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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1916
Page
3
Matt and Jeff animated cartoons grow more popular daily with a standout episode this week. The duo’s latest feature appeals to families and children, delivering humor and lively animation that draws growing audiences across venues.
Captain Louis Lane will cast off the spring line of the Arctic whaler Great Bear on Tuesday to begin the Lane Borden expedition. The schooner loaded shelter lumber Monday at Port Blakeley and will sail from Pier 7. John Borden, second in command, will be accompanied by two of his Chicago friends as sailors.
Police investigate a burglary at P. H. Levy's residence 4424 Sunset Place. The thief searched the house, took Levy's pants containing $20, and fled while Levy woke. Levy described the intruder wearing fuzzy slippers and notes the victim still has the trousers.
Enrollment in the 1914 Washington summer session totals 1,386, up 321 from last year, with 703 students from King county. All but seven counties in the state are represented, and eight foreign countries are included in the roll. Publicized by Recorder E N Stone.
Cornelia Glass recalls a trip to the Liberty where manager John Von Herberg and press agent Fullerton invited her to watch a film in the projecting room. George, the operator, sang through the screening while critiquing the film and commenting on stars’ aging and makeup.
A roundup of film offerings shows William Hart starring in The Captive God at Liberty with a tale of Aztec leadership and survival. Fatty Arbuckle appears in The Watters Ball, while The Beast pairs Geo Walsh with a dramatic romance. Other features include The Man From Nowhere at Mission and The Selfish Woman at Coliseum with Wallace Reid.
President Ray Ly man Wilbur of Leland Stanford Jr. University lists Dr. Henry Suzzallo among Stanford's 10 greatest graduates in a feature published by the San Francisco Examiner.
Secrets leaked Monday that Frank P. Mullen has been welcomed into the Hamilton political circle. Courthouse janitors and staff were gathered for a Friday meeting where support and indorsement were discussed. Carrigan declined to speak or seek endorsement, fueling a scramble to back a replacement candidate for county commissioner.
The state department will acknowledge to Ambassador Page in London the British reply received yesterday. It will state the reply is not considered a response to the American protest over mail seizures and will repeat the request for an early reply on the involved principles.
After a three month walkout 30 000 garment workers will return to work following a late Sunday night settlement between the Manufacturers association and union leaders. The agreement is described as a union victory.
George Schlitz a 50 year old news vendor died from injuries after he was struck by a car at Fourth Avenue South and Washington Street Sunday night. The vehicle was driven by Joseph Taylor of Martinique apartments. Schlitz dodged to avoid the impact and the car struck him. He lived at the Salvation Army hotel and was unmarried. His body lies at the county morgue.
Spokane July 24 More than 90 000 people registered for the Colville reservation land drawings set for July 27. Registrations closed Sunday night as about 400 000 acres will be divided into roughly 2 000 claims. Drawings occur at the American theatre with locators moving in to secure prospects and charging up to 100 dollars for locations.
Police patrol collided with Dr. Henry Suzzallo's car on Fourth Ave near the Yester Way Bridge Sunday morning. No injuries reported. One patrol wheel broken and bumper bent on the other car. John Harris, chauffeur for Dr. Suzzallo, was arrested for reckless driving and released on personal recognizance.
The initiative beer petition in Olympia qualified with 51 36 of 69 784 names verified. Over 17 000 signatures were rejected for duplication or signer initials missing.
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