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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1916
Page
2
An old ad describes a home remedy shampoo made by dissolving a teaspoonful of canthrax in hot water. It claims to dissolve oil dirt and dandruff, soothe the scalp, produce a cooling lather, and leave hair looking glossy and fuller.
Mrs. Nellie Burnside president of the Women’s Legislative Federation argues school boards should run the mothers pension program rather than the juvenile court. After months of study she presented a report to the North End club advocating the act be named the child maintenance act and stressing aid for any child in need regardless of the mother’s status. Juvenile Judge Dykeman supports the proposal.
Four years after accusing Peter Miller of murder George Rose faces trial again for burglary. Rose, who previously testified against Miller, now claims Miller’s tongue and alleged immunity promises influence witnesses. Rose’s accomplice James Donovan and John Staton backed the accusation. Rose was found guilty of robbing Elsie Birk’s home on Sixth Avenue.
Children under nineteen admitted free when accompanied by parents at the Oak theatre matinees except Saturdays. The bill features Nan Aker & Co in On the B and O a ventriloquial play along with three vaudeville acts and Louise Lovely in The Gilded Spider. Arizona Joe and Adele Von Oben headline Pantages week with Wild West bronco busting roping and riding. Roy Mack’s School Ya and Nine School boys provide humor, Chester’s Cantina de Lare. Ten thousand dollars of dogs are Classical posers with three other acts.
Limited derailed east of El Paso at 1 30 a m injuring five passengers and two dining car staff. A broken rail caused the wreck and some authorities attributed blame to Mexican workers.
May 16 in New Orleans a fourth street battle of mafia agitation results in three killed and two wounded. Hundreds of passersby escape unharmed, a miracle noted by observers.
ACME COAL master file lists managers and yard addresses at Fremont Ballard and Leschi Heights Beacon. M. Latimer is indicated as manager with contact lines noting Main 5712 and 1400 Fremont.
John Staton, a recently married burglar, testified in Judge Smiths court against co defendant George Rowe charged with burglarizing the home of Misa Elsie Hirk at 907 Sixth Ave on April 3. Staton said he joined Rowe and James Donovan at the crime.
Milk inspectors gathered samples Tuesday for quarterly tests to be scored at each dairy. Federal officials Ernest Kelley S H Ayres and J F Derman oversee the examination as city milkmen bring in bottles of bovine extract for the evaluation.
Liquor worth eighty thousand dollars seized last week during police raids on storage houses will be held for at least six months. The city faces a potential loss in court, and the case may go to the supreme court.
Alex McMillan and Clifford Boynton pleaded guilty to stealing Dr. C. E. Boudwin's automobile in West Seattle early Saturday morning. They were each fined 100 dollars and sentenced to 30 days in jail by Judge Gordon on Tuesday.
The Amarymas Musical Club directed by Florence Young will present a recital at Grace M E Church on Wednesday evening May 17 with Frank Giles as dramatic reader assisting.
The University of Washington Debating Society will dine at the Commercial Club at 6 30 p m on Wednesday.
A company of coast artillery is to be sent to Fort Seward Alaska to relieve two infantry companies ordered to the Mexican border. A bomb was thrown Monday into the home of Patrick Dignan a Chicago contractor wrecking the house and likely tied to labor troubles. The sixth annual Episcopal convention in the diocese of Olympia began in Christchurch. Seattle history through 1851 is updated in a new three volume set with over 500 biographical sketches published in Chicago. Clarence Hagley secretary of the board of public works is named as author. The Rainier Grand hotel leased Monday to Al F Maithy and W Thurston owners of the Right hotel. Seattle Liberty Bell Association to hold a Woodland Park picnic marking the 1915 Liberty Bell visit. Good Roads Day events planned with highway inspection trips Tuesday.
May 16 report from Wheatland California notes Charles Phelps as the lone graduate of Wheatland High. He will be the man of the hour at a Friday commencement addressed by Mrs. Margaret McNaught and will be guest of honor at an alumni banquet. The board of education will travel 75 miles to present his diploma.
Reserve a table for tomorrow’s supper dance at the New Washington Motel. Enjoy 7070 splendid music of an catchy haunting kind with supper by famous Washington chefs. The King ton supper dances draw great interest with friendly guests and a table of your choice. The rate is 16 cents per person covering dancing and supper. Remember Wednesday night.
Washington May 16 The congressional conference report on the army bills is presented to the Senate. Senator Chamberlain cites peace strength at 11 000 officers and 200 000 men and war strength at 11 500 officers and 226 000 men. National Guard limits set at 17 000 officers and 440 000 men. Representative Hay challenges the figures. Chamberlain defends the compromise as right though the plan may not work. Civilian training camps replace volunteer army provisions. reserve corps retained.
O O Calderhead rate expert for the public service commission testified on Tuesday that two regular steamers and one relief boat on the Seattle Tacoma run are enough to handle traffic and provide a fair return on investment under the current fares. The company claimed four steamers operate and sought higher passenger rates to cover costs. the hearing adjourned for two hours at noon.
Superior Judge Jurey ordered Mrs. George A. Sherwood and other officers of the Women's Civic Club Inc to turn over immediately the club books and name to Mrs. Frances A. Hoberte. The decision follows claims that incorporators secretly withdrew in April 1916, taking records and the organization's name.
Mrs. Rose Snyder contends for a mother's pension and will have her claim argued Tuesday before the Supreme Court at Olympia by Attorney G. W. Arnold of Seattle. She seeks a ruling that the current amendment excluding deserted mothers makes the law invalid as class legislation.
Mayor Paw leet removes Police Judge De itt M. Evare and names Justice Frank Graham as replacement after Evans conflicts over consolidating police court clerk and police clerk roles. Evans vows to contest the move in court.
An old advertising claim promotes liquid argon to dissolve dandruff by nightly scalp treatment. It asserts widespread effectiveness with four ounces applied at night to moisten and rub in, promising removal by morning and additional applications for complete destruction. The copy notes availability at drug stores and claims cosmetic benefits.
Dr Edwardes Olive Tablets advertised as a mild laxative and liver aid substitute for calomel. The remedy is said to correct constipation and dull head pressure without damaging teeth, claiming rapid effect and fewer side effects. The Olive Tablet Company promotes their product as a safer option for liver and bowel relief.
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