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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1916

Page

8

Aviator to Washington Set to Leave From Los Angeles

In a March 30 report Glenn L. Martin, local war plane constructor, prepared to depart for Washington in response to an urgent cable from Secretary of War. Officials in Washington reportedly deem service aircraft adaptable to level land flying, with San Diego training, as mountain air in Chihuahua poses unsuitability. Martin says high-powered planes to be produced at San Francisco, claiming a output of 10 planes a month day and night at his plant.

Los Angeles Glenn L. Martin Washington San Diego Chihuahua Rtin Europe San Francisco

German Assault Fails to Seize Malancourt Highways

London reports heavy German bombardment of Malancourt with shells from three sides. Thousands of troops surge to breach French fortifications and seize intersecting highways while French artillery on Dead Man's Hill and Hill 304 counter the attack, keeping high ground but leaving positions in peril.

London Malancourt Rench Dead Man's Hill

Open Rupture Seems Likely Over Sussex Submarine Case

Washington reports no retreat from severing diplomatic ties with Germany if a German submarine torpedoed the Sussex. The Eagle Point sinking intensifies push for a comprehensive settlement, with U S and Allied investigations in Britain, France, and Berlin. Bronze fragment from the Sussex torpedo to be inspected.

Washington Germany Eagle Point Tssue America U. S Great Britain France Gerard Berlin Sussex State Department

Teuton U boats resume high sea attacks amid Berlin assurances

London reports a renewed U boat campaign violating Berlin's claims with submarines sinking several ships daily in the past two weeks. Affidavits concerning the Eagle Point and Manchester Engineer sinkings and the Sussex attack have been sent to Washington. all victims carried American nationals.

London Teuton UI Berlin Eagle Point Manchester Sussex Washington Ameri Jeans

Pastor detective unravels Grand Rapids murder case

Reverend Alfred W. Wishart, former Fountain St Baptist pastor, pursued the death of John E. Peck, a Grand Rapids drug magnate. He traced a New York lead after an arsenic finding, aiding prosecutors who charged Dr. Arthur Warren Waite with Peck’s murder.

Sherlock Holmes John E. Peck Grand Rapide Alfred W. Wishart Fountain St. Baptist Church New York Arthur Warren Waite Peck Grand Rapids Percy Peck Dr. Wishart Young Peck Wishart Perry Schurtsz Schurte Waite Clara Peck

Mother Deserted Him In Confession Waite Case Trials

In New York March 90 Pr Arthur Warren Waite confessed poteoner. only steadfast supporter was Mrs Mary Horton who begged detectives to let her sing to him. Horton promised to visit and note she declared Waite absolutely innocent amid feck family disavowal and defense separation.

New York Arthur Warren Waite Poteoner Hac Maryvaret Horton Horton Waite Ilava Hotel Feck Wao

Blood Sacrifice Ends After Six Years of Infection

Charlies Pratt a coroner's office clerk died at Providence hospital after six years of battling a bone infection. His brothers and Deputy Coroner MacDonald gave blood transfusions. doctors J Tate Mason and W F Dwyer performed the procedures. He was 27, lived with his parents and two brothers at 322 25th Ave.

Charlies Pratt Providence Hospital MacDonald J. Tate Mason W. F. Dwyer 25Th Ave

Beaded Lace Edge Special Pattern Listing

An item described as pretty lace beading on two attractive patterns with edge finishing is offered as Special at 19 cents. The fragment hints at a catalog or craft supplier promoting decorative trim.

1000 Yards of Embroideries at 5c Yard

An exceptionally wide assortment of embroidered edges in widths from one to five inches offered at five cents per yard. Includes well-worked patterns and attractive values. Casement Balerroom.

Writing Paper 25c Box Wit ing Papers and Cards

New shipment of writing papers and correspondence cards. Some with initials and black silhouette decorations. Twenty four cards or sheets with matching envelopes. 25 cent box. Basement Mailroom.

Fancy Ribbons 20c Yard

Describes an assortment of millinery ribbons in floral stripe check and plaid patterns up to 6 inches wide offered at 20 cents per yard in basement salesroom.

Silk Crepe Chiffon at $1.00 Yard Featured

Silk crepe chiffon of good quality silk forty two inches wide offered at one dollar per yard. Available colors include pink emerald coral geranium brown army blue Copenhagen Alice blue plum red Nile green light blue black and white. Attractive basement salesroom value.

Copenhagen

Everall Presents Silk Lined Coats With Belted Skirts

Attractive models feature belted effects and wide circular skirts. Coat lengths range from 26 to 30 inches and are silk lined. Colors include blue tan navy Copenhagen black and white checks. Velvet silks braidings and buttons trim the designs. Sizes 16 18 20 34 42.

Everall Copenhagen

New Hat Arrivals In Basement Salesroom

Broad-brimmed Sailor of Milan Hemp straw in black navy white priced at 1.95 with foldable brim. Large Mushroom Sailor Shapes in black white at 2.45. Narrow-brim bright rough straw 1.05. Tricorne in black Milan Hemp 2.95.

Milan

Large Assortment of Favored Trimmings and Flowers

Large assortment of field flowers and trimmings with prices from 25 to 95 cents. Includes Poppy Datey Bachelor’s Buttons Buttercups and But tercups with foliage 65¢. Green foliage Maidenhair Rose Follage 45¢ and up. Ready tied rows $2.95. Basement Salesroom.

Crepe Gowns Sold At 59 Cents In Fashion Ad

An ad lists cotton crepe gowns priced at 59 cents with pink or blue stripe and polka dot patterns. Gowns feature kimono sleeves and machine-stitched neck finishing. price 50 cents.

Apron Sale Notice for Circular Bib Aprons

Ell made circular style aprons with bib fastening in back offered in striped and figured percale fabrics in light and dark colors. Trimmed with white binding. Special price 19 cents. Banement Salesroom.

Banement Salesroom

Stamped Gowns Special 35c in Assorted Patterns

Basements sale offers stamped night gowns for women at 35 cents each. Gowns are ready to embroider in a variety of patterns and sizes.

Isles Stockings Basement Sale Offer List

Isle s Black Silk lisle stockings and mer cerized white stockings offered in sizes 6 to 10. Three pairs for 50 cents or 184 pair. Basement Salesroom.

Isles

Druggist Arrested For Selling Drink Over Counter

Police arrested J. M. McGraw, druggist of 1414 Fifth Ave, on a Wednesday night for selling a drink over the prescription counter. Others held for dry law violations were Blanch La Monte of 81 Pikest and Mrs. Ida Ward of 906% Second Ave.

J. M. McGraw Fifth Ave Blanch la Monte Pikest Ida Ward Second Ave

Sheriff Ordered to Pay Doctor After Auto Seizure

Sheriff Hodge was ordered by Judge Dykeman to pay Dr. J B Godfrey 233.15 for seizing an auto he believed belonged to P W Smyle who was in debt but the vehicle actually belonged to Godfrey. Hodge had taken Smyle's bond for debt payment, but the bond proved worthless.

Hodge Dykeman J. B. Godfrey P. W. Smyle Godfrey Smyle

Booster meeting at Ballard High School on Thursday

A Ballard Booster Club event will host a meeting Thursday night March 30 at Ballard High School with speakers Gov. Lister and Dudley G. Wooten. Lunch at the Hollywood 212 Pike.

Ballard High School Ballard Booster Club Gov. Lister Dudley G. Wooten the Hollywood Pike Advy

Prisoner’s tour through a melting pot of an institution

The reporter recalls a stay in a prison block, describing a maze of pipes and a “melting pot” shower room. A guard and fellow inmates size up new prisoners by asks What did you bring and What’re you in for, while the author reflects on loss of identity and the social rules of inmate life.

Walla Walla

Bank bandits flee after missed hold up near university

In the Kings State bank attempt on Wednesday two bandits fled at 40th street and Sunnyside avenue after forcing driver Oscar Turnquist to take them toward the university. Miss Faith Cleland, a university freshman, and Assistant Cashier Nordquist witnessed the crime as detectives searched the area without locating the robbers. Separately, Harry Smith was found guilty by a federal jury of violating the narcotic drug act.

Kings State Bank University 40Th St Sunnyside Ave Oscar Turnquist Faith Cleland Nordquiat Smith Harry Smith

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