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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1916
Page
2
Regents invite bids for the campus Political Science and Commerce building with excavation contract awarded to H. D. for 2974 dollars. Building award delayed to next meeting. President Suzzailo authorized to distribute faculty authority and to design a commemorative book plate for Adele M.
John Holmes a ship joiner foreman was shot through the neck by John Ross at the Seattle Construction and Dry Dock yards on Wednesday and died at Seattle General Hospital Friday night. He leaves a widow and three children in Belfast Ireland.
Major Burgess escorts representatives of several clubs to the torpedo wharf at the Presidio to introduce them to the rudiments of mine laying as a potential coast defense measure in wartime.
Engineer Ellison repelled armed prowlers who boarded the Orient at King Winge dock, returning with a rifle as the assailants fled toward a motor boat. Police searched the harbor all night but found no sign of the launch. The incident follows disputes with halibut fishermen opposing the schooner owners.
The Moore theatre hosts a charity gala by the Elks with proceeds to pay the mortgage on the eight story building at Fourth Ave and Spring St. The program features Minstrel Man Bil Hobson and acts by Robert Grass Zerosene Sarwent L A Wattelet Oliver Hulbach Teel Williams Perry Huff and William Sparck. Adults admitted to supervise and enjoy the show.
C Helmar and Sam Fein received three and six months respectively in Pierce county jail for violating Harrison county law. Harry Smith was found guilty of the same crime and perjury and sentenced to six months in the Pierce county bastile.
In a reflective monologue a wife describes her personal religion as faith in humanity and truth. She discusses prayer and asks whether a personal God exists, recounting Sonny’s birth and the idea that a real God must embody justice rather than mercy and be apart from human paternal concepts.
The article critiques weekly contest entries noting common errors like scratchy feet and messy hair. It urges careful footwork and proportion, praises strong lines, and advises studying the winning drawing by Harold to improve future submissions.
Harold Sayre aged 14 wins a dollar for the best drawing of Tom Duff among 128 entries. The report notes the contest produced many fine copies and highlights the student’s achievement within the local school scene.
Uncle Jack seeks a solution to a number puzzle where digits rearranged yield sums of 15 in all directions. The Star Circle opens its contest to readers 16 and under with a prize of one dollar for the first correct answer. Dorothy White asks about Circle membership and is told she is now a member.
A fragment lists numerous individuals with varied addresses including Leater Fey Moearoe Wanh Helen Markus 007 W Harrison and Delia Welsh 1818 N 40th. Other entries show Walter Carmody 1412 Summit Ave and John Guilford 4180 47th Ave alongside multiple Seattle area streets and cities such as Snohomish Port Miakeley and La Conner. The text appears as a roster or community notice with scattered locations and initials.
Decayed teeth causing pain and bad breath are addressed at Regan Dental. Experts assess and estimate costs to restore teeth, promising low prices, certified graduates, and Novo Cain for painless dentistry. Owner L. R. Clark ensures accountability and quality guarantees.
Striking steamship men attacked strikebreakers leaving Pier 14 on Friday afternoon. Edith crew members Charlie Alex Gus Nelson and Charles Davis were injured as motorcycle police arrived after rioting ceased.
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