10 Apr 1916
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1916
Page
1
Theda Bara, famed screen vamp, announces a new series of talks titled Things That Are in My Heart to run starting tomorrow. She promises candid reflections on love without offense in what may rank as a landmark newspaper feature.
Oliver H. Cline alleged embezzling cashier of the Pacific Coast Co is reviewing the firm books Monday with expert accountants to explain shortages near 150 000 He is in Pinkerton custody after returning from New Orleans and is released on personal recognizance at his home at 2670 38th Ave S W Cline had served the firm faithfully and was a trusted employee
A new novel featured on page 4 follows Hen Alagwa Telfair, loyal to Tecumseh yet torn between love and allegiance. She acts as a spy against Americans, guided by Tecumseh, then seeks Alabama kin: a romance set against bloodshed and loyalties. The tale spans today through Saturday, with installment one released.
City state and federal health officials testified before the public service commission recommending heating streetcars when outside temps fall to 40 degrees or lower. Eight passengers complained of drafts, and hearings will resume in about two weeks as Puget Sound Traction, Light and Power Co. presents its side.
A North American editorial lists 14 unsolved Seattle murders from 1913 to 1916, citing a lax police response. Names include Dan Duerr, Leon Kong, David Evans, Samuel Kallas, Mrs Carolina Rowe, Harry Altman, Kate Anderson, Hiram Wickam, Wakee, Charmina Manzi, Charles Arndt, Larry Sullivan, and Y U Park with details of alleged causes and locations. The piece calls for action to stop the pattern of killers escaping justice.
Mayor Gill says Detective Phillips will not be the next chief and accuses Chief Lang of disobeying orders. Lang faces potential dismissal after ordering jail of a man over liquor sales. an inquest will probe Mrs Minnie Hogue’s fatal Pacific highway collision.
The No. 2 Maccabees tent failed a membership campaign against Alki tent No. 33 from November 15 1915 to March 1 1916. Alki tent will depart on a special car from the interurban depot Tuesday night for a banquet funded by Tacoma supporters.
London April 10 German casualty lists released today show total war losses on the Slav transport and supply front including 681,437 killed among the 2,730,917 men reported dead, wounded, or missing.
Four additional British merchant ships were sunk by torpedoes or mines in the last 24 hours, according to shipping circles in London.
The body of Patrolman W. A. Dillon, shot by auto bandits after the killing of Motorcycle Patrolman J. F. McKenna, was recovered by a 10 year old girl in a ditch in St. Louis county. The body was partly covered with earth.
In Lawton Oklahoma on April 10 Carl Dudley a Black man held for shooting Patrolman James Hayes was seized from the county jail by a mob and killed. Separately the Puget Sound Schoolmasters club held its semi annual meeting on Saturday at the Commercial Club with members from Washington's leading cities in attendance.
Capt Tennant requests delaying coroner inquest from Monday to Thursday to allow more time for new evidence in Wheeler Swift case. He spent Monday at the Westlake area home of Mia Corinne Wheeler and Kate B Swift, searching for leads amid a murder mystery.
A House Naval Committee subcommittee proposed a chief of operations with wide authority to direct fleet movements while the secretary of the navy retains the final say in major matters. The move marks a partial curtailment of the secretary's authority in naval policy.
District Attorney charges Dr. B. Clark Hyde with first degree murder citing new evidence. Allegations say he poisoned Colonel Thomas Swope with strychnine and cyanide to obtain the fortune. Previous trials described as sensational by officials.
In Waukegan Illinois on April 10 defense counsel asked for a continuance until June 1 for William H H Orpet a Wisconsin university student facing trial for the murder of Marian Lambert a Lake Forest high school girl. The defense claims experts will argue the death was self inflicted.
In Los Angeles April 10 a tragic scene unfolds as four year old Sonny Babington and his grandfather John Babington were close companions. After the grandfather hurt his leg Sonny stayed with family on weekends while granddaddy remained home. Sonny returns to find the gas turned on in his grandfather’s room and the man dead a note says he is tired because Sonny and I can play together no longer.
Secretary Lansing arranged a conference at Ambassador Von Bernstorff request to discuss the Sussex disaster. The St Paul’s delayed arrival with survivor affidavits may push back the cabinet decision on German American relations. Ambassador Gerard’s report on Germany’s disclaimer is due, and evidence is being compiled to counter that claim.
Mrs Christy vows to oppose the divorce action in Zanesville Ohio where Howard Chandler Christy the renowned artist accuses her of neglect. Six years earlier Christy sought custody of their daughter Natalie then aged ten. the court denied custody to both parents and awarded custody to Christy’s parents. Mrs Christy, formerly an actress and model for the Christy girl, rose to fame with her husband’s names.
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