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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1916

Page

2

Kellogg Warns on Trade War and U S Relations

C Kellogg Republican candidate told Com Club that Europe’s war is a trade war with Germany France Britain forcing market battles in less developed nations. He urged leading in securing fair trading rights and building military preparedness to gain respect abroad.

C. Kellogg Cantor Congress Com- Club Kellogg Germany France Pingland Orient America

Move Launched Friday for Tri-State Editorial Action

A Move was launched Friday in Medford Oregon to form a tri state association as part of an Oregon State Editorial action aimed at regional cooperation.

Oregon State Medford Ore

Dental Office Offer Promises Low Costs and Satisfaction

The advertisement promotes dental work at low prices with a satisfaction guarantee. L R Clark, D D S, owner and manager, urges readers to visit Sunday for a free hand examination and cost estimate. The copy emphasizes conscientious service and reliability from the Northwest office.

Lance Northwest Ember L. KR. Clark D. Downer

Regal Dental Offices Mkr 34 Mh Clark Manager

Regal Dental Offices oversight note lists manager Mh Clark at 405 Third Ave SW, with corner unit at Union mine and 7 end Union. No further context or actions provided in readable text.

Mh. Clark Third Ave S. W. Cor End Union Mine

Ballinger Attacks Direct Primaries in Speech at Club

Former Interior Secretary Richard A. Ballinger denounces direct primaries and urges restoration of the old convention system saying popular direct voice will vanish. R H Hartley outlines anti union stance at Seattle event. About 2,000 attend the King County Women’s Republican Club ball led by Mayor Gill. Warren Grimm seeks Chehalis County prosecuting attorney post. Socialist candidate I B Katterfield fails to file. Turner will not actively campaign. John W. Roberts files for sheriff nomination.

Richard A. Ballinger Interior Commercial Club Repubican Club Ballinger Taft King County Women's Republican Club Hippodrome Gill

Registration Window Narrowing Before September Primary

Less than 24 days remain to register as the September 12 primary looms with books closing 10 days before and 20 days before the general election. Those who did not vote in March and were notified of registration cancellation should act now to qualify as electors for fall elections set under Mayor Gill’s election.

Gill

Robins backs Hughes urging progressives to rejoin GOP

Raymond Robins, chairman of the last progressive convention, declares support for Hughes for president Chicago August 5 and calls on progressives to return to the Republican Party. He praises Republican achievements and criticizes Democratic machine influence in Illinois and the South.

Chicago Raymond Robins Hughes Republican Party Robins Roosevelt New Hampshire California Wisconsin Pennsylvania

Seattle considers large loaf as bakers push price relief

A. Davidson of Davidson Bread Co., 1916 East Mercer, leader in Seattle’s 10-cent loaf, left Seattle to join 400 Chicago bakers at the Salt Lake Master Bakers' convention to advocate for a 5-cent loaf.

Seattle A. Davidson Davidson Bread Co East Mercer Chicago Salt Lake

Preparations for Western Rail Strike Seek Federal Help

Western railroad companies prepare for a potential strike by trainmen. The California Railroad Commission has telegraphed President Wilson urging efforts to avert a national railroad disruption. About 500 guards and subway ticket sellers held a secret meeting to draft demands for Monday presentation.

San Francisco California State Railroad Commission Wilson

Coast Guard Cutter Unalga Transfers Prisoners and Patients

The Coast Guard cutter Unalga has moved prisoners and insane persons from Valdez to Cordova and later to Seattle, aiming to relocate detainees and mental health patients under custody.

Coast Guard Unalga Valdez Cordova Seattle

County Janitors Secretly Planned Vacation for Political Machine

A Star reporter uncovered that 35 county janitors were slated for weeklong vacations to aid Hamilton’s political machine. Ted Corbett, head sheriff, tried to block access to the vacation roster, facing reprimand from County Commissioner Carrigan. Names and vacation dates from a bulletin board were copied amid tense confrontation in the janitors’ room.

Enamelaw Hamilton Ted Corbett Star Hamilton Political Machine William Griffiths Nelson Hughes Martin Smith H. Y. Dryer Corbett Ide

County Assessor Reports 241 Million Tax Basis

King county's assessed valuation this year is 241 585 821 dollars not including gan and telephone properties valued at 4 528 532 dollars. A district by district table was prepared for the board of equalization meeting at the county city building. Rail and street railways add an estimated 27 million more, according to Thatcher. The board includes Bolton Erickson Haas Carrigan Hamilton Knudsen Bennett and Thatcher as ex officio clerk.

King County Gan and Telephone Companies Thatcher Districta Board of Equalization Bolton Erickson and Haas Carrigan Hamilton and Knudsen Bennett

Hunt Slayers Of Oil Man Murder In Okmulgee

In Okmulgee Oklahoma Aug 5 hundreds of men search the countryside for Cecil Lowery a negro charged with the murder of C and Vaughn a wealthy operator Vaughn was found dead in his car with throat cut and pockets inside out Lowery wearing blood stained clothing was found nearby and a posse with bloodhounds searches for Bill Lowery Cecil’s brother described as an accomplice.

Okulmogee Okla Cecil Lowery Murer C. & Vaughn Lowery Thompson Vaughn Hoffman Bill Lowery Cecil

Health officers guard Seattle stations for infantile paralysis

Seattle health officers on Saturday monitored all railway stations to guard against arriving cases of Infantile Paralysis. Dr. McBride, health commissioner, warned the disease could reach Seattle and noted Montana's foothold underscores the need for vigilance.

Seattle Dr. McBride Montana

Milledgeville Woman First Enrolled in Eugenics Registry

Perfect Woman Misa Myrick of Milledgeville Georgia becomes the first enrollee in a new Eugenics Registry started by the National Conference on Race Netterment. She is said to meet the standards of mental and physical perfection required in the test as the registry aims to compile a list of human thoroughbreds tested for physique and mentality.

Misa Myrick Milledgeville, Ga

Footwear Key to Burglary Confession Itinerant Thief Says Feet Kept Careful

A barefoot burglar, captured by city detectives, told Chief Beckingham he always looked after his feet. He suggested neglecting them could alert his customers, a defense that highlights his odd care routine in the case.

Food for a Month if Seattle Faces Rail Strike

A Seattle shortage would not occur for a month even if a national railroad strike disrupted rail service. Produce dealers predicted fruit and vegetable supply losses first, with California fruit shipments and Washington greens most at risk, and meat and canned goods facing limits but not famine. Milk could be adapted via condensed milk, with auto truck delivery and local stockpiles limiting immediate impact.

Seattle California Fruit Growers’ Exchange M. C. Bloxom Creshaw & Bloxom Produces Co Washington Heiberg Frye-Brubn Co Melberg J. A. Rose Meadowbrook Dairy Co Rose

Seamen Demand Better Conditions Across Great Lakes

In Cleveland on August 5 representatives of unions totaling about 10 000 lake seamen and firemen met to plan actions for demand fulfillment. Employers granted a ten dollar monthly raise this week but the unions say their primary goal is improved working conditions and the abolition of the blacklist.

Cleveland Great Lakes Ceue

Railroads report shows net revenue rise of 190 million

The government announced a net revenue increase of 190 million dollars for the rail road business for the fiscal year ending in June. The report covers ninety three railroads. Pilot Butler, who steered the Kenkon Maru aground near Birch Point, B C was suspended for three months at the second hearing called by the minister of marine.

Butler Nea Birch Point, B. C

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