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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1915
Page
1
James Davis is dead after a massive mine explosion at Ravensdale. The account recalls the deadly blast, the fragile town life around the mine, and the widow Davis as neighbors gather in support.
Dr. Cecile Greil, American survivor, affidavits that passengers were shelled after the liner Ancona stopped. She describes a 45 minute bombardment by a submarine with six cannons flying a red and white flag, contradicting Austria. Protests to Austria follow new embassy reports.
United Mine Workers across the state raise funds for Ravensdale families affected by the mine explosion. The Central Labor Council received a 1000 pledge from the UMWA and the state association added 500. A mass meeting is planned for the 26 widows and 60 orphans. Mine Inspector Bagley notes Ravensdale was well equipped and compliant with state law. Inquest into recovered bodies postponed as many witnesses remain rescuers.
Washington reports Secretary of the Navy Daniel announces serious consideration of government ownership of battleship production. Private shipyards seek contracts amid supply delays as the administration weighs government owned iron fields shipyards armor plate factories and related facilities to ensure timely wartime readiness.
The Washington Supreme Court upheld a state penitentiary term for Felix Crane, alleged Seattle underworld boss, requiring two to five years to be served. Crane had previous convictions for taking earnings of unfortunate women, with his appeal stemming from the first conviction. Judge Gilliam considered a new trial motion for the second case.
R. M. Davidson formerly prosecuting attorney at Streator Illinois was sent to the county stockade for 90 days for petit larceny. He cashed a worthless check to defray expenses for himself and his wife on a trip to Mt. Rainier. A memorandum to be made a note to Great Britain is being prepared at the state department in Washington.
William Holt Seattle realty dealer hotel owner and fruit grower died Wednesday night at his Grand Central hotel. He bequeathed most of his $150000 estate to Miss Joe Susaki, manager of the Grand Central hotel, including 15 lots in West Seattle and heavy Yakima fruit land holdings. The will also provides $2000 to Florence Crittenton home and $5000 for a permanent bed at Seattle Orthopedic Hospital named the William Holt bed. Holt was 53 and came to Seattle from Denver 16 years ago.
A cable from Danish explorer Rasmussen to Judge Carroll Sprigg suggests Donald McMillan and his Arctic expedition may be lost beyond rescue. The relief ship North Star Bay would need to depart by mid October, but ice may trap it with limited food for winter. McMillan’s party left three years ago to explore Crockerland, financed by the Smithsonian Institute Yale University the University of Illinois and the American Museum of Natural History.
The state tax commission will argue in Tacoma Friday over its writ of mandate to decide whether widows and heads of families previously exempt from taxation can be ordered to pay taxes. The case centers on the Asgramment of widows.
Chicago reports on Dr Hasselden after he refused to operate on a deformed newborn. Coroner to hold an inquest. health officials and petitioners seek license action while public debate rages over mercy versus medical ethics.
A letter from Seattle Central Labor Council to President Wilson and Utah Governor Spry urges a new and fair trial for Joe Hillstrom, condemned in Salt Lake City for murder. The 15 000 workers' group argues lack of evidence and risk to labor interests if Hillstrom dies, seeking justice rather than clemency.
Hap Miller, a three year standout ground gainer in the Northwest conference and senior at the state university, will never play football again after his right knee was severely injured in practice. He will hobble on crutches for two or three weeks, ruling out Thanksgiving day against Colorado. Ross MecKechnie will shift to left half in his place.
J B Powles chairman of the unemployment committee reports the unemployment situation is 100 percent better than last year, and there will be no need this winter for a Hotel Liberty as a shelter. The Central Council of Social Agencies backs the assessment.
Salt Lake City Utah November 18 Gov Spry refused to discuss his likely reply to President Wilsons request for a stay of execution in the case of Joseph Hillstrom I W W leader condemned to die by Utah firing squad for murder It is generally believed he will refuse.
Alexandra Kollentay, exiled Russian princess, will speak Sunday at Stevens hall Fourth Ave near Pike on socialism and the European war. Born to Russian parents in Germany she rose in radical circles, led workers' causes, lived in Berlin and other cities, and fled Nazi persecution to lecture in America.
Small craft warnings ordered at 11 a.m. for a moderate south to southwest gale affecting coastal waters.
Mrs. E F Cramer of 918 Spruce Street remains hospitalized after a Monday night automobile collision with Dr Francis F Markey of 1106 Sistave Street. She is reported doing nicely with a fractured skull at Seattle General hospital on Wednesday.
The Star urges readers to maximize value by guided buying through daily advertisements from Seattle’s best stores. Emphasizes that choosing from the paper’s ads yields the greatest return on each dollar.
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