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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1916
Page
6
Dora Rabinowitz, 13, testified that Philip Levine, 18, of Brooklyn, smiled and blew smoke on her on an downtown L train. Magistrate Krotel condemned Levine to a lifetime ban on smiling or flirting with any girl in New York City.
Albert Hadley, arrested last night in Petersburg Alabama, faces multiple charges. He allegedly cashed a worthless $500 draft and is wanted by U S Army for desertion and for using an army checkbook. Police across the coast seek him for passing worthless checks and a desertion of his 18 year old bride from Hoquiam Washington. Authorities say Hadley’s schemes total about $10000.
Mayor denounces chaos as 200 strike breakers arrive. crowd pressures for order while leaders and police debated remedies. Judge Burke urges a capable police chief to pursue and dismantle outlaw networks, prompting union and business voices to back the mayor's call for peace.
Following a nervous collapse caused by experiences on the Russian front the Duke of Brunswick son in law of Kaiser Wilhelm is reported insane. He never recovered from witnessing his entire force sink in a treacherous marsh after which he married Princess Victoria Louise.
The Palace Hip presents Rawson and company with Yea terdays, Tun Chin Troupe thrillers, Three Girls instrumental act, James T. MacDonald comedy songs, Abram and Johns, Rath Brothers feats, and The Secret of the Night photoplay. Grand Theatre showcases the Douglas Family from Loch Lemmon with Ted Uhlmark, Archer and Carr, Booth and Mooth, the Rise-Grogan Duo, and Damaged Goods five act MutualMasterpiece tonight.
Representatives of the four railway brotherhoods met the U S board of mediation to push for an eight hour day and time and a half for overtime for freight train workers. The federal board heard the 19 railroad managers yesterday and will draft terms for both sides to consider. If rejected, further talks will occur with joint meetings until a mediation agreement is approved. The brotherhood presidents attending were A H Garetson Conductors W A Stone Engineers W G Lee Trainmen and W S Carter Firemen.
Police investigate the unexplained death of Mose Davis from Vancouver, B C, found with an uncorked empty poison bottle at the Congress hotel. His wife, also staying there, is recovering and suggests he may have mixed poisons while handling explosives and acids for hand grenade samples. Davis may be related to Col. G. H. Davis of Seattle.
The council weighs ending its petition led by Former Corporation Counsel Bradford to compel P B T L P Co to sign an agreement with the port commission for transfers on Weet Beattie street car lines from port ferries. The case remains before the public service commission.
Postmasters of third and fourth class cities and Northwest merchants begin conventions in Seattle next Wednesday. Postmasters will train new postmasters while merchants hold a business convention. Headquarters are set at a Seattle hotel.
The notice promises a 15 year guarantee on all work and offers same day service after morning impressions. Free examination and advice are provided.
Bernard Baldwin, messenger, was severely injured Wednesday night when struck by an automobile driven by Allen Ball of 4715 16th Ave N. EF. The crash occurred south of the city.
Paula Newton recalls a lunch with Horace Chambers at Bonn's, the city’s fashionable tea shop, after escaping a grim boarding house. She reflects on youth, charity sparked by that meal, and the snobbery of club life and gossip as she plans to hide her true identity while considering future possibilities.
In a Democratic HQ letter published Wednesday, former Justice Hughes is accused by Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor of siding against labor. The Danbury hatters case and the Arizona anti saloon law are cited as examples of Hughes' stance against wage earners.
Washington Aug 10 The Republican caucus rejected a September adjournment proposal after intimating that the literacy test immigration bill was not included in the legislative program proposed by Democratic leaders.
Five representatives from the United Mine Workers and the Washington Coal Operators Association met Wednesday to discuss the miners wage increase demand. The conference will continue Thursday with the expectation of a definite conclusion.
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