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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1916
Page
1
Quotes from local officials blame Supreme Court for weakening the dry law. Chief Deputy Prosecutor Helsen says Section 22 restricting liquor and beer is nearly ineffective. Mayor Gill and other leaders vow to continue enforcement despite the court decision.
The Washington Supreme Court reverses a January seizure at W E ing’s Highlands home and C Eden’s Rainier Club room. The court holds the permit section restricting shipments into the state applies only to possession for sale or distribution, not private stock. Justice Fullerton dissents, arguing the act plainly forbids private excess and would make convictions nearly impossible. The decision may force prosecutors to prove sale intent to convict.
Chicago reports meat prices rising steeply with July and August expected to carry famine prices. Centered in the meat trade, dealers cite alleged cat shortage and Europe drawing meat supplies, while rail traffic tied to war materials hampers delivery. Some staples like fish and certain dairy remain stable.
Washington July 6 A House subcommittee heard the Borah resolution calling a federal investigation of trusts. A 125 member petition urged the judiciary committee to report favorably. A report is expected in time for action next week as Borah charges packers with monopoly and plans to fix export prices through packing houses abroad.
Seattle meat dealers expect rising meat costs with beef likely to climb and pork and mutton mixed. Carstens Packing leans to beef holding steady while mutton stays soft seasonally. Armour & Co. sales manager notes overall market strength and a possible two month rise. Pacific Meat Co. expects beef higher with pork flat and mutton soft in the West.
The Star will publish John the Fool in six installments next week. The daily segments run from Monday through Saturday, delivering a entertaining and safe reading experience.
In Akron, Judge Wanamaker reshaped rulings without regard to past precedent. He settled cases privately, avoided court costs, and later lectured on judicial reform praising Lincoln while stressing democratic Americanism. The Seattle stop preceded a Portland lecture as he challenged long held legal norms.
Armed posse hunted a masked bandit who halted five motor stages carrying tourists to Yosemite valley near Miami Lodge and Wawona. He threatened chauffeurs with a shotgun and collected more than 400 dollars from passengers before fleeing. mail was left untouched.
Seattle area offers scenic getaways with trips to distant mountains city tours steamship excursions on Puget Sound to sites of interest. Lake Washington stands out for inland tourists with picnic ideas and gear suggestions at practical prices.
Aitho is named as a candidate for county commissioner in the Beattie district on the Republican ticket while William A. Gaines announces he will not run. He currently serves as chief registration clerk for the city and previously sought the county treasurer nomination two years ago, carrying eight city wards before losing.
U. P. staff correspondent reports the German Kaiser arrived with staff near Cambrai to direct defenses on the Somme front. German forces mass between the Ancre and Somme as Allied pressure builds, with heavy counterattack expected within 72 hours to halt the British advance and blunt French gains.
Olympia July 6 The Washington Supreme Court reverses a Thurston county ruling and bans argumentative matter in initiative preambles titled first aid fisheries home rule and nonpartisan bills. Circulation faces injunction though filings may proceed with signatures and preamble removal. Plaintiffs include Frank Berry and others against Fred Chamberlain George Cotterill and others. Signature checks expected to finish Thursday with an anticipated 8000 plus in Seattle.
Reports from Amer Expedition headquarters describe starving women at San Luis Potosi receiving food refusals and being beaten by soldiers to quell a riot. Generals Pershing and Carranza figures are cited with tensions rising over food shortages and looted supplies during the punitive expedition.
American forces under Col Pembleton routed about 250 revolutionists at Guayacanes near Santiago Santo Domingo last Saturday. Casualties included one American dead, one seriously wounded and seven hurt. 27 rebels killed and five captured. The fallen U S soldier was George Frazee.
George Lloyd McDonald nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Joe McDonald of 763 32nd Ave died Thursday after colliding bicycles with a mourning coach driven by J Adams on Cherry Street at 13th Ave. Ray Stevens eighteen of 1414 11th Ave was fatally hurt after colliding with H E B Lippman at Pine and Terry Aves. David Ogden fourteen of 1118 Madison St suffered a broken arm after a separate auto collision on Minor Ave and Madison St.
Seattle based Henry J. Lyman known as Duke Kaleloka lani, territorial delegate at the Chicago Republican convention, says Hawaiians want resident officials and criticizes carpetbaggers.
Harris a black strikebreaker is jailed on a stabbing charge against a union longshoreman at First ave and Marion st. Granberg a striker was arrested for following Harris. A patrolman drew his revolver to protect escorting strikebreakers to the city hall. Mediation urged by Commercial Club members. Central Labor Council calls sailors to answer charges from striking longshoremen. Spain almond imports exceed 5,000,000 pounds last year.
Washington reports a forthcoming U S reply to Gen. Carranza after a 45 minute White House meeting with President Wilson and Secretary Lansing. Negotiations with the Carranza government will proceed via diplomatic channels and the content remains undisclosed. Dr. C. C. Tiffin, republican candidate for coroner, spoke to the Iowa Social club at 1214 North 45th street.
Mayor Gill remains firm on his course as court action may lift liquor limits. Supreme Court may order Sheriff Hodge to return liquor seized January from the Boeing home and Eden room.
Bas il Manly warns against federal bonds to fund the Mexican expedition. He argues direct taxation on incomes and inheritances is fair, urging President Wilson to open income tax returns to expose tax thieves and defeat bond finance supported by Wall Street and bondholders.
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