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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1916
Page
2
Police budget for 1917 drops by more than sixteen thousand dollars from 1916. Capt. A. E. Sullivan, secretary of police, cites jail expense and patrol maintenance cuts as the cause. Total cost to run the department falls from 550,642 in 1916 to 534,450 proposed for 1917, with salaries remaining about the same.
Seattle's commerce for June climbs to 37,918,383 dollars, marking an increase of more than 19 million dollars over the same month last year despite ongoing labor troubles on the waterfront.
Robert Stroud, condemned to be hanged at Leavenworth Kansas, today appealed to President Wilson for clemency. The federal government plans to execute Stroud for killing a prison guard at Leavenworth.
The U S cruiser New Orleans will pluck Everett militia men on Monday at Tacoma then proceed to Sitka Alaska for the annual summer voyage with Tacoma naval militia aboard the vessel.
Dr H Barriger Cox, a leading electrical inventor, claims a wireless subterranean telephone and a method to transmit energy over a single conductor. He tested ranges up to 50 miles while working for the federal forest service and filed patent applications. The system uses standard telephony gear with a ground connection as the sole path for the voice signal.
Wiley Hemphill of Hemphill Bros grocers and bakers pleaded guilty in Justice Brinker s court to possessing adulterated food. He was fined 50 dollars, with the city chemist records noting wheat flour from the Hemphill bakery contained norma and dirt. Hemphill gave notice he would appeal to a higher court.
New Orleans July 17 Parker vice presidential candidate on the bull moose ticket urged another convention for August 6 to nominate new candidates regardless of Roosevelt action.
Dr. William C. Speidel, president of the University of Washington Alumni Association, announced the executive board, which had served under King Dyke, would be retained.
About 600 residents of Manette will participate in a special election on August 15 to decide whether the town should become an incorporated city. The August vote follows a July 17 announcement outlining the proposal and participation details.
More than 200 tickets already sold for a Wednesday night benefit dance at Cornish hall located at Broadway and E Pine Street to support Company A’s mess.
A Northwest dental office promotes painless care using NovoCaIn stating their strong supply. They emphasize patient benefits, affordable costs, and no obligation exams to encourage immediate visits.
Details show Dr J KH Clark listed as manager at 1405 Third Ave with northwest corner location near Thira and Union. The fragment provides a business address rather than a full event or action.
NO RELIEF IN EAST CHICAGO July 17. The weather bureau warned heat will continue 36 hours. Chicago cooled slightly from lake breeze as three heat deaths were logged in 24 hours. Temperatures hit the century mark Sunday in Springfield Illinois Peoria Illinois Kansas City Missouri and Fort Worth Texas.
The well known Men's Shoe Store established by Ira Hicks for 18 years has been declared bankrupt. Stock and fixtures valued around 12000 were ordered sold for creditors. Remaining stock will be moved to Leader store 1422 First Ave near Pike St and offered at retail beginning July 19 at 10 am.
Crowds packed the Hippodrome for a Sunday vaudeville and photoplay bill led by Princess Luan's Hawaiian Sextet. The program features The Diamond Queen as a melodrama, Mille and Mills, Byson and Broh, Johnson and Connell, and photoplay Peg of the Ring. Elsie Brosche, debuting in vaudeville, drew bookings. Herr Jansen and his mystery maids headline a varied lineup alongside Norman Hackett in A Gentleman of Seizure and Douglas Fairbanks in A Gentleman of Leisure. Hackett exits Wilkes Players with farewell performances.
Gen Castro former president of Venezuela is held again at Ellis Island awaiting investigation into alleged political motives for entering the United States.
Start of work on the submarine U-2 was announced with construction to begin early next month at the Portsmouth navy yard. Steel deliveries are expected to arrive around August 1.
A major makers fair will run August 14 to 19 in Seattle to stimulate local industries and promote home-made products. The Henry, Stuart and White buildings host the event alongside the Manufacturers' association exhibit. Northwest merchants will converge to discuss business and view full stocks, making it Made in Washington Week.
Bo Sweeney of the interior department will speak to the Woodrow Wilson league at a noon luncheon Thursday July 20. The event at the Butler hall is open to the public.
Supreme Court Justice Bausman will resign in September if a majority votes for him as a candidate for the office. If not, he will stay in office until November. He stated he will not seek re election.
An advertisement for Horsford's Acid Phosphate promotes a tonic said to restore vitality and ease depression. The copy markets the product as wholesome, refreshing, and invigorating for general well being.
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