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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1916
Page
5
Reports from Shanghai dated April 12 describe a growing revolutionary movement in southern China led by Che Kiang and Kwang Tung provinces. Emissaries in Canton discuss independence declarations as Yuan Shi Kai tries to avert national dissolution.
Portland April 12 The Hill Vine steamer service to Honolulu will be kept regular during winter months, Col E Stone traffic manager announced before leaving for St Paul. Beginning October the Great Northern will maintain a ten day service to a port. The Pacific will likely operate to San Francisco. Plaves Coahoma county Missouri rival sheriffs political power contested by chancery court injune and Gov Bilbo backing one candidate.
An old advertisement warns against harsh soaps and alkali in shampoos for hair health. It favors refined coconut oil as a gentle cleaner, noting two teaspoonfuls cleanse hair and scalp, leave hair soft and glossy, and property of a single supply for months.
In a Moore Opera season at the De Koven company, chorus girls now ride bicycles to avoid wrinkled tights after sitting on benches. A model bicycle seat proved effective with a Robin Hood forest costume, keeping tights smooth and presentation improved.
Thousands of Chinese pheasants invade Portland streets and yards, tearing spring gardens and entering homes. City laws on hunting and gun control prevent slaughter, while Mayor Albee refuses citizen action but directs police to shoo the birds away.
Mrs. Charlotte Palmer of Boone Iowa walked more than 2500 miles to wed Frank J. Foy in this city after leaving Omaha on June 28 with two sons. She advertised firms to raise 2750 dollars and to fund fares, also aiding a health recovery for one son. They reached San Francisco October 12 and spent six months there before returning north for the nuptials Tuesday.
The Chamber of Commerce prevailed in a dispute over increased railroad rates for shipping structural steel from Pacific coast points to interior destinations. The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled against the railroad rate hike.
Minneapolis April 12 Alderman William H K Currie introduces an ordinance to lengthen women skirts and prohibit flirting. The measure faces a skeptical council with bachelor members denying any reform observations and married members wary of admitting scrutiny. The ordinance is not expected to pass.
The Fourth Floor offers Dollar Day bargains on hardwood High Chairs and Child's Rockers at 1.00 each, Kitchen Stool 1.00, Linoleum 1.00 per square yard, 6 yards for 1.00 Cretonnes, Curtain Net 5 yards for 1.00, Lace Curtains 1.00 in Nottingham lace. Limited quantities available on this promotional sale.
Clarence E. Stone, new passenger traffic manager of the Great Northern, visited Seattle on Tuesday en route from California to St. Paul. He expects wartime conditions will bring more travelers to the Pacific coast this summer.
The Western U S Army commandant in San Francisco announces a training camp at American Lake from August 14 to September 9. Open to citizens aged 18 to 60 in sound health the program replaces last year’s Business Men’s Training camp. Government loans tents blankets cots pillows and field gear, but each man must supply his own clothing and equipment including tan shoes woolen socks light shoes olive drab breeches leggings olive drab shirts a service hat and cord. A $20 deposit covers board ammunition and related costs.
Dramatic notice for The Star promising a serialized tale North of Fifty-Three. The ad invites readers to read the next chapter starting Monday and questions a marriage to a man not met before a kidnapping.
In Washington on April 12 military men praised Troop F Third Cavalry led by Col. George A. Dodd for unmatched horsemanship. Dodd, pursuing Villa, showcased daring feats including bareback riding and riders switching horses at full gallop.
Competing motor buses with Puget Sound Electric Co. push lower fares. After the P S E Co. charged 20 cents each way for Foster to Seattle trips, residents formed a bus association selling 25 cent round trips. Interurban rates later dropped to 25 cents round trip. On Wednesday the bus firm announced a 20 ride commuter book for $2 between Foster Riverton and Seattle.
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