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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1916
Page
5
Ottawa announces that Hearst papers and International News Service will be denied access to Canadian malls after Saturday. Possession of a Hearst newspaper may bring fines up to 5000 dollars and imprisonment up to five years.
Paris reports a German infantry rush on Saillisel near the Somme front last night was broken up after sharp hand to hand fighting. Artillery action remained continuous and heavy through the night with German troops showing nerves in curtain firing.
A newspaper notice offers two thousand free packages of Gauss Combined Treatment for catarrh. Readers may sign a coupon to receive a free package by parcel post, claiming the method treats the root cause and provides lasting relief.
Mrs. Flagler widow of Standard Oil heir and heir to between 60 000 000 and 80 000 000 is reported to marry Judge Robert Worth Bingham former mayor of Louisville Ky Society expresses surprise as she has stayed private since 1913 death of her husband
California could cast a divided vote in the electoral college as 15 top electors are chosen from statewide tallies. If different electors favor rival candidates, the high man among one slate could outrank the low man from the majority party, a split that last occurred four years ago with Wilson and Roosevelt.
At the border 2 156 Minnesota militiamen ballots await counting. Six commissioners who carried the ballots head back to Minnesota and should arrive Sunday. Each party claims the militia vote as the outcome hinges on these unsettled ballots and a division of staff officers is split.
Juneau Alaska November 9 Charlies A Sulzer Democrat and brother of former Gov Sulzer of New York leads James Wickersham candidate for re election as delegate to Congress George B Grigsby Democrat has probably been elected attorney general over George D Schofield Drys lead in 25 Alaska towns shows 3512 to 2037
In Chicago federal court Judge Geiger hears charges of jury bribery tied to Alaska land fraud cases. Juror Oliver D. Bourke, alleged conspirators Albert C. Frost and Burt Wing face the charges as A. T. Fitzgerald, a land fraud defendant, testified about a telephone call promising a $100,000 payoff for an acquittal.
Fifteen quarts of whisky seized by Sergt. Putnam and officers when they raided the Alberta saloon at First avenue and Madison street. Proprietor J. Kk. L. James and bartender A. R. Drum were arrested. Drum carried a bottle of liquor. After purchases with marked coins, Mrs. J. B. Rosenthal, manager of the Stockton house, 15124 Sixth avenue, was arrested.
The port commission on Wednesday barred permits for piers extending beyond 125 feet into the East or West waterway to preserve a 750 foot channel. The rule allows pier headlines if property owners agree. The decision followed George Albin’s Ames Shipbuilding Co. lease application for West Harbor waterway area to establish a shipyard.
Prosecutor O T Webb contends to identify J W W aboard the steamer Verona in a violent Sunday clash. A citizen committee hints 20 of 290 prisoners may face murder charges amid ongoing habeas corpus hearings for Edith Frenotte and others. Central Labor council denounces Everett coroner inquest as unfair while pledging support for further investigations.
A Mexican from Parral reached Juarez last night with word that the 10 Americans in Parral are safe. He said the Americans stayed in town prepared to fight, but Villista raiders only reached the outskirts after Mexican de facto forces evacuated.
Inventors unveil men's footwear using spring metal pieces as fasteners instead of traditional laces. The new system aims to simplify securing shoes and may appeal to athletes seeking quicker closure and a snag-free design.
Millions use it to stop a cold with a dose every two hours for three doses. It opens clogged nostrils eases feverishness sore throat and sneezing and costs 25 cents at any drug store. Be sure you get the genuine.
An old health ad promotes Jad Salts as a remedy for backache and urinary symptoms caused by meat overconsumption. It claims four ounces of rad Salta daily with water will spark kidney activity, neutralize urine acids, and end bladder weakness.
Everett November 9 The shingle weavers strike that strained relations between citizens and I W W's ended last night after a conference with Federal Mediator William Blackman. Attending were employers J C C Brown, international president of the Shingle Weavers union, State Labor Commissioner Younger and E P Marsh of the State Federation of Labor. Minckman had led the related longshoremen dispute in Seattle, now settled.
John C. Eden of Seattle is named among 16 cement capitalists indicted by a federal grand jury on October 27 in Portland Oregon for violating the Sherman act by forming a price fixing pool across Pacific Coast plants. Also named are W G Henshaw Tyler Henshaw and several Seattle interests including A A Sutherland A F Coats Alexander Bailie W P Cameron. Authorities expect arrests Thursday.
The utilities committee asks the light and public utility departments to prepare reports on proposed operating rules tentatively passed by the public service commission. Objections in the reports will be forwarded to the committee and then to the corporation counsel, who will appeal to the commission for changes.
An advertisement touts a home made cough syrup using 2 ounces of Pinex mixed in a pint bottle with sugar to create a full family supply. Claims include immediate throat relief, loosened phlegm, and relief from hoarseness and bronchial issues within 24 hours. Pinex is described as genuine Norway pine extract with guaranteed satisfaction.
Jim recalls a past romance as Margie faces old memories and present strain. The yacht visit in Atlantic City triggers talk of Dick, their distant marriage, and a painful reminder of love lost. Memory probes Margie about their silent years and emotional distance.
Take Along Ukulele President Dugdale of the Seattle club announced that Bill Leard, newly named skipper, joins Charley Swain's team on a Hawaii trip. The contingent departed yesterday from San Francisco.
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