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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1917

Page

7

Bomb Fire Destroys Parcel Post Car En Route to Seattle

Northern Pacific and postal authorities investigate a possible bomb plot after a parcel post car bound for Seattle was destroyed by fire near Clear Lake Minnesota. No clerks were in the sealed car and officials dispute that the stove caused the blaze. Infernal devices are suspected in the parcel post shipment.

ST. Cloud Minn Northern Pacific Seattle Clear Lake Here

Woman Found Dead in Apartment With Pool of Blood

Police investigate the mysterious death of Mrs. Ella Crandall found in her Marcy apartments home. Autopsy underway as detectives note a half inch temple wound and a footprint suggesting possible fall or foul play. Crandall lived alone and was last heard from by her mother days earlier.

Ella Crandall Emma McClanahan Marcy Apartments

Duress Accusations Rise Over Gerard Case

Oscar Davis alleges Germany used duress to pressure Ambassador Gerard into signing a ship safety pact. He says Gerard was held in Berlin from Monday to Saturday, effectively confined with mail and communications cut, and that the foreign office and police officials orchestrated the conduct to push negotiations.

New York Germany Gerard Carl W. Ackerman New York Times Today Berlin Oscar King Davis Davis United Press Foreign Office

California Owners Sail Second Boat

New York February 16 The Anchor liner Tuscania sailed from New York for Glasgow with a general cargo and several passengers. The Tuscania is owned by the same line that owned the torpedoed California.

New York Glasgow California

Investigation of Paper Price Investigating Hearing

New York Feb 16 government continues inquiry into news print price fixing. Officials charge a criminal conspiracy to fix prices about 29 dollars above production cost.

New York

Landon to Fight Old Renich Law in Olympia

Senator Landon introduces Senate Bill No. 267 to remove the vicious features of the Renick bill. The measure would permit loans and transfers of city funds for city purposes in anticipation of tax collections rather than letting money sit idle in banks.

Olympia Frank Renick Landon Reniek Banka

Ferry sponsor chosen by vote for new boat

The ferry Robert Bridges will be christened Saturday night at 10 45 by Miss Marie Delvendahl a West Seattle high school student living at 3263 42nd 8 W She was chosen by Seattle high school students The ceremony occurs two blocks north of the port commission elevator on the East waterway

Robert Bridges Marie Delvendahl West Seattle Weg Seattle Port Commission East Waterway

Germans Capture French Prisoners at Hill 185

Berlin reports German forces stormed enemy liners around Hill 185 in Champagne and captured 837 prisoners and twenty machine guns. The official statement says German losses were slight and that French counterattacks were fruitless.

Berlin Champagne

Der Kaiser Seeks Irish Republic and German Republic

The remark suggests a potential shift in policy toward recognizing or supporting Irish aspirations while contemplating a separate German republic. It frames a speculative, transnational political realignment tied to imperial dynamics.

der Kaiser

Legislators Face Final Chance to Introduce Bills

Olympia reports today marks the last chance for lawmakers to file bills as forty days of the session have passed with twenty remaining. The tone notes the urgency for new measures before adjournment.

Olympia Billa

Regal Dental Offices Offer Urgent Health Benefit

An early 20th century appeal urges Seattle residents to treat decayed teeth, linking dental health to rheumatism digestion and spinal issues. The Regal Dental Offices promise skilled staff, high quality materials, a strong ironclad guarantee, and free initial examinations with low costs and immediate action urged.

L. R. Clark Regal Dental

Man charged with blackmail in arson-related case

Alexander Osler was arrested Thursday afternoon by Deputy Sheriffs Von Gerste and Elliot on charges of blackmail. He allegedly tried to extort $150 from J. H. Tibbets threatening to accuse Mrs. Tibbets of arson tied to a January 20 fire at 39 West Manning Street. Prosecutor Lundin, notified by Mrs. Tibbets, arranged a payoff meeting with Osler at the law offices of Weter and Roberts in Loman Kidg. deputies concealed themselves, and Osler was captured.

Alexander Osler von Gerste Elliot Osler J. H. Tibbets W. Manning St Mrs. Tibbels Lundin Osier Weter & Roberts Loman Kidg

Bernstorffs Liner Seen Off Halifax

The Frederick VIII with Count Von Bernatorff and party from the United States was sighted off Halifax harbor shortly before noon. The liner moved to sea again after approaching the harbor and is expected to enter port at 7:30 this evening.

Halifax Frederick VIII Count von Bernatorff United States Halifax Harbor

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