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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1916
Page
10
The Barnum Bailey elephants head to Seattle arriving Sept 4 morning. The herd ranges from five year old Buster to Babe the great grandmother at over ten feet tall. Babe and Jonah power wagons daily and receive double rations while excused from street parades and ring performances.
Washington Aug 18. The piece credits Albert Beveridge for pushing child labor legislation, detailing his early efforts, the Old Guard opposition, and a $250000 inquiry into Southern conditions led by Charles B. Neill. Beveridge’s defeat followed, illustrating reformers' political martyrdom.
Frankfort Ky August 17 The death of E Bryant of Lincoln County ends a parole bid for a life term murder convict He was stricken with tuberculosis three months ago and parole papers were being prepared at the time of his death
Thirty seven Seattle civilian crewmen on the cruiser New Orleans left Astoria Oregon after joining the Oregon contingent for maneuvers at Magdalena Bay. They drill in deck cleaning sleep in hammocks and serve their own meals aboard.
Shelby Kentucky August 17 George Terrell of Anderson county entered the Sparrow post office and asked the postmaster if a 2 cent stamp existed. He stated he was 32 years old and this was his first stamp purchase.
Otto Fell of West Virginia applied at the Wichita recruiting station for enlistment. He joked O Hell they call me for short, and his physique matched the nickname, making Lieut. West unable to sign his application.
Bremerton residents planned a rousing reception for Senator Miles Poindexter after congression al conferees approved a naval extension bill. The Bremerton yard’s Commandant R E Coonts will preside, and Poindexter will address the Seattle Commercial Club on Monday.
A report from Benzonia Michigan notes beavers have returned but investigation shows mud turtles building a dam in the Betsey River. This is believed to be the first turtle dam on record.
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