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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1916

Page

5

Health officials warn New York quarantine may be imposed

Prompted by a virulent infantile paralysis outbreak, health officials fear strict quarantine measures. Authorities say carriers can be healthy yet spread the disease and dust may carry the germs, prompting dust control and isolation of each case. Nurses are scarce and police enforce quarantines, with theatres and churches potential closures.

New York Massachusetts Charles F. Boldman Health Department

Monkeys Sought as Aid in Infantile Paralysis Study

New York July 11 hampered by shortage of monkeys for experiments may delay solving infantile paralysis mysteries. A national appeal to zoos is being considered as quarantines and shipping embargoes slow new apes. Secretary Houston lifted the embargo on a large Manila shipment, but a month is needed before arrival, while efforts push to speed Central American shipments.

New York Houston Manila Central America

New York Fines Hit 1 000 Citizens in Sanitary Crackdown

Nearly 1 000 citizens were fined for violating sanitary laws as New York continues a vast clean up. Health Commissioner Emerson praised progress despite rising epidemic cases and deaths. Officials said hospital capacity is ample for all patients and staffing remains sufficient. Parents of infected children face the hardest challenge in agreeing to hospital treatment for their babies.

New York Emerson

Boys Arrested In Jewelry Burglary Case

Leland Churchill 15 and Bruce Gage 16 are in custody at the city detention home Tuesday over a burglary at attorney W. W. Wilshire’s home at 202 Harvard Ave and the theft of 400 dollars in jewelry.

Leland Churchill Bruce Gage W. W. Wilshire Harvard Ave

Hammond to Speak at Ballard Republican Meeting Tonight

Frank KE. Hammond, a Republican congressional candidate, will address the Ballard Republican club at Junction Hall in tonight's open meeting. The event aims to rally support and discuss campaign issues.

Frank KE. Hammond Congress Ballard Republican Club Junction Hall

City Council Allocates Funds For Special Police And Bridge Work

The city council approved 1600 dollars for special policemen salaries tied to the dock strike and paving orders for Alkiave. An additional 2000 dollars covers signature verification for initiative petitions. Bridge approach right of way costs come from the bridge fund, 42000 dollars in condemnation costs. United Spanish War Veterans of Washington and Alaska invited to their 11th annual meeting here.

Alkiave 15Th Ave. M. W. Canal United Spanish War Veterans of Washington Alaska

British Troops Take Contaimai and Mametz Wood

British forces storm Contaimai near Albert and take 189 German prisoners. In Mametz wood, fighting yields 296 prisoners as Haig reports the wood largely in Allied hands.

London Contaimaison Albert Haig Mametz Wood

Austrians Sink 4 or 5 British Patrol Boats Off Otranto

The Austrian cruiser Novara engaged a group of four or five armored British patrol boats at dawn off Otranto Road. All were destroyed by Novara fire with three sinking after boiler explosions. nine British sailors were rescued. The engagement occurred in the Strait of Otranto between Italy and Albania.

Berlin Sayville Novara Otranto Otranto Road Strait of Adriatic Ionian Italy Albania

Verdun Attack Resumes as German Forces Push

German troops renew a powerful assault northeast of Verdun after dawn, advancing up to 200 yards in trench systems between Fleury and the Chenois wood. French counterattacks east of Beillon and near Vehron and Lusse halt further gains as French forces regain ground north of Fontanelle.

Paris Verdun Fleury Chenois Wood War Office Lorraine Beillon Vehron Lusse Fontanelle

Thieves Loot U S Mail Box In Early Morning Theft

Patrolman H. J. Hansen found a mailbox at 14th avenue and Madison street cracked open at 1 50 a m on Tuesday. Postal cards and letters lay scattered as thieves sorted contents on the spot. The mail collected from the sidewalk was taken to the central post office.

H. J. Hansen 14Th Ave Madison St Central Post Office

Six Progressives Named to GOP National Campaign Panel

New York July 11 six progressives were named today on the Republican National Campaign Committee. The roster includes John T Adams Iowa Rep Everett Colby New Jersey Pro William

New York Republican National Campaign Committee John T. Adams Iowa Everett Colby New Jersey William

Medford Backs Municipal Railroad to Blue Ledge District

Medford celebrated its vote to authorize a municipal railroad to the Blue Ledge mining district with flags and bunting. The ballot totaled 1000 to 3386, supporting a line to spur copper and gold deposits and attract capital. tungsten is also reported in commercial quantities nearby.

Medford Polla Blue Ledge

Baby Abduction Probe Shifts To Seattle For Clues

Detectives hunted Tuesday for a six month old abducted infant taken two months earlier from Anna Schneider of San Leandro California. A Seattle postmarked letter to the mother claimed the child was in good hands and Lulu Day is named as the alleged abductor.

Seattle Anna Schneider Joaquin Ave San Leandro Cal

University of Washington President invited to Alaska visit

At a banquet last night university alumni and students passed resolutions inviting President Suzzallo of the University of Washington to visit Alaska in Juneau. The invitation highlights continued ties between the university and Alaska regions.

Juneau Suzzallo University of Washington Alaska

Spangler Killed in Collision Near North Yakima

William Spangler, 60, died from injuries after being struck by a vehicle in North Yakima. The accident occurred on July 11 and led to an investigation into the circumstances and alleged vehicle involvement. Local authorities released the preliminary details as the case moves toward inquiries.

North Yakima Wm. Spangler

Inquest Planned After Yakima Auto Incident

An automobile accident near Yakima involved a vehicle driven by Ernest D. Fear, president of the Yakima Improvement Club. An inquest will be held to determine the circumstances and cause of the incident.

Ernest D. Fear Yakima

Pyorrhea Treatment Reduced At Edwin J Brown Dental Office

During July teeth cleaning is offered at 1.00 and Pyorrhea treatment ranges from 2 to 10 dollars. Edwin J Brown DDS promotes 25 years in practice with 15 year guarantee. Office hours include evenings until 8 and Sundays to accommodate workers. Phone 3640.

Edwin J. Brown Seattle Washington Union Bliks

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