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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1916

Page

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Court order against The Star wiped out in Washington case

The court dissolved Tuesday’s order against The Star blocking Claybury articles after no bond was posted and on grounds of illegality and constitutional conflict. The Star notes the articles by Isabel Clayburg contain no prejudicial material harming her defense and will publish the first piece tomorrow.

John F. Murphy Ronald Star Claybury John H. Perry The Perry State of Washington the Star Isabel Clayburg Clayburg

Senator Calls for Volunteers in Villa Hunt

Washington dispatch reports Sen Sherman urging President Wilson to call volunteers for punitive intervention in Mexico. The resolution seeks immediate passage and limits volunteers to pursuit of Villa, with mustering out upon his capture or death. The Hay bill gains house attention, plus Tillman armor plant measure clears senate with broad support and a key training scheme for officers gains approval.

Washington Sen Sherman Wilson Mexico Villa House Senate Sen. Tillman Republi Borah Clapp Cumming Grenna Kenyon Norris Poindexter Sterling and Works Rep. Gard Ohio Rep Kahn Gardner

Meet the Men Who Own Cars Meet the Men Who Own Cars

Boston profile of Stone and Webster detailing their vast holdings from Puget Sound to Porto Rico. Edwin S Webster described as brisk, Scotsman by nature, and Charles A Stone famed for his handshake. The piece traces their influence from utilities to dams and mining across multiple states and territories.

Houghton County Michigan Massachusetts Seattle Tacoma Savannah Jacksonville Key West Porto Rico Tampa Pensacola Galveston Port Arthur el Paso Nevada Mississippi River Keokuk Iowa Webster Stone New Corporation New International Corporation Hess Boston New York Stone & Webster the International Newton Maso

Trooper Wounded Found in Box Car Mystery

An unidentified First United States Cavalry trooper was found severely wounded near Rodeo New Mexico in a box car with an old-style revolver nearby, leaving army officials puzzled by the incident and location.

Douglas Ariz First United States Cavalry Rodeo N. M

Council seeks repeal of the Renick law and changes to civil service age limit

A resolution filed by Councilman Erickson asks the council and mayor to oppose the Renick bill and urge the next legislature to repeal it. It cites warant interest costs and idle cash, and directs attending the upcoming state convention to pursue repeal platform planks. Councilman Bolton also plans a resolution to eliminate the civil service board twenty five year age limit for city workers.

Renick Erickson Bolton Civil Service Board

La Follette Leads Fargo Voters in Primary Victory

Returns Tuesday indicate Senator Robert M. La Follette of Wisconsin won the Republican presidential preferential primary. His opponent was Henry Cabot Lodge Batabrook of New York.

Fargo N. D Robert 8. la Follette Wisconsin la Follette Henry D. Batabrook New York

Three Die In Flood At Ogden Utah

Three people died and property was destroyed as floods surged through Ogden from melting snow and a 12 hour rainstorm that began Tuesday, wiping out homes and disrupting life in the Utah city.

Ogden Utah

Poisoner Charged in Chicago Indictments

Chicago March 22 Three indictments charging assault with intent to kill and murder were returned against Jean Crones a prisoner who has spurred a months long police chase. Crones is still at large.

Chicago Jean Crones Crones

Funston Speaks on Pershing Progress and Communication

General Funston says Pershing has advanced beyond wireless reach to Columbus area. He asserts American column safety is not in jeopardy and notes Villa's last reported location nearby. Army officials discuss expanding auto trucks with wireless gear to avoid tracking losses. Carranzista cooperation is uncertain.

San Antonio Pershing Columbus Funston Villa Ascendon

Troop Reinforcements Ordered To Mexican Border

Washington reports rapid border reinforcement moves after Maj. Gen. Funston appealed for troops. Col. Wilder led four troopers from Fort Meyer toward Columbus New Mexico, with squadrons to follow from Fort Leavenworth Fort Sheridan and Fort D A Russell. Pershing may face strained communications and supply delays.

Washington Funston Wilder Fifth Cavalry Fort Meyer Potomac Columbus N. M Fort Leavenworth Kas Fort Sheridan Fort D. A. Russell Wryo Aston Pershing Villista Gen. Funston

Two U S Aviators Missing In Desert Search Continues

Maj Samples reports Lieut Robert H Willis was found safe from the desert flight from Columbus camp. Lieut Edgar S Gorrell remains missing as cavalry patrols scour the desolate area between Columbus and Casas Grandes hoping for a trace of the two aviators who took to the air last Sunday in military aircraft.

San Antonio Columbus N. M Here Casas Grandes Robert H. Willis Edgar S. Gorrell Chihuahua

Paris Destruction Leaves 10,000 Homeless in City Fire

A massive blaze in Paris Texas destroyed two newspaper plants, the courthouse, post office, high school, three churches, hotels and more. Estimates put losses at 2 to 3 million dollars with two thirds of the city burned and 10,000 left homeless. John Straub died in his home as fire crews from Dallas, Honey Grove, Bonham and Hugo assisted, while residents faced weeks without shelter or groceries.

Paris Tex John Straub Dallas Honey Grove Bonham Hugo Oklo

How to Buy Meat on Efficiency and Save Money

Practical tips from Geo W Perkins on buying meat in bulk to cut costs. He compares fore quarters and separate cuts for lamb mutton veal, noting savings per pound and use of leftovers for soups stews roasts and fricassee.

Ousewives Geo. W. Perkins The Star Perkins J. Pierpont Morgan United States Steel Trust Geow Perkins

Quicksilver Found Near Morton Sparks Mine Strike Excitement

Valuable quicksilver deposits are reported discovered at Morton in Lewis county near Mount Rainier. Seattle operator J Hutchinson says ore samples are being assayed for a major mining syndicate. Discovery occurred on the Gillespie homestead two miles east of Morton, with nearby claims staked as interest grows. Current market price of quicksilver stands at 4.50 dollars per pound.

Morton Che Halis Mount Rainier Lewis County Co. J. Hutchinson Seattle United States G. I. Gillespie

Swiss Commander Outlines U S Military Needs

Col. Sprecher Von Bernegg, Swiss Schad general staff chief, tells United Press the United States must grant border commanders initiative in crises like the Villa raid. He urges a stronger navy than Japan, a large standing army, extensive coast defenses, and rapid deployment capabilities including forces to guard the Panama Canal and reinforce the Philippines.

Berne Switzerland United States Sprecher von Bernegg Schad United Press Japan Europe Col. Sprecher Villa America Panama Canal Phiippines

Judge Blames Booze Tablets for March Drunkenness Spike

Police Judge Gordon attributes a surge in March drunkenness to "booze tablets" that dissolve to make intoxicating liquor. He cites numerous arrests as evidence and says the manufactured drinks are worse than traditional ones. In the first 20 days of March there were 178 drunkenness arrests, compared with 180 for January and February combined.

Gordon

Gasoline Prices Threaten Nation's Prosperity Says Herbert Quick

Herbert Quick argues rising gasoline costs threaten national prosperity and household tasks from farming to daily chores. He cites shale formations in Colorado Utah and Wyoming as potential oil sources and notes the Rittmann method could boost gasoline yield.

Herbert Quick Geological Survey Colorado Utah Wyoming Rittmann Standard Oil United States

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