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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1916
Page
5
Wreckage washed ashore at Hoquiam near Grays Harbor suggests a ship has been lost though no vessel is confirmed. Crated furniture, a trunk with Norwegian pattern clothing, and rail fragments were recovered north of Damon Inlet as seamen search records for the vessel identity amid reports of smoke on the horizon and a recent southwest gale.
Testimony describes Casement channelling Irish prisoners to join German efforts, with 60 men deserting to the German army and plans for multiple landings in Ireland. Evidence includes a flag allegedly buried at Tralee, a submerged submarine voyage, and Bailey’s confession of seduction and orders to travel to Ireland. Prime Minister Asquith tours Belfast amid Ireland crisis reports.
Gen Kueh Scott informed Secretary Baker and Secretary Lansing that Obregon offered limited cooperation if Carranza detachments stay quiet, a view Baker called optimistic. The report notes civilian calls for possible housecleaning in Mexico and cites 1500 Carranzistas arriving near Big Bend to assist in rounding up Villistas who raided Glenn Springs.
Chinese gamblers faced a police raid as Chief Heckingham led a squad to smash ten newly set up gambling rooms. Wreckers with axes destroyed all equipment, signaling a harsh stance by authorities toward Chinese gambling operations in the town.
Delegates of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of Olympia gather in Seattle for a three day session at Trinity church. The Women’s auxiliary of the board of missions will meet Thursday.
Twenty six delegates depart Tuesday from Washington to represent local women at the binennial General Federation of Women's Clubs convention in New York running May 23 through June 2.
Indignant druggists hire lawyers to sue Mayor Gill and Chief Beckingham for 15,000 dollars over liquor seizures. Chartier Drug Co and Eyres Storage announce suits or contempt actions as storage and liquor seizure fights flare. Gov Lister seeks authority to cancel drug store licenses for illegal sales.
Commencement exercises scheduled for June 14 across Seattle high schools with Broadway High undecided on a venue. All other schools will use their town buildings for ceremonies.
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