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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1916
Page
7
COLOR MUSIC is a simplification of musical notation. Invented by a musician of note, it lets everyone sit at the piano and play tunes and accompaniments with ease. Demonstrations are held all this week at Eilers building. Introductory price $10.00 with books of music. Terms if desired.
P C Elbert of Seattle praises Blewett Pass as a scenic road on the route to the mountains. He just returned from a trip over the pass noting Snoqualmie is drier and mocking reports of heavy snow. Elbert expects the Blewett run to grow in popularity and plans another trip.
A commission of investigation was formed in Winnipeg to study Western Canada's railways with potential nationalization of transcontinental lines for mail handling. Members include Alfred H. Smith of New York Central, Sir Henry Drayton of the Canadian railway board, and Sir George Palsh, a British statistician. Mrs Selina Deighton, 70, WCTU activist, died at her daughter's home. funeral set for Wednesday at Mount Pleasant chapel.
About 94 percent of railway trainmen across four brotherhoods vote in favor of a strike, covering roughly 400,000 employees on 250 roads. The conference between unions and railroads adjourned with little immediate prospect of a strike, as arbitration discussions remain unlikely and government mediation is resisted.
The article describes Hughes preparing for a conference with Willcox and Alvin T. Hart of Kentucky, a Western campaign manager and national committeeman, after departing Bridgehampton for his first trip since Saturday. It notes the rumor of him being cold in demeanor as libel and emphasizes his heavy schedule of handshakes.
Hughes explains his presidential bid saying the time has come for a government reflecting faithful conduct and self respect to ready the country for the future, and that he would be ignoble to ignore the call if the people want such leadership.
A New York governor candidate travels by rail with a film crew recording appearances. Hughes keeps a clear voice and restrained gestures while Mrs. Hughes garners attention, with observers noting multiple hats and the private car entourage.
George K Smith longtime secretary of the Yellow Pine Manufacturers Association and National Lumber Manufacturers Association died early today after leaping from a 15th story window of the Boatmen's Bank building in St Louis.
Paris August 8 German troops recaptured the Thiamont work northeast of Verdun after a night of bombardment and multiple violent attacks from Fleury to the Thiamont position. French counterattacks and ongoing fighting followed as large forces clashed with heavy losses reported.
The Minneapolis council, led by Mayor Gill and the Anti-Saloon League, passed a new dry ordinance requiring green labeled liquor from druggists, banning carrying from cafes, and voiding old sale records after five days. It also revoked pool hall licenses for Utaeff, Lege, and Turvias and approved a 1600 emergency appropriation for the dry squad.
Two men robbed the Eastlake avenue store at 9 50 p m with one robber crippled in arm. They then held up pedestrian five minutes later near Minor and Stewart taking 27 50. McCormick’s 101 Eastlake was entered and 20 fled with the cash. Police traced signals and were alerted promptly.
Prosecutor Lundin will urge three new measures at the State Association of Prosecuting Attorneys annual meeting in North Yakima. He calls for a state secret service to prevent embezzlements like those by J. F. Gillies, an adult parole law for local authorities to parole prisoners over 21, and the right for prosecutors to subpoena and examine witnesses before trial to cut costs and expose frivolous charges.
Police headquarters demolished the old Minnesota bar at 201 Occidental Ave after Frank Brown was arrested there and charged with selling alcohol.
An article urges confined individuals to exercise and breathe fresh air to avoid unhealthy fat. It promotes kerein capsules from Bartell Drug Co as a quick weight loss aid, claiming several days of use improve digestion, energy, and reduce 16 to 20 pounds of excess weight.
Austrian admiralty reports a battle on August 2 as Austrian torpedo boats shelled Wolfetto and engaged a Italian flotilla including one cruiser and six destroyers. The Magnet was damaged by a submarine. two sailors were killed and four wounded. Durazzo air attacks caused no damage.
British troops extended their lines to the outskirts of Guillemont during a resumed Somme offensive led by General Haig. German forces, under pressure near Leipsig redoubt and Thiepval, suffered heavy bombardment and preparation for renewed assaults while Australians held Hill 160 above the Pozieres Thiepval highway. Letters from captured German trenches reveal dire conditions, with food and water shortages and crippling artillery fire.
Reports say Russian troops advance toward Kovel the important railway hub and approach Lemberg as part of a two pronged push on the Stokhod front. Austrian resistance holds near the Bug river while a Russian Teuton deadlock persists west of Buszacz as double flanking toward Lemberg and Stanislau.
A nationwide vote by train employes on granting leaders power to strike to win a 100 million dollar wage increase prompts railroads to frame the issue as a public service duty. The letter from ELISHA LEE and leaders from major lines argues public cost and arbitration as the path forward.
Aug 8 Boston reports an all night vigil along the coast from Eastport to Boston for a German submarine arrival. A lookout at Cross Island said he observed two submarines rise and then submerge, but no submarine materialized along the New England coast.
County commissioners accept a bronze memorial tablet for Henry Yesler to be placed in the new County City building. No dedication date was announced, with possible ceremonies by the Daughters of the Revolution or the King County Pioneers' association.
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