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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1917
Page
7
Joseph Vance Wilt, once a dry worker, was executed at San Quentin at 10:20 a m for the Warren C Smith murder in Germantown a year earlier. He proclaimed innocence in a brief note and forgave his enemies before the cap and trap ended his life.
On February 16 Mrs. Caroline Epler widow of William F. Epler and the heirs of his estate will seek a receiver to manage the Epler block on Second avenue and other properties until a cousin led suit is resolved. The suit filed in superior court claims about 1 million dollars in assets and alleges misappropriation of a 16000 dollar Illinois inheritance.
Superior Judge Jurey ruled Mrs. Mattie Rieger Georgetown widow cannot win damages in a $50,000 heart balm action against Robert Abrams. Defense attorney E C Hughes moved for judgment on the pleadings after a prior $600 verdict in a separate suit. The second suit was filed after she learned Abrams had considerable property in Seattle. A jury had been drawn but no testimony taken when the motion was made.
In 1916 Tukwila reported no deaths, boosting city pride as Mayor Stevens boasts Tukwila’s health record. The town of 500 lies on the Tacoma Interurban, a few miles south of Seattle, while Seattle touts its own health status.
The Fatherland, a leading pro German paper, will be renamed The New World. Editor Geo Sylvester Viereck cites American patriotism and free speech while seeking to avoid provocation amid war, noting the name shift reflects a change of heart but preserves independence of judgment.
Washington dispatch notes that Dr. Cary T. Grayson the president's personal physician and former assistant surgeon will not be promoted to chief medical director of the navy with rear admiral rank in this congressional session. Democratic senators oppose the move and efforts to advance the nomination have waned.
Chilean government says it will defend its rights if any Chilean ship is threatened and rejects Germany's submarine zone. The note to Berlin also signals alignment with the U S position short of breaking relations. In San Francisco, the Mooney case nears verdict as closing arguments resume.
United Press reports British officers note German prisoners show defeatist mood as news of the U S break reaches the front. British raids press on near Miramont with 1,200 yards gained since Tuesday and rising Allied momentum.
City council hopefuls will speak at the King County Democratic Club luncheon tomorrow at Good Eats cafeteria located at First age and Cherry streets. The noon event invites members to hear campaign messages and discuss local issues.
A Seattle dental office advertises prompt, painless tooth repair by licensed graduates with state board certificates. The piece emphasizes an ironclad guarantee, free examination and estimate, and claims lasting, affordable care from top professionals in a large, well equipped clinic.
Washington February 9 The house rules committee refused to report a rule blocking Chairman Padgett's amendment to the navy bill for 150 million dollars for immediate completion of warships. Two other amendments in the rule were defeated one for 1 million to buy basic airplane patents and one granting the president priority of government work in private shipyards.
New York reports two White Star liners Baltic and Adriatic faced the new blockade after entering the danger zone. Baltic captain is William Finea and passenger list includes Americans Miss Katherine Kirsch of Newark and J Rosenfield of New York. Conflicting dispatches say Baltic either reached Liverpool or may have failed to arrive while Adriatic reportedly entered the danger zone last night.
Texas pacifist Representative Callaway introduced a resolution preventing any declaration of war against a foreign government without a referendum. The measure advocates Bryan's position that the people should decide war with Germany. The resolution was referred to the Foreign Affairs Committee.
Advices from Newport News report a large British fleet carrying munitions bound for England will be conveyed by a British warship. The movement reflects wartime naval coordination and the strategic use of escort vessels.
The British steamer Hanna Larson was torpedoed by a U-boat. four crewmen were injured and the captain was captured. Nineteen crew members were landed from the vessel.
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