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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1917
Page
7
City workers debate joining a national labor movement after a refused raise, with a meeting called at the Woodmen of the World hall. The Ashington government employees unionization influences locals as they contemplate affiliation with the A F L. and civil service leagues.
Fred Dobler, former Port Townsend police chief, says he saw Maj. Israel Katz alive in Seattle last Thursday and fears details of Katz disappearance remain secret. Dobler reported the sighting as he tried to reach Katz in a crowd before Katz disappeared from view.
Robey G. Banta, newspaper man and publisher of the South End News and the Duwamish Valley News, has filed for a city council seat.
The Lake Burien car line cost the city 4544.94 in 1916 after bond interest and operating expenses, down from about 10000 in 1915. Division A revenues reached 19927.81 in September reports, about 2000 higher than 1915, while operating costs rose by 5000. All municipal car lines total costs after expenses and interest were 40582.30 for 1916.
Mies Florence Mary Schofield and Mies Elinor Fell of London speak Friday at the Knights of Columbus hall to aid the fatherless children of France. A second lecture is set for Saturday at the Press club and a third Sunday at 3 p m in the First Presbyterian church.
Shortly after an unspecified hour on Thursday night, W. M. Mountjoy, 65, was attacked by a holdup near Fourth Ave. 8 and Connecticut St. He was robbed of $10. The report provides the victim’s name and age, the location, and the amount taken.
The British freighter Palm Branch reported a 40 minute pursuit by a German submarine in the English Channel while en route from Cardiff to Portland. Two seamen were injured as shells exploded near the crew. the submarine finally submerged near a crowd of travelers. The voyage continued.
In San Francisco on January 19 the Mooney murder trial saw motion picture cameras record the court scene for the first time in local history. Judge Griffin, attorneys, court staff, and reporters all participated as the accused four men and one woman were filmed before proceedings continued.
George W. Perkins arrived from Albany praising Governor Whitman for backing his fight against the Republican national committee. Whitman said he was with Perkins to the last ditch, fueling talk of a 1920 presidential alignment if Roosevelt falters. Perkins denied any exclusive pledge.
Mitchell claimed hunger and family hardship forced the theft at his arrest. Police doubt his account and he is jailed awaiting trial at the county facility.
George A. Bheafe Ph D superintendent of the state training school at Chehalis and U S District Attorney Clarence L Reames of Oregon special prosecutor in the liquor conspiracy investigation will address the King County Democratic club at the Saturday noon lunch at the Good Fata cafeteria. </final>
State department dispatch from Consul Stewart in Pernambuco reports nine Americans connected to German raiders operating in the South Atlantic. The notice highlights U.S. involvement and the ongoing wartime patrols and inquiries.
Olympia January 19 The question of calling a constitutional convention will go to voters in 1918 The senate passed the house joint resolution by 31 to 8 Johnson of Spokane led the measure opposing only the indirect method Wray and Palmer of King were among those voting no
Senator Poindexter of Washington introduced a constitutional amendment declaring that no person shall be denied voting rights on account of race sex or color. The measure aims to ensure equal suffrage regardless of gender or race.
In Seattle a Wendly family of seven at 12114 Seventh Ave struggles with a $12 weekly income after illness halted work. They owe $18 rent and seek better employment, asking readers to contact The Star or visit the Wendly home for help.
Olive D. Larson testifies that her husband had another wife in Prince Had ward Island Canada and that she learned of two sons. She married Robert S. McMillan in 1911 after meeting him in Iditarod Alaska. McMillan's lawyers argue the suit may be void due to the statute of limitations.
A joint resolution in both houses of the California legislature proposes sweeping changes in how income and inheritance taxes are imposed collected and distributed. The effort aims to check federal encroachment on revenue sources long regarded as reserved to the states.
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