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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1915

Page

4

Fire destroys Cond Eisewhere building in half million blaze

A large fire levels Cond Eisewhere, causing $500000 in damage. Longshoremen strike in New York pressure profit sharing. J G Freeman of a Centralia restaurant jailed for breaking a labor eight hour law. Rockefeller refuses allied loan. Several Columbus capitalists jailed for tax fraud. A collage of jokes, captions and brief notes follows with local items from Iowa to Colorado.

New York J. G. Freeman Centralia

Columbus day to be marked by speech and banquet

A notice lists Columbus day events on October 12 with a speechmaking and banquet. Other items note local incidents and obituaries, including deaths of Joseph Blair and Peter Rudio, a Dawson monument, and a Spokane hospital cornerstone.

Joseph Blair Centralia Peter Rudio Dawson Inspector Fitzgerald Mounted Police Enuty Grays Harbor

Conscription Debate At University Of Washington

The article argues against compulsory military draft and urges voluntary drill programs. It cites English aversion to conscription, wartime resistance in the U.S., and suggests treating students like business volunteers to raise preparedness without coercion. It posits that voluntary camps and drill would appeal to patriotism and mirror Swiss practice.

England Germany University of Washington Switzerland

Paulhamus the Puyallup farmer and booster leader

W. H. Paulhamus known as Paul leads Puyallup Growers association a major berry cooperative and heads Western Washington fair efforts. As state senator he is cited for a progressive record and strong business efficiency attracting 400 boosters to Seattle to promote regional growth. The Star notes his hustling drive and influence in farming and politics.

W. H. Paulhamus Puyallup Valley Paul Seattle

National Parks For All Enjoyment Of Us

A national parks advocate urges making parks accessible to ordinary visitors, proposing roads inns and Swiss style camp sites under American methods. Mount Rainier sees record visitor numbers this summer highlighting public interest. Political quips and local notes follow, with satirical lines on civil service and fair preparations.

Samuel T. Mather Estes National Park Nathan Colo Mather National Park Mount Rainier

Skim Milk: Cheap Nutritious Food Ahead of Beef

In this era of rising living costs, skim milk offers substantial nutrition at a fraction of beef price. Whole milk loses butter fat in skimming, leaving protein and minerals. two and a half quarts of skim milk provide similar protein and energy to a pound of beef, while costing about four cents a quart. Oysters cost more per nourishment, and tastes vary.

Skim Milk Uses Cue Cooks and Dining Tips

Skim milk is versatile for soups custards and cakes. Wearing undergarments dyed with aniline dyes is inadvisable due to skin irritation and potential eruptions.

London exhibitors boycott Essa nay over Charlie Chaplin film limits

London moving picture exhibitors halt backing the Essa nay company citing dissatisfaction with the number of Charlie Chaplin films allowed. The dispute centers on programming choices and film availability for audiences in the capital.

America London Moving Picture Essanay Company Chariie Chaplin

Martin Sentenced for Burglary by Monroe Judge

Andrew Martin a young Portuguese man was sentenced to one to 15 years in the Monroe reformatory by Superior Judge Gilliam after pleading guilty to burglary on Saturday.

Andrew Martin Monroe Reformatory Gilliam

Population of Switzerland could be housed in Lon idon residences

A plan suggests housing Swiss residents in London dwellings to manage population pressures. The proposal outlines logistics and potential locations, aiming to accommodate a significant number of people within city housing stock.

Switzerland Lonidon

Chicago Mayor to Speak in Seattle Luncheon

Chicago Mayor William H. Thompson will be the honored guest at a Seattle luncheon of the Young Men's Republican club next month. Gov. Wills of Ohio is slated to speak, while Myron T. Herrick has canceled his Thursday plans.

William H. Thompson Chicago Young Men's Republican Club Gov. Wills Ohio Myron T. Herrick France

Canadian mine explosion trial for 20 victims at Nanaimo

Vancouver Sept 27 Thomas Graham provincial government inspector of mines and J H Tonkin manager of the Pacific Coast colliery face trial on manslaughter charges arising from the February 9 Reserve mine explosion near Nanaimo in which 20 men died.

Vancouver B. C Thomas Graham J. H. Tonkin Pacific Coast Reserve Nanaimo

War Breeds War and U S Is Rich Prize

Herbert Quick contends that history shows war breeds further wars and conquerors seek new worlds to conquer. He argues the United States offers the richest prize to any conquering power in a European war, implying motives for continued conflict.

U. S Fucitor Herbert Quick Ness United States

Public defense echoes from a cautious speaker

The speaker argues a potential invasion hinges on national strength and preparedness. He warns a rich, defenseless United States could be crushed by a modern invading force and urges bipartisan action to strengthen national defense.

Urge Teachers to Form Union in School Election

Socialists at the Labor temple Sunday adopted a platform urging teachers to form a union and oppose curbs on free discussion in class. They call for social centers, expanded kindergartens, and stronger vocational and night schools, with salaries for socialist elected non salaries. They named L. W. Buck, Martin J. Flyszik, O. McGill, John Lamb, George L. Cos and Mrs. Ela Tripp as school board candidates, all but one to be eliminated. Selection of port commission candidates was deferred. opposition to university fees and compulsory military training was supported.

Labor Temple L. W. Buck Martin J. Flyszik O. McGill John Lamb George L. Cos Ela Tripp Port Commission

Hero Aimar Auzias de Turenne Recalled From War

The university editor revisits a five year old incident when de Turenne refused to help sophomores tie up freshmen, a restraint that earned him the label coward at the time though he now returns as a hero with one eye lost in war.

Aimar Auzias de Turenne University Daily de Turenne

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