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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1916

Page

5

Admiral Winslow on Pacific Navy Yard Needs

The admiral advocated inspecting Pacific Coast yard facilities and preparing Puget Sound. He questioned Mare Island’s ability to host future large ships and supported sending a board to locate a new yard if established. Winslow suggested 48 submarines for the Pacific Coast and larger ship types than presently used.

Atlantic Navy Yard Pacific Puget Sound Navy Yard Mare Island Stephens Winslow

Leap Year Wedding Plans Promised By The Star Office

Twenty four hours remain for couples to propose and win a leap year wedding with The Star assisting. Lote drawing Saturday selects the lucky pair who will have on stage ceremony at the Strand Theatre on Tuesday at high noon. The event includes plans from Butler manager A Cheshire Mitchell, Stage by Billy Smythe, flowers by Hollywood garden, cake by Burnett Bros, Tiffany ring by Burnett Bros, and an auto ride by Hudson Six. Proposals must be in by 3 p m Saturday.

Star Office Lote A. Cheshire Mitchell Billy Smythe Strand Theatre Second Ave

Armed Scouts Patrol Harbor In Anti-Arson Effort

Three patrol boats with armed crews scan the harbor to deter arson against war shipments. Police and private guards doubled as Fire Marshal Bringhurat receives messages from Tacoma about German dynamite and arson cells shifting to Seattle. Dock agents warned as authorities guard Pier 1 cotton bound for Vladivostok and the rubber cargo aboard the Blue Funnel liner Talthybine. Detectors for the Allies signed the alert.

Tacoma Seattle San Francisco California Bringhurat Smith Cove Pier 1 Vladivostok

Velvet street costume with short coat and blue straw hat

Light, soft in texture and velvety in appearance the street costume features a short straight coat with a military cape resembling a jabot. Pockets return and hands rest in them. The closely fitting hat is fine mat straw in dark blue with Corday trimming of net ruffles.

Accused of Murder Frames-Up Charges in Marysville

In Marysville California authorities plan to arraign Swede Jack Henson after his six month assault term for the murder of Harry Karnegis a wealthy merchant here three years ago. The case centers on Henson who remains uncooperative answering only What are you trying to do job me. The charges and potential framing allegations surface as investigators press for clarity in a long unresolved murder.

Marysville Cal Jack” Henson Harry Karnegis

Halls Nearby Beauty Parlors Draw Health Reform Plan

Oakland February 25 The Public Welfare league plans an ordinance to curb disorderly houses near city hall arguing beauty parlors run by women provide scalp or facial treatments to men under suspicious pretenses.

Oakland Public Welfare League

Consumers' League to Hold First Evening Meeting

The Consumers League will hold its first evening meeting of the season Friday at 8 o clock in the assembly hall of the Henry building. W L Crawford will deliver an illustrated lecture on The Salmon Industry, Mrs F J Davin will give readings, and Louis Hrent will play a piano solo. Refreshments will be served.

Consumers’ League Tts Assembly Henry Building W. L Crawford F. J. Davin Louis Hrent

Why Delay Such an Important Matter as the Welfare of Your Teeth

A dentist urges readers to stop procrastinating on dental care. Modern painless techniques are available, with testimonials from Beatle area residents. All operators are certified by the state dental board and visibly displayed.

Ouyself Beatle State Dental Board Hie Dental

Kaiser's Bust Relegated to Wall at Buckingham Palace

A damaged OCR note reports the Kaiser’s bust given to King Edward in 1905 by the German ruler was moved to a cellar at Buckingham Palace and placed with its face to the wall.

Edward Buckingham Palace

An Easy Way to Increase Weight

The article promotes Bargol or Sargol as a fattening cure claiming it helps the digestive tract absorb nutrients. It asserts 16 to 20 pounds of healthy flesh can be added, with cautions about use and refunds from Martell Drug Co and Swift's Pharmacy.

Sargol Alma Martell Drug Co Swift's Ths

Miss Antin Discusses Immigration Reform in Schools

Mary Antin, noted immigration advocate and author, arrived in San Francisco to discuss the need for more intelligent handling of immigrant children in schools. She described her own journey as an immigrant who rose to prominence through advocacy and reform efforts.

San Francisco Mary Antin Miss Antin America

Star Want Ads Cover Northwest Towns

A Star Want Ads roundup notes listings across multiple Northwest cities. It highlights classified notices and local notices from several towns, indicating broad regional reach for readers seeking jobs housing and services.

Star Want Northwest

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