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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1916
Page
8
Two men died and a third person was seriously injured when the engine of Lake Erie Western passenger train No. 7 exploded seven miles south of South Bend Indiana. Many passengers sustained cuts and bruises from flying glass as debris showered the cars.
Philadelphia residents hear of tense talks with the Rapid Transit Company union demands. The company has given 20 hours to grant higher pay and recognition or face a strike across all lines. Thomas, the union leader, and Mitten, a company figure, clash over negotiations as Mitten refuses to talk.
The Three Girls Bakery in Seattle expands from a small operation to a new Seventh avenue Republic Road plant capable of producing about 100000 loaves of bread daily. The fully automated process keeps no human hands on loaves from mixing to wrapping. The facility also houses a cake pie and doughnut bakery.
A bulldog protected Fred Hoffman, accused of drunkenness, by keeping three officers at bay for nearly an hour as they attempted to arrest him at Charles Street and Davis Place. Hoffman slept in his wagon seat. the dog’s owner moved in with a dog catcher net, freeing Hoffman to be taken to police headquarters.
Water Front Employers union report shows 3,233 cargoes handled in the first 21 days of July. Of these, 2,883 were by nonunion workers and the remaining by union members.
Sunday program in Golden Gardens Park offers dance and picnic activities from afternoon into evening. Free admission with directions via Fremont Ballard or Ballard Beach lines, then transfer to Loyal Heights at 24th and Market for access.
Rioting and hundreds of petty assaults marked the opening of New York Citys largest street car strike. About 7,000 of 15,000 motormen and conductors walked out, affecting six companies across Yonkers Chester Flushing White Plains The Bronx and Manhattan as police and troops prepared for wider action.
Adjt. Gen. Thompson suspended all recruiting Friday in the newly formed National Guard companies after orders from the federal government. He believes the government intends careful organization under the new law of July 1, with these companies previously organized under old National Guard statutes.
Rome August 5 Italian subjects including residents abroad are forbidden to maintain business relations with the enemy or allies of the enemy. The decree makes contracts with Germans null and void and penalties are imposed on the involved parties.
An old fashioned picnic will be held August 27 by the Seattle O W R N Employes' club. F H Bergin D C Spear H A Kenyon and G A Johnson have been elected new officers.
Democratic Whip Lewis charged in a Senate speech that Republican generals bear responsibility for American deaths in Mexico in 1916. He criticized Charles E Hughes and rallied that party leaders pushed prowar policy for electoral gain, inciting Bandits and outlaws to target U.S. soldiers.
Hughes and adviser Mrs Charles Evans Hughes depart Bridgehampton on a 10000 mile stamping tour spanning coast to coast. The Republican nominee plans nearly twenty speeches and returns to New York around September 10. Mrs Hughes acts as an influential adviser and is noted for her role on the campaign. The party includes Lawrence H Green and other attaches and will pause at Niagara Falls before continuing.
A Turkish force of about 14 000 attacked British positions near Romani about 23 miles east of the Suez Canal. The fight raged along a seven to eight mile front with no Turkish gains reported. the British repelled attacks on the southern flank and captured 500 prisoners while British ships in the Bay of Tina shelled the Turkish right wing.
Charles Fe Hughes the Republican presidential candidate will speak at the Hippodrome pavilion Seattle Tuesday August 15 in the evening. Judge Hughes arrives at 6 10 p m and departs at 10 45 p m for Portland on the Great Northern. Senator James Hamilton Lewis will follow to discuss the justice's trail with Fairbanks the vice presidential candidate to follow.
Officers of the Seattle Ad club named an honorary advisory board on Friday to outline a campaign program for the advertising show and bar masque pageant to be held in the Arena from September 5 to 9.
Washington August 5 official sources in Mexico City say the Mexican government is willing to enter general discussions on economic issues and troop withdrawal. The message clears doubt that Carranza would only discuss military matters, opening broader talks for the American Mexican conference.
Detroit police and southern Michigan sheriffs joined in the largest manhunt in years after bandits robbed the Burroughs Adding Machine pay car of about 35000 and fled after a shotgun battle. Police suspect an inside accomplice aided the escape. F E Glover of Woodland Washington is connected to a separate trap dispute.
Wag ner's band plays Kinnear park at 2 20 p m while the police department band appears at Alki. Cavanaugh's band performs Volunteer park from 5 to 7 30 p m and Leuben's band at Coven park at 7 30 p m. The Eagles' band offers a noon concert at Woodland park with drill team exhibitions a baseball game and field events.
Edmund T. Durgin, a Tacoma merchant for over 25 years, died at his home after a brief illness. He came to the Coast from Minneapolis where he had been active in business during the early days.
Members of Engine Co No 11 will hold a street dance at Den smore Fire Station located at 45th and Den smore tonight. The Fire Department band performs a concert from 8 30 to 10 o'clock, after which dancing begins.
Jesuit leaders announced a major shakeup affecting Seattle College faculty and St. Joseph’s church priests. Many priests will be transferred to Gonzaga College or moved to California and other locations. Successors have been named.
Nearly 1,000 Seventh Day Adventists from across the state plan a ten day conference starting August 24 at Manitou Park South Tacoma tents will accommodate attendees and the camp is reachable by American Lake cars.
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