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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1916

Page

2

City Council Votes Night Meetings and Flag Ceremony Plan

The city council approved evening meetings starting after June 5 by a 5 to 4 vote after a judiciary and efficiency committee session. Dale's flag unfurling plan passed, with debate over patriotic intent and a proposal to require singing before meetings.

Ees Sione Judiciary and Department Efficiency Committee Hanna Thomson Haas Moore Dale Fitzgerald Hesketh Bolton Erickson Counciman Bolton America Mexico

Primaries Move Along Across States

Washington reports a fast pace of primaries from Indiana to North Dakota with 16 states left voting through June 6. Key deadlines include Michigan on April 2 and New York on April 4 with 88 delegates, while California and Pennsylvania also set May dates and large delegate totals.

Washington Indiana Minnesota New Hampshire North Dakota Michigan Wisconsin New York Illinois Iowa Nebraska Oregon Massachusetts Maryland California Ohio Pennsylvania New Jersey Dakota West Rt

Germans Use Liquid Fire Near Verdun In New Push

German forces advanced about 10 miles northeast of Verdun after deploying liquid flame near the Avecourt woods southeast of Malancourt. French trenches were briefly driven back as smoke and jets of flame forced a retreat, threatening French positions northwest of Verdun and approaching the St Menehoulde railway.

Verdun London Avecourt Malancourt Paris St. Menehoulde

How They Stack Up Mexicans Pigmies Beside U.S. Men

Juarez today hosts boy soldiers of Carranza's army marching to the international bridge with El Paso. The Mexicans appear small and younger, averaging 10 to 20 pounds lighter than American troops, who stand taller and cleaner. The piece contrasts the two forces and notes the daily, peaceful bridge sightlines.

U.S Juarez Mexico Carranza Jslonchy Husky Uncle Sam International Bridge Carranza Army United States Aen Mevtown Regiment el Paso

Rescue of Mormons in Casas Grandes by Col Dodd’s Cavalry

El Paso reports that Col Dodd’s cavalry rode into Casas Grandes to save American Mormons from Villa fighters. Settlers feared raids, but the swift advance brought renewed Stars and Stripes, cheers, and aid as Pershing’s force established a base at Dublan with wireless gear and aviation HQ nearby.

EL Paso United States Dodd Casas Grandes U. S Chihuahua Gen. Pershing Dublan

Wilson and Senators push defense bill over water power bill

President Wilson and Senators Walsh Swanson Myers Stone Martin and Kern met in Washington on March 22 to decide to advance the national defense bill ahead of the water power bill then before the senate.

Washington Wilson Walsh Swanson Myers Stone Martin Kern Senate

Northwestern Mining Congress Opens Third Day in Spokane

Spokane on March 22 hosts the Northwestern Mining congress with scores of prominent mining men from four states and part of Canada in attendance as the third day opens.

Spokane States Canada Northwestern Mining Congress

Pageant Title Planned at First Methodist Church

A religious program titled A Pageant of Early Methodism will be presented at the First Methodist Church on Wednesday night, showcasing historical religious themes. The event aims to highlight early Methodist worship and community life.

Mexican Soldier Versus U S Troops in Endurance March

The passage contrasts U S soldiers’ strength in hand to hand combat with Mexican soldiers’ endurance living off scarce food and water in desert marches. It notes US troops would excel in close fighting, while Mexican soldiers excel in long treks with minimal gear.

United States Army United States

Steamship Strike Holds, Puget Sound In Turmoil

Stevedores declare readiness for a long pull as four hundred men strike for higher wages and better conditions. Tacoma firm agrees to terms, but Puget Sound routes run with new crews while Sol Duc workers are replaced. Joshua Green condemns the strike as harming Strait business.

Puget Sound Tacoma Sound Puget Seattle San Juan Islands United States Mall Joshua Green Puget Sound Navigation Co

Cyclone Claims Two In Indiana Damage Runs High

A cyclone in Indiana leaves W. J. Ricketts dead after his home roof collapses from a broom factory gust. Dozens are injured and property losses run into thousands as the gale hits Muncie and Montpelier.

Logansport Ind W. J. Ricketts

Consumers league to taunt plant visit on First Ave

The Consumers league will visit the General Basic Products Co. plant on First Ave as part of its program. The group will depart from the Henry building on Friday at 2 15 p m sharp.

Consumers’ League General Basic Products Co First Ave Henry Building

Business instructor hosts class on correspondence

Malcolm Bruce of the university organized a business correspondence class as part of extension work. In the Henry building lecture room on Tuesday night, applications for enrollment will be considered Friday evening.

Malcolm Bruce University Henry Building

Wisconsin Alumni Banquet Honors University of Montana Leader

The Wisconsin Alumni Club held its annual banquet Tuesday night at the Hotel Sorrento with Dr. Be C. Elliott, chancellor of the University of Montana, as the guest of honor.

Wisconsin Alumni Club Sorrento Be, C. Elliott University of Montana

Butler addresses Columbia president at luncheon

Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Columbia University, spoke at a luncheon hosted by the Young Men's Republican Club at Butler Wednesday noon.

Nicholas Murray Butler Columbia University Young Men's Republican Club Butler

Frederick & Nelson Basement Sale Unveils Low Prices

Lisere Sailors with tele scope crown and Milan Hemp Hats with upturned brim are shown among attractively priced lists. Untrimmed hats at 2.95 to 3.95. Crepe de Chine and Tub Silk waists offer value in plain or embroidered styles with diverse colors and sizes 36 to 44 priced 1.95.

Milan

Spring Top Coats Add Flair At Modest Prices

Mart coats of chinchilla gaberdine poplin and wool and silk blends come in three quarter length and belted styles with cape or roll collars. Available in Copenhagen blue dark blue tan and black priced at 12 50 and 15 00.

New Boudoir Caps In Fresh Shipment

A new shipment offers dainty Break fast Caps in pink or blue Danish cloth with lace frill or ribbon bows. Also available are caps of flowered lawn or dimity with self or net frill and bows of ribbon. Price 25 cents. Basement.

Everal

All-Wool Knickerbockers and Tapeless Blouses Sale

Exceptional values at 85 cents for boys all wool knickerbockers in brown and blue with two hip pockets and button flaps sizes 12 to 18 years. Also tapeless blouses in striped or plain white and blue with military collar open vents sizes 6 to 15 years priced at 25 cents.

Cotton Vests Range Sold at Basement Salesroom

Advertises women’s Swiss ribbed cotton vests priced from 10 to 25 cents. Low neck sleeveless vests at 10¢, lace yoke styles 15¢ and 19¢, fancy top and band-top vests with wing or short sleeves at 25¢. Basement Salesroom.

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