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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1916

Page

8

Roosevelt Boom Officially On In New York Campaign

Regular Republicans opened Roosevelt headquarters in New York as Rooseveltians formed to back his nomination. A delegation led by Meyer informed Roosevelt of a Roosevelt Republican committee in 50 states. Roosevelt urged Americanism and preparedness and hinted at a Midwest campaign after Memorial Day. In Washington Roosevelt testified as a character witness for Charles C. Glover regarding a bank perjury case.

New York Taft Chicago Meyer Oyster Bay Roosevelt Republican Committee Roosevelt Col Theodore Roosevelt Justice Hughes Middle West Kansas City Washington Justice Giddens Stanchfield Campaigon Glover Wilson Riges Bank

Globe trotter for Gotham police aids extradition missions

Bernard A. Flood of New York City city district attorney’s office serves as a lieutenant of police and famed extradition specialist. He has traveled the world pursuing wanted criminals and recently arrived in San Francisco for a case involving Robert Parodi alleged to have sold stock in fellow Italians in New York subway. This was Flood’s 21st Pacific Coast trip.

San Francisco Bernard A. Flood Flood District Attorney’s Office New York Leutenant Lieut Robert Parodi New York Subway Plood Pacific Coast

Longshoremen Demand Wage Increases Across Coast

Union longshoremen served notice that all members from Alaska to San Diego will strike on June 1 if wage schedules are not raised. Demands include 50 to 60 cent hourly raises for lumber handling and 75 cent to $1 for overtime, plus 10 cents more for creosoted lumber handling. The request came at the Pacific Coast division convention of the International Longshoremen's Association held here two weeks ago.

Alaska San Diego Pacific Coast Division International Longshoremen’s Association

Cherniavsky Brothers Return Concert At Moore Theatre

The Cherniavsky Brothers, fresh from a triumph at the Moore Theatre, announce a return engagement on Tuesday evening. A renewed program features the famous works of Tchaikovsky and Arensky trios, showcasing a young group whose refined instrumental blend has earned international fame.

Cherniavaky Brothers Moore Theatre Tachaikovsky Arensky

Fitzgerald Blocks City Endorsement of Gill Booze Fight

Councilman Fitzgerald blocks passage of Moore’s resolution backing campaign against illicit liquor sales. A 4 to 4 vote defeats Moore measure after Fitzgerald’s counter resolution fails. Mayor Gill vows to investigate who he's working for as friction lingers over council endorsement. Bolton's ventilation remedy resolution passes for a joint county-city conference.

Fitzgerald Gill Moore Eee Haas Dale Bolton Hanna Erickson Hesketh Thomson

Life-term escapee Harry Lester linked to Seattle fight

Harry Lester, a life-term inmate who recently escaped from Louisiana State Prison, is identified in connection with a fight in Seattle. Authorities note he once resided in the area.

Harry Lester Louisiana State Prison Seattle

If Too Fat Get More Fresh Air

An advice column warns that indoor living leads to obesity as fat piles up and organs strain. It urges outdoor time, deep breathing, and using Koretin capsules from Bartell Dru Co or any druggist after meals and before bed with repeated weigh ins until returning to normal.

Bartell Dru Co

Judge Denies Ban on Pickets Outside St Germain Bakery

Superior Judge Tallman refused to order bakers union pickets from the doors of the St. Germain bakery and restaurant at 409 Pikest. an open shop house. N H Germain, proprietor, sought an injunction to restrain interference with business. Picketing has continued since May 1.

Tallman St. Germain Pikest N. H. Germain

City eyes Sauk-Salattle power site for development

Councilman Thomson City Engineer Dimock and Light Superintendent Ross returned from a week inspection of the Sauk Salattle power site. The city is considering development of the site for power supply.

Thomson Dimock Ross Sauk- Salattle

Stringer Declares Candidacy for Sheriff

John Stringer chief deputy sheriff announces his run for sheriff. The announcement confirms Sheriff Hodge will not seek re election, contrary to prior rumors.

John Stringer Hodge Willot

Caplan Denies Meserve Tale in McKinley Conspiracy Case

David Caplan in a Los Angeles county jail denial statement to a Seattle paper refutes Meserve’s charges linking him to the McKinley assassination and Times explosion. He places himself in New York and Washington at key dates, calling the accusations absurd and enmity-driven. The page also carries an unrelated Zemo skin remedy ad.

Los Angeles David Caplan Seattle Donald Vose Meserve Burns McKinley Caplan Times Meserve Cap

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