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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1916

Page

3

U S Navy War Risk Highlighted by Captain Simma

Capt. W S Simma testifies before the House naval committee that without battle cruisers the U S Navy would be easily defeated and American commerce swept from the seas. He says Britain commands the seas now with superior battle cruisers and warns the Panama Canal would be defenseless without a sufficient U S fleet.

Washington U. 8S. Navy Simma U. 8S. N House Naval Committee Great Britain Simos Germany U. S Bimina Panama Canal

Spectacular Intolerance at Metropolitan in Grand Photoplay

A thunderous limited engagement of D. W. Griffiths Intolerance unfolds at the Metropolitan with three hours of monumental battle scenes and historical vignettes from Babylon to Paris St Bartholomews Eve. Mae Marsh Robert Harron lead a starry cast in a sweeping tale of religious conflict and misfortune.

Griffith Mae Marsh Hoy Robert Marron Ancient Babylon Jerusalem Paris Catherine de Medici Josephine Crowell

Man testifies Soudas borrowed knife before fatal hotel night

Prosecutor Lundin learns of anonymous tip linking Paul Gimose to a curved knife used on the night of Blanche Coleman s murder. Gimose says Soudas asked for the knife between 11 30 and 12 o clock to cut leather for a grip and returned it next day. Tina Johnson corroborates cafe testimony as knife defense is questioned.

Lundin John Soudas Blanche Coleman Christie Hotel Paul Gimose Soudas Gimose Gimone Boudas Gimpse Coleman Tina Johnson Boudan Carrigan

Dollar Shirt Shop Trademark Upheld in Seattle

Max Goldberg of 323 Pike Street holds the sole right to the trade name Dollar Shirt Shop in Seattle. Judge Frater granted a permanent injunction Monday against Henry G. Young and Frank K. Balle who had adopted the same trade mark, blocking further use.

Max Goldberg Pike St Seattle Dollar Shirt Shop Judge Frater Henry G. Young Frank K. Balle

Bazaar and Dinner for Enelah Troops in the Trenches

Members and friends of the British American Relief association held a bazaar and dinner at the Masonik temple to raise funds for Enelah troops in the trenches in France. The Christmas style event attracted about 3,000 attendees.

British American Relief Association Masonik Temple France

Bremerton Named Base for H Boats and San Diego

The navy orders designate Bremerton as home base for the Cheyenne H-boats and the cruiser San Diego. The San Diego, flagship of Rear Admiral W B Caperton, will dock at Bremerton for the first time.

Navy Department H-boats San Diego Bremerton W. B. Caperton

Lund Clears Self in Portland Murder Case

Oscar A. Lund declares his innocence in Portland as he travels from Los Angeles. Edward Bartholomew, self confessed accomplice, testifies he has never seen Lund before the crime involving John Lund.

Portland Ore Oscar A. Lund John Lunnd Los Angeles Edward Bartholomew Lund

Universal Military Training Advocated by Senate Leader

Washington December 19 Universal military training is practical and necessary, says George E Chamberlain chairman of the senate military affairs committee. He backs views of Gen Scott and Maj Gen Wood from a subcommittee hearing as a basis for sweeping national defense reform.

Washington George E. Chamberlain Senate National Guard Chamberlain

Benefit for Home at Oak Thursday

George Pantages of the Oak theatre donates his house for a benefit entertainment by Des Moines Children's Home ages four to eighteen. H M Draper and wife direct the program featuring singing dancing and characters of Dutch and Hawaiian natives. Proceeds fund debt payoff and gifts for the children.

Dar Moines

Missing diamond rings tied to laundry apron

Mia C. Marsh reports three diamond rings worth 800 dollars missing from an apron pocket while at 2015 East 62nd. She suspects the laundry trip carried the rings. laundry workers have not reported any find.

Mia. C Marsh East 62Nd

Seattle Chamber Hosts S. Mann From San Francisco Club

Seth Mann of the San Francisco Commercial Club will be entertained today by the Seattle Chamber of Commerce in the Arctic Club.

Seth Mann San Francisco

Baby Branded with Numeral Stumps Investigators

Police puzzled by a two year old girl found with a brand of 356 on her chin. Mother Mrs. Matti Popi, a Romanian speaker, gave an address later found fictitious. Deputy prosecutors arrange a conference with an interpreter as officers seek more details.

Popi Matti Popi Lane Summers Altho

Health department fines firm for mixed poultry and milk

Health inspectors target insanitary milk carriers. Judge Gordon fined Hayden and Smith Transfer $10 for transporting milk cans on a truck partly loaded with poultry. Health Commissioner McBride says the campaign will extend to milk train cars.

Itealth Department Gordon Hayden & Smith Transfer Company McBride

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