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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1917
Page
3
Dearborn Street bridge will reopen within ten days after a collapse of over 100 feet last Monday. Charlee R. Case says the temporary structure will serve residents by connecting street cars, easing access for the south district until a permanent fix is completed.
President Wilson may send the names of all current cabinet officers to the Senate tomorrow. No cabinet changes will be made at this time.
President Wilson was sworn in for a second term before thousands at the Capitol. He kissed the Bible at 12:47 PM, pledged a peaceful nation still aware of war, and indicated the United States might join the great struggle. He appeared at the Capitol door with Mrs. Wilson and aides as his cabinet attended.
Seattle yards push a major shipbuilding surge with 43 steel ships and six wooden vessels under contract. Contracts total about 64 million dollars, with 15 Cunard liners in the latest order and Ames Shipbuilding set to build seven Cunarders and two American vessels. About 4,000 workers are employed, with a monthly payroll near 850 thousand dollars and annual payroll over 10 million dollars.
Mrs. John William Woode reports her electrician husband Woods missing since January 17 from the Sloan apartments. He had gone to Hermert for work, returned to say he secured a job, and was to return that evening. She fears foul play and notes a small wage balance was withdrawn. Woods, 55, had been married 10 years and previously worked for Seattle Construction and Dry Dock Co.
Chicago March 6 James O Leary reported his strong box emptied by morning as he began paying election bets after the president's oath. The famed betting official said he would settle all wagers dating back to Wilson's victory and insisted no one could claim he welched.
The Washington Senate unanimously passes a joint resolution pledging state support for President Wilson. The text vows full backing to defend the nation against foreign threats, including arming merchant ships and using all means deemed necessary for defense and protection of American lives and property.
Funeral services for Helen Summers 2 year old daughter of Deputy Prosecutor Lane Summers will be held Tuesday at 8 p.m. from Bonney Watson’s chapels with Rev. Carter Helm Jones officiating. The brief notice notes the family’s public service background and references a unrelated political line.
A Seattle dental office proclaims top notch facilities at Third and Union with a full floor, spotless sanitation, sterilization, and state certified dentists. It guarantees all work, promises low prices through volume, and invites immediate examination to estimate costs.
The I W W trial begins with juror Hicks questioned about exposure to labor papers and prior opinions. Attorneys pressed whether reading trade publications and mayoral statements shaped his view of the Everett affair and the two dock and boat factions. The panel at noon included Hupp, Bowles, Raynor, Ullman, Thompson, and others.
Three propositions appear on the port ballot Tuesday. Prop No 1 seeks expansion of the belt line system. Prop No 2 asks if the port commission should surrender its belt line franchise. Prop No 3 is a belt line proposition urging a yes vote.
Police report a boat stolen from the Johnson boathouse in Madison Park on Saturday night may be tied to two Greek men connected with the John Soudas jail-break. Provisions are low, and authorities consider possible escape links.
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