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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1915
Page
2
A cluttered ad lists discounts on buttons lace veiling crepe paper and sewing goods with prices dropping to a quarter off regular. It promotes sweaters veiling Velvets and dress fabrics, plus toys at deep cuts. Multiple items show as low as 5 to 25 cents with bulk deals and limited stock.
Nellie Daly widow of John M Daly a U S Navy petty officer and her three daughters sue to invalidate a will alleging the decedent was of unsound mind on his death bed. The will left Miss Mary Reardon three fourths of the estate valued at about $2 000. Daly had been living apart before death.
Washington reports that Edward Ledwige, an American purchasing agent for the Mexican Northwestern railroad, is held by Mexican bandits in Chihuahua after a train kidnapping. He is threatened with death unless a $10,000 ransom is paid tomorrow. Ledwige allegedly persuaded captors to release two companions. ransom funds were sent by special train. Representations target Villa and his officers over the holdup.
Rev. George A. Bheafe, chaplain of the Walla Walla penitentiary, defended the honor system during a University Baptist church sermon. He commended Gov. Lister for vetoing the abolition bill, urged a public defender, and asked the public to support released prisoners. He spoke about Our Viewpoint, the penitentiary newspaper, and noted Peter Miller, the life-term habitual criminal.
In Goldenale Washington Isabel Holter received most of the Holter farm as alimony after a 1908 divorce from Christian Holter. A $3,000 mortgage on the farm has been paid off by Isabel and her children. Christian sued to recover his one third share, as delayed by court decree until 15 years post divorce, but his petition was denied.
Sheriff Longmire confirmed he correctly took Carl Ozana to Pierce County Jail instead of turning him over to Lewis or Thurston authorities. Ozana, enraged after a camp firing at foreman W. O. Evana, had stood near the borders of Thurston and Lewis counties when the incident occurred.
Robert W. Service, famed Alaska poet of The Shooting of Dan McGrew, is shown fighting with a Canadian regiment in France in a five reel film at the Close A theater through Tuesday night. David Scott Chisholm of New York sent a postcard last week. The picture is praised as a top Alaskan feature filled with action and local interest for Alaskans and visitors at Third Avenue show home.
Sixteen Navassar Girls headline at the Orpheum with Bones's band as a possible exception. The program includes George Chiyo the juggler, Roger Brothers, James Keleo and Blanche Selectton, Webber and Elliot, Charles and Fanny Van, Queenie Dunedin acrobatics with the Six Stevens, St Hugo Lutyens sermon, Jean King quartet, Minnie Victorson and Edgar Forrest sketch, Paderewski of vaudeville, Mme Orbassany's cokatoos, and John A West with a singing wolf finale.
The Lois theater presents Spoils of War as the headline act with a Sherman themed sketch by Clifford and Wells. Padden and Read perform coon songs and patter, while Piyno and Mclaughlin sing and dance. Ellie and McDonald also appear in the program.
The Empress presents a strong bill this week featuring an acrobatic act and an outstanding main attraction. The show promises high energy and vibrant performances to lift audiences.
The grand jury opened an investigation into an alleged arson trust operating in St Louis for six years. It is said the scheme defrauded insurers of at least 2.5 million dollars. Julius Berach, a wealthy broker, posted bond to meet possible charges. Attorney Herbert C. Baker was arrested after four alleged torches were caught moving inflammable material to the Bellows Manufacturing Co yard.
Geneva report notes Bulgarian reservists in Italy recalled to colors fueling belief Bulgaria may abandon neutrality. German papers hint Bulgaria could aid Austria and Germany. Athens reports Greek Bulgarian patrol clashes under investigation with aircraft said to be carrying supplies to Turkey.
The Washington State Grange calls for united action to press for a Farm ers Rural Credit bill in the coming Congress session. State Commissioner C R Cottrell of Kent leads lectures and an education campaign, urging letters to his Kent office to join a nationwide movement.
Reports from Milan and Geneva describe Armenian women forced into Turkish harems and men killed or abducted in a wholesale crackdown. The dispatch claims more than three quarters of a million Armenians have been driven from Asia Minor cities into the interior of Turkey.
In Wayneeburg Pa on September 13 Dr J L Silvert the man suspected of murdering Nettie Poland killed himself in his Georgetown office West Virginia The dead girl was found stripped in an automobile on a deserted road near the scene
Three men and two women face trial in police court after attempting to knock out two officers in Everett Washington. Clarence Winkley was found asleep on a grass plot by Patrolman Doten and Chauffeur Dalley and woke to a fight. Reinforcements Charles Winkley Mrs M Grant Mrs Hattie Burnette and Sam Heald aided in the confrontation.
Washington reports Gen. Thomas Urbina was killed under Gen. Villa orders, while conflicting rumors earlier claimed Villa died in action. Dispatches from the Villista agency confirm Urbina's slaying as the event under question.
Washington reports that James F. Archibald American correspondent for Ambassador Dumba will be arrested on arrival in the United States in connection with the ambassador's anti American nations plan.
Chicago dispatch reports Captain Von Papen, military attache of the German embassy in Washington, is in the city en route to Yellowstone National Park. An embassy staff member says Von Papen and Prince Hatzfeldt are on vacation, sightseeing in America, amid questions about alleged involvement with Austrian Ambassador Dumba’s push to cripple U.S. munitions plants.
City Engineer Dimock will invite bids before year’s end to build a steel bascule bridge across the Lake Washington canal at Tenthave North East. Construction bonds totaling $545 000 were authorized last March.
A conscience troubled resident from Orting, four years after riding to Tacoma for nothing, has paid the 25 cent fare.
In Auburn Washington on September 13 flames engulfed three auto trucks owned by Carter Contracting and Hauling Co of Seattle. Five workers moved two trucks to safety while risking their lives. Jack Fleming suffered severe burns.
Rep Simeon D. Fess of Ohio, in Seattle, backs ship subsidies over a seamen’s law and opposed the seamen bill. He and James B. Reynolds of Massachusetts, secretary of the national Republican committee, spoke to the Young Men’s Republican club Monday.
The US8 Bushnell will serve as mother ship for submarines on the Pacific Coast. Tests are scheduled for Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. Built by Seattle Construction and Drydock company, the Bushnell cost 1 million dollars.
Aimar Auzius de Turenne, a VU student and war veteran who lost an eye in France, will lecture on the war at 1221 Minor Ave Friday night. Judge Thomas Burke will also speak, and proceeds from the event go to a charitable cause.
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