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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1916

Page

2

U W Cadet Drill Spotlight Shows Bluegray Uniforms

The Star outlines University of Washington cadet routines with three battalions from 11 companies. Cadets wear tight bluegray uniforms costing 15.25 each, drill daily, and learn close order tactics, camp sanitation, marksmanship, and reconnaissance under Capt. Patton while balancing academics.

Seattle Foreign War University of Washington Cadet Corps Patton War Department

Ad Club Nights At The Met Promised In Seattle

The Seattle Ad Club plans a group night at the Metropolitan Theatre for the play It Pays to Advertise. Members will attend as a body and perform ad stunts between the acts, with a portion of ticket receipts benefitting the club. Tickets available at newspapers offices ad agencies and in department store booths.

Seattle Metropolitan Theatre Cohan and Harris

Bill Pigeonholed in City License Hearings

The license committee pigeonholed the billboard ordinance for a week. The public safety committee had recommended sending it to the council Monday and to pass over Mayor Gills veto.

Public Safety Committee Gills

Sentenced to Pen Fred Chandler Faces Prison Term

Fred Chandler, the gunman who single handedly held up three men in a Washington hotel two months ago, is due Monday for a prison term of five to nineteen years at Walla Walla, as imposed by Judge Tallman.

Fred Chandler Washington At Walla Walla Tallman

Hear Damage Suit Begun Over Street Car Crash

Louis Bakuraas filed a $1,205 damages suit against the traction company alleging injuries from a street car crash at Second Avenue and Yeasterway on July 12. The trial began before a jury in Judge Frater’s court Monday.

Traction Company Second Ave Yeasterway

Woman suffers 42 broken bones after fall on sidewalk

Los Angeles report states Helen Birdwall has sustained 42 broken bones to date with the 32nd fracture occurring when her crutch slipped and she tumbled to the sidewalk.

Los Angeles Helen Birdwall

Despondent woman found dead in vacant residence

Miss Alice Platta aged 40 a stenographer recently out of work was found with a bullet wound in a vacant house at Sixth Avenue and Spring Street. A revolver lay in her hand and police say she traveled from her Madison Hotel home Thursday night and shot herself. The hotel clerk noted she had been despondent for days.

Alice Platta Sixth Ave Springston Madison Hotel

Plane falls in lake halt docked over Lake Union

Aviator Herbert Munter and passenger William J. Nimerick survived a hydroplane crash in Lake Union after a down beating wind. The Aero club bans further flights over the lake until wind patterns are charted. It was Munter’s second fall in the same aircraft.

Herbert Munter William J. Nimerick Lake Union Aero Club Munter

Secretary Lansing Sends Second Note On Mail Seizure Protest

The Secretary of State has dispatched a second note to England on February 21 requesting replies to the American protest over mail seizures.

Washington Lansing England

Funeral by mail sends Hoffman ashes to Pennsylvania

Alameda California reports that Louis C Hoffman’s ashes were mailed to Pennsylvania for burial and arrived safely marking a novel use of parcel post in funeral arrangements.

Alameda Cal Uncle Sam Louis C Hoffman Pennsylvania

England Seeks New War Credit in Commons

Premier Asquith introduced a 420,000,000,000 pound war loan request in the house of commons, bringing Britain's total war outlay to about 8.64 billion dollars. Unofficial estimates put belligerents’ spending near 40 billion dollars since the war began, with Germany at about 8.5 billion and France around 7.5 billion.

London Asquith House of Commons England Germany France Russia Austria

Rival powers seek separate peace and postwar split in China

Newell Martin and T. J. McDonald report Far Eastern diplomats expect Russia and Japan to seek a separate peace with Germany, aiming to divide Chinese territory after WWII. England and Japan reportedly clash over China policy as agents foster rebellion to justify postwar interference.

San Francisco Russia Japan Germany Newell Martin New York T. J. McDonald Manila Chiyo Maru England China

Rob Garage Till Burglary Report From King Garage

Robbery at the King garage on Tenth Avenue and Jackson occurred early Monday. A numbered man leveled a gun at George Stenson, an employee, while the accomplice made off with cash from the till. The amount stolen could not be determined.

King Jackson George Stenson

Dentistry That Saves Teeth With Novo- Cain Dentistry

We offer modern dental care focused on saving natural teeth with up to date methods. Our graduate registered dentists display state board certificates, provide low prices, and guarantee work with Novo-Cain to ensure painless procedures.

State Dental Board I. R. Clark D. ID Novo-Cain Patniesa Patniessa

Titus Breaks Into Print In Old New York

Hazen J Harnum Titus chief publicity agent for the Northern Pacific travels from Seattle to New York for a banquet with the Far Western Travelers Association. New York papers cover the event as Titus brings along a 712 pound Northern Pacific cake and a dozen dining car chefs to serve it.

Agnenan Far Western Travelers’ Association Littl New York Hazen J. (Harnum) Titus Northern Pacific Seattle Titus Barnum” Titus

Empress Theatre Bills Offer Nonstop Vaudeville Fun

The Empress presents George Lee and a troupe of singing dancers with rapid fire comedy and song. Other acts include ventriloquist Ray Collin, the Martins Beck troupe, Julia Ring and co in a graveyard sketch, Temptation, and more. The Hippodrome hosts The Dutch Cook and The Cox Family. Robt Athon’s group performs A Man's Heart. Maritime Trio and Ed Kreyer on xylophone.

George Lee Cora Robert Simpson Ray Collin Carl and Ricbbett Keulins Harry Sterling Martin Beck Acta Orpheum Julia Ring James Norval Rro J. Murphy George Damere George William Hallen Ethel Hunter Ivan Bankoff Kola Grrlle Mia Dupree Tom Dogan Pabette Raymond Baby Ford Umberto Sachett Grand Opera Cox Hippodrome Robt. Athon and Company Maritime Ed Kreyer Cole Snow

Market stalls list assorted groceries and prices

A chaotic list from stalls 111 to 33 details fresh eggs ranch butter beef cheese flour corn meal and pantry staples with varied prices. Items include ground beef sausage milk toast bread sugar rice chocolate and canned goods, reflecting a busy marketplace inventory snapshot.

Washington Leslie’s Bbc Florida

Market Prices At South End Store Listing

Veal cutlets backbones lamb shoulder pot roast salt pork hamburger pork sausage fresh churned butter Jersey butter fresh milk Yakima honey Carnation milk coffee halibut herring salmon trout fresh clams granulated sugar patent flour navy beans Idaho flour. Prices shown per pound quart combs sacks and bags.

Jersey Idaho

Westlake Market All Day Listings From Stalls

The excerpt lists multiple stalls and items in a Westlake market including corn flakes at stall 204, flour at stall 202, marmalade at stall 203, Premier New York cheese, sweet Spanish onions, green peppers, hali but or salmon, and various produce items. Prices shown in cents per unit and per pound vary by stall.

Westlake N. Y Florida

Local Grocery Stall List Offers Various Staples

The notice lists stall numbers and items with prices including sugar at 1.00 per order, fresh pasteurized milk, rolled oats, imported marmalade, pork chops, boiling beef, codfish, salmon, peanut butter, potatoes at 1.40, Jonathan apples at 1.95, brick cheese at 20 cents per pound, and boxes of matches at 10 cents.

Pike Place

Tacoma Het Up Over George in Libel Claim Threat

Feb 21 report notes Paul R. Haffer threatens a criminal libel suit against Col. Albert Joab over alleged insults to George Washington. Joab replies that the courts are open and defends his original libel charge as justified.

Tacoma Albert KE. Joab George Washington Paul R. Haffer Col. Joab United States Haffer

Lansing Asked About Recall

Secretary of State Lansing was questioned about whether he considered calling Von Bernstorff to account for propaganda. He evaded the question, saying he would not reveal such action in advance to the press.

Washington Lansing von Bernstorff

Otto Case Points To A Clean Record

Otto A. Case spoke with fellow candidates before a Democratic luncheon on Saturday. He railed against state legislation he opposed as secretary of the Commercial Club and urged extending the car line into Ballard to create a self-sustaining system. He urged civil service employees be allowed to rise and opposed a 50 year age limit for laborers.

Otto A. Case Commercial Club Seattle Ballard

Supreme Court Upholds Tax on Mining Profits

In a February decision the U S Supreme Court sustained the validity of the federal income tax law. It upheld the government's view that profits from mining companies are taxable even when they reduce the physical value of the mines.

Washington Supreme Court of the U. S

Gunman Sentenced to Life at San Quentin

George R. Murray, linked to the February 1 Greer saloon holdup in which partner James Williams received life, was sentenced to life in San Quentin by Superior Judge Griffin. The report also mentions a lunch at the Hollywood.

San Francisco George R. Murray James Williams Greer San Quentin Griffin

How to Save Your Eyes

A blunt advice piece urges readers to protect eyesight before serious trouble. It promotes Optona tablets used with warm water as an eye soak to reduce inflammation and improve vision. The note warns against overreliance on glasses and frames the remedy as harmless and widely beneficial.

Wideawake Drug Store

Firemen to Inspect City Building After Reports

City firemen will be detailed on building inspection work if the fire prevention recommendations of D F Hooker, assistant building superintendent, and Secretary Bradley of the Building Owners' Association are adopted by the council. Hooker and Bradley will make their report after a three week investigation, some time this week.

D. EF. Hooker Bradley

Forrester Vanishes Before Cash-Check Warrant Issued

Western Metal and Hardware cashier Mark R. Forrester disappeared from his Westlake Avenue apartment a week ago. A warrant followed the next day charging him with forging checks on company accounts totaling $540.

Mark R. Forrester The Western Metal & Hardware Co Westlake Ave

Piles Cured in Six to Fourteen Days with PAZO Ointment

Advertisement promises cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days. Claims first application gives relief and offers money back guarantee if not cured. Mentions price of 50 cents.

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