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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1916
Page
3
Mrs. Wheelock, representing New York taxpayers groups, protests a salary raise for Ira Ettinger from 3000 to 3300 dollars. She argues that a man’s blue eyes should not justify higher pay and says no other reason supports the increase.
Douglas Fairbanks opens at Liberty in American Aristocracy for four days while Mary Pickford stars at Coliseum in Leas Through the Dust. The Velvet Paw and The Unwritten Law are among other major features at Mission Rex Colonial and Colishum venues with Petrova Peters and Pickford in leading roles.
Twelve prisoners presented a gold badge to Superintendent Madden of the King county jail on Friday, with resolutions praising his humanitarianism and courteous treatment. Signers include Harry Gardner, a serving pickpocket, and Dr. P. W. Allen tied to a recent sensational case.
U P report from London notes doubt over American election results. Reuters had flashed Hughes elected then Wilson, prompting editors to publish both claims. Editors withheld judgment as London readers stayed away from bulletin boards and newspapers kept a neutral stance on the U S race.
Broadway high school debaters defeated a Lincoln high, Tacoma, team on Friday night by arguing in favor of military training in high schools. Seattle participants were Harold Hutchinson Donald Brew and Lee Haker.
A three-piece fur set featuring a fur hat scarf and muffin skunk is showcased as the latest combination. The ensemble particularly flatters dark materials like velvet.
Nov 11 Relief crews press on in No 1 shaft at a Fernie mine to reach John Janiak the sole victim of a string of cave ins caused by seismic disturbances. Janiak is presumed dead but alive hope lingers as Chief Inspector Graham arrives to assess the damaged workings and operations pause with few workers returning to the mines.
Telegram from Vance McCormick, Democratic National Committee chairman, extols George Ryan for unselfish devotion and sacrifices in the Wilson campaign. The message lauds democracy and Americanism as the cause of their victory.
Refreshments of Washington made products movie pictures mosaic dancing and speeches are free at the Stuart building exhibit rooms run by the Chamber of Commerce and the Manufacturers association Admission day marks the consolidation of the exhibits Dancing begins at 7 p.m. at the press club.
In Marysville California on November 11 Fred Parke won a wager paying his funeral expenses plus 5 hats and a 30 dollar suit, an automobile, and cigars after betting Wilson would carry San Francisco in the election.
Citizens rally for a loud downtown celebration led by Wi don Wilson supporters. The parade begins at 8 PM from city county buildings with marchers assembling at 7 PM and urged to bring loud devices such as tin horns and whistles.
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