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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1916
Page
2
Samuel H. Pierce deputy district attorney of Portland reveals a family of 19 sons all in the United States army. He says he consented to the enlistment of the 19 boys before a new army rule was enacted and that recruiting officers refer independent youths under 21 without parents to the district attorney for consent.
New York reports the British government issues a two year five pound secured gold note loan totaling 350 million dollars dated Sept 1 1916. Morgan & Co. arrange the sale with 101 price and 100 par after August 31 1917. Collateral includes 200 million in American securities with 100 million from government issued or guaranteed by Argentina Chile Norway Sweden Switzerland Denmark and Holland. The loan aims to stabilize exchange and is underwritten at 98 with public price 99.
Olympia officials laud Spokane budget method as identical to a proposed state plan. The Oregon Public Service Commission acts to ease railroad car shortages. A pioneer memorial service in Olympia drew hundreds.
New York August 16. J Jardin a well known East New Yorker displays the jaws of a large blue nose shark won in a recent battle with the former owner. The trophy is described as a proud possession for his family and friends.
The Dalles dispatches report large shipments of cherry stems sent to England and France to be used in making pulp for the war effort, highlighting an unusual yet important supply item in European operations.
South Dakota residents exterminate prairie dogs by running exhaust into burrows, a method prompting concern over animal welfare and safety implications.
The Chamber of Commerce asked Congress to act against Canadian fish laws that cost Seattle thousands annually. The rules cut half the halibut fleet, raise fresh fish prices by about 200 percent, and threaten a $5 million packing and cold storage investment. Northwest shippers warn Canada blocks U S shipments and displaces American vessels in Alaska.
Regal Dental Offices operates under manager Dr L Hh Clark at 1405 Third Ave SN W Cor, at the intersection of Third and Union, serving the local community with dental services.
W H Paulhamus led speakers outlining Community Cooperation as a path to local prosperity at the Northwest merchants convention in Everett. Other talks covered banking merchant ties accounting and university insights while the Heela-Hum stag event drew five thousand tickets amid secrecy and touring plans for visiting merchants. Governor Lister urged producer retailer ties and local purchasing to boost stock turnover.
The Palace Hip opens with The Joy Riders a speedy melody revue featuring pretty girls singers and comedians. Niobe the Water Sprite performs underwater stunts and endurance tests while Du Rocher and De Lee offer a novelty number. The program includes Jack Bornholdt Worth While and Selig Tribune News Pictorial.
The text notes a land departure from Baltimore marking the start of a return voyage across the Atlantic indicating a significant ocean crossing event for the traveler.
Louis Sidelsky a Third Avenue tailor was acquitted in Police Judge Gordon's court of traffic violations. He charged Officers Collins and Sevonover with gross insults during the arrest and asked Chief Buckingham to open an investigation. no hearing date has been set.
The new public dancing pavilion at Suquamish under construction will host its grand opening ball on Saturday evening at 8 30. Boats depart Pier 3 at the foot of Madison Street at 7 30 and reach Suquamish by 8 20.
The Men's Shoe Store at 1424 First Ave a door south of Pike St must vacate by Saturday night for contractor remodeling. A three day vacating sale begins tomorrow at 10 a m with stock for men women and children marketed at steep discounts. The store closes Wednesday for tagging and remarking of stock.
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