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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1917

Page

8

Bopp to Seek New Trial After Conviction in Kinds of Conspiracy

In San Francisco Franz Bopp and four co defendants were found guilty of conspiracy to violate American neutrality. They plan to file motions for a new trial and appeal if denied. The case involved alleged plots against Canada and shipments of war materiel to allies. The six week trial featured 108 witnesses and a lengthy judge's charge.

San Francisco Ger Franz Bopp Ted States Hunt Noced Theodore Roche Bopp Canada Eckhardt von Schack Wilhelm von Brincken Charles C. Crowley Mar

Greece Yields to Ally Demand Ends Blockade

Greece has accepted the allies ultimatum after a council decision. Upon official acquiescence and troop withdrawal from northern Greece, the blockade is expected to end. The stoppage of supplies caused bread card shortages and food depletion as the allied forces protected operations out of Salonika.

London Greece Athens Entente Constantine Salonika

Cornwallis Sunk by Torpedo in Mediterranean

The British battleship Cornwallis a 14 000 ton vessel built in 1961 with a crew of 759 was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean on Tuesday as the rescue plane carrier Benoycree was sunk today in Kastelorizzo harbor per the admiralty report. Thirteen crew members are unaccounted for.

London Cornwallis Mediterranean Res Benoycree Kastelorizzo Admiralty

Inauguration Day News from Olympia Surprises and Sleep

A chaotic inauguration day in Olympia features Lieut. Gov. Snobeth dozing at the podium as Gov. reads the message. James Organization Dyal takes oath as master of the cloak chamber. Senator Ghent and Dan Landon clash over obsolete laws. Capital relocation talk ends with a senate resolution to retire the issue. Poker chatter erupts in early morning Olympia hotels.

James Dyal Seattle Judiciary Committee James A. Ghent King State of Washington England Dan Landon Ghent Olympia

Roy Horr Faces Burden as Reading Clerk Fights Nerves

Roy Horr, brother of Wee Coyle, struggles to steady the paper and read the roll for the house as the Horr family faces holding the role. Lawmakers grow restless but grant more time while discussing a permanent legislative reference bureau similar to Wisconsin.

Roy le Wee Coyle Ralph Horr Roy Horr Walter L. Davis Metecsif Pierce County Wisconsin

Senate drama over repeal of obsolete laws and appointive returns

The senate debated a joint committee to repeal freak and obsolete laws led by Senator A A Smith of Clallam. The fight centered on appointing Tom Murphine and Charles Gleason as assistant attorneys general to draft bills, with Byron quoting interjections from Jesse Jones and a later house concurrence.

Senate A. A. Smith Clallam Tom Murphine House Seattle Jesse Jones Tom Byron Charles Gleason Morphine Beattie Taylor Gleason

Hair Care Advice Warns Against Soap Harshness

An advertisement urges careful soap use as most soaps and shampoos dry the scalp and brittle hair. It recommends refined coconut oil as a gentler cleanser, telling readers to mix one or two teaspoons with water to create a rich lather that cleanses dust dirt and oil without damage. The note highlights coconut oil as cheap and widely available at pharmacies.

Debating Yale? No, Washington and Whitman on Athletics

University of Washington and Whitman College will debate Friday night on campus over the question Abolishing Athletics. The event pits two teams in a clash of views likely to draw student attention and campus discussion.

University of Washington Whitman College

Danderine Ad Claims Hair Thickens Quickly

An advertisement touts a 25 cent bottle of Danderine as a solution to dandruff that makes hair thick and strong. It targets women and girls with a bold claim of beauty enhancement achieved in moments.

Danderine Promises Quick Dandruff Relief and Hair Growth

An old advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine claiming within ten minutes it eliminates dandruff and itching and after weeks shows new hair growth. It promises transformed hair that is light, fluffy, lustrous, and abundant with regular use and a 20 cent bottle from any drug store or toilet counter.

Knowlton

Lonely boy died by gas in kitchen explosion at home

Donald McLellan 17 turned on gas in the Union Street house to end his life in a despondent note to Louise Snowden. Four relatives were injured when a spark from faulty wiring ignited the gas and caused a blast. Louise Snowden 13 died previously of pneumonia. The body lay in the home kitchen as investigators and doctors treated survivors.

Donald McLellan East Union St Louise Snowden Young McLellan Philip William McLellan KR. B. McLellan Shirley McLellan Philip McLellan McclLellans Donald Rex Ross City Hospital Providence Florence G. Snowden 60Th Ave. S. W Butterworth & Sone

Mob quelled by governor in Murray Kentucky

A mob demanded the transfer of Luke Martin, accused of killing Policeman Guthrie Duiguid. Governor Stanley arrived by special train and urged a fair trial, threatening militia if needed. Martin was moved from Hopkinsville jail toward Murray, with Sheriff Fox saying deputies would not display firearms in court.

Murray C. H. Bush Commonwealth Smith Luke Martin Guthrie Duiguid Gov Stanley Beliver Martin Hopkinsville Fox Calloway County United Press

Baseball pitchers needed in Europe

San Francisco dispatch reports Lieut. Paul Verdier of the French army on leave praising American pitchers. He says baseball trains trench fighting and that a skilled pitcher could throw a grenade accurately, calling pitchers “worth their weight in radium” to the French forces.

San Francisco Paul Verdier

Army Aviators Still Missing in California Mountains

San Diego January 11 The search overnight for Col Harry Bishop and Lieut W A Robertson Jr two aviators from the government flying school who tried to fly to Calexico over the mountains failed to locate them The only lead was ranchman Don Robio who said he saw their aircraft glide to earth seven miles away near Jacumba The cause remains unknown whether it was an accident or a deliberate descent.

San Diego Harry Bishop W. A. Robertson Calexico Don Robio Ranchman Jacumba

Public Ownership League to Hold Special Meeting

A special meeting of the Public Ownership league is set for Friday night at the Labor Temple. All members are urged to attend.

Public Ownership League Labor Temple

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