14 Apr 1916
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1916
Page
1
Washington reports the cabinet will not withdraw American forces for now and will continue the Villa pursuit. Carranza’s withdrawal request remains unanswered and no instruction has gone to Consul Rodgers. Final action awaits more facts this session.
Deputies seized 2000 dollars worth of liquor in raids on Hyde place and James Street drug store 115injees street as Chief Beckingham plans a citywide push. Prosecution Lundin orders detectives to intensify liquor enforcement while captain Tennant shifts assignments.
A political piece argues against a current nonpartisanship bill, claiming it doubles as a presidential primary bill with a modified preferential voting system. The author warns the bill introduces corruption concerns and distracts from the core aim of nonpartisanship.
Two hunters stumble on a man dead near Madison Street in 1890. The body bears three forehead wounds and a throat slash, suggesting a brutal struggle and a club revolver. The Milwaukee narrative begins a series on famous Seattle murders with many cases unsolved or forgotten.
President Wilson’s cabinet ratified a final note in the submarine dispute with Germany. The note warns that another submarine disaster involving Americans will bring severance of diplomatic relations. Germany will be informed within a day or two and the message will be refined by Secretary Lansing before committees review.
Sherman Billingsley was acquitted by a jury on a charge of selling liquor without a prescription. The case, brought by an investigator for the prosecuting attorney, went to trial Thursday afternoon.
Fire swept Clover block at Holly and Commercial streets causing about $50,000 in damage. Miss Clara Ford, a schoolteacher, was rescued from her room. The Gage-Dodson Co. suffered the heaviest losses with stock and fixtures. Craven & Green lost law books worth $2,000. Judge Jeremiah Neterer of Seattle is part owner of the block.
The notice announces the first installment of the novel North of Fifty-Three. It runs for a week starting next Monday and ends the following Saturday.
Councilmen Moore Witegerald and Erickson of the franchise committee say the city must block the traction company to force payment for bridge use. They warn the company may seek free access at the last moment and push for extending Division A to Ballard. The group will consult the utilities committee.
Rival factions at the democratic county convention clash over a resolution condemning the appointment of A. K. Lail as postmaster of Sunnyside and demanding his withdrawal in favor of T. C. Williams. The dispute unfolds in North Yakima on April 14.
Superior Judge Smith denied Fred Langer United States citizenship after finding he acted deceptively toward his native Austria. Langer, a conductor on the Seattle Renton and Southern, had declared reservist status to protect an $8,000 inheritance, prompting the court to label him not absolutely honest.
Report from El Paso says U S troops at Parral confront a critical situation as Mexican accounts describe a battle near Troya with Villista forces defeated by Americans.
Washington April 14. Representative McLemore introduced a House resolution demanding that American forces remain in Mexico until Villa is killed captured or exiled. Secretary Lansing said he was prepared to negotiate with Mexican Ambassador Arredondo on troop withdrawal but could not specify a timeline.
Reports from the Parral area describe a Wednesday clash in which at least one American was killed as 150 troops faced large Mexican mobs. The incident follows prior pursuits toward Parral amid strong anti gringo sentiment, with machine guns used and questions about Carranza forces.
News from Parral reports Mexican clash with American troops and a public warning from Gen. Pablo Gonzales. Obregon states U S soldiers violated pledge not to enter cities. Carranza with Obregon arrives near the capital and plans a Sunday entry into Mexico City.
Unconfirmed reports say American troops hold Parral after entering the town following a street clash. Two troopers were sent to obtain messages and were killed and wounded by Carranza soldiers who were unaware of the expedition.
The city franchise committee, Erickson Fitzgerald and Moore, seeks council approval to pass the Port Belt Line franchise despite Mayor Gill's veto. Corporation Counsel Coldwell disputed the mayor's objections, noting the port commission would not be a railroad company and could not grant common user rights. The council is expected to vote on April 24.
Arthur Young, former saloonkeeper, was found not guilty by a Tacoma superior court jury of casing forged warrants tied to looting the state Industrial Insurance Commission fund. The acquittal ends the case against Young in this matter.
A blaze at the Dodge Motor Co garage near Broadway and Pike destroyed one car and generated dense smoke. The incident caused considerable commotion but damage was nominal and no injuries were reported.
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