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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1916
Page
1
Charles Edward Russell previews a Star series starting Monday that analyzes current party platforms and what each party is proposing to include. The veteran political and economic authority promises readers deeper insight into national politics.
Everybody is invited to march in Seattle's preparedness parade on the evening of June 10. Details will be published for further guidance and participation.
In May 20 coverage a court reports the defense closer to finishing in a $50,000 alienation case involving Esther Aldeen Lyen against J. L. Lyen, cashier of Citizens' Bank & Trust Co., his wife, and son. Testimony shows tensions during cross examination, including heated exchanges and denials of consent to marriage.
In Omatia Nebraska Mrs Mary Woolsey 22 is mother of seven children six living She married at 14 to a widower with seven children First baby born at 15 died in infancy twin girls born recently All seven children are reported healthy and well cared for by Mrs Woolsey who praises motherhood
Germans mass for a major assault toward the coast as Teuton planes strike the English coast killing one and are chased across the Channel by British airmen. Belgian and French pilots attack German camps while Belgians repulse crossing attempts on the Yser.
A masked girl in red handed out 3000 gift envelopes at the Arena on Fifth Avenue between 11:30 and 1:29, with 2000 envelopes containing tickets for the Food Fair and House Furnishing exhibition. She is expected to appear daily next week during the same hours.
Councilman Bolton introduced a resolution Monday demanding immediate alterations in the new county city building to end intolerable echoes and bad ventilation said to give clerks and councilmen headaches. He asks the conference committee to press county commissioners for relief.
Jeremiah Lynch, an American, has been sentenced to ten years in prison for taking part in the Irish rebellion. American Consul Adams at Dublin reported to Ambassador Page. Gamma Chi chapter Sigma Nu broke ground for a new fraternity house at the University of Washington.
The article notes Senator Miles Poindexter as the likely Republican nominee in September, with Will E. Humphrey seen as out of contention. King County Republican leaders discussed replacing Humphrey, considering J. B. Chilberg or Albertson. Poindexter’s independence and key votes boost his renomination prospects, and ties to Roosevelt and Wilson favor him if Roosevelt is the presidential nominee.
Humorous court footage shows multiple divorce hearings in Judge Ronald’s courtroom. Cases include Michael Brennan and a steamer romance, Mrs. Druxman and Sam, Alf Scarborough, Maude Schwartz and John, and William Bryan amid domestic friction.
George B. Cox, a former Ohio Republican boss, died in Cincinnati after a long paralysis and a recent unconscious spell. Pneumonia developed as his health failed. he left a widow and siblings, with no children.
Troops return to the United States from San Antonio as the Big Bend expedition withdraws. Col. Sibley says raider dispersal mission is accomplished and will return to the border. Six cavalry troops will then operate as a Big Bend patrol along the boundary.
London reports a major German push in the past 48 hours aimed at breaking through to Calais and directing a channel attack on Britain. Big guns, masked batteries, and air reconnaissance signal a comprehensive plan. air raids on Dunkirk Bergues and the Kent coast leave casualties as Allied forces deny infantry action near Verdun.
The Star announces a new weekly feature titled Nothing But the Truth a novel-a-week that will run from next Monday through Saturday. The piece clarifies it is entertainment and not an oath sermon platform or political text.
Rumors in Washington on May 20 claimed Romania nears a break with the Allies due to new commercial treaties with Germany and Austria. An unconfirmed report said the French minister to Romania had been recalled. Russia is reportedly seeking details of the Romanian agreements.
A German aeroplane fell behind Allied trenches and its crew were captured. Four more German planes were destroyed. In Belgium the Yser front repulse halted a German crossing attempt between Steenstraete and Hetsas. In Champagne Germans released poison gas as a prelude to a French charge, but defenders wore masks and repelled the attack with heavy gunfire.
The Austrian crown prince arrived at Trent with his staff and directs the attack on Vicenza, described as the Verdun of the Italian front. Gen. Cadorna may move to the Trentino front as Italian retirements continue. About a quarter million Austrian troops clash around the Adige valley with heavy losses on both sides.
The House approved the Alexander ship purchase bill 211 to 161 establishing a shipping board and a government corporation of $50,000,000 to build and operate ships under the American flag. Democrats Olney and Sladen voted no. Republicans Nolan Kent supported the bill. Spirit of harmony prevails in Republican club, Clark V. Savidge said in an address.
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