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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1915

Page

2

Crowns of Glory and the New Creation Message

The piece outlines steps to belong to the New Creation through faith in Jesus Christ, emphasizing following Jesus, denying self, and receiving the Holy Spirit. It contrasts real Christians with imitation ones, describes cleansing from sin by the blood of Christ, and warns about garments stained by sin needing continual cleansing to enter with Christ. It cites scriptures and urges perseverance to remain in white robes for heavenly glory.

Jesus New Creation Divine Court Adam Jesus Christ Christ Eden Calvary Apostle Jesus ‘Christ Geod St. John Himseelf Ainness God

Millennial Dawn Book Offer From International Bible Students

Coupon offers a 440 page souvenir edition of The Millennial Dawn by Pastor Russell, with 4.5 million copies in circulation across 19 languages. The illustrated chapter links the Great Pyramid to the Divine Program and promises prompt mailing upon coupon receipt from the International Bible Students Association in Brooklyn, New York.

Russell United States Canada Huntaria South Africa Austalia Seaneterta International Binle Students Association Great Pyramid Egypt Mises International Bible Students Association Brooklyn N. Y

London Papers Predict U S Reaction to German Note

London editors warned that the German reply to President Wilson's protest would not satisfy the United States. The Pall Mall Gazette mocked German claims about Lusitania arming passengers while noting the Megantic incident. The Westminster Gazette said the note seeks time and shows continued submarine attacks. The Manchester Guardian expected Americans to resist evasive replies and press demands.

London United States Wilson Pall Mall Gazette Germany Megantic Montreal Gazette Westminster Gazette Manchester Guardian America

Italians Keep on Advancing in Italian Front

Rome May 31 Italian forces press forward in the Adige valley after a 16 hour bombardment that drove Austrians from Fort Zerravalle. dispatches from Undine report Italian advances in the Carnic Alps toward Malborgetto Bacallon valley and Prodil pass as front lines tighten within ten miles of Riveddo.

Rome Zerravalle Adige Valley Mori Undine Carnic Alps Malborgetto Bacallon Prodil Pase Riveddo

Opera invitation draws Seattle press to Moore Theatre

M. G. Mont Impresario invites Seattle Press Club members to tonight's opera Gioconda at Moore Theatre. With 30 minutes rehearsal, Gwendolyn Geary sang Micaela in Carmen Sunday, formerly with the Standard Grand Opera Co.

M. G. Mont Seattle Press Club Moore Theatre Italian Grand Opera Co Gwendolyn Geary Micaela Standard Grand Opera Co

Manning Explodes Near Scow Disaster Sparks City Wake

The U S revenue cutter Manning moored near a dynamite scow exploded waking the crew and tossing men from hammocks but the cutter remained undamaged. Smoke cloud rose as the scow vanished and police learned details via wireless from the Manning to Marconi station.

U. S Revenue Cutter Manning Marcon Smith Building

Elks Plan Bigger Fair in Seattle This Year

Seattle lodge No 92 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks to stage a larger fair in the Denny Hill regrade district with a huge tent. Ted Daken returns to manage with Hert Sweren George Dowling Col man Cox and Bart Langley. The event runs September 13 to 18, with pre-fair joy‑fest activities including an Elks moonlight excursion on Lake Washington and an Elk stuff night at the Elk building.

Seattle Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Denny Hill Regrade Ted” Daken Hert Sweren George Dowling Colman Cox Bart Langley Lake Washington Issaquah Elke

Seizure of Opium Cache at Milwaukee Hotel

Federal agents seized a trunk containing opium valued at 15000 dollars in a Milwaukee hotel at 668 King Street. Saturday night raid led to the arrest of H Hashgueki a Japanese proprietor.

Milwaukee King H. Hashgueki

Shr iners Plan Temporary Stadium for July Convention

Shriners intend to erect a temporary stadium on Fourth Ave between Lenora and Blanchard streets with seating for 16 000. The venue would host entertainments during convention week in July.

Shriners Fourth Ave Lenora Blanchard

Show Expo in Film Lecture Tour by State Executive

Richard Seelye Jones, executive representative of the state at the Panama Pacific exposition, will begin a lecture tour of the state here Thursday. He will show movies of the exposition to illustrate the event and its significance.

Richard Seelye Jones Willl

Why All the Wailing at Regal Dental Offices

A Seattle dental office defends using licensed operators and a written signed guarantee. The piece notes all operators are state licensed, displays licenses on wall, and the guarantee is signed by the operator and Dr. L. R. Clark, manager. It dismisses jealousy from a competing dentist and urges public choice for guaranteed, licensed care.

Regal Dental Offices L. R. Clark Seattle State of Washington

Explosion in the Bay Raises Alarm Over German Plot

A dynamite explosion off the bay ties up to 7000 to 8000 dollars per cane. British Vice Consul Agassiz of Tacoma asserts he has positive knowledge of a German plot to destroy any steamers bound for Windivostok if possible. Property losses in Seattle total about 140000 dollars, with damaged buildings and scattered debris.

Britiah Agassiz Tacoma Windivostok Seattle

Burns Detectives At Work on Case

Walter R. Thayer of the Burns Detective agency says two German officers are likely at the bottom of the explosion. Furnas employees were hired by the Russian consul in San Francisco on May 11 to guard explosives bound for Russia. Detectives watch two German officers traveling between Seattle Tacoma and British Columbia. A carload of automobiles for the Hazel Dollar was set afire in Tacoma yards but caused little damage. The Kalfuku Maru faced a threatening letter before sailing with dynamite prompting private guards aboard.

Walter R. Thayer Burns Detective Agency Thayer Furnas San Francisco Russia Seattle Tacoma British Columbia

Cop Knew Oh Yes He Did Didnt He

Within 15 minutes after the scow blew up a deserted street filled with staring people. Rumors spread of an earthquake a bomb a Zeppelin and a dynamite train. A policeman rushed to the phone as a wild dash toward the waterfront erupted with cheers.

Lake Union

Looting Reported After Dynamite Explosion

Two looting cases were reported to police after a dynamite blast. A person in an automobile helped himself to goods from Wazaar Jewelry, 1406 First Ave. At Metropolitan Grocery, $15 was taken from the cash register. Windows were broken at both locations.

Wazaar Jewelry First Ave Metropolitan

Otto Grunbaum Replaces Smashed Windows Overnight

Otto Grunbaum of the Woodhouse Grunbaum Furniture store at 416 24 Pike Street quickly repaired three large plate windows smashed in a Sunday incident. By 11 o clock Sunday morning the new windows left no trace of the event.

Woodhouse-Grunbaum Pike St Otto Grunbaum

Glass supplies ample for window replacement

John HB Suess of Suess Glass Co says a glass shortage is unlikely and the firm has a large amount on hand with more shipments expected today. Other firms are well stocked and window replacements are proceeding.

John HB. Suess The Suess Glass Co

Explosion Triggers Citywide Alarm and Confused Response

A mysterious blast caused a general fire alarm with every fire unit dispatched. Fire crews rushed to the area, engines shuttling without clear directions, a small blaze reported at Third and Pike. Within twenty minutes they returned, then repeated wild runs to unknown places.

Third Pike Ita

Explosion Convulses Police HQ As Officers Flee In Panic

Just before the blast cops at police headquarters slept in chairs then a bang shook the building. Glass shattered as officers leaped to guns and ran for doors. Outside, three minutes later bugbike squads and autos scoured the streets for the suburbs. No one yet knows what occurred.

Public alarm in Seattle over Zeppelin attack rumor

A man in Washington state apartments shouted that Seattle had been attacked by a Zeppelin and urged everyone to flee. He only calmed after receiving an "extra" paper explaining the true situation following the Lusitania sinking and ensuing notes between Germany and the United States.

Washington Seattle Kaiser Uncle Sam Lusitania

Port Wardens Urge Safe Dock for Explosives Handling

Port Warden Paysse recommends a special dynamite dock built at a safe distance from the city to manage explosive handling. The proposal aims to enhance safety and prevent hazardous incidents near urban areas.

Paysse

City Not Liable for Sunday Morning Explosion, Counsel Says

Corporation Counsel Hansen states the city cannot be held responsible for the damage from the Sunday morning explosion. He argues the event falls outside municipal liability and cites existing legal precedents.

Corporation Hansen

Sectionwide Seattle windows broken in blast shock

H. W. Davis of West Seattle reports multiple broken windows at his home and says nearly every house in the area along the waterfront to Ballard was affected. Estimated property damage ranges from sixty to eighty thousand dollars.

H. W. Davis Seattle Ballard

Dazzling Explosion Lifts Boats and Destroys Shacks

The blast from a dynamite scow hurled small boats from the bay and toppled shacks on Harbor Island. No injuries were reported as Sunday saw continued clean up with boats and anglers nearby.

Harbor Island

Fishermen Discover Wide Scale Fish Mortalities After Blast

After a blast at sea many fish were stunned or killed and floated on the surface. This scene prompted crews to assess environmental impact and potential hazards to navigation and local fisheries.

Ermen

Refuse to Pay Up Glass Insurance in City Explosion Probe

W G Robertson insurance manager for Henry Broderick Inc says 6000 to 7000 glass windows were broken after an city explosion. Some insurers doubt they may be liable if the blast was part of a war plot.

W. G. Robertson Henry Broderick, Inc

Explosion Delays Hit Jewelry Repair Shop Near First Ave

A small jewelry store near First Ave and Pike St suffered no window damage but several rings were damaged when an explosion blew the settings from rings kept in an envelope in the repair room. Graham and Victor jewelers report their repair department was affected.

First Ave Pike Sr

Damaged Storefronts After Sudden Disturbance

A jolt displaced fixtures at a Washington Annex shop area. Clocks toppled from counters, marble chunks broke beneath a display window, and multiple store windows shattered cleanly as if cut by an expert glazier. Some merchandise remained intact despite damage.

Tment Washington

Exploding Dynamite Near Harbor Island Shocks Nearby Residents

A Star reporter spoke with residents living near Harbor Island where 18 tons of dynamite lay in a scow moored a hundred yards away. Despite the blast waking them, the several dozen sea of shacks seemed unshaken and unfazed by the danger nearby.

Endi Harbor Star

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