07 Jan 1916
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1916
Page
1
The Star features Miss Anita King editor of the photoplay page explaining how girls can become a photoplay actress and whether actors shed real tears. King invites readers to turn to page eight to read the inside look at the motion picture game.
London reports say Asquith faces pressure from all sides as Lloyd George, the Welsh lawyer and former chancellor, emerges as a potential prime minister. Newspapers push a reorganization while Hamilton’s Dardanelles report fuels opposition and labor unrest concerns.
A. G. Larson of Snoqualmie killed his wife and 2 year old daughter in a Fulton hotel room on Second Ave and Jackson Jr before turning the weapon on himself. The mother was hospitalized with a neck wound and is expected to recover. the child died. Larson, out of work and distressed by poverty, fired five shots and fled briefly before returning. The couple had arrived in Seattle that morning and planned to see a doctor before the attack.
A banker is under physician care after $40,000 vanished and $5,000 bonds are posted today. Officers anticipate an inquiry into the bank's affairs will reveal aggressive high finance methods.
Seattle rail pioneer Harry Whitney Treat replaces conductors with one man crews on the Loyal Heights line at Ballard. Patrons threaten boycott as fare collection and driving duties merge. Snow stopped service. scraper failed and service halted for days while riders walked.
A morning blaze in Ridgefield Washington destroyed a block of the business district. High winds fanned the fire and Vancouver was called for extra equipment as thousands of dollars in damage occurred.
The Star announces three instructional rifle articles led by Capt. Edgar S. Hadley of Company I. The pieces urge individual preparedness, noting Hadley’s training record and Washington guardsmen’ success. They stress not seeking war but readiness for volunteers if called.
Weather forecast notes a 40 degree temperature at 10 o clock with southeast wind. Weatherman Salisbury predicts possible rain within 24 hours though snow remains a slight possibility. Warmer conditions end the snow spell and may spoil sleighing parties.
Mayor Hiram C. Gill is featured in a Paramount photoplay at Seattle city hall. F S Fountain arranged the shoot. the Coliseum will screen the finished film. Jimmy Crehan’s buggy was left out.
Zurich newspaper reports Italy received 400 million dollars from the Allies for agreeing not to seek a separate peace. The payment was linked to Italy's wartime accord with the Allies.
Chief Lang declares cafe habitues must quit the state and take to the streets. Plain clothes officers round up street workers. nine women jailed for soliciting as cafes close. Lang says hungry women will have to go on the streets and follow the booze out of the state. Bail set for most at $50 each.
Russian emissary Col. Wade Golokhvastoff and Prince Lieven inspected Puget Sound shipping to move Atlantic state munitions to Vladivostok. They will stay two weeks to study conditions and may arrange local charters or seek other Pacific ports if Seattle cannot supply. Secretary Lane enforces dry law at Rainier National Park.
Washington reports Germany will convey facts to America about the Persia sinking and punish any commander who violates submarine warfare orders in the Mediterranean. Ambassador Bernstorf told the State Department that Germany will make restitution for American deaths or injuries and reveal its instructions to commanders. The statement fuels speculation that a German submarine may be the attacker.
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