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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1914

Page

6

Labor Men's Prohibition Fight Fails in Labor Council

Led by A. G. Brown the Carpenters union, anti prohibitionists faced opposition as the labor council voted 80 to 33 against rescinding a prior stance opposing initiative No. 3. Last week the vote was 55 to 42. The session also approved $100 for Ryther home repairs with local delegates offering help. EB Marks urged support for Wallace and Campbell while opposing Nichols et al.

Carpenters’ Union Labor Council E. H. Mitchell EB. P. Marks State Federation of Labor Wallace and Campbell Nichols Palmer Williams Wm. E. Humphrey John Roberts Eriet Knudsen Pemberton Mills and Holcomb Supreme Court

Roenenkamp Defeats Germans in East Prussia

Petrograd dispatch reports General Roenenkamp of Ruralan forces defeated the German army that had driven him into East Prussia. Russians are said to have retreated in apparent disorder while German pursuers fell into a trap.

Paris Roenenkamp East Prussia Kusslan Petrograd Ta Matin

England Prepares for Winter War Amid Berlin Offensive

London reports that for 48 hours German forces hammered the French center to force a withdrawal of allies left flank. French lines hold but casualties are described as the war’s heaviest to date. Both sides rush reinforcements. Paris garrison members join frontline fighting as winter gear is sent to Britain.

London War Office Paris

Suicide and homicide in hotel room tragedy in San Francisco

In a San Francisco hotel Miss Lisette Jamel was found dead with four bullet wounds. A man lay dead across her bed, a revolver with five empty chambers in his hand. Letters on the man’s clothing identify him as F. Gregneu of Los Angeles.

San Francisco

Awnings Fire Threaten Cheasty Building Rear

An awning at the rear of the Cheasty building at Secondav and Spring caught fire this morning and threatened to spread. Prompt fire department and police response limited damage to nominal levels.

Will shows $15,000 verdict for Hart and Allen in Jeffs case

In Judge Mackintosh's court this morning a verdict of 15000 was returned for Attorneys John R B Hart and J C Allen for services tied to the administration of the will of Seattle pioneer Thomas Jeffs. The Jeffs will left about 100000 for an orphans home and involved litigation after his death.

Mackintosh John RB. Hart J. C. Allen Thomas Jeffs Seattle Jeffs

Carelessness Sparks Garage Fire Destroys Two Cars

A fire today at 802 East Plant resulted from sloppy soldering in a garage, burning two automobiles. Property damage to the building was minor. Names mentioned include Dr. L. A. Ong and G. H. Robb as the injured parties.

East Plnt Dr. L. A. Ong G. H., Robb

Submarine Men Earn Iron Crosses in WWI Action

German records report Lieut. Commander Weddington and the U-9 crew awarded iron crosses for sinking British cruisers Aboukir Hogue and Cressy. U-21 torpedoed Pathfinder, while Meuse fortifications from Verdun to Toul face bombardment. German war loan surpasses expectations at 4,388,576,000 marks. Wolff agency accuses French cyclists of attacking Red Cross cars near Bethincourt.

Berlin Sayville Aboukir Hogue Cressy Weddington Admiralty War Office Meuse Verdun Toul Troyon Les Parotehes Camp Des Romane Lion Gommercy Gironville Liege Namur Rheims India Delhi Wolff Red Cross Bethincourt

Five divorce suits started and more local items reported

A chain of items from labor council lists to civic events. notes include five divorce suits begun, the Wistaria Dancing club on an unfair list, first Eastern cranberries arriving, a federation meeting Monday, and labor questions from Commissioner Olson.

Wistaria Dancing Club Labor Council Federation of Women's Clubs Olson E. D. O'Brien American League of Municipalities Philadelphia Federal Civil Service Hamill Congress Kirkland Catholic Church Falkr Mary J. Wynkoop Idaho M. C. Jacobi R. M. Innes United States Olympic Peninsula Milwaukee H. B. Barling Thos. Mitchell Grace Trolson Salvation Army First Presbyterian Church

Washington State Medical Association Raises Legal Defense Fee

In North Yakima the Washington State Medical Association says its defense fund fee increases from 5 to 100 dollars due to more malpractice lawsuits. President Wilson pushes mine operators in Colorado to accept terms miners have agreed to. A new Venezuelan revolution is reported. Northwest wheat about 60 percent quietly bought by foreign interests via agents. Frederick J. Stimson named first ambassador to Argentina, with Henry P. Pletcher promoted to ambassador to Chile.

Washington State Medical Association North Yakima Wilson Colorado Venezuela Northwest

Bomb mystery clouds street blast near 607 32nd Ave

An amateur explosive device exploded on a street near the home of George Dornberger at 607 32nd Avenue. The blast shattered windows but caused no injuries or major damage. The mortar was a galvanized steel pipe about 10 inches long. No owner identified, fueling speculation.

Tery 32Nd Av George Dornberger

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