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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1916
Page
2
Mrs McDermott purchases several Berg works from the Washington State Art Association exhibition. The Wind, a barley field scene by L Berg, will hang at 21 Highland Drive. The purchase includes two additional Berg pictures from the White Building show.
The judiciary committee will ask the council to propose a charter amendment. It would state that a candidate who wins a majority in the primary is considered finally elected, replacing the current dual primary and final election provision.
Mrs H C Howers wife of New Calhoun hotel manager died at 9 p m Wednesday following a month long illness. Her death was mourned in Portland Seattle where the Bowers had lived 26 years. She leaves husband and one daughter Mrs Allan A Wright of Seattle.
The Celilo, a MeCormick Steamship Co. ferry, announces sale to all California ports. Tickets for December 24 sailing, with low first class and second class fares, promise ample passenger comforts and meals. Reservations urged at Milwaukee office Second Ave and Cherry Street. Elliott 4812.
In reply Glenn Hoover urges The Star to launch a get acquainted campaign between capital and labor. He argues both sides are strangers and clash over rights while neglecting duties and mutual obligations. He proposes joint representation at meetings and a shift toward industrial peace to humanize both sides.
Editor John W Carlson calls The Star a beacon for truth and civic duty urging fearless exposure of wrong to unite employer and employee. J L McKeban suggests a shared stake plan with 4 percent dividends, transparent books, time tracking, and profit sharing to align interests and ensure fair wages.
Representative Victor Zednick of Seattle introduces a bill to require two hours weekly military training in high schools with enrollments over 50. The measure seeks to reduce course duplication by granting exclusive teaching rights in forestry architecture fisheries to the University of Washington, state college to agriculture veterinary surgery and extension work in home economics excluding King County, while all three may teach engineering and liberal arts. Normal schools would focus on training teachers and Zednick notes his role on the educational survey commission.
An old ad describes Freezone as a quick corn remedy. It claims a quarter ounce coat relieves pain instantly and loosens the corn from root to tip without trimming. The product is described as harmless and suitable for home use.
Delegates from Puyallup Everett and Tacoma join a Northwest YMCA gathering. After morning talks participants split into groups for city hikes and lectures on accoutrement development. Evening program planned. Friday opens with business and a Coliseum visit followed by lunch and afternoon athletic sports at the YMCA gym.
George Ross Vancouver YMCA boys’ secretary refused lunch at the top of the L. C. Smith building saying the elevator ride would make him sick. The Northwest Roundup YMCA boys from Seattle gathered for a luncheon in the Transportation Club room on the 32nd floor.
The Whittier School Parent-Teacher Association told the school board on Wednesday eight that nine additional rooms are needed. The request was referred to the building and grounds committee. The board seeks an expert topographical engineer to assist School Architect Blair and be paid by the job to ensure proper playfield and yard layouts.
Reports from United States authorities say the Carranza government concentrates forces to block Villa's advancing bandit army toward Saltillo Monterey Tampico. General Benjamin Hill in Mexico City is reported ready to lead northward with troop trains to command the campaign against Villa.
London dispatches report a sharp rise in Russian war loan subscriptions after peace notes. Petrograd sources via Wireless Press say all cooperative societies have subscribed 25 percent of their capital.
M. A. Hudson of North Park appeals for aid as he has a family to support and no money. Two stores and bedding will be taken Monday for non payment unless help arrives. he is willing to do any kind of work and can be reached at North Park R. F. D. No. 2.
More than 700 organized lumber workers met behind closed doors at 208% Second Ave to discuss a general strike in protest of the persecution of 74 members facing murder charges in Everett. The meeting, expected to continue, also aims to extend Northwest lumber worker organization and favors a sympathetic strike for brothers jailed in Snohomish County.
The Hon Marche Philharmonic club was entertained Wednesday by Mr and Mrs Frank Mc Dermott at 21 Highland drive about 65 members attended. A buffet supper was served with George C Pratt Mrs Pratt and Miss Fallon as guests of honor. Impromptu music directed by Elmer H Eckhart preceded dancing in the ballroom to finish a delightful social event.
Harry Hawkins of 923 John Sr. is in Minor hospital with a slight concussion after being thrown from his car Thursday night when struck by a vehicle driven by D M Boylan of 2115 Emmons Place. Both cars were badly damaged.
Berlin reports Germany defends Delta sinking via Sayville dispatch. It claims the Norwegian vessel violated neutrality and rejects claims that passengers were endangered. The communication to Ambassador Gerard reiterates the action as legal under wartime rules.
A druggist advertises a 600-cent Pyramid Pile Treatment box claiming relief and possible cure. A coupon offers a free package mailed in plain wrap.
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