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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1916
Page
2
The Suquamish sale drew a large crowd as homes rise and services expand. Hyak steamers run frequent rounds with 40 for 5 rates. Kitsap Company promises a new boat in June cutting Seattle runs to 45 minutes. Morning departures at 6 and 7 30 enable residents to work in Seattle.
In Nome Alaska April 17 Koklok a Point Barrow hunter learns banking another money game. After trading furs to Seattle under Alaska education supervision he earns $20 a white fox pelt versus $5 from traders and now writes checks in his Seattle bank. Many natives follow his lead as wealth grows.
Jewels valued at 5000 dollars were found in a match box and returned to Mrs. John Panton of 403 13th Ave. She had been robbed of the jewels two months earlier while carrying them in a handbag on 26th Ave. The thief took forty dollars from the purse and did not return it.
Boston mayor Curley forbids girls disrobing on stage setting limits to hat cloak and rubbers as the extent of onstage undressing in the city.
Dr. Nevin D. Pontius of Seattle returns from England disappointed after British and French war departments reject his application to serve, citing age over 40. Pontius sought active duty despite the age limit.
Logan Billingsley, brother of three tied to the Stewart Street pharmacy, was held in county hall overnight as a fugitive sought in West Virginia for murderous assault. Bail set at 5500, released on personal recognizance after prosecutor Townsend learned no bail was posted. Townsends telegram pressed swift capture as a Williamstown court indicted him with Edens and Silman for April 1 assault that nearly killed Chas Oliver.
In Cleveland on April 17 Fritz Weber was pulled from Lake Erie after an attempted suicide. He commented that the water was too cold for death by his own action, reflecting on the attempted act and rescue.
Seattle suffragists announce a May 1 reception for Mrs Harriet Stanton Blatch and the Pastern suffrage delegation raising support for national suffrage work and progress in Washington.
An advertisement touts a Northwest dental office run by LR Clark D D M, claiming graduate dentists with state board certificates, modern equipment, high quality materials, and a satisfaction guarantee. It promises Novo Cain and painless procedures with low prices to attract patients.
The sultan of Solo is reported as father to 201 sons and has added a new wife, with her son expected to be heir. The tale comes via Mrs. P. H. Davis after attending a royal event in Java honoring the queen of Holland, with about 10 000 guests and dancing girls. The sultan is 60 and described as happy.
The Sunday club of the YMCA voted a commendation for Mayor Gill, Prosecuting Attorney Lundin, and the new chief of police praising their activity and cooperation in enforcing Prohibition.
Fremont prepares a three day community carnival on Thursday Friday and Saturday under the Consumers League auspices featuring local vendors games and family activities in an effort to raise awareness and funds for consumer education.
Terah T. Maroney wowed several thousand spectators with dramatic dips and curves in a hydro aero plane over Lake Union on Sunday. The event showcased the craft's capabilities and drew cheering crowds along the shoreline.
Rev Hugh Elmer Brown will speak against preparedness before the Municipal League at the Washington Annex at noon Tuesday.
County Treasurer Bennett relocates to the new county building at Third Ave and Jefferson St. and will conduct business there starting Monday.
About two hundred local business men attended the seventeenth annual dinner of the Manufacturers' association at the Presa Club auditorium on Saturday night. Seattlemade eatables were served.
The season ends with a dramatic reading by Moron Olsen in the YMCA auditorium on Tuesday evening.
Government proposes to develop water power and sell power at cost to counties cities and individuals. The Tavenner bill creates a Water Development Board to manage navigable streams lands and forests and deploy a $60 million waterpower fund funded by a 3 percent bond issue. The plan aims to provide cheap power nationwide and equip the government for wartime nitrate production and civilian fertilizer use.
President Wilson approved the court martial findings in the case of Col. Lewis Goodier reprimanding him for alleged activities in the recent aviation scandal on the Pacific coast.
George W. Peck the twice elected Wisconsin governor died in Milwaukee aged 75 after a brief illness. He was author of Peck's Bad Boy and a notable political and literary figure.
Announcement by J H Bloedel, president of Bloedel-Donovan Lumber Mills, says the newly organized Trans Pacific Marine Co will build three ships here to handle lumber worldwide at a total value of 150 000 to 175 000 dollars each.
Four customers and Frank Ellis proprietor of the Oak Leaf Market were marched to the rear by a young unmasked bandit who rifled the cash register taking $15. The incident occurred Saturday night at 405 Pontius Avenue.
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