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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1916
Page
3
Two workers on strike duty at the German American Portland company plant in La Salle are held in jail as detectives investigate the death of Stanley Wisten, 26. Wisten was found dead on a track with a gunshot wound to the knee and blunt force injuries.
London reports a renewed Austro German counter attack halting Allied pushes on the Somme while the battle continues with some gains for the Allies. Russian and Italian offensives face counterattacks and shifting fronts as Austrian reinforcements influence the line near Trieste. Official war bulletins show conflicting claims across the fronts, including Halaks and Halepi operations.
Fishermen battled for five hours in Elliott Bay to subdue a 40 foot baby whale off Harbor Island. The whale tangled in nets and anchored to buoy No 1 before tearing free and swimming away leaving a blood trail. authorities noted no sharks in the area.
San Antonio Aug 17 The United States army on the Mexican border says it faces no danger from a railroad strike. Southern department officers told United Press there are supplies to last at least 60 days at current consumption, with potential cuts in an emergency.
The Seattle Electric Company fights Jitney extinction with pirate style tactics under the guise of regulation. It uses lies to sign petitions and ties vacations to signer counts, aimed at monopoly. Jitney backers say streetcar costs are inflated and profits go East. citizens urged to notify the City Council.
Seattle property owners urge reductions citing high assessments with many asking for a 50 percent cut or more. Harold Preston claims First Ave buildings dropped in value over the year due to dry law. R K Dykes presses for 42 story Smith building devaluation. Assessors dispute figures as protests go on the record.
In Washington on August 17 a national conference gathers leaders from 38 states to organize a united fight against the infantile paralysis epidemic. Delegates include veterans who battled bubonic plague cholera yellow fever typhoid and other deadly diseases and express cautious optimism about progress.
A captured German submarine was lashed to a British cruiser and brought into Deal England. The Cunard liner Alania was detained there as passengers reported the arrival. A British destroyer with a heavy list, damaged by shell fire from the U boat, was brought into port at the same time.
A Seattle dental office advertises painless tooth extractions by a graduate, registered dentists with state board certificates on display. Owner L. R. Clark D D promises best materials and lower profits due to high volume, offering free consultations with no obligation.
United Press report from Roseburg Oregon notes Charles E. Hughes moving from Portland toward San Francisco with brief stops at Shasta Springs Grants Pass Medford and Ashland. He criticizes Democratic policies decrying Philippines policy and attacks the administration on turf.
Fred and Logan Billingsley were fined 100 dollars each and sentenced to 30 days in jail by Police Judge Gordon after pleading not guilty to violating the dry law on July 25. Sergeant Putnam raided their warehouse at 2128 Westlake Ave, confiscating a barrel of alcohol and paraphernalia. George Vanderveer, the Billingsley lawyer, appealed immediately. Two additional dry law charges against them were continued pending further police investigation.
The power schooner Ruby departed on Wednesday carrying a cargo of machinery and groceries destined for the Kuskokwim river trade.
Jane Doe three travels with police matron in station office while officers search for her mother. She wandered alone near Railroad avenue and Main Street early Thursday morning. Officers cleaned her up and fed her before she played on the floor.
The case of Jersel Weiberg, indicted bomb plot suspect, was continued today until Saturday to allow him to plead to charges of murder.
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