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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1916

Page

8

Slayer of Two Eludes Police

Franciscus von der Heiden, linked to theantone and Collinson killings near Providence, spent time with victims the night before the murder at Rector hotel. Police trace leads from hotel to Rector safe deposit vaults where a large sum was believed stored, but later found not to be kept there. Von der Heiden’s movements after the crime include a long stop at Rector and a suspect chase on Seattle streets as officers pursue tips and a reported sighting in a borrowed launch.

Franciscus von der Heiden Martini Antone Collinson Providence Rector Hotel Acto Cornellson von Heiden Altho Farkins & Co Perkins Leslie Packard Seattle Lieut Hedges W. Rorke von der Heiden A. Mills Scandinavian American Bank Puget Sound Mortgage Co

City Architect Position Attracts Twelve Applicants

Twelve applicants will take the civil service examination Monday for the city architect position, which carries a salary of 300 dollars per month.

Civil Service

Home products feature at fair draws big crowds

The Manufacturers' and Merchants' Industrial exposition in the Stuart-Henry White buildings closes Saturday night with dancing in the exhibit halls and vaudeville in the Press club theatre. Washington-made goods are highlighted during Made-in-Washington Day as visitors and retailers attend lectures, shows, and refunds on railroad fares with purchases.

Press Club Manufacturers’ and Merchants’ Industrial Stuart-Henry White Clara Barstow Alice Barstow Anna Barstow Marjorie McLeod Gavotte Caprice Edith Barstow Maud Giraud Stella Buas Washington R. R. Fox Local Merchants’ Association

Concerts At Seattle Parks Info

Sunday concerts feature Cavanaugh at Alki beach and Leuben at Woodland Park afternoon shows run 2 30 to 6. Evening programs include Wagner at Cowen Park from 7 to 9 and Cavanaugh at Volunteer Park.

Seattle Cavanaugh Alki Beach Woodland Park Leuben Bend Wagner Cowen Park Volunteer Park

Tripple Critics Probate Fees at Washington Hall Meeting

Robert A. Tripple, a county clerk candidate, spoke Friday night at Washington hall and charged that under the Sickles administration the probate clerk collected private fees, accusing the present system of financial looseness.

Robert A. Tripple Washington Hall Sickles

Oldest Seattle motor cop logs 250000 miles on duty

Claude K E Rix, veteran motor policeman of Seattle, marked his 250000th mile on a police bike. He is the eldest in Sergeant Sissler's 20 man emergency squad at Central Station, credited with 6900 speeders nabbed plus several murderers and numerous burglars. He recalls fewer wild automobilists today and emphasizes vigilance and quick response. He notes several spills but calls the life great as the city remains his beat.

Sergt. Sisaler Central Station Rix Sergt. Sissler Seattle J. J. Kush Beat” Co L van Buskirk D. M. Blaine Jack Williams Indiana

First Aid Team Arrives in Tacoma for State Contest

The CRACK FIRST AID team arrived in Tacoma Friday night from Cle Blum Roslyn and Jonesville to participate in the state first aid contest.

CRACK Tacoma Cle Blum Roslyn Jonesville

Aleutians as stepping stones to enemy base

Journalist Jack Jungmeyer argues the Aleutians offer strategic value as a potential base for Japan in any eastward conflict. Unalaska, Resurrection Bay, and Dutch Harbor are highlighted as pivotal sites for coal, supply pathways, and access to key rail and coal fields in Alaska.

America Japan Nippon West Unalaska Seward Resurrection Bay Matanuska Orient Bering North Pacific Unimak Dutch Harbor Jack Jungmeyer

Alaska coal lures foreign nations in fortification push

Government officers warn that Alaska needs fortifying to protect coal corridors and coaling facilities. Dutch Harbor and Resurrection Bay are seen as pivotal for naval base readiness in case of war with Japan, with Dutch Harbor offered as a potential government base site.

Dutch Harbor Aleutian Passes Japan California North American Commercial Co Bering Sea Navy Coast Guard Service Uncle Sam

Confessions of a Wife Aula Explores Loneliness and Male Views

Paula explains how loneliness and male possessiveness shape relationships and cause heartbreak. She argues men see women as property or relatives rather than equals and recalls youth when longing led to desperate choices. The piece probes female isolation and social expectations.

Margie Paula

History of the Export Order exhibition at Seattle Chamber

For five days beginning Monday an exhibition titled History of the Export Order will run at the Seattle Chamber of Commerce. It aims to show business men how to obtain business.

Seattle Chamber of Commerce

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