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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1916

Page

6

For Rent and Apartments and Bankruptcy Notice

A scanned page fragment shows multiple rental listings at 211 Union and nearby addresses, including furnished and unfurnished units with contact notes. It also contains a bankruptcy notice in the Western District of Washington noting Walter D Franklin was declared bankrupt on January 11, 1916, with creditors summoned to a February 1916 meeting.

COCR United States Waeebington Netthers Henkruptey Walter Dbd Walter D Franklin Wee Te Beattie Eald Aletrict Eald

Madam Kirl Egyptian Phrenologist Card Reading Ad

An old newspaper blurb advertises Madam Kirl the Egyptian phrenologist offering head readings to reveal suitability for marriage and love advice. It promises guaranteed results and reunites separated couples, listing multiple readers at various addresses and prices.

Madam Kirl

PUBLIC MARKETS ROSTER OF PRICES AND ITEMS

Market stall listings show a wide range of goods with prices including veal roast at 13 cents per pound, salt pork, bacon, peanut butter, bread, pickles, flour, corn syrup, peas, prunes, corn starch, lard, toilet paper, rice, macaroni, spaghetti, meat roasts, potatoes, apples, pears, milk, cheese, salmon, beef, and canned goods. Numerous stalls and vendors are noted with varied quantities and delivered prices, reflecting a bustling market scene.

Epaghetti Mtalle Stalin Leslie's Domina Wuaar Domingo

Boyns Demands Chamber Action On Consolidation

President Boyns of the Seattle Commercial Club asks the Chamber of Commerce to approve consolidation with two changes. He seeks member electable officers and member voting power to shape policies, rather than board control.

Seattle Cmmercial Club Chamber of Commerce Boyns Commercial Club Burke Joyns

Explosion Wrecks Kelker Flooring Plant in Huppalo

An explosion at the Kelker flooring plant in Huppalo New York injures many and leaves several missing. A dead body was recovered at 2 20 o clock and a unconscious girl with a broken leg was found shortly after as reports come in.

Huppalo N. Y Kelker

Bombs Hit Metz Bishop's Residence. Two Civilians Dead

Berlin dispatch says French aviators dropped bombs on Metz hitting the bishop's residence. Two civilians were killed and eight wounded. One bomber was shot down and the crew captured.

Berlin Sayville Metz

Americans Join Union of Nations

Washington January 24. International law experts sow seeds of a Pan American union with the declaration of the rights of nations framed at the American Institute of International Law sen salon. The document may be ratified by all American countries next year at Havana.

Washington American Institute of International Law Havana

Dr Suzzallo to Speak at B Nai B Rith Event

President Henry Suzzallo of the University of Washington will address the Jewish public in Seattle. The talk is set for Tuesday evening February 1 at Christensen's Broadway hall, Broadway and Madison, under the Independent Order of B Nai B Rith.

Henry Suzzallo University of Washington Christensen Broadway Hall Broadway Madison Independent Order of B'Nai B'Rith Seattle

Candidates Talk at King County Democratic Club Meeting

Ro H H Thomson former city engineer said he would not devote all his time to the council if elected. Judge Moore C FR Fitzgerald Charles Marble and Dr FE Brown spoke. Moore touted municipal ownership while Brown opposed labor age limits.

King County Democratic Club Ro H H. Thomson Judge Moore C. FR. Fitzgerald Charles Marble FE. J. Brown Mise Charlotte Jones Moore Brown

Local brief roundup of city notes and events

A range of small items from the city: Mra Louise Sample injured in a Sunday night collision at Elliott drive and Galeret. Little Lulu, claimed as world’s smallest horse, to debut at Bon Marche Monday. Police raid at LeRoy hotel on Saturday night netted eight gambling participants. News reached Judge Neterer of his father’s death on Saturday. Rathskeller to close. Sale of fixtures started Monday. Seattle Yacht Club to host officers dinner Wednesday. J W Tiryan sold the Navy Yard American to back his congressional bid. Many reservations for Republican Lincoln Day banquet. Charles Anderson seeks cigar concession at new courthouse. W L Collier elected president of Northern Bank and Trust Co. J A Bell reports ambergris finding tested by Popular Mechanics. Concert marks Nordica Choral Club’s first anniversary Saturday. Adolph Frost, 55, dies from alcohol poisoning. Ition Anderson of Seattle dies from fever after Manila transit. Ford party defectors from Sweden reach New York Sunday. Watchman killed by San Francisco officer amid miner wife assault. Sixteen Centralia locations raided. only half-gallon brandy seized.

The Navy Yard American Bremerton Charles Anderson New Courthouse W. L. Collier Northern Bank and Trust Co J. A. Bell 14Th Ave N. E Popular Mechanics Magazine Nordica Chora! Club Adolph Frost City Hospital Ition Anderson Seattle Manila Ford Party Sweden New York San Prancisco Miner Centralia

Harbor warning after Vic tor II overturns claims two lives

Tacoma reporters note United States inspector of hulls C B Whitney warned launch owners to avoid heavy deckloading following the Vic tor II overturn and the loss of two lives. Launch operators warn the order could ruin their business.

Tacoma C. B. Whitney United States Inspector of Hulls

Mexican executions raise fears of border reprisals

At El Paso January 24 Mexican authorities fear retaliation against Americans after Bernardo and Frederico Duran were executed by firing squad for the slaying of Bert Akers. Frederico admitted shooting Akers during a raid seeking rustled cattle but claimed his brother was innocent.

EL Paso Bernardo Frederico Duran Bert Akers Veoe Durans Jun Eut Frederico Akers Duran Mexico

Mayor Gill plan seeks county city prison farm at Kent garden

Councilman Dale introduces a resolution for a joint prison farm with county officials. The plan would place prisoners on the city garden land at Kent to work outdoors while the jail remains a detention station.

Gill Dale Kent

Gustaf Anderson 79 Pioneering Seattle Resident Dies

Gustaf Anderson a Seattle resident since 1875 died early Sunday at 79. Born in Sweden he came to Chicago in 1864 and to Seattle in July 1875, one of Salmon Bay’s first settlers. He leaves a widow and six children.

Gustaf Anderson Seattle Sweden Chicago Salmon Bay

Flood followed by freeze cripples Chehalis sewer lines

Flood and subsequent freeze clogged Chehalis sewerage in the lower city today. Streets opened for skating as drying weather returns and conditions ease.

Chehalis

Navy Efforts Continue to Reach Stranded Party

In Seward Alaska January 24 a new rescue attempt was under way to reach a marooned group on Fire Island. The weather held at 25 degrees below zero as two prior efforts failed to reach them.

Seward Alaska Fire Island

Fire destroys Lake Stevens home killing three children

Everett dispatch reports Charles Smart’s Lake Stevens residence burned, leaving his three young children dead. The mother is prostrate and Smart bears severe facial and hand burns with other injuries.

Everett Charles Smart Lake Stevens Smart

Discuss Swan Lake as Seattle water storage basin

City Engineer Dimock and Water Superintendent Youngs will discuss using Swan Lake as a storage basin for Seattle’s water system at the Municipal League meeting. The weekly session at the Hotel Washington Annex Tuesday noon is open to the public.

Swan Lake Seattle Dimock Water Youngs Municipal League Hotel Washington Annex

O.W. R. N. line blocked by washouts in mountains

Traffic across most of the O.W. R. & N. line was halted as melting snow caused washouts in the mountains. Main line overland trains are expected to proceed today, but several days may be needed to clear some branch lines.

Pendleton

Teacher shortage at Des Moines Children’s Industrial Home

Kiddies at the Children’s Industrial Home in Des Moines will have no teacher for two weeks after their regular instructor was injured in an auto accident. H. N. Draper, manager of the home, seeks volunteers. contact Des Moines or Beacon 888.

H. N. Draper Des Moines Beacon

Rumors of Strike and Dividend Skew Markets

Rumors of a potential railroad strike and a possible dividend withholding by United States Steel circulated today. Bears raided, sending railroad and steel shares lower. Steel traded at 83% at noon, below the day’s high.

New York United States Steel Corporation Stee

Fragmented Market List Items Read Like A Local Ledger

A garbled OCR fragment lists food items and quantities such as dried peaches honey beans apples and pineapple in a late 19th or early 20th century market. Names and numbers are jumbled but convey a general catalog of household staples and produce available.

French Air Squadron Bombards Monastir HQ

A squadron of 45 French aeroplanes bombarded the Austro Bulgarian headquarters at Monastir on Sunday, inflicting great damage.

Salonika Monastir

Political Week Sparks as Wilson Plans War Readiness Push

President Wilson heads a busy schedule with a stumping tour aimed at building support for national defense. He will speak in New York and the Midwest, including St Louis, emphasizing preparedness and avoiding audience costs while reaching a broad public. Meanwhile Republican leaders meet in Chicago to shape convention influence toward conservative or progressive blocs.

Washington Wilson New York Middle West St. Louia Citien Congress Chicago

Dover Under Fire In German Air Raid On Dover In Kent

German naval aircraft bombarded Dover station barracks and docks in Kent early Sunday, according to the admiralty. Dover lies 66 miles southeast of London on the Strait of Dover with chalk cliffs, a castle, forts, and a bustling harbor serving as a key link between England and the continent.

Berlin Toville L. L Dover England Admiralty Kent County London Fokkers Strait of Dover Calais Pongland Continent

Local moose party approves Chicago convention date

After debate the county progressive committee ratified the national committee plan for a bull moose convention on June 7 in Chicago. National Committeeman A. E. Griffiths reported on national committee work. A Lincoln day banquet will be held separately from the republican feast.

Progressive Committee National Committee Chicago A. E. Griffiths

Bryan Sells Kitsap Newspapers and Printing Plant

Former Congressman Bryan announces the sale of his Kitsap county papers the Navy Yard American the Bainbridge American and the Charleston American along with his Bremerton printing plant to Hal S. Smith and his longtime friend Smith previously ran a bull moose paper at Sunnyside and supported Bryan's 1912 at large election bid.

Bryan Kitsap County Navy Yard American Bainbridge American Charleston American Bremerton Hal S. Smith Smith Bull Moose Sunnyside Congress

Three Die As Milwaukee Train Strikes Streetcar

Chicago Jan 24 Three persons were killed and six injured when a Milwaukee passenger train collided with a street car in Milwaukee. Rescue crews rushed to the scene as investigators opened exams into the wreck.

Milwaukee Chicago

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