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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1916

Page

5

Casement Stands Trial for High Treason in London Court

Sir Roger Casement pleaded not guilty to high treason today before Lord Reading and two associate justices. A special panel of 150 Talesmen drew the jury quickly as Casement, moved from Brixton, showed a changed appearance and attentive interest in counsel Michael Boyle of Philadelphia. Irish soldier Daniel Bailey, arraigned with Casement, will be tried separately and is expected to receive leniency for aiding the crown.

London Roger Casement Reading Avery and Harridge Casement Bow Street Brixton Tower of London Michael Boyle Philadelphia Daniel Bailey Gen. Smith Thoro

Casement Listens as Smith Outlines Duties

In a tense meeting Casement appears distracted and bores with yawns while Smith explains his broad responsibilities and duties.

Oda Casement Smith

Regiments to Border Move Out From New York Area

Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood announces 11 infantry regiments, 1 cavalry, 1 field artillery unit with support detachments will head to the Mexican border within 24 hours. About 150000 National Guardsmen from New York Massachusetts New Jersey and Connecticut are expected to join this plan with additional units to depart Tuesday night or Wednesday.

New York Mexican Leonard Wood Massachusetts New Jersey Connecticut

Factory data sent to Capt. A. O. Powell

Capt. A. O. Powell state chairman of the naval advisory board sent a report to Washington listing about 150 manufacturing plants inspected and ready for cooperation with the war department in case of emergency. He called for more factory data and asked willing persons to contact him at 404 Central Building.

A. O. Powell Naval Advisory Board Washington War Department Department Capt. Powell Central Building

Great Northern Mail Service Restored After Flood Delays

Mail service in Montana's Kalispell district faced a delay due to floods but was restored Monday as trains were rerouted via the Northern Pacific.

Great Northern Kalispell District Montana Northern Pacific

War’s heaviest fighting rages near Verdun in 1916

A Paris dispatch marks the 45th anniversary of France ceding Alsace Lorraine to Germany and notes the fiercest battles of World War I between French and German forces around Verdun.

Paris France Alsace and Lorraine Germany Verdun

Fire damages at Cobb home on Olive Street

A Saturday fire at the residence of C. N. Cobb at 1409 East Olive Street caused $25 in damages.

C. N. Cobb E. Olive St

Consulate Destroyed at Torreon Sparks Refugee Report

Destruction of the American consulate in Torreon on June 18 by Carranza troops and civilians led by the mayor is described by refugees arriving at Eagle Pass. They report mobs shouting death to gringoes tearing the shield and destroying the building. 17 refugees, aided by the British consul, escaped on a Carranza train as forces mass at Sabinas for potential invasion.

Eagle Pass Tex Torreon Carranza Masa Murgula Sabinas I. A. Porter Willis Lee Mr. Sturgeon Dr. Horan Paul Lamont Tom Harwood J. J. Martin J. A. Roquet Frank Chism Frank Sprecklemeyer Mrs. Love

Sickels Proclaims War on Campaign Fund Activity

County Clerk Sickels issues a proclamation threatening dismissal of employees who may contribute to a campaign fund for Percy Thomas, his former chief deputy. Bruce N. Martin, the new chief deputy, circulated the document and all staff signed to acknowledge its import.

Sickels Percy Thomas Bruce N. Martin

Dems Plan Noisy Ratification Meet

King County Democrats plan a large ratification event next Wednesday night at the Metropolitan theatre with speeches by Judge B.8 Wood of Portland and Gov. Lister. The meeting follows a downtown parade starting at 7:30 from the city county building.

King County St. Louis B. 8. Wood Portland Metropolitan Theatre Gov Lister

Mexican reply on American note not yet started

Mexico City reported that work on the reply to the American note has not begun. Officials said forecasting its completion is impossible and the reply may not be sent to Washington for several days.

Mexico City Foreign Office Washington

Bandit Leader Arrested Near Laredo

Jesus Cerdavara a major in De La Rosa's bandit band was arrested near Laredo Texas. His commission was found on him and three other bandits jailed here will be tried for murder as refugees stream from interior Mexico.

Laredo Tex Jesus Cerdavara de la Rosa Mexico

Law Professor Wins Interlaken Rose Show Sweepstakes

Ivan W. Goodner, law professor at the university, is the winner Monday of the sweepstakes prize at the Interlaken Rose show. Hire Marquis de Sinty was the best single bloom of more than 1 500 entries.

Ivan W. Goodner The Hire Marquis de Sinty

Women of the Philippines Weave Fine Lace From Pineapple Fiber

The article notes Philippine women crafting delicate lace from pineapple leaf fiber, highlighting traditional textile work and the cultural craftsmanship of this natural material.

Philippines

Carranza Cannot Yield to Wilson Amid Mexican Crisis

At El Paso and border stations officials say Carranza will not concede to President Wilson’s demands as war with Mexico seems imminent. U S forces withdraw from Namiquipa to El Valle as Gen Bell strengthens camps in El Paso. Juarez reports under 200 soldiers with 1000 Americans on the line and seven wounded at Ft Ellis. A parachute device is announced for high rise fire escapes.

Treep Reyd Carrical Bayd Key Wee Carranza Comes Boyd Treep K Beck Berd Adair Morey Punston Pershing Paso Mexico U. S Namiquipa el Valle Wilson Madero Bell el Paso Juarez Ft. Eliis Columbus

Lustro Hair Tonic Ad Promises Hair Growth and Dandruff Relief

Lustro Hair Tonic promises to stop hair loss, remove dandruff, and promote growth. It claims to soothe itching scalp with no alcohol or artificial coloring. Available for $1.00 per bottle from Lustro Distributor at 667 Expires Bide Second Ave and Madison St Seattle Wash Phone Martin 913.

Second Ave Madison St Seattle Wash

Freight shipments halted sparks anxious objections

The remark hints that others fear delays and may actively oppose actions to stop or slow shipments, suggesting organized resistance to interruption. The quote underscores concerns about jeopardizing supply lines and potential manipulation by interested parties.

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