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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1916

Page

2

Moose Endorse Hughes 32 to 6 in Chicago vote

The progressive national committee endorsed Charles E. Hughes for president in a stormy June session. Nine members abstained as the 32 to 6 vote approved the Hughes endorsement led by George W. Perkins. A bid to nominate Victor Murdock or form a third party failed 11 to 15. Austin E. Griffiths said a majority of his constituents favored a third party effort.

Chicago Progressive National Committee Charles KE. Hughes Indorsing Hughes George W. Perkins Hambridge Colby New York Victor Murdock Kansas Roosevelt Austin E. Griffiths Washington

House votes to block militiamen dependents aid

The House approved by 119 to 5 a move disapproving the Senate action that eliminated the Hay resolution provision granting $50 a month to dependents of militia men. The decision underscores congressional resistance to scaling back wartime family assistance programs.

Washington House Senate

Wells wins in suit against Blethen

Hulet M. Wella a city heat ing department employee and former socialist mayoral candidate secured a $600 verdict in a libel suit against Blethen Printing Co after a three day trial in Superior Judge Albertson's court. The case arose from an Oct 18 1914 article calling Wells a coward and defamer of the country's flag. Maj John Pringle spoke at the Press club theatre last night for the British American Relief association.

Hulet M. Wella Blethen Printing Co Albertson Wells LW. W. Eans John Pringle Highland Brigade Canadian Expeditionary Forces Press Club British American Relief Association

Regal Dentists Painless Dentistry Earns Strong Endorsement

Mrs. Lucy Alger of Bothell Washington praises Regal Dentists for painless extractions noting 21 teeth removed without pain across two visits. The office features graduate dentists with state board certificates, guarantees satisfaction, offers free examinations and estimates, and promotes low prices with quality materials.

Regal Dentists Lucy Alger Bothell J. R. Clark

Hanson Tells Moose to Stick with Progressives

State and county progressive leaders in Washington, L Roy Slater of Spokane and J Y C Kellogg of Seattle, urged progressives to back Charles E Hughes for president. Ole Hanson warned against party stampede, urging unity for Woodrow Wilson and opposing partisan attacks before November.

Washington L. Roy Slater Srokane J. Y. C. Kellogg Seattle Ole Hanson U. 8 Republican Party Grand Old Party Woodrow Wilson Lincoln

Rates to Coast Ordered Raised

The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered removal of the coast advantage over intermediate cities in transcontinental rates. War disruptions eliminated water competition, prompting rescission of prior coast city relief effective Sept 1 and directing new schedules for commodities from food to iron and steel from Pittsburgh.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Pittsburg

Truthful Liar Heads Pantages Pan Bill

The Truthful Liar starring Lena Shaw tops a good Pantages bill this week. A People’s Revue song and dance pleasantry and Lipinski’s trained dogs share honors. Danny Simmons offers 15 minutes of humor and impersonations. Florence Moore sings My Mother’s Rosary with a sweet soprano. Rio and Norman perform gymnastics and a photoplay closes the program.

Lena Shaw Pantages People Lipinski Danny Simmons Florence Moore Rio Norman

May Call Militia in Tacoma Strike

Tacoma June 27 Gov Lister planned to decide if state troops should be called to guard the waterfront after rioting last night left three men shot. He traveled from Olympia to Tacoma to inspect the coast longshoremen's strike situation. Existing mobilization troops will not be used, but several hundred coast artillery and naval militia are available if needed.

Seattle Pacific Coast International Longshoremen’s Association International Longshoremen's Association Waterfront Employers’ Union of Puget Sound J. A. Madsen L. E. Merritt M. E. Wright International Longshoremen’s Association of California Washington State Federation of Labor Longshore Association Federation Secretary of Labor W. B. Wilson Wilson Tacoma

How to Reduce Your Weight with Kerein Capsules

Simple, easy weight loss advice promises fat reduction without dieting or exercise. It advocates open air time and daily kerein capsules from Bartell Drug Co, recommending weekly weigh-ins and continuing treatment until normal weight.

Bartell Drug Co

Federalization of the Naval Militia Reported by House Panel

The House Naval Affairs Committee reported a bill to federalize the naval militia. The proposal, endorsed by the administration, would authorize the president to draft about 9,000 sailors for service.

Washington House Naval Affairs Committee

Aviator Munter and Hunter Seek Army Aviation Instruction

Herbert A. Munter and electrician Guy Hunter applied to Adjt Gen Thompson for army aviation instruction on Monday in response to a call issued after a telegram was received by the adjutant general.

Herbert A. Munter 17Th Ave Guy Hunter Bon Marche Adjt Thompson Adjutant General

Nurses Graduate at Seattle City Hospital Exercises

Three nurses Irene Galloway Stephania Boehme and Ida Mae Willard will receive their diplomas at the graduating exercises held Wednesday night in the Seattle council chambers.

Irene Galloway Stephania Boehme Ida Mae Willard Seattle City Hospital Council

Mail to be auctioned for unclaimed parcels Wednesday

Unclaimed mail of all kinds will be sold to the highest bidders at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at 1913 First Ave. Mail will be opened so bidders can see what they are buying.

First Ave

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