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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1916

Page

1

German reply to submarine demands handed to Gerard

The German note was handed to Ambassador Gerard at 5:40 p m in Berlin and is being coded at the embassy. Officials expect late work on the document before it is cabled. In Washington the reaction mixed with optimism and seriousness as President Wilson presses for a decisive outcome and the army bill confluence.

Berlin Gerard von Jagow Foreign Office Washington Lansing Washington, D. C Wilson Hay House Military Committee House Senate Col. E. M. House Germany

Lippmann Analyzes Presidential Candidates Minds

Walter Lippmann offers a series of bold personality analyses of Theodore Roosevelt Charles E. Allan Benson and others. The Star will publish three days of in depth political mind readings beginning today by the associate editor of the New Republic.

Walter Lippmann Charlies E. Oe Allan L. Benson Theodore Roosevelt Star Walter Lippman the New Republic Itice

Theodore Roosevelt as a living national force and leader

Roosevelt is portrayed as a dominant figure shaping American politics and public life. The piece praises his bold critique of Wilson, insurgent beginnings, and knack for assembling capable allies. It highlights his instinct, leadership, and ability to elevate government efficiency through strategic appointments and reforms.

Ishes Roosevelt Wilson Speciailera Taft Root Barnes and Penrose Gifford Pinchot

Dedicate New Joint Building In King County

King County taxpayers gathered at Third Ave and James R to dedicate a new 1.3 million dollar courthouse and city hall. A parade of veterans scouts and guardsmen raised Old Glory while speeches highlighted the formal opening and architectural notes.

King County Third Ave James «R Court House America A. R Samuel H. Hedges Puget Sound Bridge and Dredge Co Lafe Hamilton A. Warren Gould Gill H. A. Stub Rutherford W. A. Burleigh M. A. Matthews Bishop O'Dea

Strikers Meet Over Ballard Mills Demand

More than 100 striking shingle weavers gathered at Ballard to act after the Employers' association said mills will not pay the union scale. J G Brown led the meeting as the union pressed its wage demands. The association declared no rise in wholesale shingles quotes and said industry not seriously crippled. The Motor Shingle Co Ballard refused union terms and workers walked out. another Ballard mill was expected to close.

Ballard Employers’ Association J. G. Brown Shingle Weavers’ Union

French Extend Lines Around Deadman's Hill

French forces during the night extended their positions and consolidated gains around Deadman's Hill near Paris. The move was officially announced today as part of ongoing battlefield developments.

Paris Deadman

The Crime Doctor serial in The Star

I W Hornung presents a novel weekly serial in The Star about a crime doctor who treats criminals as sick patients. A doctor uses a precise theory to explain criminal behavior and applies it through a string of mysterious crimes awaiting reveal in the coming installments.

Doctor Dollar I. W. Hornung

Casement Found Guilty in Treason Case in Dublin

Sir Roger Casement was tried on high treason and found guilty. He faces execution by hanging with a silk rope, an ancient privilege for British nobles. Irish leaders Carson and Redmond appeal for mercy as three rebels were executed and Connolly is wounded in prison.

London Roger Catement Germany Ireland Baron Reading Casement Edward Carson John Redmond Sinn Dublin

Shaw on Irish rebellion cable comment

New York dated May 4 reports George Bernard Shaw sending a cable remark on the Irish rebellion describing it as silly ignorant wrong headed honorable brave and republican in tone and judgment reflecting mixed views from the renowned writer.

New York Geo. Bernard Shaw Today

Irish Freedom group organized in St Louis amid cheers

In St Louis hundreds of Irish citizens wept and cheered as a local Friends of Irish Freedom branch was formed. Judge O'Neill Ryan declared every St Louis Irishman ready to fight for Ireland's freedom, drawing loud cheers.

Louis The Friends of Irish Freedom O'Neill Ryan St. Louis Freedom of Ireland

Frisco Irish Invite Meet to Denounce Dublin Riots Leaders

San Francisco Irish organizations issued invitations for a meeting tonight to denounce British actions in executing leaders of the Dublin riots. The event aims to rally support and condemn the response to the uprising.

Frisco San Francisco Dublin

Here’s Reason Why Girls Leave Home

New York May 4. Science explains why girls leave home. Dr Max Vtaff of Clark College says a high blood pressure nourishes a runaway germ.

New York Max Vtaff Clark College

Ostend Bombardment Report Lacks Damage

Ostend was bombarded by enemy planes on May 4 but officials say no damage occurred. One raider is reported brought down during the raid.

Herlin Ostend

State convention debates 1915 legislature question

At the Press club the progressive state convention plans a possible consensus on national questions. Leaders split over addressing the 1915 legislature, with some seeking a strong record against the last GOP controlled session. Morning session chose F M Goodwin of Spokane as temporary chairman, his keynote attacking Democratic foreign policy and platform pledges.

Press Club F. M. Goodwin Spokane Roosevelt

Cavalry Maneuvers to Include 250-Mile Race at Sheepshead Bay

Cavalrymen will take part in a 250 mile race as part of maneuvers at Sheepshead Bay during the week of May 20.

New York Sheepshead Bay

Tides at Seattle Track Times and Heights

Tide report for Seattle lists high and low tides with times 1:58 am and 7:42 pm, a second low at 12:07 am, and measurements in feet and tidal amplitudes. Includes pair of daily low and high periods for navigation planning.

Seattle

Smiley Loses His Roll After Night Out

D J Smiley of 1203 Savoy hotel smiled at a woman who returned the smile. They shared drinks and when he woke she was gone leaving him $240 and a ticket to Great Falls Montana.

D. J. Smiley Savoy Hotel Great Falls Mont

Boxes of Books Give Up Liquor Mystery at Pier 1

Police found innocently labeled boxes read Books and Crockery at Pier 1 containing rare old liquor shipped from California. Five consignments to A Brown were mixed with Elliott Bay water. Sgt Putnam's squad recovered the bottles. Brown has not contacted authorities and bills of lading were signed by police.

Pier 1 California A. Brown Elliott Bay Sergt. Putnam

Surgeon Dr Israel Paid Large Fee for Sultan Operation

Amsterdam May 4 reports that Dr Israel the surgeon who operated on the Sultan of Turkey received about 40000 dollars for the work.

Amsterdam Israel Turkey

May Intern Mozart Campaign Sparks War Era Debate

London critics discuss a wartime plan to intern Bach Mozart Haydn Beethoven and other German composers. City physicians found 70 year old war veteran A J Betzer dead in his Stewart Street rooms as they hurried to aid him.

London Bach Mozart Haydn Beethoven A. J. Betzer Stewart St

Jahn Sued by Widow Over Tacoma Joyride Crash

J. Henry Jahn, wealthy insurance and realty dealer, is sued by widow Ida Gormley for 26893.50 in damages from a September Tacoma joyride crash. She alleges Jahn intoxicated and driving at 35 mph before colliding with an electric pole after a reckless ride. Jahn, president of J H Jahn & Co, married a younger woman months earlier and faced a divorce suit 25 days after the wedding.

J. Henry Jahn Ida Gormley Tacoma Belmont Ave John Superior Court Jahn

U S scout killed near Rubio while scouting Sixth Cavalry

El Paso rancher and scout P. P. Holly for Gen Pershing was killed Tuesday afternoon near Rubio while guiding a Sixth Cavalry detachment. The incident occurred at army headquarters in Mexico.

Mexico P. P. Holly el Paso Gen. Pershing Sixth Cavalry Rubio

Rider Confesses Unconscious Motorcycle Crash Details

Glenn Nelson age 27 of 6542 10th Ave N W told police he rode a motorcycle unconscious and struck a man at Newton Street and Westlake while downtown. He said handlebars shifted hitting him in the groin. he remained unconscious until reaching First Avenue and Pine Street.

Glenn Nelson 10Th Ave N. W Newton St Westlake First Ave Pinest

15 Children in Sparta N J Fact Sheet

Mrs Charles Current of Sparta New Jersey laid off with thirteen of her fifteen children are boys. Oldest child is 19. No twins or triplets. Also notes Breeze missing near Kent and search on White River. J C McDonald found Breeze clothing three miles from Kent. Breeze still missing. Local searches include river drag and inquiry continues.

Charles Current Sparta, WN. J Richard Breeze Kent J. C. McDonald Breeze White River

Last Six Pigs Banished in Montclair Board Action

Montclair New Jersey officials banished the last six pigs from town in a drive to create a pigless community. Mrs Margaret H Rhind, a 17 year old bride of a 52 year old man, faced charges alleging she had been spanked with a hair brush by her husband in a disputed domestic case.

Montclair N. J Board of Health Margaret H. Rhind Kee

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MO Anoweh DO. E. Dugdale Teddy Wilton United States Napoleon Theo¢ Roosevelt Mr. Root Jane Addams Mr. Taft Jose Hever Hamilton Roger Casement James Sullivan Santo Domingo England Page Sullivan Shaw Satr Erie Smiley U. S Bridgeport Conn Chas Messer Barber Ernest Pitts
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