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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1916

Page

5

Villa Escapes Garranzistas After Surrounded Stand

Gen Francisco Villa narrowly evades capture after being surrounded in the Sierra Madre by Carranzista columns led by Gen Cavazos. Reports of his imprisonment or taking a wife are denied by Gov Ignacio Enriquez who notes 18 Villista rebels remain detained awaiting confirmation of a slaying claim.

EL Paso Francisco Villa Sierra Madree Cavazos Herrera Chihuahua City Villa Ignacio Enriquez Chihuahua Enriquez Santa Ysabel Guerrero Carrangistas Frederico Bernardo Duran Bert Akers Mexico Akersn Pueblo

Senora Villa Denies Bandit’s Third Wife Claim

In Los Angeles on January 22 Senora Juana Villa wife of the bandit leader stated It is a lie when told he took a third spouse She dismissed the report with a calm smile through an interpreter suggesting no interest in the case

Los Angeles Senora Juana Villa

Dexter Horton Savings Ad Urges Break From Treadmill Work

An old bank advertisement for the Dexter Horton Trust and Savings Bank urges readers to save money and escape endless labor. It questions the value of earned income without savings and promotes a better path through prudent finance.

The Dexter Horton Trust and Savings Bank

Austro Peace Offer to Serbia Reported from Rome

News from Rome reports Austria made a fresh peace proposal to Serbia after failing to renew talks with Montenegro. The dispatch notes Serbia rejected previous terms and holds no renewal in sight. Meanwhile Montenegrin royalty faced tensions with Italian press and traveled to Lyons after a brief reconciliation in Rome. An Austrian torpedo boat and a hydroplane were later sunk by a British submarine in the Upper Adriatic.

Rome Austria Serbia Montenegro Athens Nicholas Milina Lyons Helena Italy France Seutart Upper Adriatic

German superdreadnoughts eyed with 17 inch guns

London reports German battleships are being armed with 17 inch guns capable of shelling over 20 miles. The Daily News cites this as the likely same weapon used against Dunkirk. Critics say it far surpasses British naval power, prompting fear of a sortie on England. Reports also mention a new German battleplane named Fokker destroying 16 British biplanes.

London England Daily News

Bel lingham Mayor George P Raymond Dies at 67

George P Raymond elected last December as Bel lingham mayor died at his home Friday night from heart failure. He had two weeks of confinement with arteriosclerosis and a grip. Born in Woodstock New Brunswick, he was 67. Survived by widow four sons Fred Harrison Lawrence Chester G Raymond of Tacoma and daughter Mrs T A Stiger.

Bellingham George P. Raymond Bel Hngham Raymond Woodstock New Brunswick Fred Harrison Lawrence Chester G. Raymond Tacoma T. A. Stiger

Attorney John R. Parker Dies Suddenly at Home

John R. Parker, a Seattle attorney with a decade of practice, died of heart disease after rising from bed at his home on 530 32nd Ave Thursday night. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 PM at Johnson & Hamilton funeral parlors.

John R. Parker 32Nd Ave Seattle Johnson & Hamilton

GOLD MEDAL HAARLEM OIL Capsules Advised For Health

An health ad warns readers to seek cause for pains in kidneys stomach joints and head. It claims chronic headaches signal stomach trouble and promotes GOLD MEDAL HAARLEM OIL Capsules sold by druggists with money back guarantee. It warns against substitutes and urges regular use for daily condition.

Bright Haarlem

The Orpheum and Empress Bills Light Up Seattle Stages

Joe Howard headlines the Orpheum with new songs and partner Ethelyn Clarke, joined by Emmet Devoy in His Wife's Mother and a slate of acts from Sig. Lamberti to the Mishka dance duo. The Empress presents a musical tabloid comedy headlined by Hiram and a lineup including The Widow and its Wife and The Crow's Nest Inn. The Bird of Paradise returns to Moore with Carlotta Monterey, while Pantages opens with The Cannibal Maids and acts by Gus Eimore and others.

Joe Howard Orpheum Ethelyn Clarke Joe Emmet Devoy Dyer Fay Sig. Lamberti Corelli Gillette Potter Fluffy Little Mile Olga Mishka Eugene Santo Kitamuras Asia France Norway Ress Keating Carroll and Fay Jacobs Alvarettas Fairman and Archer George Alexander Hearst-Vitagraph Pictorial News Moore Oliver Morosco Luana Seattle Pantages Jack Patton South Seas Gus Eimore Frank Bugh Imperial Troupe Grace McCormack Steiner Rice Newton

Stone Confesses Share in State Fund Forgeries

Olympia January 22 Rumors ripple of more prosecutions after Frank W Stone known as Portland Kid confesses to Gov Lister and Attorney General Tanner He admits forging fraudulent insurance fund claims but cannot state totals Stone partner J P F Gillies former Insurance Commission member remains on trial for fraud complicity

Stone Frank W Portland Stones J. PF. Gillies Insurance Commission

Settlement Near on Lusitania Ancona and Persia

Washington dispatch reports progress toward settlement of the Lusitania, Ancona, and Persia submarine incidents. Officials say Austria’s denial that its subs sank the Persia may prompt further inquiry and require the evidence behind the denial. A German note on the Lusitania is expected to be cautious and incomplete, while the State Department prepares a reply to the Ancona note praising Austria’s pledge to follow international law.

Washington Lusitania Ancona Persia Austria State Department

Kilbourne & Clark win stay in wireless patent suit

Kilbourne and Clark, local electrical manufacturers, secured a federal court temporary restraining order Friday preventing Marconi Wireless Co from filing further patent infringement suits against their customers. The Moore theatre hosted a Friday program of grand opera and patriotic airs by local talent for the Italian Red Cross.

Kilbourne& Clark Neterer Marconi Wireless Co

Better Than Calomel Olive Tablets Promote Quick Liver Relief

Dr Edwards' Olive Tablets present a mild laxative alternative to calomel aimed at improving liver and bowel function. The ads claim rapid relief from headaches dullness and a heavy feeling, promoting clearer minds and lifted spirits. Sold in boxes at 100 and 250 cents by The Olive Tablet Company Columbus.

Edwards The Olive Tablet Company Columbue

Storm Warning Issued for Washington and Oregon Seaports

A storm warning was ordered at 6 20 a m for all seaports in Washington and Oregon as a disturbance near Tatoosh Island moves eastward. Expect southeast winds turning to southwest with gales tonight and probably tomorrow.

Washington Oregon Tatoosh Island

Edwin J Brown obituary notice details

Edwin J Brown aged 70, of Dalton Block, 7123 First Ave, died recently. Open evenings until 8 and Sundays until 4 for inquiries. phone Main 3640.

Edwin J. Brown First Ave Dalton Block

Officers elected at public ownership league meeting

Clarence L. Gere was chosen president, Mrs. Emily Peters vice president, Mrs. Elizabeth Mooera secretary, and F. X. Hall treasurer at a public ownership league meeting Friday night. The group stated a slogan, We give you the ammunition, but you must do the firing.

Clarence L. Gere Mra Emily Peters Elizabeth Mooera F. X. Hall

Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief

An old advertising blurb touts Pape's Cold Compound as the fastest relief for grippe and severe colds. It recommends doses every two hours up to three, claims to ease nasal congestion discharge headache feverishness sore throat and sneezing, costs 25 cents.

Pape

Stevens Academy Walk Dances Attract Middle Aged Patrons

Prof Stevens promotes walk dances, a current fad, offering private halls and lady assistants for evening events at Stevens Academy located at 1523 4th Ave near Pine.

Stevens Stevens’ Academy 4Th Ave Pine

Testimony in murder trial cites self defense claim

Mrs. Mike Kuczerski testified in Judge Frater's court that Kambi lat Kooloff shot her husband, who she said had struck her and was singing a suggestive song. She said Kooloff ordered him to stop, Kuczerski grabbed Kooloff's revolver, they struggled, and a shot fired as her husband held the gun.

Mike Kuczerski Kambilat Kooloff Kuczerski Kooloff

State Near Close In Mrs Mohr Trial

Providence Jan 22 The state expects to close its case Monday against Mrs C Franklin Moir and two men charged with murdering her husband No session was held today Whether the defense will call the widow is uncertain.

Providence R. 1 C. Franklin Moir

Chamber Drives Alaska Aid With Massive Letter Campaign

The Alaska bureau of the Chamber of Commerce reports a large batch of letters sent to Washington urging Congress to provide additional appropriations for Alaska. J L McPherson, manager, notes that much of the effort hinges on hustle and persistence.

Congress Alaska Washington, D. C J. L. McPherson The Chamber of Commerce

President Wilson completes plans for Midwest trip

President Wilson’s trip through the Middle West to discuss preparedness is set. He will depart January 28 with speeches January 29 in Pittsburgh and Cleveland, January 31 in Chicago, February 1 in Des Moines, February 2 in Topeka, and a final speech in Kansas City before returning February 4 for the judicial dinner at the White House.

Washington Wilson Middle West Pittsburg Cleveland Chicago Des Moines Topeka Kansas City White House

Multnomah Club sweeps inter club meet over Spokane

The Multnomah club won the inter club meet against Spokane Friday night in Portland. The locals swept every class including boxing and wrestling events.

Portland Multnomah Spokane

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