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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1916

Page

5

Defense seeks bill of particulars in I W W murder case

In Everett the defense for 74 Industrial Workers of the World charged in the dock battle case argued for hours but was denied a bill of particulars. Judge Bell refused the request and set pleading date for Thursday. Attorneys stated the charge aiding and abetting murder was not definite enough for a defense.

Everett E. C. Moore George Vanderveer E. C. Daily Bell Moore

Tornado Toll Leaves Nine Dead In Arkansas

A tornado struck south central Arkansas late yesterday. Four white persons and five African Americans are confirmed dead as onlookers counted more than twenty injuries while wire service lines remained crippled.

Little Rock Ark

Rheumatism Cure Offered by Syracuse Man

Mark H. Jackson of Syracuse New York says he was cured of muscular and inflammatory rheumatism after three years of suffering. He offers a free trial by mail simply sending name and address and asks no money upfront. He claims success in many bedridden cases and asks sufferers to respond quickly to test the healing power.

Mark H. Jackson Syracuse New York Thos Mark HH. Jackson C Gurney Bidg N. Y

Severe storm paralyses East coast travel and lines

A major winter storm swept from Jacksonville to the Canadian border, bringing snow sleet and ice. Traffic and telegraph and telephone lines were disrupted with surface and elevated lines in Greater New York especially Brooklyn and Queens delayed due to ice on tracks.

New York Middle States Jacksonville Fla Canadian Greater Brooklyn Queens

Davis Replies in Struve Case Court Action

Frederick Karl Struve of Seattle National Bank sues John Davis realty dealer seeking an accounting. Davis responds by questioning Struve about unnecessary office hires. Struve, a heavy investor, was accused by Davis of conspiring to ruin the business by starting a new firm.

Frederick Karl Struve Seattle National Bank John Davis Davis Struve Davis Company Davia

City Employes Seek Increase in the Wage

About 107 employees of the city engineering department formally petitioned for higher pay, submitted at the city council meeting. A comptroller's office request for more pay followed. both were referred to committees.

City Engineering Department Comptroller’s Office Gul Green Lake Park Woodland Park Union Bay Alki Beach Seward Park Georgetown Gatewood Brighton Interbay General Magnolia Parkway Cheasty Boulevard Laurelhurst Ravenna Boulevard Committee On

Raid nets 69 arrests at Seattle gambling joints

Police raided a Chinese gambling den on Sixth Ave at 518 under orders from Chief Beckingham, seizing $300 in cash and destroying gambling gear. About 40 escaped as 69 men mostly loggers were taken into custody, with seven Chinese charged as operators.

Seattle Yester Way City High Ife Sixth Ave Beret Putnam

Logger Kills Wife and Self in Oregon

W J Horton a 54 year old logger killed his wife 45 then shot himself in Rainier Oregon after she began divorce proceedings. Horton entered a mercantile store where she worked and after a heated argument fired two shots into her body before turning the revolver on himself. The wife died four hours later. Horton died instantly.

Rainier Ore W. J Horton Horton

Sweden Joins U S For Peace Effort

London dispatch states Sweden has joined with America and Switzerland in peace suggestions. A Swedish note mirrors the Swiss peace statement and has been presented to bellicenteras.

London Sweden America Switzerland Daily Telegraph Bellicerentas

Dawson musher falls into river in near fatal ice break

Ed Biedman veteran mail carrier on the Circle Eagle run narrowly escaped death when he fell through ice while testing a convoy ahead of his dog team at Dawson V T. Joe Slaven who reached town from Coal Creek reported the incident noting a hot fire thawed him out and the trip continued.

Dawson V. T Ed Biedman Circle-Eagle Run Joe Slaven Coal Creek Biedman Slaven Bledman

Military style in holdups is latest

A holdup on 28th Avenue used marching commands and a revolver in a drill like raid. The victim, G. F. Sheehan of 4553 10th Ave NE, handed over $7 before the pair split in opposite directions.

G. F. Sheehan 10Th Ave N. E 28Th Ave Face Sheehan

Guard Delayed Departure of 31st Michigan National Guard

El Paso December 27 orders held up the 31st Michigan National Guard after all preparations for entraining home were completed. No reasons were given for the delay though baggage cars were ready and the men expected to depart today.

EL Paso Michigan National Guard

Hood's Sarsaparilla Backache Relief Ad

An old newspaper ad promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for backache tied to weak kidneys. It claims the medicine strengthens kidneys, lifts spirits, and builds the whole system with a unique blend of roots bark and herbs. It warns to accept no substitute and buy today.

Hood

Insanity Trial Reform Bill Drafted for Legislature

Austin F Griffithe drafts bill under Seattle Jail Reform Society to establish a safe method for insanity trials and potential commitment to an asylum, for presentation to the next legislative session.

Seattle Jail Reform Society Austin FE. Griffithe

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