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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1916
Page
2
Pol itical clash erupts in the county auditor's office as Col. Byron Phelps banners support for Norman Wardall while deputies pledge allegiance to Henry W. Odom. Phelps reportedly urged firing the office staff unless backing Wardall. he offered no comment and said the campaign would proceed.
Tacoma July 11 The water code conference convened to determine the advisability of a state water code and its securing. Speakers include Dr Henry Suzzallo Professor O L Waller Gov Lister State Engineer J H Lawis of Oregon and Ralph H B William son of North Yakima. The conference closes Wednesday night.
Howard King, nephew and alleged murderer of Mrs Corinne Wheeler and Miss Katefi Swift, was given until July 26 to plead after arraignment before Justice Brinker. John Soudas, held for the murder of Miss Blanche Coleman at the Christie hotel, was to be arraigned before Superior Judge Tallman at 1 30 pm. Two boys 18.
William W. Watson Jr. of Portland and Jack Miller of Scranton Pa. drowned during a wager to swim the Deschuter river at the Shevila Hixon logging camp in Rend Ore. Both youths attempted the swim and failed.
Kirke Drury former clerk at the Washington Annex hotel Seattle and later assistant manager at the Brown Palace hotel Denver died after an appendicitis operation.
Justice of the Peace Brinker ordered a small consignment of liquor seized by a deputy sheriff at the Renton drug store on June 23 returned Tuesday. He found the liquor held at the store owned by F. C. Brendel for lawful...
Miss Marjorie Collings nearly drowned when her canoe capsized in Union Bay on Sunday. Miss Alta Waller heard calls for help and swam to aid her, keeping her above water until a motorboat arrived.
J. J. Stitt aged 60 of 2127 Second Ave died of heart disease Monday while playing cards. he reportedly foretold a sudden death to friends before a physician arrived.
Present plans call for water to be let into the Lake Washington canal on Wednesday to prepare filling Lakes Washington and Union. After the water is in, the locks will be ready to receive vessels for the first time.
The Alaska Chamber of Commerce opposes a proposed copper tax. If Congress passes the bill, mining in the northern territory could be seriously damaged, according to the bureau.
July 11 Captain T B Steele retired army officer was today assigned to active duty as acting quartermaster at Seattle. He is at Portland.
United Press reports twenty two fortified villages fallen to Anglo French forces since the Somme offensive began ten days ago. Peronne lies a mile from French lines as the drive toward Gen. Foch's army accelerates. Minches, one mile from Peronne, was taken by the French in a bold advance following earlier gains at Dompire and Hardeourt.
A block of testimonials tout Regal Pain Less Dentistry claiming painless extractions by graduates of the state dental board. Owner LR Clark, D D A, argues high volume allows lower prices with guaranteed satisfaction and free estimates.
Readable fragments indicate a dental office listing with a manager named Clark at 1405 Third Avenue Northwest. The text is incomplete but suggests a single business entry.
Advertises workers required for ten hour shifts at eighteen dollars per week and up. Calls for union men only and states fare will be refunded at end of month's work. Apply at room 212 Pacific Block in San Francisco at once.
London and Berlin issued conflicting war statements about the British offensive north of the Somme. Haig claimed troops captured Contalmatson after days of combat while the German war office said attacks on both sides of the Somme Albert road were repulsed. Heavy fighting continued in Volynia with renewed German counterattacks against Russian advances.
Denver judge Ben Lindsey declines the Prohibition party ticket bid for vice president as announced today in Chicago. The move shapes the party lineup ahead of the election season.
High sheriff of King County Bob Hodge, a continuous candidate on his own ticket, vows a three week state tour to win remaining votes. Mike Hally joins the campaign as clouds of mystery rise around the drive.
San Francisco July 11 The longshoremen and waterfront employers faced a new hurdle in peace talks when the employers demanded that all strikers return to work at pre strike wages. A strike committee debated the demand until near dawn but did not accept it, leaving a resolution to end the dispute still distant.
Mike Gaffney, private detective, files a $160 bill against the city for 40 days of work on the Mrs. Corinne Wheeler and Miss Kate B. Swit murder case. Capt. Tennant testified he did not hire Gaffney.
More than 125 newspaper men have announced their intention to attend the Washington Press association meeting in Ellenesburg on Thursday Friday and Saturday.
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