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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1916

Page

8

Braden Embezzler Faces Publicity Order Demanded

Herbert W Braden a 23 year old alleged embezzler was brought back Friday from Vancouver as President Wilson contemplates issuing a publicity order The move would make tax returns and treasury records open to public inspection and reveal a 1900 shortage tied to Royal Milling Company records with 46 dollars in taxes already lost.

Treasury Department Herbert W. Braden Vancouver Wilson Braden Royal Milling Jones U. S Commissioner of Internal Revenue Secretary of the Treasury

Manly Set to Expose Income Tax Fraud Next Week

The piece notes ongoing coverage of the amount and sources of income of the owners of America and hints at an upcoming article by Manly. It suggests a step that would boost revenue for the national treasury and reduce tax burdens, promising details in a Monday publication.

Treasury Congress Great Britain Treasury Department Bureau America National Treasury Manly

Expect Reply by Wednesday

Washington mood eases as German reply to submarine demands nears completion and Kaiser discusses friendly relations with Ambassador Gerard. Observers anticipate a midweek delivery to the president and a personal German expression of desire to maintain cordial intercourse between Berlin and Washington.

Robert J. Bender United Press Washington Kaiser Ambarsador Gerard Germany

Wilson memorandum sparks new Berlin furor over aid to England

Berlin residents react to President Wilson's memorandum on armed vessels. The initial anger at the submarine note fades as citizens see potential substantiation of claims that the United States is doing its utmost to aid England.

Berlin Wilson America England

Reject Offer of Wage Raise by Alaska Rail Laborers

Seward Alaska April 29 Striking workers on the Anchorage division rejected the federal arbitration commission wage scale while a local union poll shows 98 percent in favor of acceptance. The scale sets 43.5 cents an hour for common laborers, 4.50 a day for longshoremen, and 70 cents an hour for skilled trades. all work is halted as preparations continue for government Alaska railroad construction at Fairbanks led by G F Cramer and a Seattle delegation of railway officials.

Seward Alaska Anchorage Government Railroad Federal Arbitration Commission

M F Jones Celebrates 79th Birthday In Ravenna Area

M F Jones of the Ravenna district marked his 79th birthday with a Thursday dinner at the Washington Children's Home building. Attendees included Rev L J Covington acting as toastmaster and speakers Dr John W Bailey John Schram S D Wingate Mrs Cathering Jackson Rev Sydney Strong Rev George L Curry and Mr Jones.

M. F. Jones Ravenna Washington Children's Home Mr. Jones L. J. Covington John W. Bailey John Schram S. D. Wingate Cathering

Marble Palace Wonders At New City Court House

A satirical tour of Seattle’s $1,000,000 Marble Palace and City Court House on Third Ave. Prosecutor Lundin moves in and discovers oddities including no visible judge from the door and a mysterious echo goddess. The piece pokes fun at court life and the building’s fanciful features.

Marble Palace Lundin Seattle Echo

Marble Palace Dedication Promises Tour of Wonders

The Marble Palace, costing 1 113 000 dollars, features a jury room mail chute none and private insane cages on the third floor. Architect W A Gould faced restrictions placing the chute, and Sheriff Bob Hodge supported private trials. The building includes city and county treasurers offices on the first floor and will be officially dedicated May 4 with tours of its interiors.

Marble Palace House of Wonders W. A. Gould Bob Hodge

City Offices Map by Floors and Departments

The document lists city and county offices by building floors. Second floor houses mayor, city ght department, county as sensor, county commissioners, purchasing agents, county auditor, city council. Third floor holds sheriff's offices, county clerk, lawyers' information bureau, Justices Carroll and Brinker, and Superior Judges Frater, Ronald, Jurey, Tallman, Gilliam. Fourth floor contains Superior Judges Dykeman, Mackintosh, Smith, Albertson, prosecuting attorney, game warden, horticultural inspector, county school superintendent, law library, Justices Wright, Whitehead. Fifth floor covers Streets and Sewers, civil service, city architect, building, boiler inspector, weights and measures, public utilities, eminent domain, corporation counsel, water and park departments, county engineer. City Engineering on sixth.

Department of Public Welfare Awyers’ Information Bureau Justicea Carroll Brinker Frater, Ronald Jurey Tallman Gilliam Dykeman Mackintosh Smith and Albertson Wright Whitehead Civil Service Commission Public

A Tale of India Sparks Colorful Romantic Drama

A vivid travelogue style piece promises fiery passions tropical beauties and dramatic romance set in India with colorful spectacle and sensational energy. The prose focuses on vivid landscapes and emotional encounters amid tropical heat and cultural richness.

India

Confessions Mollie Returns Home As Glamour Shines

Mollie comes home looking prettier than ever and recounts a candid talk with Margie about happiness and marriage. Mollie insists permanent bliss is unlikely and urges acceptance of evolving love, urging Margie to follow a balanced path rather than cling to passion. Chad’s restlessness follows their decision to return home and pursue work.

Mollie Chad Margie Molle

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