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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1915

Page

1

Reading It Goddess Featured on Page Eight

A playful note invites readers to explore a feature titled The Goddess on page eight. The item promises a synopsis of upcoming content and invites immediate engagement.

Chief Lang Story Says Itself Truthful Explanation

The Star argues Lang’s case hinges on decency not law as Seattle’s chief of police faces trial. It asserts Lang’s conduct, not exact drink counts or temptations, shows unbecoming behavior and erodes public trust, with his own account offering clear truth.

Lang Chief of Police of Seattle

Sant Anna in distress as fire engulfs liner 9200 ton ship

News reports that the Fabre liner Sant Anna, a 9,200 ton vessel with 1,400 to 1,700 Italian reservists aboard plus 40 others, is afire 1,000 miles from New York. Distress signals were sent near midnight and Cape Race stations copied the call as ships race to aid. The ship, nicknamed hoodoo ship, had a prior damaging incident in 1914.

New York Fabre Sant Anna Ace Asodco Te Ocean Cape Race Ancona Mediterranean Brooklyn

Yon Bernstorff Remains Mum After Meeting With Officials

Washington dispatch reports Ambassador Von Bernstorff offered no details after leaving a briefing with Secretary Lan. He refused comment on any moment with the president and stated he would handle the Arabic case alongside the German ambassador.

Washington, D. C Von Lansoon Lansing Ger

Band Season Ends Under Bark Board Authority

Announcement states that the band season has ended under the auspices of the bark board, signaling closure of activities and official duties for the current period.

Bark Board

Roosevelt urges universal service to train citizens in arms

Col Roosevelt favors universal compulsory service for men of military age in peacetime. He cites a Great Industrial Army idea with Vincent Astor and J. P. Morgan's sons doing labor on garbage scows to prove social equality. He cites Swiss militia as ideal and urges government funding to make training affordable for all workers.

Gilson Gardner Enterpriee Association Oyster Bay N. Y United States Col. Roosevelt America Vincent Vincent Astor J. P. Morgan New York Roosevelt Plattabore

Russian Cabinet Denies Resignation Report

Official denial issued in Petrograd states the report of the cabinet’s resignation is without foundation. Goremykin ministry members remain at their offices and Premier pins heads to the army headquarters conferring with the czar at Susal.

Petrograd Goremykin Susal

Seattle to Have New Post Office

Washington Sept 13 The treasury department plans to sell the Seattle post office site bought for 170000 due to its inaccessibility Assistant Secretary Newton will visit Seattle soon and may select another location for a 500000 building word received recently indicates action will be taken The site fronts on Seattle boulevard near Sixth Ave and was intended for a main post office building

Washington Treasury Department Seattle Newton Seattle Boulevard Sixth Ave

Navy board of volunteers to start work October 6

The United States board of volunteer scientists and inventors, aimed at boosting navy efficiency, will begin with a session at the navy department on October 6. Assistant Postmaster Colbett noted the board is led by Thomas Monday, with Edison mentioned in the local office.

Washington United States Board of Navy Navy Department Colbett Thomas Edison

Pan American Head Visits Seattle to Boost Trade Talks

Jon Barrett, director general of the Pan American Union, met Seattle businessmen Monday to arouse interest in trade relations with South American nations. He departs for the East Monday night and urged Seattle leaders to organize a tour of inspection through Western coast South American countries next spring.

Jon Barrett Pan-American Union Seattle East

Autumn Fur Fashion Rules At Bon Marche Show

Readers are urged to go fur heavy this season at the Bon Marche Autumn Fashion Show. Hats, cuffs, and fur trimmed coats lead the trend with tall hats and velvety fur, while skirts stay full and metallic trims glow. Black and white remains a safe, stylish choice.

Samuel

County Buys The Farm Of C. D. Stimson

King county commissioners adopt a 113707 budget appropriation to purchase The Willows near Kirkland as a county industrial farm. The Star sparked the idea, with Carrigan opposing the buy and Hamilton touting cost savings from feeding county dependents. Possession set for February 20 under County Agriculturist Rader with aim to reduce hunger costs. Dr. W. W. Kenney of Denver survives after ingesting poison by mistake.

King County C. D Carrigan Hamilton Stander Willows Rader W. W. Kenney Denver

All Set for Chief Lang's Trial Today

The council investigation into Police Chief Lang, charged with conduct unbecoming an officer, was set to begin after 3 p.m. with Corporation Counsel Bradford prepared to present the case. Lang, who retained three lawyers, awaited the preliminaries following a delay due to a bankers' convention.

Council Lang Corporation Bradford Tate First Ave Bankers’ Convention

May Recognize Gen Carranza in Provisional Mexican Government

Washington reports a probable policy recognizing Carranza as head of a provisional Mexican government. The Pan American peace conference plans to meet tomorrow to decide next steps. The Villa faction challenged Carranza’s claim to control most of Mexico.

Washington Carranza New York Villa Junta Mexico

Fire destroys Ballard mill. entire department rushes to scene

A fire at 10:15 a m Monday gutted the Phoenix Shingle Co mill at 4455 Shilshole ave N W Ballard threatening the entire mill district. The loss is about 75000 with some insurance. No lives were lost and the fireboat Duwamish assisted as crews worked to contain the blaze.

Phoenix Shingle Co Shilshole Ave N. W Ballard

Tuition fee case delays at University of Washington

Superior Judge Gilliam gave the University of Washington regents and President Suzzallo another week to defend a lawsuit by students seeking to quash the $20 annual tuition fee. Hundreds did not register Monday due to fee uncertainty, and officials foresee enrollment near last year’s total as the fee may force many to stay out. Registration runs through Tuesday with classes starting Wednesday.

Gilliam University of Washington Regents Suzzallo Henry Suzzallo

Fall Fashion Show At The Bon Marche

The Bon Marche hosts a fall fashion exposition today featuring new styles for the season. The event promises engaging displays for women shoppers. Details appear in the Bon Marche ad on page 8.

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