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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1916
Page
10
A promotional notice extols Indianola Beach as a natural getaway with clean water, scenic views, and bathing. It claims affordable land parcels from 49 dollars with easy 2 dollar monthly payments, plus lumber on site at Seattle prices and potential development as Seattle’s leading recreation area.
Henry Peck of 3709 Laurel Court is recovering rapidly Friday from wounds suffered in an automobile crash on July 4.
Berlin reports a severe check in the Anglo French offensive with heavy British losses. Haig’s forces failed to gain ground on opening day and retreated to second line positions north of the Somme. French gains south of the Somme are noted but seen as not threatening the German line near Peronne.
M. J. Shaughnessy former vice president of the Scandinavian American bank died suddenly after collapsing in the New Washington hotel lobby. He was 63 and will be buried beside his mother’s grave in New York.
The Department of Labor is reviewing a Seattle Central Labor Council complaint over Wong On a Chinese contractor winning a Seattle detention station meals contract. Wong On based in Portland bid 15 cents per meal. The House Public Buildings Committee proposed at least 270000 dollars for a Seattle immigration station.
Advertising copy touts Indianola Beach as a premier summer home site with a reliable water system and abundant water. The sale highlights a real wide beach of clean hard sand, bath houses, and safe shallow waters. Access via Kitsap Ferry from Suquamish, 25 cent fare, frequent round trips, and a note that residents can live at Indianola and work in Seattle.
Traveling 2661.7 miles in 32 days the National Parks Highway commission representatives visited Seattle and Tacoma after speaking in every wayside town. Attendees included Robert Phillips, Frank Guilbert, L. H. Brown, James Hoag, and F. R. Singleton. They were honored at a banquet at the Arctic Club.
London July 7. David Lloyd George is now England s secretary of war, Sir Edward Grey is secretary of foreign affairs, and the Earl of Derby is director of recruiting, according to confirmations completed.
Rev. John Fletcher Hall of Immanuel Baptist Church serves as corporal with Company A N G en route to Calexico. Daniel Griffiths of Tacoma leaves Seattle for home after being struck by two automobiles in one day. injuries not serious.
New York July 7 Greek letter fraternities are blamed for strong college influence in politics. Charles Evans Hughes, the GOP candidate, is linked to Delta Upsilon as is Frank Hitchcock. Major Crossett at Hughes headquarters is a national officer of the same Greek group.
Admiral Caperton reports US marines expected to enter Santiago without opposition as Dominicans are quiet. Navy department believes there will be no further fighting.
Gen Pablo Gomez was reported en route to assume command of the Carranza garrison at Piedras Negras as two troop trains arrived last night. The force, estimated from 500 to 2,000 including Yaqui Indians, pitched camp near an old ice plant on the outskirts of Eagle Pass.
London reports a Russo Japanese treaty aiming to defend territorial or special interests in the Far East by joint action. The pact calls for mutual consultation, support, and cooperation to safeguard rights, with neither nation to join any political alliance against the other. The objective is lasting peace in the region.
Physicians from the Northwest gather in Seattle for the Washington State Medical Association’s three day annual session starting July 12. A business meeting occurs aboard the USS Chippewa on July 14 during a Sound cruise. The opening smoker is at the Elks Club with Speaker Mayor Gill and university leaders Dr. Suzzallo and Dr. Westbrook.
Jacksonville Florida July 7 The state central committee of the progressive party here yesterday endorsed the candidacy of Charles E Hughes.
Olympia July 7. C M Carter, Lewis county constable, is criticized for neglecting the office. County commissioners G W Miller J T Long and J T Bivin drew extra compensation totaling 1074 dollars, per the state bureau of inspection report filed here yesterday.
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