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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1916
Page
1
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A well dressed man’s body was found in Lake Union at Alpha Street after 9 a m Tuesday. He shows a blow to the left eye and has a signet ring with H B on the index finger. Pockets were turned, a watch missing, and two handkerchiefs with W and B initials were found. A blue serge suit and Percy Thomas campaign cards are in his pockets. Thomas is being sought to identify the man.
The piece profiles American identity and immigrant pride, focusing on Mischa Guterson a Russian-born violinist who rejects oppression finds freedom in America. He declares he is an American citizen more than anything and leads an orchestra honoring the birth of America with a flag in his buttonhole.
United Press dispatches report Anglo-French forces advancing to hold nearly all German second positions on a ten mile front from Montauban to Estrees. French lines push toward Peronne with Thiepval briefly captured then lost. German reserves shift south to defend Peronne as fighting intensifies along the Somme.
Paris notes a quiet night along the Somme with no infantry attacks by either side. The war office reports French gains in recent fighting include three new German batteries. Verdun sees six German attacks repulsed.
Petrograd reports Gen. Brusiloff's right wing shattered Austro German resistance between Dubno and Sonkel driving forces westward. About 1,000 prisoners and five machine guns captured, with a fresh battle near Baronovitch after bombardment yielding 50 officers and 1,400 men.
London reports German forces recaptured a small area of the village La Boiselle east of Albert in heavy fighting after reinforcements arrived, according to Gen Halg.
W. and Forkner, an undertaker at 4214 14th Ave. N. E., will travel to San Diego to see his son Joseph pursue an aeroplane license next week.
Thieves absconded with 25 dollars worth of fireworks and 5 dollars in cash from the 8. K. Lee store at 1527 Fourth Ave on Monday night. Police investigation underway.
National League results show New York 6 Brooklyn 7 and Chicago 5 Pittsburg 0. American League games list Boston 11 Philadelphia 2 and Detroit 6 Cleveland 2 with Washington 6 New York 1.
Cremation followed funeral services held Monday for Nelson Nevenzer a 15 year old killed Friday night by a flying fragment from a projectile fired at the dock fire.
American Lake July 4 crowds cheer as Washingtons troops dismantle tents and board trains bound for Calexico. Headquarters company leaves Cosgrove station at 12 30 with Second Infantry officers. subsequent battalions depart at 2 30 and 3 30. Lieut Gaches granted 30 days leave to join colors at Calexico.
A troop train was derailed by a loose rail near midnight in San Antonio Texas. No injuries were reported as the militia prepared for potential threats while the train was readied to move again several hours later.
A Monday night attempt to jimmy the doors of the school board warehouse at 1428 Jackson St failed, police report shows. Officers at headquarters filed the incident, noting no entry was made and no injuries occurred.
At the county city building Mayor Hiram C Gill publicly rebuked Superior Judge A W Frater for slow enforcement of the dry law promising to continue criticism until November 6 and to“get the jurist's hide.” New American Christianasen from Denmark attended amid ceremony as Carrigan urged voting machine instruction after the ceremony.
Couriers from Gen. Pershing’s base report possible withdrawal of the American expedition from Mexico. Two regiments, the Seventh and Eleventh Cavalry, are en route to the border, with officials saying evacuation could take 20 days or more. Independence Day celebrations at Fort Bliss and Camps Cotton and Pershing included large- scale firework displays and gun salutes.
A fragment quotes Christiansen declaring they cam for peace but will fight if war comes, asserting the resolve to defend their new country.
Eight families dependent on National Guardsmen face immediate need for assistance. Mrs. Samuel Weston of the Red Cross committee told representatives from other groups during a Chamber of Commerce conference Monday afternoon that funds will be raised first to help dependent families and later to support Red Cross workers.
Coast Artillery and Naval Militia units marched in a brief Independence Day parade. The four Coast Artillery companies in olive drab led the procession, followed by the First provisional battalion of naval militiamen in blue, leaving the Armory at 10 a.m. and retracing routes along Pike Place and First Avenue before returning.
Washington reports Carranza sent a temperate note to Secretary Lansing proposing either mediation or direct talks to settle U S Mexico differences. He acknowledges border tensions, says U S troops on Mexican soil are unnecessary, and asks Washington to state its view on mediation while pressing for direct negotiations if possible. Ambassador Arredondo travels with staff to deliver the message.
Washington reports the punitive expedition into Mexico to capture Villa is being withdrawn to police duty near the border. Gen. Pershing concentrates forces, shortens lines, and keeps operations near the northern boundary, with no plan to end the Mexico mission entirely.
A weekly feature in The Star introduces a six installment novel to read in small daily portions. Beginning Monday and ending Saturday, the next story is titled John the Fool and promises light, easy reading for the warmer days.
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