28 Feb 1916
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1916
Page
1
A controversial speech by H I Gill accusing Austin E. Griffiths of marrying a millionairess is countered by Griffiths and wife Mrs. Griffiths detailing a modest Nebraska upbringing. The piece portrays a democratic, nonmaterial family life and cites the couple’s 28 years of marriage and five children.
London reports Kaiser seeks overwhelming victory as Verdun battles escalate. German submarine campaign to begin, Prince Henry assumes navy command. Artillery and infantry clash near Douaumont Pepper Heights with shifting trench lines. Berlin claims Verdun offensive halted briefly and over 1600 yards of trenches and Navarin farm captured.
A Seattle public clash pits Hi Gill against Griffiths amid accusations of name calling and police graft. The Star endorses Griffiths for mayor, criticizing Gill for not addressing crime, vice, and reform credibility.
Berlin announces arming of U boats will take effect Wednesday and will not torpedo passenger liners without warning. Officials say armed ships no longer deemed peaceful. Germans insist on warning Americans if accidents occur. Washington receives debrief from Von Bernstorff with notes on British orders and submerged tensions remain unresolved.
Mayor Gill announced on Monday he would veto the council bill for new water pipes at Laurelhurst. Water Superintendent Youngs told the council that the pipes are an immediate necessity.
Tide readings for Seattle include high at 2:05 a.m. near 4 feet and 6:48 a.m. around 10.5 feet followed by 10:30 a.m. about 12.2 feet and 7:00 p.m. near 16 feet. Varying tides throughout the day affect harbor activity and navigation.
Mrs. H. D. Winchester died when the automobile she rode in ran over a bank on Saturday near North Yakima. The accident occurred February 28 and left no immediate indication of other injuries.
In location Gill declared a dam construction remark opposed by experts and urged re election of Councilman Fitzgerald. Speakers included H C Caldwell James F E Bradford Ed Terry Harry Carroll and Dr Walter J Hriggs with club president B H Flick. One paper omitted reference to Mrs Griffiths in a noon speech while another apologized for Gill's remarks calling the campaign indefensible.
The Star quotes disputed remarks from a Saturday night speech. The speaker denies attacking women and criticizes actions by Austin E Griffiths alleging a large fortune and unspecified reasons for a resignation as chief.
In a speech before the German American Republican club, Mayor Gill attacked his rival ex-chief of police Austin E. B. Griffiths and magazine writer Remington Charter. He claimed Griffiths married for money, now valued at half a million, and accused Charter of a personal investigation into the underworld district. He tied tax increases to 1910 garbage collection and promised an 18 mill tax cut. He called Griffiths a socialist and single taxer, noting opposition to the Cedar River dam.
Extradition papers signed by Gov Lister seek Mrs Isabell Clayburg in custody in Los Angeles awaiting transfer to Badger. She faces alleged conspiracy to blackmail wealthy men. Hearing before Gov Johnson of California set for today. Deputy Hally reports South trip to secure her.
A fire gutted a two story frame building at Fourth and Stark in Portland. Two people were injured and si inmates were rescued by firemen. Fireman Frank Noland fell 35 feet from the roof and was seriously hurt while landlady Mrs Lalu McCullough bruised after a fall downstairs.
Mothers are invited to an illustrated lecture by Dr. H. C. Puckett on Care of Children's Teeth at 3 30 Tuesday at the Bon Marche under the Mothers Training school. Nurses will demonstrate practical topics of interest to mothers.
Everett police continue the search for thieves who took about $500 in silk and ladies' items from Dolson & Smith's store Friday. The burglary targeted merchandise and consignments stored near the front of the shop.
Paris reports Verdun as the world’s bloodiest battlefield with trains carrying wounded to the city. Surgeons estimate tens of thousands dying in rain and snow while French forces reportedly hold Pepper Heights and counterattack from Douaumont ruins as reinforcements pour in.
Berlin reports military critics predicting Verdun could fall within another fortnight as breaches in outer defenses reportedly doom any fortress once breached.
Mrs. Caro B. Jones, 17, seeks $25,000 from T. E. Jones, wealthy Seattle contractor, claiming he alienated her husband Thomas C. Jones’s affections. She testified that on their wedding day in 1914 the couple was deserted and her husband was urged to divorce. sister Adelaide Owen corroborated social standings and that the father-in-law favored divorce.
Washington February court agrees to hear the entire case of David Lamar known as the Wolf of Wall Street on its merits. The decision automatically suspends his sentence to the Atlanta penitentiary for impersonating ex Representative Palmer.
In Seattle the Birth Control League adopted a resolution Sunday at Washington Hall condemning the arrest of Emma Goldman in New York for disseminating birth control information. The resolutions were sent to Judge Brian of the Harlem Court in New York.
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