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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1916
Page
8
David Caplan convicted of manslaughter at his second trial for complicity in the murder of Charles Hagerty, one of 20 killed when the Los Angeles Times building was dynamited on October 1, 1910.
Athens reports the Greek government has replied to the entente demands with full compliance, expressing hope for resumption of traditional relations based on reciprocal confidence. The note states orders have been issued and troop and material movements began today to speed compliance.
In St Pats Minnesota on December 16 a humorous note cites Dr H D Aldrich of the St Paul district dental school warning that defective teeth and poor care can cause alcohol in the system leading to foolish talk after a night of drinking even at three in the morning.
New York introduces a new drink for hippopotamuses described as smaller than a horse’s neck. Details on its preparation remain unclear.
United States secret service agents plan wholesale arrests of Americans and Mexicans along the border for neutrality law breaches tied to revolutionary activity. Surveillance targets various juntas, actions held pending ratification of mediation protocol which includes deportation of undesirable aliens. Evidence shows Villa received 28 000 cartridges the night Chihuahua City fell.
James Foley, 56, confessed to a murder committed about 18 years ago in Nome. He walked into Tacoma police headquarters and said he wished to surrender, naming the 1898 deed and the victims Diamond Dutch and Dublin Mickey. Foley claimed he killed Dutch after an argument and fled on a Seattle steamer.
Professor Wilhelm M Munsterberg, a famed psychologist and Harvard professor, died suddenly after a long career in research and teaching. He held degrees from Heidelberg and Leipzig, directed Harvard's psychological laboratory, and served as president of the American Psychological Association in 1908. His writings covered psychology, art education, patriotism, and industrial efficiency, and he lectured worldwide, with wartime activity cited as German viewpoints.
An old price listing touts a small vial of pleasant pellets for influenza and cold symptoms including fever, sore throat, headache, chest tightness, and prostration. It claims stubborn cases resist treatment and promotes mail order from Hamphreyge Hlormen Medicine Co of New York.
The Alhambra opens tomorrow matinee with The Age of Reason two girls Genevieve and Vivian Tobin delivering juvenile vaudeville. Pat Rooney and Marion Bent, Stan Stanley, and a Miniature Revue lead a strong bill alongside Grand and Moore offerings and a Santa Claus matinee week at Oak Theatre.
Paris reports France’s reply to Germany’s peace proposal as a major win. The offensive gains exceed 12 square miles, with the capture of more than 7,500 Germans and the seizure of German trenches, Vacherauville, Louvemont, Chambrettes, and fortifications at Hardemount and Desonvaux. Gen. Nivelle launched a Verdun sector push, reclaiming ground after months of hard fighting.
Articles of incorporation for a $1,000,000 capitalization have been completed by the Anderson Shipbuilding Co of Seattle. Capt J L Anderson BE H Flick James Campbell and A J Weiffenbach are named as incorporators. The Kirkland yards on 26 acres will be the first Lake Washington yards to build ocean going vessels.
Lincoln high school girls wore their hair in braids Friday for pig tail day. Dean of women Lillian Johnson says the event offers a wonderful change and reflects positively on each girl's character.
University students charter a special de luxe Milwaukee passenger train for holidays. The train features a baggage car converted with a dance floor and plane, card tables, and a party atmosphere. Students from east of the mountain club together annually for this on the way home.
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