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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1916

Page

6

Re-Election Sought for Senator Miles Poindexter

The Walla Walla Bulletin urges Miles Poindexter to seek re election praising his liberal independence and integrity. It argues Republicans risk Republican ideals by opposing him and endorses his renomination to lead the party and win in November.

Walla Walla Bulletin Poindexter Walla Walla Washington Miles Poindexter Senate Senator Poindexter Mr. Poindexter Republican Party Roosevelt Louis Brandeis Payne Aldrich la Follette Poin. Gexter

Launch to Replace Canoe for Alaska Engineer on Nenana River

Thomas Riggs of the Alaska engineering commission will no longer paddle his own canoe on the Nenana River. The steamer Redondo of the Alaska Steamship Co sails to Skagway carrying a launch built by Schertzer Pres at Lake Washington, capable of 25 miles per hour for Riggs aquatic excursions in the North.

Thomas Riggs Alaska Engineering Commission Nenana River Redondo Alaska Steamship Co Skagway Riggs Schertzer Pres Lake Washington

Instant bowel relief advertised in Adler-ika claims

In Seattle readers learn that Adler-ika with buckthorn bark and glycerine acts on both bowel sections. One spoonful relieves constipation sour stomach or gas, and a short treatment is said to help chronic stomach trouble. Swift's Pharmacies on Second Ave Pike and 235 N Broadway store it.

Seattle Swift Second Ave Pike N Broadway

Vacancy Ad Promises Quick Tenant in Star Want Ads

A vacant house listed in Star Want Ads promises to attract a quick tenant. The notice emphasizes ease of renting and responsiveness to inquiries.

Star Want Star

Man Faces Death Eight Times in Sing Sing Death House

Rochester writer recounts Charles Stielow's eight near executions at Sing Sing after last minute reprieves. A blond convict provided clues prompting new trial efforts led by Inez Milliolland Boissevain and Grace Hamilton with Justice Charles L. Guy ordering a stay. The family awaited word as efforts continued to prove Stielow’s innocence.

Kenneth W. Payne Rochester N. Y Charles Stielow Sing Stielow Orleans County Charles Phelps Margaret Wolcott Adolph Rodenbeck Misha Appelbaum New York Appelbaum Phelps George Newton Sing Sing Mutual Welfare League Inez Milliolland Boissevain Grace Hamilton Suirlow Gov. Whitman Mra. Bolasevain Mra. Bolsesevain Justice Guy

Friends Drag Buckley Aboard After Alaska Adventure

Story of Paul Buckley detailing a harrowing Alaskan ordeal. After dogs killed Spot to spare further suffering, Buckley fell through an airhole, survived freezing cold, and reached Seldovia with his dogs. A rescuer provided Buckley and team a warm meal, ending with Buckley reflecting on mercy to his dogs and a frontier bond.

Jack Jungmeyer Seldovia Alaska Paul Buckley Spot Port Dick

Supreme Court to rule on Seattle Clearing case

The state supreme court must decide after Judge Mackintosh blocked a motion by members of the Seattle Clearing House Association to quash a suit filed by People's Savings Bank. The superior court was enjoined from further action. People's Savings Bank alleges others seek to reorganize and drop it for refusing to cut interest rates on deposits from 4 to percent.

State Supreme Court Mackintosh National Bank Seattle Clearing Use Association People's Savings Bank Superior Court People’s Savings Bank Savings Bank

Palace Hip Vaudeville and Photoplay Thrills Crowd

The Palace Hip opens a vaudeville and photoplay program led by Lulu Sutton in Her First Case a witty farce about a young woman lawyer who bluffing forces a claim agent to pay. Fannie Keeler Ralph Belmont and others entertain with jugglers singers and comedy acts. The feature is The Face in the Mirror with Selig-Tribune News.

Palace Hip Lulu Sutton Fannie Keeler Ralph Belmont Kipp Kippy Akiil Edith Wilma Sonick West and Vack Nightons Emery Brothers Selig-Tribune

Seattle Men Lost in Wreck at Sea

Captain James T. Daniels and Chief Engineer John Jackson, formerly of Seattle, are reported lost after the steamer Admiral Clark of Pacific Alaska Navigation Co foundered in the Caribbean on August 16 with 20 dead. Six survivors were rescued six days twelve hours later by the bark Tana. the vessel carried petroleum for the West Indies.

James T. Daniels John Jackson Seattle Admiral Clark Pacific Alaska Navigation Co Caribbean Sea H. F. Alexander Tana West Indies

Forest Fires Spread Rapidly Near Money Creek Berlin Washington

Two fires near Money Creek Wear Berlin Washington were reported spreading rapidly despite a score of rangers and firefighters sent to the scene. Over 200 acres burned along the Whitechuck River, about 82 miles from Darrington, per L A Treen Jr acting supervisor Snoqualmie National Forest.

Money Creek Wear Berlin Wash Whitechuck River Darrington L. A. Treen, Jr Snoqualmie National Forest

England hunts German spies as war ships loom

London reports a swift searchlight car guiding Zeppelin raids and notes heavy public suspicion of German spies in aerial warfare. The UC-5 submarine mine layer is a London spectacle with up to 20 000 daily visitors. Government moves curb sugar hoarding while fruit imports falter. Women act as film censors to shield children from harmful material.

London Eng England Thames Temple Pier

Yellowstone hotels to close early for season

St Paul Aug. 31 All the larger hotels at Yellowstone National Park in Montana and Wyoming will close tomorrow, officials for H. W. Childs the owning company announced. Unsettled transportation conditions were given as the reason. Hotels normally stay open until September 15.

Paul Yellowstone National Park Montana Wyoming H. W. Childs

Moonlight Romance Quote Sparks Church Sermon

In Cleveland Ohio on August 31 the Rev. J H Streuz of the Eighth Reformed Church dismisses moonlight vows as empty words saying true love requires more than sweet talk in a hammock under the moon. He warns not to hasten commitments based on cliches or fleeting affection.

Cleveland, O J. H. Streuz Eighth Reformed Church

Seattle land show aims to showcase regional products

Plans for Seattle's first land products show proceed at the Arena from September 4 to 14. Representation includes British Columbia, Alaska, Montana, Oregon and Washington. A canvas annex will be built over Fifth Avenue beside the Metropolitan Theatre to handle overflow.

Seattle Arena British Columbia Alaska Montana Oregon Washington Fifth Ave Metropolitan Theatre

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