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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1916
Page
3
United Press analyst J W T Mason reports the Skagerak clash boosts German naval prestige and threatens British trade routes. He notes possible British fleet repositions after April raids and suggests the battle may reflect a new German nearshore patrol and a German trap for British cruisers.
In Los Angeles an aged Forest Lawn caretaker visits the marble tomb of William Kipp every sunrise, a ritual begun per his dying request. For two months the body will be shown at dawn to soothe fears of burial alive.
Chinese advocates of national defense to join Seattle preparedness parade on Saturday. A 90 member delegation from Port Orchard arrives early, with officials planning a large turnout from Everett Bremerton Tacoma and Seattle. Major stores close for the event and a 40 piece band will lead Frye Co. marchers.
The 1880 Republican gathering featured the first use of a female spectator to trigger a long cheering spree by brandishing a flag and shouting a candidate’s name. Blaine drew 35 minutes of cheers, Grant 30, setting a new record later echoed at other conventions through 1908 when Bryan’s backers cheered for about an hour and a half.
The Daily News reports Harding with about 45 percent of the Republican vote capturing the gubernatorial nomination from Allen and Cosson in Des Moines.
Advertisements tout Cactus Juice as a herbal remedy for stomach liver kidneys and blood. A Seattle rollout and customer testimonial from H A Bailey praise its benefits with claims of weight gain better sleep and improved appetite. Available at Hartel drug stores and Store No 3 First and Pike with mail order service.
The port commission backed the union longshoremen saying it will recognize their trucking demands for vessels loading and unloading. President Robert Pridgen led a delegation to San Francisco to meet union officials and shipowners, while Traffic Manager Higday noted the commission only supports public terminals and trucking terms. Washington federal official Henry White joined to attend the conference as private dock owners face pressure amid the Seattle strike. Ten police were assigned to the waterfront for security.
Medicated Possam Soap advertised for skin and hair care. Promoted for daily use in toilet, bath, and shampoo routines as a health aid.
An advertising pitch from Regal Dental Offices led by Dr. J. Clark touts low, volume-based pricing, ironclad satisfaction guarantees, and elite credentials of dentists. It highlights Novo-Cain anaesthetic import issues due to war, claims abundant stock, and asserts skilled, state-certified staff at 1405 Third Ave NW corner of Third and Unstean.
Washington Republican delegates feud over unit rule at a secret caucus in Chicago. The group splits between Hughes and Root while Roosevelt support grows among progressives led by Gov Johnson. Penrose’s stance could decide if Roosevelt is nominated or if a separate progressive ticket backs Wilson.
Logan Billingsley proprietor of the Day and Night drug store is freed as chemical tests show the seized powders are a mix of moth balls and quinine. District Attorney Clay Allen hints at a frameup possibly aimed at stopping Oklahoma extradition, with Sheriff deputies perplexed by the mislabeled bottles and unbroken seals. Attorney George Vanderveer represents Billingsley.
Seattle activist Mrs. C. H. Wharton, noted for campaigning for Roosevelt, has created Roosevelt clubs in multiple Northwestern towns and prepared a 3000-signature petition to urge the GOP to nominate him as presidential candidate. In St. Louis, J Bruce Kremer of Montana resigns as secretary of the Democratic National Committee for business reasons with no successor named.
Louis Warren Hill, son of the railroad magnate J. J. Hill, is described as the prince regent of the Northwest Empire. The piece notes his roles with Great Northern and Northwestern Trust, his art and violin interests, linguistic studies of Native American dialects, and his plans to develop 800000 acres in central Oregon with other investors.
Ottawa reports Canada will honor Edith Cavell by naming a rugged peak in the Western mountain range after the British nurse executed by Germany in Belgium as a spy. The decision reflects tribute to Cavell’s alleged martyrdom and British ties.
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