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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1916

Page

8

Sol Duc Resort Fire Wipes Out Hotel Complex

A fire at Sol Duc near Port Angeles destroyed the hotel sanitarium power plant cottages bathhouses and stables causing an estimated 500000 in damage. Ten guests including Milwaukee railway president A J Barbing and Mrs Karting escaped through underbrush as wind fanned flames. Michael Earles and local officials expect the hotel not to be rebuilt this year and the resort may be abandoned.

Port Angeles Sol Duc A. J. Barbing Milwaukee Railway System Hl W. Barling Karting Percy Rockefeller Michael Earles Sol Tuc Co Seattle Farles

Sumick's Fraudulent Flyer Leads to Cash Loss

A man named Sumick paid $25 on a Friday night to a flyer hawker described as a Chinaman, aiming to start a series of purchases from an Ethiopian contact. He has not seen the Ethiopian since the payment.

Sumick

Surprising Mary News Beats with Paris Letter Revealed

Margie reads Mary’s joyous Paris note about happiness with Max and their plan to build a vast private library. Mary describes buying rare editions including a Book of Hours and Kipling pamphlets, their frugal dress, and a cafe sighting of Jack Waverly’s mother among cafe regulars in Latin Quarter nightlife.

Mary Paris Mollie Margie Max Unc United States Jack Waverly

Divorces Highlight Slater and Numerous Unhappy Wives

A New York court scene portrays Mrs. Terseer P Slater seeking divorce from Al bert J Slater amid accusations of gambling and violence. The article also outlines numerous other divorces over gambling, drinking, and abuse led by a composite husband figure. intertwining personal testimonies and courtroom dialogue.

State to Solve Logged Off Lands With Community Powder Clubs

Farmers bankers and university leaders at the state university convened by President Sas gallo debated financing the clearing of 2,500,000 acres of logged off land. They distrust individual effort and urged state action, with plans for powder clubs headed by bankers editors and merchants to fund settlement on security. A October conference was set to pursue the $260 million project.

State University Sasgallo Henry K. Benson University Ralph Metcalf

Chief Leads Raid on Oriental Gamblers

Chief of Police Beckingham pressed the force’s message as Oriental gamblers along Yealer Way were convinced that the law would be enforced. The raid occurred Saturday and the chief led the action to deter illegal gambling activities.

Yealerway Beckingham

Mail Protest Reaches Allies Over Seizure Actions

United States officials report early, satisfactory replies anticipated from Great Britain and France to a protest over wartime mail seizures. The note accuses Britain and France of pressuring neutral ships to enter ports, per se searches, and other violations of the Hague convention, while insisting damages will be claimed. The note, delivered last Wednesday, does not set a deadline or ultimatum.

United Press Washington Great Britain France United States

Longshoremen Threaten Coastwide Strike Over Wages

The Water Front Employers' union executive committee refused wage increase demands from the workers after offering arbitration and some raises but rejecting the International Longshoremen's Association figures. If no understanding by next Thursday, organized longshoremen in Alaska Canada and the US will strike.

Water Front Employers’ Union International Longshoremen's Association Pacific Alaska Canada United States

French force captures large part of Cumberes village near Verdun

Paris May 27. After heavy fighting overnight French troops captured a large part of Cumberes village nine miles northwest of Verdun in the Meuse region. German forces attacked trenches near Douaumont and were repulsed. Artillery proved most effective on the northern Verdun front.

Paris Cumberes Village Verdun Douuaumont

Itching Torture Stops With Yemo Skin Remedy

Itching torture from eczema ringworm and rashes can be eased quickly by using Yemo. A small amount at drug stores costs 25 or 1.00 for a larger bottle. The product cleanses soothes and seals most skin diseases without smarting. It is non greasy easy to apply and inexpensive. Get it today and save further discomfort.

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