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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1916
Page
6
A benefit performance at the Metropolitan theatre featured Sebastian Burnett and Florence Rubey to aid war relief. Burnett sang pieces from Pagliacci and other songs while Rubey performed Beethoven and ballet selections. The program supported supplies and medicines shipped from Norfolk via the U S collier Sterling with Seattle contributing.
Col. Will H. Thompson, noted Seattle attorney and Confederate Civil War veteran, praised Abraham Lincoln in a Tuesday night speech before the Men's Brotherhood of University Methodist Church. He said Lincoln’s great soul knew no North or South.
In Olympia on February 9 jurors were examined for the trial of J F Gil lies former claim agent for the Industrial insurance commission on a grand larceny charge. Lawyers predict the current case may rival the length of the prior forgery trial.
Dandruff irritates the scalp, hair roots shrink and loosen, causing rapid shedding. Use a 20 cent bottle of Danderine from any drug store, rub into the scalp, and after a few applications dandruff disappears and shedding stops.
Government observers report continuing flood danger in the Northwest despite optimism from district and city engineers. Heavy rains and east winds near Hoquiam mix with melting snow, flooding streams and blocking the Olympic Highway.Rail and streetcar service resumes in Seattle after a week. officials caution about potential Lake Washington canal and Cedar River dam risks, with no injuries reported.
The Laymen's Missionary movement convention opens at the First Methodist church on Wednesday night with motion pictures and addresses. About 500 churchmen have signed pledges to attend the meetings, which run through Sunday.
Acts from Seattle vaudeville theatres and local musicians are promised for a benefit concert for war orphans of Serbia at the Moore Theatre on February 14. Proceeds go to the Serb American League headquarters in New York.
German Consul Bopp and Vice Consul Von Schack deny fear as authorities hint at airtight charges. Indictments name shipping leaders and neutrality violators in a wide conspiracy to Dynamo munitions plants and attack tunnels in Canada. Included are Attache Von Brinken, spy Van Koolbergen, and consulate officials.
Thin men and women can gain 5 to 15 pounds by taking farges one tablet with meals for two weeks and measuring progress. The ad claims Bargol turns eaten sugars and starches into fat producing nourishment, stops waste, and yields rapid, lasting weight gain with a money back guarantee from Bertell Drug Co and Swift's Pharmacy.
Washington February 9 negotiations for a final settlement neared completion. The United States expected a provisional acceptance from America for Germany’s last word conveyed via a formal note replacing the informal memorandum. The issue centers on remarks that imply a disavowal of torpedoing without admitting illegality.
Prosecutor Lundin prepares a court action to arrest Alvin Hemrich president of Hemrich Bros Brewing Co for alleged malt liquor production. He says Hemrich could be arrested soon under the prohibition law, and if Life staff is deemed malt liquor the same ruling will apply to all near beers made similarly.
John Teiper indicted for murder pleaded not guilty today. He says a negro attacked him and his mother and brother while they repaired their automobile on a road near here, after their deaths.
Secretary of State Howell opened the Washington Federation of Commercial Organizations convention in Auburn. Speakers included G. C. Corbaley of Spokane and J. W. Brewer of Portland. Thursday's focus was Rural Credits and Farm Loans. Delegates include R. S. Boyns H. J. Mignier Joseph Jinett and Frew W Graham.
P. S. Leonard vice president of Wenatchee Produce sues County Engineer Fred A. Warren for 10000 dollars alleging Warren stole his wife who died last year after leaving him following bomb-explosion threats. Leonard had survived two explosions since last February.
Fremont Colorado reports 16 year old F. I. Gahn of Rich township weighs 260 pounds. He attends the Glager school and is described as one of the brightest pupils in his class.
Hazen J. Titus dining car superintendent of the Northern Pacific railway distributed a sack of two potatoes to each of 2500 Far Western Travelers association members at their annual New York dinner. A 600 pound cake from Seattle accompanied the event with D. J. Tobias of Seattle assisting.
M. E. Durham, county school superintendent, announces candidacy for state superintendent pending September Republican primaries. Incumbent Mrs. Josephine Preston will also run.
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