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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1916

Page

2

New York Evening Sun Acquires Morning Sun Ownership

The New York Evening Sun and the Morning Sun appeared today under Frank A. Munsey ownership. The New York Press, also Munsey owned, was discontinued and absorbed by the Morning Sun. The Evening Sun relies on United Press for agency news and has shown strong recent gains.

New York New York Evening Sun Morning Sun Frank A. Munsey New York Press Munsey Evening Sun United Press News

New Vaudeville Circuit Formed

John Cort of Seattle and William Morris of New York announce a combined theater interest to operate 52 vaudeville houses across the country, with plans stated here in Los Angeles on July 3.

Los Angeles John Cort Seattle William Morris New York Brobynsville Tex New York National Guard

Pierce Guilty in Ravenna Park Car Hold Up Case

John Pierce, described as a bandit, was found guilty by a jury in Judge Gilliam's court on Saturday for the April 29 park car hold up in Ravenna and awaits sentence in the county jail on Monday after being overpowered by the car crew.

John Pierce Bandit Ravenna Park Gilliam

Auto kills woman near Kennewick

July 3 report states Mrs. T. J. O'Day wife of a former Malden newspaper publisher died from injuries after the automobile she rode in overturned near Kennewick.

Kennewick T. J. O'Day Malden

Seattle Installs Vacuum Coffee Packing Machine

Schwabacher Bros. Co a Seattle mercantile firm installs a vacuum packing machine for coffee. It is stated to be the first of its kind in the state and demonstrates the companys progressive spirit. The vacuum process is claimed to preserve the coffee’s delicate qualities.

Seattle Schwabacher Bros. & Co Mercantile Institution

Mountain Camp Seeks 100 Signers For Rainier Site

Civic and educational groups push a cooperative Mountain Camp at Paradise valley on Mount Rainier. If 100 campers sign by July 10, cost drops to about 10.50 for four days or 15.50 for eight days, with one hour of daily camp work required. Detailed plans at Fourth Ave and University.

Seattle Paradise Valley Mount Rainier Central Council of Social Agencies Park Board City Council Agencies Anti Tuberculosis League Fourth Ave University At Park Department E. I Graham University S

Murder charge against Howard King in aunt's death

Howard King was formally charged with premeditated first degree murder of his aunt Mrs. Corinne Wheeler. Wheeler and her erator Kate BR Swift were found dead in a shack on Westlake Ave on April 5, with Deputy Prosecutor Ellis filing the charge after a coroner's inquest in Justice Brinker’s court.

Howard King Corinne Wheeler Erater Kate BR. Swift Westlake Ave Ellis

Festival Under Way at Tacoma

Tacoma begins its annual Montemara Festa with a patriotic union service and the first performance of the ballet The Stars and Stripes in the stadium. A large preparedness parade is planned for 10 o clock tomorrow morning through downtown streets weather permitting.

Tacoma Stars and Stripes

Hodgson Chosen President of Washington Osteopathic Association

The Washington Osteopathic Association elected Dr J E Hodgson of Spokane as president during its convention session and then members left for home after a busy gathering.

Washington Osteopathic Association J. E Hodgson Spokane

State fish commission to distribute 5 million trout

An announcement from the state fish commission says 5,000,000 rainbow and cutthroat trout will be spawned and released into the state's streams within the next few months to boost fishing and aquatic habitat.

State Fish Commission

Dr. W. E. Lowrie Elected President of State Dental Assn

In North Yakima on July 3, Dr. W. E. Lowrie of Tacoma was elected president of the Washington State Dental Association at the Saturday meeting. Dr. A. D. Remington of Seattle was reelected secretary-treasurer.

North Yakima W. E. Lowrie Tacoma Washington State Dental Association A. D. Remington Seattle

Sisters Meet After 48 Years In Olympia

Two sisters, Mrs Anna McKinley of Kelowna British Columbia and Mrs J V Yantis of Olympia, reunited for the first time in 48 years on Saturday in the city.

Olympia Anna McKinley Kelowna B. C J. V. Yantis

New York broker dies after failed ventures at 615% Fourth Ave

Septimus Charlton once a New York broker died in obscurity at 615% Fourth Ave. He left Seattle with few acquaintances after failing in two ventures that drained his fortune. His final effort aimed to manufacture coal by-products in Chehalis.

Septimus Charlton New York Fourth Ave Seattle Chehalis

Drowned Woman in Well At Preemption Tl

Mrs. Scott FE King formerly of Seattle drowned herself in a well at Preemption Tl on June 25 according to word reaching Seattle Saturday. Her husband formerly lived at Rainier Beach.

Scott FE. King Seattle Rainier Beach

Music Festival Eyed as Seattle Prepares for Four Day Event

The Seattle Music Festival runs July 12 for four days with out of town visitors. Registration at multiple headquarters, receptions, an illuminated parade, and open house at clubs precede concerts directed by Claude Madden. Handel’s Messiah with 1000 voices closes the event at the Arena.

Seattle John B. Hill Washington Florence Young Oregon Butler Alaska Idaho Montana Frye Mdame Grace Towers Jensin Stover

Russian orchestra leader sues for injuries after Coliseum fight

Miecha Gutterson, head of the Russian orchestra formerly at the Coliseum, sues C. B. Jensen of Jensen & Von Herberg for $25,126. She alleges personal injuries from a fist fight that broke out weeks ago over the orchestra failing to perform a promised selection. Jensen is a Coliseum co owner.

Miecha Gutterson C. 8

Seattle free employment bureau aids thousands in June

The municipal bureau placed 6100 men and 1025 women in June at no cost to employers or workers. In the first half of 1916 it placed 25,390 employees and ranks third in service volume among U S employment bureaus.

Municipal Free Employment Bureau Seattle United States

Laukhoff Killed in Detroit Auto Crash

J P Laukhoff formerly of Seattle and newly appointed Ford agent in Detroit was instantly killed in an automobile accident last night.

Detroia J. P. Laukhoff Seattle Ford Motor Car

Biography of Misa Adele Pleide Written by Helen Norton Stevens

Mrs Helen Norton Stevens prepared a biography of Misa Adele Pleide author traveler and scientist who died here February 23. The two women were intimate co workers and shared close collaboration.

Helen Norton Stevens Misa Adele M. Pleide

Deputy Clerk Bruce Martin Declares Neutral Stance

Bruce N. Martin, newly named deputy county clerk under Will Sickels, says he did not pressure employees to aid Percy Thomas's campaign. He confirms neutrality and notes he merely circulated a proclamation from Sickels warning staff that contributing to Thomas's campaign fund could be viewed as excessive county pay.

Bruce N. Martin Will Sickels Percy Thomas Martin Sickels

Picnic day highlights at Portuna Park event

Athletic sports and aquatic events were featured at the Young Men's Hebrew Association picnic at Portuna Park on Sunday.

The Young Men's Hebrew Association T Portuna Park

Special Boat Service To Tacoma For The Fourth

Puget Sound Navigation Company will run a special boat service from here to Tacoma on the Fourth to help spectators reach the auto races. Several boats will connect at Tacoma with Northern Pacific trains that go directly to the race course.

Tacoma Puget Sound Navigation Company Northern Pacific

Young athlete robs hotel in daylight in San Francisco

A young athletic man robbed the Hotel Fielding in broad daylight, forcing night clerk Harold F. King and porter Frank Yelavich to surrender $200 and guest valuables worth over $4,000. He bound them with telephone cords, warned of killing King, and escaped two minutes later after King telephoned police.

San Francisco Harold F. King Frank Yelavich King Yelavich

Three Conventions Scheduled in Anacortes Tomorrow

Anacortes will host three conventions tomorrow with postal carriers, clerks, and postmasters meeting at separate halls. Practically every city and town in Washington will be represented.

Anacortes Washington

Everett Boy Drowns Near Riverside Wharf

Everett, July 35. Nine year old Everett Imus drowned after stepping into a chute while playing on a Riverside wharf. The incident occurred Saturday near the city harbor and authorities investigated the accident.

Everett Everett Imus Riverside

Copper shipments rise in Alaska this year

Juneau Alaska July 3 Copper worth 5,000,000 more has been shipped from Alaska this year than at the same point in 1915. All shipments are expected to total much more for 1916.

Juneay Alaska

Rossman Found Guilty in Mail Fraud Case

George P. Rossman was found guilty in federal court on the charge of using the mail to defraud in connection with the sale of Canadian farm lands. The verdict was delivered Saturday.

George P. Rossman

Accountant Edward Looker Charged With Forgery

Edward Looker a 35 year old certified public accountant was arrested at the Georgian hotel by Constable Ed Shrewsbury and jailed on a charge of forging a 20 dollar check drawn on the Dexter Horton bank. The check was cashed June 20 by C. J. Black and Looker could not post 1500 dollars bail.

Edward Looker Georgian Hotel Ed Shrewsbury Dexter Horton Bank C. J. Black Looker

Zemo promises quick eczema relief with topical tile

Advert shows Zemo as a skin remedy claiming rapid eczema and dermatitis relief after one tile application. A bottle costs 25 cents, extra bottle 1.00, with claims of clearing pimples piles rash and blackheads and restoring health, non greasy or staining. Cleveland references accompany the pitch.

Zemo Cleveland

Drowning of Alaska fur trader Julian Liebes at Long Beach

Julian Liebes, a known figure in the Alaska fur trade, drowned yesterday while bathing at Long Beach California. Local authorities reported the incident and mourn his loss.

Long Beach Cal Julian Liebes Alaska

Dental Reduction Extended By Eddie J. Brows DD

Seattle dentist Edwin J Brown announces extended reduced rates through August 1 with July specials on fillings and cleanings. Offers include $1.50 gold fillings, $3 gold fillings, $3 simple fillings, and lowered cleaning and pyorrhea treatments. Office hours include evenings and Sundays for working people.

Eddie J. Brows Seattle Washington Union Bika Edwin J. Brown D. D

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