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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1916
Page
3
The Se Renton and Southern railway failed to attract bidders when offered for sale by receivers at the old courthouse. The sale was postponed to Tuesday morning as bondholders in Europe delayed response. The line carries about $1.56 million in debt and is to be sold to satisfy that claim.
The San Francisco municipal railroad shows a total profit of 267047.12 dollars over the last four years, according to a report filed with the board of works.
County commissioners awarded the J McEchran Co a contract to rebuild the Des Moines dock and build a new ferry cradle and a second cradle and dock midway between Ellisport and Portage on Vashonteland Island for 22995 dollars.
Evergreen State Whist club holds its regular card party on Wednesday April 3 at 2 p m sharp. The event will take place at Evergreen hall Baillar geon building and friends are invited to attend.
Angered property owners along the road from Bothell to Hollywood plan a Tuesday march on the county commissioners to protest a proposed monolithic brick surfacing bid. Bids open 11 am Tuesday for concrete brick blocks or monolithic brick. most residents favor concrete for cost. Commissioner Carrigan supports concrete while opposing monolithic brick for Rothell Hollywood road.
John Staton awaiting burglary trial and Miss Marie Jacobsen eighteen, agreed to marry in the county jail Monday afternoon. Jailor Hally Juvenile Judge Dykeman and Dr. Lilburn Merrill approved the plan. Staton linked to the George Rose gang in a string of local residence burglaries.
After tearing two straight jackets to pieces with his teeth Zoenk the logger bit Deputy Sheriff Davis on the finger and struck Night Cook Clark as seven men restrained him. He is placed in a padded cell and a skull X-ray may be taken to assess insanity after a recent head injury.
John Erskine age 10 of East Seattle left on a row boat from near Lake Washington Sunday afternoon and has not returned. Police search for the boy who wore a gray coat corduroy trousers and a freckled face.
The corporation counsel's office advised City Comptroller Carroll that it is not unlawful for the city council to pass ordinances spending more than the set budget item amounts when an emergency exists.
Petrograd May 1 Field Marine Von Hindenburg moves a number of guns northward for use against the Russians along the northern front. A German offensive against the Slava under Gen Kuropatkin was forecast within a fortnight.
Lewis Larsen a 55 year old carpenter was found dead from heart failure in his room at 1909 Highthove on Monday morning. He lived alone and the body was taken to the county morgue.
Large reserve of rations and forage is piled along lines of communication for the American expedition. The quartermaster's department was most active today and Sunday dispatching an unusual number of motor trains.
Bertha Lays 21, accused of smothering her 10 week old baby in Brooklyn. She blames society including her lover family and the cold outside world for her tragedy. She describes distress after becoming pregnant and the baby’s death in a bureau drawer and suitcase as police uncover the corpse.
Washington dispatch reports President Wilson names John L. Siley of Spokane for the Spokane land office register post. In Seattle, lodges announce a semi monthly progressive whist party at Evergreen hall Baillargeon building on Tuesday at 9 pm with invitations extended. Berlin notes Germany to send reply to American submarine demands this week amid ongoing drafting and warnings about full agreement.
The Bon Marche marks its 26th birthday with a continuing sale through May 26. Employees support welfare initiatives, run a cafeteria, publish a paper, and offer a new employee school. A shopping guide aids out of town shoppers, birthday displays fill windows, and cakes will be cut during the celebration.
North Yakima May 1 leaders gather ahead of the state convention with federal officials and delegates from Seattle Spokane Tacoma Walla Walla and Everett weighing who will hold the national committee post. Hugh Wallace is favored for the position while John B Fogarty faces possible exclusion as the convention heats up.
Guy L. De Marz'ee, son of a Belgian legation attaché in Hong Kong, arrived in San Francisco aboard the Tenyo Maru with Gastone Liebert, French consul. He plans to travel coast to Washington, enter school there, and join American games like marbles, football, and baseball.
Washington May 1 administration leaders pressed hard to avert defeat of the Philippine independence bill, conceding an eight hour debate. Republicans challenge the four year freedom clause and a speaker argues Philippine control strengthens the Pacific and counters colonial weakness.
Seattle bank clearings for April reached 61 255 101 44 dollars, up 12 059 757 89 from April 1915. The 1916 monthly average shows about 8 000 090 dollars in gains.
An Indiana man wept for seven weeks after his wedding and refused to explain the reason to his bride. She filed for divorce citing his uncommunicative behavior and emotional strain as grounds.
In April Seattle enjoyed strong business, with optimism high for May. The advertisement touts a Seattle dental office boasting trained, state-board certified dentists, painless Novocain anesthesia, and testimonials from local residents, urging prompt inspection and treatment to protect health and productivity.
Charles Edward Russell argues that anti-preparedness rhetoric delays needed military gear. He warns Germany and Villa era tensions could trigger a crisis requiring rapid production of weapons and supplies, criticizing dreamers who ignore the harsh realities of global conflict.
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