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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1916
Page
1
London April 1 Allied reports say five Zeppelins attacked the east coast with 74 bombs. One L-15 was shot down off the Thames Estuary 28 people were killed and 40 injured. The crew surrendered as the airship sank after breaking up.
Stanley Shaw unveils a Canadian wilderness thriller in six Star installments starting Monday. Secret service agent Alan Jensen pursues a counterfeiting gang as a cryptic note hints at a North messenger under Springvale bunk death.
A prisoner in Walla Walla describes prison life noting meals include vegetables, meat, milk, eggs, and occasional chicken. He recalls dining in cells, limited utensils, and daily life details amid confinement, with a visitor described as a floor sweeper.
In a 3 to 2 vote the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee recommended confirming Louis D. Brandeis to the Supreme Court. Names of dissenters and supporters were not fully clear, but Cummins and Works voted against. The recommendation heads to the full Senate panel Monday amid Republican hopes to delay or derail action.
Prosecutor says lack of evidence may dismiss conspiracy to blackmail charges against Louis P. Lichier Isabel Clayburg and Lillian Peterson known as badger girls. Miss Dottie Coots accused of extorting 1500 from real estate dealer A. M. Bailey. sheriff Hodge testified briefly. Other co defendants’ cases appear weaker and await Monday hearing.
Seismographs in Victoria Washington and Seattle logged a quake 300 miles northwest of the area. University professors report the crust slipped slightly during the event.
Ministers will urge congregations to join Clean-Up and Paint-Up week starting Monday and stress environmental cleanliness as vital to community morals. Four members of Seattle’s Ministerial Federation serve on the advisory board, including Rev. Sydney Strong Rev. Cleveland Kieshauer Rev. Fr. Giboney and Rev. R. A. Van de Las.
Unconfirmed reports from Chihuahua City say American forces captured Villa near Minanca yesterday. Gen Gavira announced the claim based on info from Gen Gutierrez. telegraph wires to Minaca were damaged, hindering verification. The report also said withdrawal of American forces would occur after Villa is taken amid improved troop relations.
Desperate reports place Villa with remnants of his band south of San Geronimo near the Continental divide. Official accounts say four U S troopers were wounded in a ten mile fight with Villistas as the Seventh Cavalry pursued toward the Rio Santa Marta. Gen Pella notes Villa may have been previously wounded at Guerrero with a shattered leg and a crushed hip. Villa's capture is thought to hinge on hours.
New York April 1 authorities say Dr Arthur Warren Waite the confessed poisoner will ask to be re committed to Bellevue for a sanity exam if arraigned Monday on the indictment charging him with murdering John E Peck his father in law The six week inquiry aims to determine if his claim of a man from Egypt influencing his actions is real or fabrication Waite appears resigned to the electric chair Mrs Margaret Horton still hopes to visit him and the plaza studio room details emerge during the probe Officers recover seven thousand eight hundred dollars from a buried roll once said to total nine thousand dollars in Waite related funds and a related diary fails to shed light on Horton past life
Letters from Seattle readers reveal a citywide spirit of neighborliness as Professor Meany of the University of Washington works through mail to select the top entry. Mrs Alice Donovan, 5808 24th Ave N W, shares how neighbors comforted her after personal loss and illness, underscoring the campaign's warm response.
In Tacoma on April 1 federal officials reported 25000000 rounds of war ammunition bearing Capt. Hans Tauscher’s name and trademark were seized in Aberdeen Washington. The shipment of rifles and ammunition allegedly linked Tauscher to a German plot to disrupt the Welland Canal and move arms to Mexico or British India.
Deputies raid The Doctor drug store at 911 1/2 Railroad Ave. seizing bottles labeled Sunny Brook Green River Guckenheim Golden Wedding. J A Davis jailed. two men inside drinking whisky as witnesses. Sheriff cites sixty five new drug stores since January.
A National Association of Clothiers circular warns men that coal tar dye shortages could alter suit colors this summer. The note reassures not to rush to clothiers for immediate replacement.
A string of vivid, anonymous snippets spans political talks and public figures. Bill Bryan advocates free speeches, gas prices drop, Ford hints at avoiding public praise, and leaders urge peace while Kempster and Renick studies clash. A school vote seeks shorter holidays amid April Fool gags around Roosevelt.
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