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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1916

Page

5

Promises and evasions over Seattle Renton Southern line

Mayor Gill defended progress on Rainier Valley street improvements while critics accused him of dodging a promised competing rail line. He argued legal issues were resolved, claiming the Seattle Renton Southern muddle remains unresolved in earlier councils, with Griffiths out of office previously.

Gill Seattle Renton & Southern Dearborn St Columbia City Hi Gill Seattle, Renton & Southern Seattle, Renton & Southern Railway Griffiths Rainier Valley

Captain Lang Draws Fire In Small Town Comedy

City politics flare as Mayor Gill finally uses the nickname Captain Lang to lampoon Louie Lang. Critics say the shift exposes mockery rather than merit and suggests lingering tensions in Columbia.

FTER Louie Lang Mayor Gill Columbia Captain Lang Gill Captain Lang

Everybody's Knocking Cyclone Caption War Piece

A political paragraph mocks Con can A P Gardner comparing him to Caesar and George Washington in a war preparedness argument. Ella Thompson of Los Angeles sues a dentist for 1000 dollars over false teeth. London endures a 54 hour drink day without incident. Arizona recallers attack Gov Hunt over a small tax levy amid_state bidding.

Caesar Concan A. P. Gardner Gardner Cyclone Davis George Washington Fort Worth Ella Thompson Los Angeles Gov. Hunt Arizona

Howl Against Standard Oil Gas Monopoly Sparks Public Outcry

The piece argues gasoline price rises show a monopoly by Standard Oil Co. and urges organized public action. It calls for petitions to Congress and government competition to force price relief, predicting a drop below 25 cents per gallon if a united, continuous howl prevails.

Congress Standard Oil Co Standard

Scratching Woodrow's Back

A clipped, opaque note cites CLONEL HOUSE claiming President Wilson knows where he is going and how he will get there. The text implies political aims and market value for a straightforward will, suggesting clear intent and pricing in a quoted line.

Clonel House Wilson

Suggestions to the building poet and headlines

A Joliet woman kissed a colored Pullman porter and fainted amid uproar at public liberty as a royal escape rumor swirls. The King of Serbia reportedly rode away on horseback at high speed, while the King of Spain appears the only truly comfortable monarch.

Joliet Serbia Spain

Boy Scouts Aims and Peaceful Training Asked

Inquiries at a PTA meeting probe whether Boy Scout training leans militarism. The answer describes the movement’s aims to promote outdoor life health and practical education with oath and law, stressing peace and humanitarian service, and cites first aid as a practical example.

Parent-Teacher Association Ist England Boy Scouts of America Apiity Boy Scout Movement

Nuxated Iron Promises 200% Strength Gain In Two Weeks

Doctor touts Nuxated Iron as the secret to great endurance and strength for athletes. The ad claims ordinary iron fails and pledges a 200 percent strength increase in four weeks with a money back guarantee if results are not met. It targets those under 60 without serious organ trouble and cites Alamplaced in beta elty by druggists.

New York N. Y Dr. Sauer Sauer Online Co Kartell Drug Co Swift's Pharmacy Jall

Complete Novel Weekly Adventure Hoard in Cave Mystery

A group led by Singleton and Vendome discovers an underwater cave while hunting jewels in a remote estate. Blake overhears plans but stays silent. the party returns to bury relics as a royal emerald ring hints at French royal ties among the skeletons.

Blake Marster Williams Marster Williama Hiake Tie Singleton Mr. Williams Ben Marie Williams Drake Alphonse Mr. Vendome Orme Vendome Williama Natalie Betty Bingleton Make Mrs. Tremaine Springberry Farm Mes

Jewels and Rumors Drive Rosemont Quest for Land's End

Vendome, Singleton, and Betty pursue the rumored crown jewels of France tied to Land's End. They debate returning or keeping the emerald ring as they plan legal, engineer, and possible government involvement. The tale centers on fate, women, and intrigue guiding the hunt.

Rinke Land's End Vendome Orme Betty France Mrs. Tremaine Mr. Vendome Natalie Singleton Virginia Washington Williams Blake Secretary of State War Department Rosemont Marquis de Chavenis Land’s End

Relief Corps Luncheon and Card Party Planned

Stevens' Women's Relief corps hosts a luncheon at noon and a card party at 2 p.m. on Friday March 3 at Veteran's hall state armory.

Relief Corps Stevens’ Women’s Relief Corps Veteran's Hall State Armory

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