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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1916

Page

3

Runaway Boys From Washington Home Found Near Pontiac

Seven boys under twelve who fled the Washington Children's Home Wednesday were found two miles east of Pontiac on Lake Washington Thursday morning. They claimed to seek a military training camp and spent the night in the woods. The group included Earl Danforth Walter Ames Elmer Barger Glen Barger Clarence Wilbur Charles Shultz and Harry Algor.

Washington Children’s Home Pontiac Lake Washington Earl Danforth Walter Ames Elmer Barger Glen Barger Clarence Wilbur Charles Shultz Harry Algor

Johnson Rejects Stays on Executions in Millionaire Slaying

Sacramento March 2. Gov Johnson refuses to stay the executions of Witt and Oxnam, sentenced to death tomorrow for killing a Los Angeles millionaire last summer.

Sacramento Johnson Witt and Oxnam Los Angeles

Women in Seattle denounce Gill and back Griffiths for mayor

The Women's Good Government league met at Washington Annex to endorse Austin Griffiths for mayor and condemn Mayor Gill. They cite vice issues, Prohibition enforcement failures, and the sheriff's arrests as proof Gillism harms the city. call for Gill’s ouster. Annie Abbott billed as the Georgia Magnet headlines at the Alhambra.

Women's Good Government League Washington Annex Austin EB. Griffiths Seattle Austin Griffithe Gill Eope Annie Abbott Alhambra Thurelay

Get Rid of Piles at Home with Pyramid Pile Treatment

An advertisement promises quick relief from piles without surgery. It claims the treatment reduces congested veins, offers a free trial, and later a regular package for 60 cents. It urges sending a coupon and notes availability at Grue stores.

Grue Pyramid Drug Company Pyramid Ride Marshall Mick

Carl Schermer’s big Firet Avenue sale event opens Saturday

Carl Schermer announces a major sale at his Firet Avenue clothing store with doors closed for two days of preparation. Windows already tell the story and advertise the event, with details promised in Friday’s Star.

Carl Schermer

Candidates in a lively tilt at the university library

A lively political session at the University branch library featured clashes among candidates Stugh C Caldwell and Bradford then F J Brown and Councilman Fitz Gerald with Otto A Cane as a feature. The debate included remarks from Mayor Griffiths and rival Austin Griffiths and accusations over city light plant dealings.

University Branch Stugh C. Caldwell Corportion Bradford F J. Brown Fitsgerald Aldelight Otto A. Cane Austin BE. Griffiths Miradford Seattle Electric Co Hiradford Corporation Counsel's Beattle Electric Co Caldwell Caldwell & Riddell John A. Colman Riddell U. S Scott Bones E. J. Brown C. B. Fitzgerald Pitegerald Otto A. Case Council Commercial Club Austin I. Griffiths Gill Griffiths

Largest Flower in the World Grows in Sumatra

A colossal bloom in Sumatra reaches a record size with a height of a yard and a weight of about 15 pounds. It captures visits by researchers and tourism as the rare plant unfolds its giant blossom in the tropical habitat.

Sumatra

Pacific Coast Faces Largest Cheese Famine Since Early Days

Seattle dealers announce a country wide shortage as the Pacific Coast faces a severe cheese famine. The report notes this as the biggest since early cheese eaters arrived by ox teams.

Pacific Coast Seattle

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