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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1916
Page
8
The popular 10 reel film Whispering Smith is shown again in Seattle due to unprecedented demand from thousands who missed it. Officials report a strong turnout and urge early arrival for future showings.
A wife reflects on a letter from Dick describing busy days and plans for stability. He expresses love and remorse, seeking comfort as they contemplate aging, travel, and a return to contentment. The writer notes the emotional tension and hints at continuing drama.
Allied forces push forward as heavy rain turns Somme battlefields to mud. France reports 400 prisoners taken south of the Somme while British gains include 20 guns and 51 machine guns. Deadlock persists at Contamason with British west and Germans east. Casualty estimates vary with claims of up to 40 000 British and German casualties and 20 000 prisoners. General Haig notes continued British improvements.
Prominent London tailors warn about conscription driving a large market for masculine summer attire. Estimates project around 2.5 million pounds in demand as fashion houses adjust to wartime pressures.
Washington infantry arrive near Mexico and set up camp in Calexico with Oregon units and National Guard troops. They endure rapid drill and plan weeks of rifle-range training as a Seattle artillery battery recruits progress, while service colors arrive from Mrs. Fortson in honor of Captain George H Fortson.
Charlies R. Sticher of Malden, a Perkins Institute alumnus and musician blind since birth, for 37 years, has had sight restored by Dr. W Alvan Hitchcock Jr in Boston after prior ineffective operations. The breakthrough follows a remarkable procedure that let him glimpse the movies for the first time.
M Fraderberg of 306 East Olive is recovering from a 22 caliber shoulder wound. The injury occurred Saturday when his young friend Kenneth Hales, 13, of 1518 Melrose Avenue, accidentally fired the gun while Fraderberg stood in his front yard.
July commander H. C. Wettengel from the Naval War College at Newport Rhode Island has reported to Bremerton to relieve Captain W. S. Turpin as captain of the Puget Sound Navy Yard. Wettengel will be senior aide to Captain Robert E. Coontz, yard commandant, and brings a high record of efficiency.
Army officials warn that Pancho Villa’s renewed bandit activity could derail diplomacy with Mexico. Villa may grow his forces enough to threaten border towns, prompting new expeditions into Mexico. Gen Funston orders militiamen with dependents to file written applications with affidavits.
New York July 8 Progressives seek influence as Democratic and Republican managers pursue their members for the 1917 Hughes campaign. Vance McCormick, Democratic national chairman, says Wilson’s reelection is assured due to progressives being principled men unlikely to return to bosses, with at least six progressives on the campaign committee.
Seward Alaska July lots in the railroad townsite will be offered at public sale as soon as arrangements are made. Announcement comes from Andrew Christensen manager of the land department of the U S railroad.
A city labor commission opinion states that contractors may deduct a sum from employees' wages to cover hospital fees. The ruling was provided by Assistant Corporation Counsel Meier on Saturday to the City Labor Commission.
Leroy Ellis, a surveyor injured in a rock slide on the Great Northern main line near Embro three days earlier, has died in Rockford. The accident occurred on the railway, and Ellis was identified as the deceased.
Police court in June imposed fines totaling 4 255 with 34 convictions and 11 dismissals. Forty nine cases pending and jail sentences totaling 380 days. Liquor seized amounted to 4 246 gallons. Six arrests were made by police Friday for alleged dry law violations.
A stove kept hot to dry freshly painted autos in the enameling room at Pike & Lind, 407 B Pine St, overheated and ignited oils. Fire reached the roof but did not touch the ground floor. Damages pegged at 3000 dollars, fully insured. Cars damaged but not destroyed.
Col. Leroy B. Pease 74 commander of Warren Post G A R Brooklyn dropped dead in Utica while marching in a parade before the state encampment opening. He was waving an American flag as he collapsed. The note about height appears unrelated to the main event.
Bridghampton N Y July 8 The Womans National Committee of the Hughes Alliance was organized to aid Charles E Hughes across the country. Notables include Frances A Kellar Catherine B Davis Mary Antin Cornelius Vanderbilt Cor nelius Vanderbilt Mrs Charles H Rumsey Gif ford Pinchot Winston Churchill Harriet Witten. Mrs Kellar elected chairwoman and Pinchot donated 1000 dollars toward a campaign fund now totaling 25000 dollars.
The United States civil service commission announces a teamster examination in Seattle on July 27, 1916 to fill a teamster vacancy at $55.00 per month in the quartermaster corps with further vacancies possible. Age limits are 20 to 50. Apply to the secretary civil service commission 303 Post Office Building Seattle for blanks and information.
Mrs. T. J. Thorsen of 1114 Sixteenth Ave suffers a broken arm cuts and bruises after being thrown from her husband’s car when it collided with a jitney at Eastlake Ave and Royst.
New York July 8 John D Rockefeller the wealthiest man and one of the youngest old timers is 77 today He enjoys health and a fortune nearing 800 million dollars with an annual income around 60 million dollars calculated to about five million monthly one million a week and a small fortune per second since starting with five thousand dollars in 1865
Naval militiamen from Oregon, aboard the U S Marblehead, will spend two days ashore in Seattle after their cruise to Alaska in late July.
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