independence with a formal celebration in San Francisco attended by officials and dignitaries.
May 25 in Chicago Alderman Chas Merriam introduces a bill to bar whisky and gin from saloons. Merriam, a University of Chicago professor, leads the first broadside in Chicago’s drive to become dry.
The notice promotes a bleach based freckle removal method to cover the face and wash off in the morning, claiming permanent fading with daily use. It also suggests a lotion made from powder calcite and witch hazel for wrinkle therapy, touting quick results and a clear youthful complexion.
The office employs only graduate dentists registered in Washington. Each dentist has passed required examinations and holds a state license to perform dental work. Visitors can expect professionals who meet state standards and a guarantee of service quality.
The passage offers humorous stereotypes about hair and hairstyle judgments while stressing neatness and style as signs of taste. It promotes Canthrox shampoo, instructing dissolving a teaspoonful in hot water to create a shampoo that cleanses dandruff and dirt, leaves hair fluffy, and promotes healthy scalp and growth.
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