11 Sep 1915
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1915
Page
1
A Seattle divorce court recounts tangled lives as a mother remarries her ex after a divorce, while the daughter seeks separation from a non-supporting husband. Testimonies reveal beatings and threats, with later plans for the daughter and her child to move to Oregon.
A brief column teases a new feature highlighting a goddess figure, promising a vivid profile and fresh insights. It emphasizes the subject’s prominence and invites readers to engage with the upcoming synopsis and coverage.
In New York, Sept 11, German Ambassador Von Bernstorff warned that war with America could occur if diplomatic ties with the United States were cut after breaking off relations with Germany. He said German submarines would be ordered to sink ships seen, and that America had underestimated the potential diplomatic victory.
Chief Sluiskin of the Yakimas, camping with 30 braves in Rainier National Park, seeks to test the 1855 treaty with Gov. Stevens in white man’s courts. He challenges the promise as a law question, while continuing hunting and fishing as before, and offers the parchment to rangers for interpretation.
A Star investigation recounts four days working as a solicitor for a Chinese lottery. It shows how gamblers place tickets at cigar stores and stores, share profits with a living staff, and how police, public safety officials, and the public are drawn to the game. It notes the broad reach across Seattle and compares to San Francisco’s gambling frenzy.
In Washington on September 11 United Press quotes Ambassador Von Bernstorff denying any statements attributed to him by the Evening Sun. He says he has not issued, authorized, or communicated sentiments on the subjects mentioned and cannot provide any statement of his views.
Mildred Hill proprietor of a hotel linked to a redlight abatement fight testified Friday after pleading guilty to a disorderly house charge. She appeared at police court then informed the court detailing a raid setup including a cut door and broken glass to alert inside of approaching raids.
Fred H. Witz a conductor on the Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound Ry was arrested Saturday by Deputies Wiley and Von Gurat after an alleged brutal attack on his 13 year old daughter Ethel. The child is reported in critical condition. A week long search included a five mile brush chase from Kirkland to Hollywood. Mrs. Witz filed the complaint Friday and Witz fled Cedar Falls before vanishing. He later contacted an attorney from near Kirkland by long distance phone.
Paris reports that Mme Sarah Bernhardt likely will not perform again after a single film appearance. Born Oct 22 1844 in Paris she rose to fame with the stage and later acted in America. Her career spans Paris Brussels and broad artistic work including sculpture and painting.
The investigation of Police Chief Lang for conduct unbecoming an officer will start Monday at 3 pm by the city council. All members are expected, Lang has hired three lawyers, and Corporation Counsel Bradford will conduct the inquiry with daily sessions until the council decides if the chief’s attendance at a cafe drinking festival and accompanying a cabaret singer to her room violated norms.
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