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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1916
Page
12
R Gillard, also known as P Kelly, faces a state arson charge Friday by Prosecutor Lundin. He is alleged to have started a blaze at the home 517 King Street.
President Wilson signs a personal letter urging a quick solution to the Polish relief problem. The dispatch tips to rulers of England France Russia Germany and Austria for immediate action on the crisis.
Reports from Danish sailors arriving from the North Sea mention hearing heavy gunfire at sea fueling rumors of a clash between Russian and German fleets. No official dispatches confirm the engagement.
An advertisement for Sulpho Sage Hair Color Restorer promises to darken gray and faded hair without dye. It claims rapid, even dark results, stops hair loss and dandruff, and offers a money back guarantee, with 50 cents per large bottle at Bartell Drug Co or by mail prepaid.
Germany's first undersea freighter the Deutschland remains at anchor in Baltimore harbor amid delays. Capt Koenig and crew expect to sail between now and Christmas as weather clues point to a storm within 24 hours and a mysterious nameless tramp steamer looms offshore.
A conference between Mexican Ambassador Arredondo Acting Secretary Polk and Ambassador Pletcher discussed Carranza’s note proposing a commission to address the Mexican problem. A reply is expected tomorrow or the next day, with decision resting with the state department. The favorable progress report suggests acceptance of the Mexican proposal.
Mexico announces three commissioners Roberto Pesquetra Luis Abrera and Alberto Pani to represent Mexico in a proposed border discussion with the United States. The note dated July 11 proposes joint pursuit of bandits on both sides, withdrawal of American forces from Mexico, and probes into raid instigators. If the U S accepts the plan they would meet at Niagara Falls.
A cargo of fish and valuables valued at 200000 arrives aboard the Southeastern Alaska steamer Humboldt, docking at Pier 7. Mrs G Rubisow of Seventh Avenue has recovered from a head wound suffered last Saturday. The report also notes other local notices and events including naval drills and a Rotary achievement in Tacoma.
British forces press the attack in the Peronne sector advancing on Longueval and Delville Wood while the French push south of Peronne. Floods and artillery blast create a new Somme marsh as German supply moves waver. Kuropatkin drives Russians toward Riga as French gains at Peronne tighten Allied rail links Clerneley to Combles indicating German depots disrupted.
Investigating a house at 2816 Second Ave the dry squad seized an auto delivery wagon two joases of bonded whisky and 48 bottles of beer. Louis Savos and John Soter were arrested when they arrived in the auto. Nick Wanzel and A P Dracobly were arrested inside the house. The auto is listed to Harry Dallimetroe of 200 Third Ave S.
A humorous exchange traces collar history from blue cel luloid to linen, noting shifts in price. The sporting editor learns linen collars now cost 15 cents each, with suppliers citing higher raw material costs and wages.
A 1920s era advertisement touts merool wax cream to refresh skin in heat. It claims whitening and smoothing effects, unclogging pores and reducing wrinkles. Instructions include mixing waxolite with hazel for a facial lotion and applying daily for a brighter, clearer complexion.
Szokowski, a Polish born Illinois infantryman, returns to North Chicago with a $67.72 check and about $20 for his wife, highlighting fears for families left at home as the army shifts to a border mission. General Funston notes relief for dependents will grow, with thousands to be released as support expands, stressing the need to care for soldiers' families to sustain service.
Washington reports that militia men freed to care for dependents at home will be replaced by new recruits. Militia officers stay at home to recruit replacements, ensuring manpower for border duties.
Gen Funston says thousands will be released with no gaps in border patrol. Regiments may be below minimum but not mustered out as ranks are expected to refill. Officials caution against sympathy for militiamen who enlisted expecting possible tragedy. Departing men with dependents will be mustered out to avoid suffering. At Plattsburg Quentin Roosevelt is confined to his company street for dropping his rifle, disciplined by First Sergeant Archie Roosevelt.
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