18 Apr 1916
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1916
Page
1
The Star highlights Matt and Jeff in a lighthearted column. A weather note predicts unsettled conditions tonight and Wednesday with probable showers.
The Star's office boy Albert Lawrence, age 11, writes about interviewing famed prima donna Jomelli. She speaks with a broken English style, shares travel tales including a king of Siam anecdote, and praises Seattle fans and pianist John Spargur. He admits nerves and notes his boss wants a personal angle rather than formal recital details.
El Paso dispatches report Gen. Gavira confirming Villa's death as confusion and delays ripple through the hunt. Consuls and generals question a found body while Pershing moves to Namiquipa and scouts the impact of reports of Durango or exhumation.
The Star announces a Charlie Chaplin parade next Saturday on Second Avenue in the Metropol itan theatre area. Up to a thousand Chaplins in costume will march from 11:45 a.m. to Bon Marche park, with judges and cash prizes including a top prize funded by Hamrick and North. Entrants must be 16 or younger and register by Friday noon at Rex theatre box office or via The Star’s photoplay editor.
Five were confirmed dead and thirty-one injured after a rear-end collision between the Gilt Edge Express and a local train on the New York New Haven Hartford line at Bradford R I last night. Reports indicate a fatal crash with multiple burn injuries and ongoing rescue efforts.
A Seattle belt line question failed to reach the 60 percent support in a later tally after voters previously backed municipally owned rail. The port franchise faced a veto clash with Mayor Gill and a narrow council split, exposing five dissenters and four supporters amid ongoing debate. The outcome highlighted names Thomson Moore Dale Haas Hanna versus Erickson Bolton Hesketh Fitzgerald as the weight of public opinion remained with belt line advocates.
Washington reports show Congress debating army expansion and federal militia subsidies. Senate Chamberlain bill seeks larger regular force, volunteer reserves, and mobilization of national industries, while House Hay plan favors militia subsidies and less federalization. Delays stall naval bills and armor plant measures amid partisan pressure.
Police smashed through locked doors at 208 210 213 and 217 Washington Street using axes and sledges to disrupt a gambler operation. Gamblers fled via secret passageways leaving gambling equipment. Chief Beckingham ordered the cleanup and supervised the destruction of the illicit scene with fire department assistance. Detectives had earlier encountered marked bills.
In London April 18 the house of commons heard predictions of a dissolution and general election driven by conscription. David Lloyd George warned cabinet that ally victory threats stem from a manpower shortage. He urged summoning all eligible single and married men for service.
City editor orders interview and photo at Lincoln hotel with Mme Jeanne Jomelli. Reporter Albert and photographer Jacobs rush to arrange access for behind the scenes coverage ahead of the big appearance.
Court orders were issued to Sheriff Hodge to clear out Mrs. Jennie Greenwalds home at 318 Columbia St bring in red light abatement measures. He must remove all roomers seize furniture and padlock the door for three months per the order.
Mrs. Marion Gordon alleges her husband flew into a terrible rage on Sunday April 2 accusing her and their four daughters of wrong doing. He threatened bodily harm and beat their youngest daughter Georgia 11. Gordon, a teamster, lives at 4023 12th Ave N E and the suit was filed Tuesday.
Water will be shut off in all the intermediate service district of Ballard west of ick ave N W and north of West 70th on Wednesday April 19 from 9 a m to 5 p m.
Carpenters finished work on the Arena to host Seattle's summer series. Five thousand seats surround a 60 foot stage with four exits and dressing rooms. A blue and gold canopy and floral lattice enhance the hall for opening night with the Philharmonic Orchestra and soloist Jeanne Jomelli. It also marks John Spargur's 25th anniversary as a violinist.
Washington reports that the expedition against Mexico may be withdrawn within a month. It suggests the move could occur without securing Villa.
Arnold Fredericks crafts a six part mystery where a single franc sparks a million francs worth of intrigue. The story follows M Lefevre prefect of Paris police as war time francs lose value in the United States and a thrilling ad venture unfolds through the installments.
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