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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1917
Page
2
An advertisement warns that aches and pains may signal serious conditions and urges daily care through Gold Medal Haarlem Capsules. It promises refunds if ineffective and warns against substitutes, claiming pure imported capsules are sold by Ow! Drug Co.
The Chicago Federal Reserve district completes its 330 million dollar share of Uncle Sam's life insurance drive. By midnight the district had 325 million listed with about 7 million more likely to be added. Distribution covered Illinois outside Chicago 24 million and Iowa 28 million among others.
Treasury officials checked Liberty Loan figures and believed subscriptions near an extra billion. Officials planned to pare large subscriptions while sparing small investors and considered a second issue around September 1 lasting about 30 days. McAdoo urged continued organization for the second loan as final tallies continued to come in. oversubscriptions were estimated between 800 and 900 million dollars.
Seattle banks closed late for Liberty Bond subscriptions oversubscription reached 883 800 to 883 000. About 5 percent of Seattle's population, estimated 15 000 subscribers, helped push campaign ahead of many big cities. Archibald Kain commends local press and Boy Scouts contributed 1 400 subscriptions totaling 564 000.
New York date June 16 John Manning 84 a millionaire was deeply involved with 28 year old Honora May O’Brien in a $1,000,000 breach of promise suit. Brother James S. O’Brien testified that Manning wooed the girl for a decade and tried to keep her from marrying, even claiming he could buy any court off.
In Oklahoma four children ages 8 to 13 admit conspiring to kill their father R L Wilkerson after weeks of planning. Otto pulled the trigger while Ruby aimed the gun. the siblings were sent to reformatories as the case shocks examiners.
In June 1916 the Ambulance Co. 12 left Seattle for distant service as part of a wave of student volunteers. The group includes Tony Corbierre, a journalism student, and Roderick Janson, among others who have seen parts of France. A jitney breakdown near a house displaying both American and German flags sparked a moment of tension before departure to France. The sendoff included a Washington products exhibition and a camp display planned for June 18 to 23. Mothers from across the state stayed with their sons, including Mrs. Isabelle Austin, amid the war departures.
In Seattle two grandsons of the late Isabella Austin were taken by the train, leaving her alone. Fred Austin serves as a sergeant and Henry Austin works as a mechanic in the company. Local business leaders sent gifts at the station including cigars, letter heads, fruit boxes, and produce. The crowd expressed pride for the company as the train departed.
Superintendent J. D. Ross of the city fighting department asked Corporation Counsel Caldwell for guidance Friday. The request concerns Hulet Wells who faces a federal charge of resisting select service and the best way to keep him from returning to his job in the light department until trial.
London reports vague signs of military power looming over Spain as censorship lifts. Premier Dato confronts army leaders amid crisis that toppled the Romanones cabinet, with British papers attributing internal spats to German influence and Prussian agents.
In Bandon Oregon on June 16 the steamer Sina ola lies firmly aground about 250 yards from shore with water in her holds as tugs struggle to pull her free near Cape.
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