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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1915
Page
2
Hilma Christiansen filed for divorce from Martin R. Christiansen alleging he boasted of his associations with other women. The action was started Saturday.
An old ad warns readers of kidney trouble with back pain and fatigue and promotes Gold Medal Capsules from Haariem Holland via Ow! Drug Co. Prices are 25¢ 59¢ and $1.00 with a money back guarantee if relief is not felt promptly.
San Francisco September 1 A Superior Judge Graham notes most elopements end in happiness and avoid divorce court. He argues runaway marriages are usually born of true love and romance, and that puppy love is often misjudged as a failure.
Elsie Wong, 23, deserted her wedding to Wing Mo Lew, 26, at a Chinatown Los Angeles church. She fled with her trousseau after leaving a note claiming she would kill herself rather than marry Lew Wing, saying her heart didn’t feel right. Police were handed names of three Chinese boys believed involved.
Sir William Cornelius VanHorne, 72, former president of the Canadian Pacific Railway, died in Montreal. Born in Illinois, he began in railroad work, rose to general manager and president of the CPR, later serving as chairman of the board until 1919 and heading the Cuba Company.
An engagement between a Carranza army of 2,000 cavalry and a Villa force of 2,000 under Gen Urbalejo began today on the Santa Cruz River six miles east of Nogales and near the international boundary.
George J. MacKenzie resigns as Metropolitan manager after supervising building construction. Lewis Haase of Kian & Erlanger to take his place. Haase aims for regular, high class shows and increased visits to Seattle. The Orpheum, Pantages, Empress, Lola, and Lola theaters feature women musicians, vaudeville acts, and musical revues, including the Navascar Girls, the Four Renees, and a Swedish dialect bit.
Detroit authorities showcase a semaphore based traffic control system praised by a national police chiefs’ convention. At each main crossing a policeman stands beside a signal semaphore with GO and STOP arms. safety zones extend along streetcar tracks guiding pedestrians and restricting vehicle entry for orderly flow.
City boasts about a population near 600000 and 22000 automobiles as it moves to replace whistle signals with an automated traffic regulation system in Detroit. Officials plan a broad modernization to streamline flow and reduce congestion.
Washington dispatch reports Gen. Funston has a strong troop cordon from Laredo to the Gulf of Mexico and says the border is well controlled. He believes marauding by Mexican bands can be decreased and possibly halted.
Ignatius T. T. Lincoln described as a German spy and former British MP is ordered to stand trial in England for forgery. The case centers on alleged fraudulent documents linked to his activities.
The report notes a school population figure of 1,363 surpassing 1,914 in a comparative measure, highlighting a clear lead in enrollment or headcount.
Gen. Carranza's reply to Pan American conferees arrived at the state department and rejected the peace appeal. It included no direct request for recognition but proposed a conference at the border with representatives of the conference republics. It was unclear when the proposal would be made public.
Banjo player Joe Roberts reported to police that his banjo and several banjo strings were stolen from the Clemmer theatre Friday night while he stepped out briefly. No arrests reported at this time.
In Vancouver B C on September 11 a young woman said to be Karl Weiss’s daughter and linked to Alve Von Alvensieben was seized and deported for suspected German government ties. She entered Canada by fake pretenses and chose to return to Seattle after officers offered removal or internment at Vernon.
A local dental office touts high quality care by state board certified dentists. The ad asserts ironclad guarantees, unbeatable prices, and demonstrations of painless methods daily from 8:30 to 10. Address 1405 Third Ave NW at Third and Union.
T Colcoff was robbed on First Ave between Washington and Main early Saturday, losing 75 dollars. He held a suspect until they fled. Frank Fuzich and Colcoff are in the city jail with Fuzich charged as a disorderly person and Colcoff serving as a witness.
Puget Sound Traction Light and Power Co. sues Seattle Seminary to recover 407.90 for alleged unpaid lighting charges. Seminary operated by Rev. Alex Beers and wife Adelaide Beers at 3209 Third Ave. W. in Seattle.
Patrick Thornton marine fireman was run over by an O W freight train early Saturday morning and will lose his right leg.
London dispatch reports Rothschild & Sons announce the Russian government has allowed Jews to reside anywhere and own property except in capitals and imperial regimental towns. Some restrictions are lifted as Jews gain access to government schools during the war.
The steam freighter Paraiso was released from bond after Judge Jeremiah Neterer set owners liability at 180000 dollars. The Adml Watson owners libeled the Paraiso for 247000 dollars following the sinking two weeks earlier.
M A Schmidt who is linked with David Caplan in the Los Angeles Times dynamiting will be the first defendant to stand trial in Los Angeles on October 4, under a stipulation agreed by both sides attorneys.
Nick Pullers, a Prohibition enthusiast, attempted a beer at 171 Washington St on Friday night. He tripped on stairs and suffered bruises from head to foot, vowing never again.
Police Judge Gordon and Seattle officials plan a crackdown on speeding. A franchise committee will summon auto and motorcycle drivers fined for speeding to show cause why their licenses should not be suspended or revoked. Action may target for hire permits as well.
Petrograd reports renewed fighting near Riga after days of quiet. General von Beseler directs a heavy German attack from Friedrichstadt to Dvinsk with a goal to cross the Dvina northwest of Friedrichstadt. Slavs have repulsed several efforts but German pressure grows stronger.
Sol Levinson reported to the police that his residence at 7903 West Green Lake Boulevard was entered through the basement Wednesday and a watch stick pin and cash totaling 50 dollars were stolen. The Hollywood Lunch and Soda Fountain, 212 Pike St.
Mrs Orpha Vasbinder files for divorce alleging husband John Vasbinder repeatedly threatened to kill her with a gun after their marriage. She left several months ago following ongoing abuse and fear for her life.
A Yusen Kaisha steamer Awa arrived at 6 Attle's Harbor Friday under Capt Horl with a $3,000,000 cargo including silk valued at $2,000,000 $750,000 in Japanese gold tea and other articles. The voyage was stormy.
The advertisement promotes KIRO PRAK TIK chiropractic treatment by Dr. McGee BD C offering spinal adjustments to cure chronic ailments including goiter and female troubles. It claims to remove disease causes, offers refunds if not successful, and lists free condition examinations with hours 9 to 6 and Sunday appointments.
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