16 May 1916
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1916
Page
1
Readable text describes a camp setup with makeshift cane furniture including arance or mat and chairs on floors. The fragment hints at craft activity space and basic seating arrangements. No clear people or organizations identified.
The Northwest Business Men's Preparedness league promotes a June 10 parade in Seattle to show peacetime resolve and readiness. It condemns pacifists as naïve and urges citizens to join with the American flag, marching to patriotic band selections to demonstrate support for national defense.
The Star reports Seattle leaders back a citywide preparedness parade on June 10 with 25 000 in line. The event will start at noon and march through downtown, with G A R and women’s groups transported by auto and motorcycles. Major organizations and Northwest cities are invited to participate.
Chicago hotel managers face housing 150 000 transients for the republican and progressive conventions and the great suffrage demonstration on June 7. De La Salle Congress and Iman house plan to double or triple up rooms if needed while maintaining current rates.
Mrs Clara A. Waite arrived in New York from Grand Rapids ready to testify against her husband Dr. Waite who faces accusations of poisoning his father in law John E. Peck to obtain money.
Rev Madison Slaughter of Chico was sentenced to 15 years in San Quentin for an assault on Gertrude Lamson. He will appeal as Judge Gregory presided and his roomful of supporters expressed surprise at the severity. Slaughter and his lawyers plan a third trial while he remains jailed.
In Everett May 16 a civil case for $50 000 alienation of affection unfolds in Superior Court with Judge Ralph C Bell and a jury. Esther Aldeen Lyon testifies about marriage plans and her mother Mrs Samuel P Wilson describes the couple’s troubles and J L Lyen’s interference. The trial draws crowds and courtroom tension as testimonies recount the wedding and the banker father’s opinions and aid to the child.
Thomas Gill and Frank Dunn, Pullman car porters, accuse each other of stealing a $3000 diamond brooch from Mrs. M. G. Swann of Shreveport Louisiana. Both men are jailed in Chicago as the investigation continues.
Five barrels of whisky spilled into the gutter Tuesday morning after Chief Beckingham ordered more room for confiscated liquor in the public safety building. The stock included three barrels of bottled whisky and two barrels of bulk whisky seized Monday night by Sergt. Putnam's squad at Sunedad Garage 610 Stewart St. William Biehl, a proprietor, was arrested and posted $200 bail.
United States government arsenal workers in Rock Island see the scheduled strike for May 16 postponed after the War Department grants a wage raise. The delay follows the new pay decision affecting the dispute.
May 16 Galveston reports President Cabrera of Guatemala is preparing to flee as the revolution expands beyond the government troops control. The report notes the insurgency has intensified and threatens the president's hold on power.
In Los Angeles on May 16 jurors in the David Caplan trial remain deadlocked after pleas of a tied verdict were ignored by Judge Willis. Deliberations are expected to continue indefinitely.
Reports from Laredo describe a train wreck near Ayuzco with 150 passengers burned alive and a guard killed as bandits looted coaches. Five killed in another wreck between Palmano and Queretaro with robberies of gold and cash. Troops near clash at the border over cattle imports and Villa forces active. civilians say Villa is recovering and regrouping.
Bob Bennett bets to tell the truth for three weeks risking his money and relationships. The tale follows how sticking to honesty nearly costs him his sweetheart and gets him into trouble with friends and their wives. The Star previews the upcoming novel-a-week feature.
Kerry farmer John McCarthy disrupted Berlin s plans for Casement s rebellion in Ireland. McCarthy testified with a strong Cork or Kerry brogue, spotting a boat and footprints near Tralee and alerting authorities. Casement claimed to be author Richard Morton but was taken to the barracks after leaving a note about instructions and supplies.
Washington May 16 The state department will dispatch a protest to London next week over British mail seizures. Preparations show Britain seized 1 700 000 pieces of American mail in the incidents.
Weather Forecaster Salisbury predicts a real thunder storm, likely arriving Tuesday night, with possible heavy rainfall and strong gusts as a disruptive weather event for the area.
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