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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1915

Page

5

Mother Ryther seeks $1000 for Seattle home tag drive

A public appeal urges women to buy charity tags to fund Mother Ryther Home at 1262 Denny Way. Chamber of Commerce opposition and lack of accreditation cited. tag sale launches with Y M C A aiding organizing efforts downtown and across suburbs.

Mother Ryther Chamber of Commerce Zinn Young Women's Christian Association Young Men's Christian Association Everyman

Winston Churchill to Leave Front and War Council

London Nov 13 England's stay at home mood shifts as Winston Churchill resigns as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster to join the Oxford Yeomanry and go to the front. The move follows Churchill's belief a cabinet post must match wartime responsibility and inspires others amid conscription pressure from Lord Derby.

London England Winston Churchill Admiralty New War Council Duchy of Lancaster Britain Churchill Oxford Yeomanry Lord Derby

Germans Capture 40 000 in One Month

The German war office reports October captured over 40 000 prisoners on the Russian and Serbian fronts. Figures credit Field Marshal Von Hindenburg Prince Leopold Gen Von Linsingen Gen Bothmer and Enzen with thousands of prisoners and hundreds of machine guns. Additional cannon of older type also fell into German hands.

War Office Marshal von Hindenburg Sphetscoksenwepee Prince Leopold von Linsingen PE Ni Ib schGas Mreasbseegecotars Gen Bothmer Coeicete Vines Enzen Camgres Co Wcvestesciceses CNR Se Ca

Woman recounts Ancona attack in London dispatch

Dr Cecile Grell of New York, survivor at Ferryville Tunis, testified that after passengers jumped overboard the submarine continued firing. A shell hit her cabin port hole killing her maid, she fled for clothing and then jumped into a launch as the sub fired on the deck. The torpedo sank the liner.

London Ancona Cecile Grell New York Ferryville Tunis

Two freighters sink on Lake Erie near Erie

The freighter Philip Armour sank four miles west of Erie, Lake Erie, with unknown casualties. The grain steamer Perry reportedly sank outside Erie harbor. three crew members were rescued by life-savers, who are still near the sunken vessels as rough weather continues.

Erie Philip Armour Here Lake Erie Perry Erie Harbor

KAISER IN EAST ON DEFENSIVE

Austro Hungarian forces on the Eastern front retreat under heavy Russian attacks in Riga Dvinsk and Volhynia regions. German gains in Ikeku region fail as Russians press to recover losses amid winter frost slowing offensive hopes. Submarine losses surface as London reports a missing boat probably lost with no survivors.

London Austradhermans Riga Dvinsk Volhynia Balkan Kammern Anting Spioke Ikeku

Registration Opens for Districts Ahead of School Election

Registration for most districts except Ravenna and surrounding areas took place Saturday at the Prefontleroy building until 5 pm. Deadline for late registration is November 27 at the School board headquarters in the Central building. Candidates include Dr. Lillian C. Irwin Rev. Oscar H. McGil and George A. Spencer.

Ravenna Ballard Fauntleroy South Park Prefontaine Vetera School Board Lillian C. Irwin Oscar H. McGil George A. Spencer

Friends Battle Thirst as Desert Strands Two Men in Death Struggle

In Los Angeles a tale from the Salton Sea region recalls a life risking trek for water. James Roche recounts how his long time friend J H Welch refused to shoot him, then died of thirst after they and a third companion were stranded with no water for days. They later were saved by Clark but Welch did not survive.

Los Angeles Cal Roche Desert Hfe J. H. Welch En Damon Pythias Niland Salton Sea Welch Clark John Damon Jim Man Severs Reacuera

Zemo Quick Dandruff Cure Ad from Cleveland

To avoid dandruff choose a fast acting treatment. Buy a bottle of Zemo for 15 or 1.00 for extra large size at any drug store. Used as directed it kills the dandruff germ nourishes hair roots and stops itching. It is pure safe and not greasy. Roape and shampoo are harmful due to alkali.

Saving Money Is Building Character

Gentle urging to start a savings account. Emphasizes personal worth and community value as every dollar saved grows.

Farmer Reaps Profit in War Exports Soar

Government figures show enormous agricultural exports during the war with likely further gains in 1916. Strong entities include government and agriculture ministries projecting continued high shipping of grain and related products to allied nations.

War boosts American farmer profits and exports

The first year of war saw agri cultural exports rise 32 percent and a 34 percent boost in acreage. Wheat led exports with 375 million bushels available for Europe, followed by 226 million bushels of corn and 7 million bales of cotton, plus meat and dairy valued at 330 million dollars.

Europe Department of Agriculture United Press

Dead Bandit Ex-convict Identified After Cabin Attack

Everett reports Julius Sideen, an ex convict formerly at Monroe reform school, identified as the bandit shot by Detective Wells after fleeing three officers during a cabin attack on the Monte Cristo railroad above Granite Falls. A wounded accomplice, unnamed, shot himself as deputies closed in. Counterfeit money gear found in the cabin.

Everett Monte Cristo Granite Falls Wells Julius Sideen Monroe Reformatory Bideen

Edith Robertson will divides estate among 25 people

Mrs. Edith M. Robertson of Seattle distributed a total of 75000 dollars among 25 relatives and friends who aided her in life. Her brother William O. Reed received 10000 dollars.

Edith M. Robertson Seattle William O. Reed

Real Cause of Stomach Trouble Olive Tablets Claim

Advertising blurb promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a remedy for stomach upset. It asserts the tablets stimulate the liver and bowels to alleviate indigestion without calomel. The ad describes the product as a vegetable compound with olive oil and notes dosing at bedtime with price ten cents per box.

Dr. Edwards Eowarda The Olive Tablet Company Columbus

Ten Tricks to Teach Your Dog in Town

Instructional notes outline simple dog tricks with step by step shaping. It explains shaking hands by rewarding paw raises, then progressing to other paws, stressing patient, staged teaching and a strong start for lasting results. An upcoming installment promises more guidance.

Hector Prin Eimprees Theatre Eit Monthen

Council Clash Over Tax Levy Feeds Town Odd Brief

A lively council session sparked by a Municipal League inquiry on the tax levy turned into a furious, almost warlike debate. Five members supported the levy while four opposed as rhetoric flew, ending with an armistice and ongoing repairs to strained relations.

Smith Municipal League C. G. Morrison League Majority Lundy Morrison Fitzgerald

City urged to hire expert to contest S E Co petition

Assistant Corporation Counsel Pierce warned the council franchise committee that the city risks defeat in the traction company's petition to the public service commission unless it employs an expert engineer. The PSC refused hearing until a full property valuation is completed, a task the city must fund if it hopes to counter the company's figures. The committee asked Pierce to estimate expert costs and seek appropriation.

Traction Company Public Service Commission Council Pierce

Ministers to Meet for Interdenominational Evangelism Plan

Seattle and Tacoma congregational leaders will meet Wednesday and Thursday to discuss a proposed model constitution and to launch a plan of evangelism led by the laymen's missionary movement.

Seattle and Tacoma

Mills in Northwest operate more plants as demand rises

Twenty of thirty two lumber mills along the Tacoma Eastern are running, including all large mills. Thirteen mills on the Willapa Harbor lines of the Northern Pacific and Milwaukee are active, with fifteen of twenty in Grays Harbor operating. An earlier January boost is expected as lumbermen report best business prospects in years.

Tacoma Eastern Willapa Harbor Northern Pacific Milwaukee Grays Harbor Puget Sound

Brig S Young to Visit Knights of Pythias Lodge

Brigadier General S Young supreme chancellor of the Knights of Pythias will be entertained by local lodge members Tuesday evening. Grand Chancellor Gus Mees is expected to attend the event.

S. Young The Knights of Pythias Gus Mees

Flight to Tacoma Surges in Aero Club Round Trip

W E Boeing, president of the Aero club, and aviator Herbert Munter flew to Tacoma Friday afternoon. They completed the round trip in an hour and 20 minutes.

W. E. Boeing The Aero Club Herbert Munter Tacoma

Dentists Claim High Class Care At Low Prices In Northwest

A Northwest dental office advertises highly trained dentists with state board certificates on view. It promises best materials, ironclad guarantees, and no underbidding on price. The ad invites free examinations and estimates with no obligation to proceed.

State Dental Board JL. R. Mark Northwest

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