Turmoil as Troops Storm Constantinople Amid Cabinet Resignations
Reports from Constantinople on April 16 describe troops advancing from the Anatolian front forcing Grand Vizier Tewfik to resign while the Young Turks face renewed pressure. Riots and arrests escalate as the palace braces for renewed upheaval and a provisional government is organized abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potted Press
Tewfik
Balanting
Cabi
Stantinople
Donard
Ted
Sea Army Corps
Lonica
Constantinople
Second
Third Army Jeorps
Risa
Provisional Government
Massacre at Adena Leaves Armenians and Others Dead
News from Constantinople and Adena reports sixty Armenians two Americans and a German interpreter killed in Adena Asia Minor during Muslim uprising. Two Americans injured and two deaths initially reported by Ambassador Leishman as riots widen. Turkish ambassador says uprising will not change Turkey policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Turkey
Faw
Alebania
Constantinople
Adena
Asia Minor
Germany
England
Washington
Leiehman
State Department
May Be Murder Mystery Near Auburn Tracks
The body of Mrs. Wanda was found on the Palhoad tracks three miles from Auburn after she disappeared last night. Coroner Snyder and deputy sheriff went to the scene this afternoon. Unclear details suggest suspicious circumstances surrounding the death and an investigation is underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda
Auburn
Palhoad
Snyder
Hele
Mra
Kalem
Holy Rollers Involved After Local Death Incident
In Jose Cal a Civil War veteran John Shaw dies and a nearby home is swarmed by inquisitive locals. The exact cause linked to the Holy Rollers movement is unclear but residents speculate a connection to recent influenza like illness and the social group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Jose
Cal
John Shaw
Elope to Washington Ends Sensational New York Romance
Mick Wallace of Albany and Robert Durand auditor of the Bank of England cousin of Sir Mortimer Durand are believed to be en route to Washington to wed after a highly planned elopement. Miss Wallace says the romance began on a voyage from Liverpool to New York and faced maternal opposition to a foreign marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Soctal
New York
Mick E Helen Louise Wallace
Albany
Robert Manley Durand
Bank of England
Mortimer Durand
Firsttvh
Washington
Miss Wallace
Liverpool
Wes
Durand
City considers action to ban deadly gas slot machines
At a corporations committee meeting Counciman Revelle indicated a possible request to the ordinance eliminating gas slot meters. The Star pressed for immediate action after Madge England’s death linked to these meters, with a Monday council recommendation likely and a vote to settle the issue. Revelle noted the committee delayed four weeks previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporations Committee
Counciman Revelle
Madge England
Star
Revelle
Revelis
Bow Lon
Gan Metora
Old Ladies Request Help From The Star To Find Pairings
A letter to The Star from "The Old Ladies" in Seattle asks the newspaper to help match elderly women with suitable older gentlemen. They urge finding sober, industrious housekeepers and acknowledge younger women can care for themselves, but older women need aid and companionship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Beattle
Modern Woodmen Push for Sunday Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Expo
Elliott Bay Camp No. 5138 of Modern Woodmen of America in Seattle urges that the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition open every Sunday from start to finish. The resolution notes large numbers of citizens cannot attend on other days due to business and labor demands, representing about two thousand members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern
Woodmen of America
Seattle
Elliott Bay Camp
Ncense
Title to Capitol Site Is Clouded by Heirs Suit
The state faces a cloud on the capitol site as heirs of Edmund and Clara Sylvester contest a 1856 deed. The U S Supreme Court will hear writs of error after lower courts ruled for the state, with a decision likely not before October or later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Supreme Court of the United States
Edmund Sylvester
Clara H. Sylvester
Mra
Clara BE. Sylvester
May L. Sylvester
Edmund
Clara Sylvester
George M. Savage
Supreme Tribunal
Beattie
Sylvesters
Savage
Supreme Court
Washington,d. C
Robbed by a Burglar at Bay Area Hotel
A burglar entered an open window at a Bay Area hotel and stole a diamond ring and cash from Swanson, a guest. The theft occurred last night when Swanson slept, with the valuables hidden in his trousers later found discarded in an alley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swanson
Bixbay
Woman's Day at A Y P Exposition Admission Free
Tomorrow marks Women's Day at the A Y P exposition with free grounds and building access for women. Work on the grounds nears completion and the fair invites all women to visit and see the progress firsthand.
Seattle Set to House Army Purchasing Office for Beatle
After two years of rising labor the Seattle Chamber of Commerce has secured the headquarters of the army purchasing agent for Beatle. The nominal head of the department remains at Vancouver. Two thirds of buying will be done in Beattie while Seattle merchants supply rations and equipment for eleven army posts in the district. Portland serves five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Flour Prices Forecast Soar as Wheat Shorts Persist
United States flour mills led by Whaechburn Crosby Pills Washburn and Orthweet Consolidated Milling say no relief possible from current high flour prices. They warn prices may climb to ten dollars per barrel as world wheat prospects stay tight. Local managers cite speculative wheat trading, rising costs, and tight shipments, noting a bread shortage in Mexico and high Canadian and Argentine wheat prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Cascade
United State
Whaehburn-Crosby Company
Pills -Washburn Company
Orthweet Consolidated Milling Corpany
cMonMers
Waalsburn-Crogby Company
United
Mexico
Liverpool
Poisoned dogs cause public outrage in Beattie area
Humane Officer John Weapell reports nine valuable dogs poisoned by what appears to be strychnine. Police identify a suspected local resident and vow arrests once verified. Several families, including Mrs. J H Miller, report pets dying after faint scratches at home as neighbors dread further deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Momane
John F
Beattie
J. H. Miller
Rainier Boulevard
Euill
Rood
John Weapell
Refusal to Accept Offer Tangles Sullivan Estate Fight
Dublin solicitor Charles O Neil and his client Edward Corcoran heirs to half the Guilivan estate resist a Seattle offer in a long running case over funds from John Sullivan s estate. James B Howe and Seattle heirs press for settlement while betrayals and disputed deeds threaten further disclosures and possible court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies P. O'Neil
Dublin
Edward Corcoran
Guilivan
James 8. Howe
Seatle
John Sullivan
James B. Howe
O'Neil
Seattle
Charles H. Farrell
Callaghan
Shank
O'Neill and Corcoran
James R. Howe
George Donworth
Piles, Donworth & Howe
Sullivan
Candy thieves smash door at Rhodes Bros store
Thieves broke into Rhodes Bros. at 1465 Post Street early yesterday morning smashing the door lock. They stole candy but nothing else of value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodes Bros
Post
Gingerbread Men Giveaway At Stokes and Grand Theatre
An event offers gingerbread men free to women and children who call at Stokes' for one per person tomorrow after 10 am and all day today. The "Gingerbread Man" will be performed next week at the Grand theatre to give children a sample of the treats he brings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
O'Neill
Corcoran
Seattle
Corwin
Shank
O'Neil
Ireland
Stokes
Grand Theatre
Husband Faces First King County Nonsupport Case Since 1907
Mrs. H A Cummings pressed a claim against her husband in superior court alleging he earned substantial wages as a machinist and in the auto business but failed to provide support. The case marks the first nonsupport action under the new law since its 1907 enactment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King County
H. A. Cummings
Bailey income tax amendment gains GOP support in tariff bill
Washington April 16 The Bailey income tax amendment to the tariff bill wins Republican backing as supporters expect the idea to be adopted as a committee amendment. Democratic senators resume tariff conference this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Peres
Washington
Rescued from deadly sewer gas near the waterfront
Four laborers were overcome by gas while working in a clogged sewer near the harbor last night. Firemen from Local Department No 12 responded to a rush call and rescued the unconscious men, who are now recovering at Harbor Hospital.
Dispute over Queen Anne Hill tuberculosis camp escalates
A truce collapsed as the Anti Tuberculosis league sought a permit from the board of public works to erect a tent city on the Prosch tract, opposing a Black River Junction site. Committee members for opposing property owners argued the plan, while a Queen Anne hill camp may proceed after a 10 day advertising period. A protestant meeting at Coe School prepared to outline further action. The scene also mentions a humorous aside between Allen and Alfred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Anne Hill
Anti-Tuberculosis League
Board of Public Works
Proxch
Charities Organization Society
First Presbyterian Church
F. A. Stirton
Prosch
Black River Junction
League
Coe
Crabb Faces $25,000 Breach of Promise Award
Hugh Crabbe once confidential agent for L. Z Lester faces a court order to pay Miss Mary Mattes $25,000 for breach of promise. The verdict came after a trial in Judge Wells' court amid claims of a hung jury and defense attacks on the plaintiff's character. Bailiff cleared the court as the hearing closed. Attorney Edward Litzinger was fined $25 for contempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
Hugh Crabbe
L. Z Lester
Mary Mattes
Edward Litzinger
Blue Funnel to lay keel on two new freighters
The Blue Funnel liner Bellerophon reports keels laid for two new large freighters at Newcastle and Belfast. The ships will carry passengers and surpass the Perseus as the fleet’s fastest oceangoing steamers, bringing total ships to sixty two. The Bellerophon raced the Perseus to Port Said, but the Perseus won by five hours, averaging 14 knots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Prowse
Victoria
Blue Funnel
Bellerophon
Liverpool
Orient
Newcastle
Belfast
Perseus
Port Said
Fairbanks Sails for Japan with Family
Former Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks sails from San Francisco on the Japanese liner Chiyo Maru for Japan. Mrs Fairbanks and daughter accompany him and occupy the ship’s finest suite. The voyage includes a stop at Honolulu as friends bid him bon voyage at the pier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Charles W. Fairbanks
Mra. Fairbanks
Mra
John W. Timmons
Japan
Honolulu
Fairbanks
Bon Voyage
Also Mentioned on This Page
EDV
Fof
Ness
United Frees
Are
T. Revelle
U. S. Supreme Court
Welw Beinn
Mike
IMERE
Mr Jones
Ashvil
Ameri
Anti - Tuberculosis Society
Allen
Papa
Alfred
Blue Funnel Line
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!