05 Oct 1915
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1915
Page
1
A Child Welfare speaker, Dr. Maude Parker, addresses adolescent development at a public talk. She urges honest sex education to prevent abuse, stressing early awareness, self respect, and guiding youths toward constructive interests.
Bulgarian revenue cutters chased and shelled three Greek sailing vessels in the Aegean today. The barks escaped unharmed, and the episode sparked the wildest excitement in Athens amid reports of a possible Russian declaration of war.
Sheriff Rob Hodge and County Commissioner Chairman Mike Carrigan clashed at a budget hearing as Hodge sought a 1916 office expense of 91 782 50 and Carrigan blasted alleged waste. Commissioners cut several salary increases and a 35 000 item for a Willows farm purchase was planned for next year.
Petrograd reports Foreign Minister Sazanoff announces the recall of Minister Savinsky from Sofia. Officials predict the move will precipitate hostilities within a day.
The United States ends the career of Dr. Constantin Dumba as Austrian ambassador after recalls for efforts to halt American munitions output. Dumba sailed aboard the Nieuw Amsterdam bearing a safe conduct and left without a parting message, saying he would comment only upon reaching Austria.
Reported Allied forces at Salonika are well supplied to face a Bulgarian push into Serbia. The Bulgars may attempt a fast strike toward the Nish Salonika railway to aid Serbia. Romania may remain neutral for now, dimming hopes of immediate aid.
London reports Bulgaria pressed to answer Russian demands as allies rush troops to strategic points. The expected declaration would pull Bulgaria into the war arena, potentially drawing Greece next.
Ambassador Von Bernstorff promised to submit a disavowal of the torpedoing of the liner Arabic to meet President Wilson's wishes. Formal settlement announcement to follow after a 22 minute conference with Secretary Lansing. Lansing called progress and said the Arabic case has been settled.
Vancouver reports confirm Ottawa has not authorized any war orders for the West and Seattle will not receive large munition shipments. Vancouver shell plants remain idle while Sam P. Weston, linked to a Seattle syndicate, is present to address the claims.
Water will be shut off on Whatcom avenue between Han ford street and Horton street on Wednesday October 6 from 9 a m to 4 p m.
Reports describe a figure nicknamed Horco terrorizing female students on a university campus. Dean of Women Coldwell urges women to avoid isolation after dusk, travel in groups, as past incidents led to a student patrol and arrests of suspects from the same era.
Minneapolis voters reject local option by a large margin 8950 in Hennepin County ensuring the city remains wet for three years unless statewide prohibition ends the rule. The decision preserves liquor sales in the city amid broader dry state prospects.
Chicago awoke to a sudden order closing Sunday saloons issued by Mayor Thompson before he and aldermen departed for San Francisco for the Chicago day exercises at the exposition.
20 miles of the government railway in Alaska have been completed with construction moving on the remaining 460 miles. Secretary of the Interior Lane announced the progress and said work continues. A schoolhouse has been ordered to be built at Anchorage.
Franklin D. Roosevelt writes that the United States lacks modern scout ships or “eyes of the fleet.” He notes only three in service the Chester Birmingham and Salem at about 25 knots while the ideal turbine scouts would be 3500 to 4000 tons 30 knots range with long endurance and limited gun size. He cites Spain war era intelligence and coastal fears as proof of the danger of insufficient scouts.
The administration adopts secrecy for naval innovations while proposing a super cruiser capable of 40 mph. Details on hull design double-shell, thin waterline protection, and a thin plate bow and stern aim to resist torpedoes. Estimated cost about 18 million dollars per ship.
The Star highlights fall goods and latest styles offered by Seattle’s best progressive stores. Explanations and enticing bargains are emphasized to attract shoppers, inviting readers to review the announcements.
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