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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1916
Page
1
Landlady at 333% Westlake Ave N finds an unknown man asleep in a room used for spying on murdered sisters. Mrs Coleman, proprietor, says an unemployed man occupied the observation room during the period. H S King, nephew of the victims, assisted by detectives, but maintains the original account of events.
Washington reports Americans and Carranzistas repelled Villistas last Tuesday near Cieneguilla. US forces killed 100 and captured two. Col Brown’s troopers survived two weeks on beef and corn. Villa mobilizes 2000 men at Parral while Col Dodd advances southward with uncertain success.
Reports from Major General Funston and Major Sample indicate Col. Dodds flying cavalry has reached Satevo while Col. Brown says Villa may be hiding between Satevo and Rosalia with U S troops in pursuit. Washington confirms the U S will pursue Villa with no current plan to withdraw despite Carranza questions.
The Chinese province of Kwang Tung with Canton as its capital has declared independence from Yuan Shi Kai's government. A Reuters dispatch from Shanghai notes fear of other provinces following suit, potentially dividing China into rival southern and northern nations amid ongoing Revolution. Kwang Tung spans about 80,000 square miles with an estimated population of 22 to 30 million.
The Department of Agriculture reported a 24 percent fall in winter wheat prices from the previous year. The latest Saturday average wheat condition stood at 78.3 versus 88.8 a year ago, with an average price per bushel at 98.6 compared with 131.7 a year earlier.
The Star publishes the final part of E A Peters series about his three day jailhouse stay at Walla Walla Prisons. Peters argues that lenient sentencing and cleaner post release reintegration would improve inmates and reduce recidivism.
The Star announces the death of its Mexican correspondent Don MacGregor also known as David Bruce. Spotted by Villa’s first squad in Minaca near Chihuahua on March 27 he was executed for defying Villa’s border reporting. His career included reporting from Colorado during the Rockefeller mine strike and Ludlow events.
Today's tides in Seattle note a 12.0 foot high at 4:44 a.m. and a 12.8 foot high at 9:19 p.m. with a low of 9:19 p.m at 12.8 feet and a 1:49 a.m. low. A final low or reference reading appears at 1:59 p.m.
The cabinet met at the White House to review conclusive evidence that a German submarine torpedoed the Sussex with American passengers aboard. Secretary Lansing prepared more proof from French and American sources while Berlin details awaited and a new submarine campaign was suspected. Official secrecy underscored the seriousness.
Berlin April 7 Foreign Minister Von Jagow handed Ambassador Gerard Germanys preliminary reply to inquiries about submarine attacks on vessels carrying Americans The exact nature of the reply was not disclosed by press time The exchange comes amid rising tensions over maritime aggression in the war context.
Police Lieut Mason brings J. D. Judkina, 19, charged with forgery, and Guy F. Stevenson, 33, alleged wife deserter, back from San Francisco.
A six installment feature in The Star previews a novel set just before the War of 1812. It highlights tensions with Native Americans and early American frontier life through the tale The Ward of Tecumseh.
Ravensdale Washington, twenty miles away, is so devoid of inhabitants that it could not accept a $2.44 road and bridge fund check sent to ex Town Clerk H M Mc Dowell by County Treasurer Bennet. The check was returned with a letter stating nearly everyone has left since the mine disaster months ago, especially city officials.
A thief reached into L. C. Wood’s jitney, grabbed $4, and fled at 1 a.m. at 16th Ave N and E Thomas St. Wood pursued and struck the thief on the head with pliers, but the man escaped.
Herbert Quick, prominent author and columnist, argues that untrained soldiers from states in the Mississippi Valley would bear heavy losses in any future war. He warns that pacifist sentiment endangers national defense and urges immediate training to form a ready citizen army.
Henry A. Kyer of Augustine & Kyer said 138 head of cattle sold to the county were lightly bred and not all had pedigree. The county cannot use milk from the herd until July 1 due to an existing contract, while Augustine & Kyer will buy the herd’s output at 25 cents a gallon. The herd yields about 175 gallons daily, with county needs totaling 1,868 gallons monthly for jail, detention home, and hospital. Commissioner Carrigan favored the price but warned the deal is risky for taxpayers. The 100 acre lake on the farm is receding, signaling possible planting this season.
The Pacific coast defense drills will start next week under the Milwaukee mother ship. All available torpedo craft and submarines in Southern waters will take part in a practice to repulse a theoretical enemy.
Neighbors reported a stranger watched the elderly Wheeler and Swift sisters from the apartment across Harrison street while they lived at 405 Westlake Ave N. On the murder night a man slipped into the unoccupied room on the third floor, later found in the bed with clothes on. Tracks and lights were seen near the sisters’ home as the case unfolded.
City residents urged to testify to improve case before the state public service commission. Corporation Counsel Meier requested in person or by phone Main 8500 for input ahead of Monday hearing in the Chamber of Commerce assembly room.
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