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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1916
Page
2
Captain R R Doran arrives in San Francisco after a Carnegie Institute expedition that traveled 17 000 miles on the nonmagnetic ship Carnegie to correct geographical reckonings. The scientists found charts misdrawn by wide margins and identified a smoother east wind at 55 degrees south that could shave weeks from Cape Horn passages.
May 20 report states Frank was shot in the back as he allegedly tried to flee with a case of eggs, allegedly fired by Patrolman D. M. in Los Angeles.
The Franklin High School Alumni Association will present the three act comedy Destiny on May 26 and 27. Proceeds support the students loan fund. Modern rooms and best service advertised at Hotel Virginus 894 Virginia near Westlake Ave.
The Salvation Army Industrial Dept at 19902 Ninth Ave requests donations of useful files and material for work. A wagon or truck will call on request by phone MAIN 2799. Urgent need for all kinds of paper including newspapers and zines, regardless of age. For work, call 3746.
Patrick Sullivan a noted American case proprietor joins Chief Beckingham to help catch bootleggers. He vows to grab every bootlegger found and keep the wires hot until an arrest. Sullivan had been arrested earlier for resisting an officer during a police search led by Sergt. Putnam.
Heart trouble caused the death of Robert F. Lytle, pioneer lumberman, in Hoquiam today. He was involved in manufacturing lumber products in Hoquiam and Portland.
Edward Lionel Carew de la Pole a mining promoter from Alaska and Yukon, sued for divorce by Mary de la Pole, prepared to contest her prayer for dismissal as his answer was filed. She accuses him of nonsupport and wasting wealth with dissolute companions while he pursues a Mant ern Washington mining deal.
Mrs. Jean Glass, 87, was found at a Sacramento railway station acting oddly and is being held there. She claims Tacoma as her home, says she attended a niece’s funeral in Olympia, Washington, and intends to go to Ogdenburg New York. She has $400 and will be held pending contact with relatives.
William Shore followed a citizen for two days demanding the man surrender his clothing. He said he pestered him until the man finally gave up the suit.
May 20 in Austin Gay v Ferguson authorized recruiting nine more units for the Texas militia, lifting the state quota in federal service to seven thousand five hundred.
Mayors of seventy cities approve an advocacy parade to be held June 3 in support of preparedness. Represented communities include Chicago Dayton Pittsburgh Rochester Newark Los Angeles Toledo Cleveland Fort Worth Dallas St Louis New Orleans Portland Providence Cairo Houston Oklahoma City and Kansas City.
Mayor Gill is set to address the Law and Order League of Monroe Washington Friday night on enforcing the dry law. The event aims to discuss local measures and compliance with prohibition era regulations.
Eyres Storage and Transfer Co amends petition in superior court seeking a permanent injunction against city authorities. The suit alleges Mayor Gill and Police Chief Beckingham acted without legal authority in seizing $31,000 worth of liquor from Eyres warehouse on May 11, violating an order by Judge Ronald and state law.
The Hay-Chamberlain conference army bill passed the House 349 to 25 and heads to the president. Representative Mann and other Republicans who supported a strong army opposed the measure.
Carl F W Graeser a civil engineer sues Milwaukee railroad for 42020 claiming railroad agents caused a leg break at Morel Mont on April 2 1915 while Graeser worked for the railroad.
Rev. Madison Slaughter, in the custody of Sheriff Riddle, departed Oroville at 12 05 p.m. today bound for San Quentin to begin a 15 year sentence for an assault on Gertrude Lamson aged 15.
Mrs Horace Cupples won a divorce decree after telling Judge Graham that her husband left home and became a curabatone orator following hear ing Bryan Deaf Persons make good employees W S Root of Puget Sound Association of Deaf
A. E. Griffiths argues the city council should be reorganized from a committee ridden body to a more direct, full council approach. He warns that committee domination slows business, breeds delay, and stifles initiative, urging daily full-council sessions and selective committee use.
A doctor endorses Resinol Soap and Ointment for severe and simple skin troubles. The notice notes twenty years of use by physicians for eczema and itching and promotes the gentle, healing ingredients safe for baby's skin. Druggists carry both products and samples are available by writing to RK Dept in Baltimore.
Superior Judge Ronald issued a temporary restraining order to stop Photo-Engravers union No. 23 from calling a walkout at Western Engraving and Colortype Co. The company seeks a permanent injunction, asserting a Seattle cartel aims to fix prices and control business. Judge setMay 26 to show cause.
Prof. Stephen Babcock inventor of raised maps for the blind died Friday in Yonkers N Y. Also noted are Mrs Emily Nelson Ritchie McLean former D A R president general who died Friday in Baltimore and 700 to 800 marines ordered to Santo Domingo. The item mentions many brief notices including a yacht race and other local events.
Berlin reports German optimism over Verdun as fallen strongholds near Hill 804 and Dead Man's Hill. Officials say constant hammering by German lines, with Austrians pressing into Italy and Allied forces held, bring closer victory each day.
Water will be shut off Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the W. Spokane area between First Ave S and 30th Ave S and in the district between the East Waterway and 30th Ave S, from Elliot Bay to W Genesee St.
Mrs Millie Butler sues for divorce charging tearing of clothes and repeated inhuman treatment. Mrs Anna Day also seeks divorce accusing her husband William Day of coldness profanity and quarrel. Mrs Clara Belle Snyder contends after marriage she corresponded with a former male acquaintance and left home seeking a divorce. Agnes Jones asks divorce from Charles Edward Jones on abandonment and non support. Isabel Hanson answers suit against H R Hanson, alleging he locked wife and baby out and forced them to live in a stable. Hanson seeks a divorce on abandonment.
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