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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1916

Page

5

Wilson aims wide Mexico talks beyond military matters

President Wilson wants a broad discussion with U S and Mexican representatives to address the Mexican problem. A commission plan is under consideration and acceptance is expected soon. Mexico's Luis Cabrera and other economic figures are named as possible commission members. The talks may cover events since Madero's fall.

Washington Wilson United States Mexico Carranza Luis Cabrera Madero

Remarkable Child Beatrice Ruth Willard Joins Early High School Tour

Beatrice Ruth Willard, age seven from San Francisco, astonishes educators by qualifying for high school. She and her parents Mr and Mrs Leon Willard recently sailed to the Orient to extend her education. She travels with a portable typewriter to document experiences.

Beatrice Ruth Willard Leon Willard San Francisco

Taxes to be Lower With Stable City Budget

City plans tax reductions based on maintaining last year’s budget figures and new property valuations. Chief Deputy Assessor Frank Hull says taxes will be a little lower this year.

Frank Hull

Vaudeville and Photoplay Streams Across Local Theaters

The Palace Hip opens Sunday with Willis Hall & Co. in Which One Shall Marry and Ray L. Royce in small town studies. Ling and Long perform Peg and the Limit. Anita Diaz's Monkeys. Maud Still Aeroplane Girl. King Brothers comedy. feature film A Trial of Souls. Pantages presents Brides of the Desert and The Lost Boy. Orpheum adds J Anthony Smythe in Elevating a Husband with Wilkes players. Grand features A Day at the Wild Wee Show with Helen Savage, Emory Manly, Olmsteads, Roy and Mabel Hart, Brooks and Doyle, and Charlie Chaplin The Floor Walker. Palace Hip extends Fay Carranza engagement through Tuesday with seven vaudeville features.

Palace Hip Willis Hall & Co Ray L. Royce Ling and Long Anita Diaz Maud Still King Brothers J. Anthony Smythe Wilkes Players Orpheum Smythe Chariie Sample Phoebe Hunt Letty Charlie GRAND Helen Savage Company Grand Theatre Emory Manly The Olmsteads Roy Mabel Hart Brooka Doyle Chariie Chaplin

Regulation of jit regulation debated by district improvement club

Delegates met in Chamber of Commerce rooms for nearly three hours Friday night to address jitney regulation. They urged the city council to study the transport situation and pass an ordinance ensuring reliable service across districts. The current jitney ordinance was not endorsed. A six member committee will study regulations and attend Monday council, reporting to the general body August 4.

F. G. Drew L. Frank Brown D. W. Taggart A. V. Bouillon F. J. Wright J. Payne

Boys Runaway Seekers Captured Near Scout Camp

Ear MacCammell and Reginald Blunder of Greenwood troop No 1 are hailed as heroes after capturing two young runaways, Wayne Brown and Axel, near Meadow Point three miles from the camp. The boys had fled toward Canada and were returned to camp by the troopers.

Ear MacCammell Reginald Blunder Boy Scouts of Greenwood Wayne Brown Master Axel Canada Boy Scout Meadow Point

Zemo Promises Clear Skin With Safe Easy Use

A Cleveland remedy claims to clear pimples black heads and eruptions and leave skin soft and healthy. Zemo is said to overcome acne eczema and rashes with overnight blemish reduction and itch relief. Extra large bottle costs 1.00 and it won’t stain or feel greasy.

Zemo Cleveland

Stringer Pledges Strict Dry Law Enforcement Outside Seattle

John Stringer writes to The Star asserting he will enforce all laws including gambling and prohibition beyond Seattle city limits as vigorously as inside the city. He pledges to aid the mayor and police in fighting bootleggers and blind pigs and to intervene if enforcement laxens across King County.

The Star Georgetown Fremont Seattle King County John Stringer

Chairman McCormick Discusses Democratic Plan With Wilson

Chairman Vance McCormick of the Democratic Committee met with President Wilson and lawmakers in Washington to advance a plan for electing Democratic members to Congress. He planned a trip to New York that evening.

Washington Congress Vance McCormick Democratic Committee Wilson House Senate New York

Longest Puget Sound Flight Sets Record

Ed Hubbard and Frank Chase completed a two hour ten minute Boeing styled flight from Bellingham to Lake Washington in a flying boat built by Aviator Maroney. Hubbard plans summer flights near Seattle using the craft.

Puget Sound Ed Hubbard Frank Chase Bellingham Lake Washington Maroney Hubbard Seattle

Launch Injury Reported After Vesselled Incident at Pike St

A launch named Columbia was boarded at the foot of Pike Street Friday night. An intruder broke the water jacket and two oil cups and damaged the carburetor. Mrs J M Warren owner 1517% Ilthave reported the case to police.

Columbia Pike St J. M Warren Ilthave

Daughter of Uncle Joe Is Strong for Suffrage Herself

Miss Helen Cannon, daughter of Congressman Uncle Joe Cannon, declares women can become great politicians and supports national suffrage during a brief Los Angeles visit en route to Alaska. She says women often talk too much yet embraces suffrage as her right and aims to gain political education.

Los Angeles Cal Joe’ Cannon Helen Cannon Joe” Cannon Alaska Virginia LaFure

Music Assails Red Crossers at Fort Lawton

Red Cross women at Fort Lawton prepare for a late Saturday dance as part of a busy program. A major event Friday included muffins tea and a tea with prominent performers. Wilbert E. Longfellow will give life saving demonstrations Sunday, with the public invited to attend.

Red Cross Fort Lawton Hugh Reod Red Wilbert E. Longfellow National Red Cross Society

City Councilmen inspect Swan Lake for water project

Six Seattle councilmen Hesketh Moore Hanna Fitzgerald Dale and Haas toured Swan Lake on Saturday to assess its potential acquisition for a major reservoir as part of the citys proposed water system improvements.

Swan Lake Seattle Hesketh Moore Hanna Fitzgerald Dale Haas

Nelson A. Nelson for Commissioner in South District

Herman Nelson of Ortilia farmer longtime figure in the South district enters the race for commissioner. Otto A. Case backs Nelson, rejects filing for office, cites need for aggressive campaign against the Hamilton ring. Woodrow Wilson league independents and regular Democrats plan to open headquarters in the L. G. Smith building led by Robert P. Oldham and E. C. Snyder.

Herman Nelson Ortilia Farmer Otto A. Case Seattle Commercial Club Nelson Case Washington Hamilton Ring Washington State Grange Woodrow Wilson League Wilson L. G

Star Want Ad Promises Wide Seattle Reach

A Star Want Ad offers classification advertising placed in over 60,000 Seattle area homes, expanding exposure for customers seeking rapid local notices or sales.

Seattle

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