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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1916

Page

3

Wild man who haunted woods finally captured

Deputies Starwich and Calhoun arrested a bewhiskered man seen near Sunnydale rancher W. J. Lewis. The suspect, named George Harris, had a knife, a revolver, three live bullets and two dummies, and a crude hovel as shelter. Harris claimed ignorance of alleged depredations as Lewis plans to identify him.

W. J. Lewis Sunnydale Starwich Calhoun Telephoniec Lewis’ Farm George Harris Harris Lewis Hele

Lumbermen push business with nationwide advertising drive

Seattle hosts lumber magnates from major districts to launch a large advertising campaign for the lumber and milling industry. R H Downman of New Orleans notes East and South gains while Northwest’s effort lags, urging local manufacturers to adopt ads. The group plans visits in Tacoma and with the West Coast Lumbermen's association, listing attendees Keith Kansas City Turnbull Norfolk V a Good man Goodman F C Wey erhaeuser St Paul and R It Downman.

United States Seattle R. H. Downman New Orleans National Lumber Manufacturers’ Association Northwest Downman Tacoma West Coast Lumbermen's Association Keith Kansas City A. R. Turnbull Norfolk, Va R. B. Goodman Goodman, Wis F.C. Weyerhaeuser St Pauli R. It Downman

Wanderer Drowns: 79-Year-Old Ward Found Under Bridge

The body of Frank Johnson, 79, a county almshouse ward, was recovered near lith ave 8 bridge in South Park by J. Guettel on Thursday morning. He wandered away from the almshouse Wednesday after lunch, reportedly in good spirits. Matron Cord believes accidental drowning. Johnson was once a logger and has no known relatives.

Frank Johnson County Almshouse Lith Ave South Park J. Guettel Thistle St Johnson B. A. Cord

Satin and Fox on New Winter Coat Cheriat Look

The latest winter coat is a Cheriat reproduction in black satin trimmed with gray fox fur. Fur tassels add a touch of nobbiness.

Satin Fox

Canal Navies May Now Be A Factor In War

Inland navies may figure strongly on the Western front as allies press on Germany. Canal and river cruisers with heavy guns, manned by trained Marines, could operate along the Somme and other watercourses, extending maneuver options and interlocking fleets across canals and rivers.

Wilburn Porrest United Press London Newa Weatern France Flanders Canal Navy United Preas Foch Mt. St. Quentin Somme Belgium England Royal Marine Light Infantry Royal Marine Artillery

Hidden Aztec City Said Found Beneath Tiburon Island

Adventurer Mazatlan reports a sailing party claiming to have seen ruins and inscriptions on Tiburon Island in the Gulf of California. They describe vast tablelands, turtle shell huts, gold ornaments, and a secret underground lair before a storm forced retreat.

Mazatlan Tiburon Island Gulf of Lower California The Tiburon Toctle Guaymas Alert

Bank Robber Shot In Act At St. Paul

Nov 16 William Sandell, 22, died after attempting to rob the Security State bank in a residence district. He held a revolver to the cashier and escaped with 670 dollars before detective William Oliver opened fire, killing Sandell as several shots were exchanged. Oliver remained unharmed.

Paul William Sandell Security State Bank Sandell Wiliam Oliver Oliver

Confessed man glad he told all in Durbin Pollock case

Alexander Naimes, who pleaded guilty to the murder of Mrs. Rosetta Durbin and John Pollock, will start aSan Quentin sentence after his confession. Pollock says the plea lifted a weight, and Naimes previously served three years in Oregon for burglary.

Redding Cal Alexander Naimes Rosetta Durbin John Pollock San Quentin Pollock Naimes Oregon Penitentiary

Tacoma Rejects Seattle Power Sale for Municipal Demand

Tacoma officials refused Seattle's bid to buy 6 660 horsepower of electricity from the city plant. Local authorities say a dozen large industries, including a shipyard and a smelter, will begin operations soon and require substantial municipal current.

Tacoma Seattle Eclty

Six Babies Born in Knoxville Die After Birth

In Knoxville Tennessee Mrs Andrew Woods 31 gave birth to six boys at home. City Physician Kyle reported the babies were formed perfectly but were dead at birth.

Knoxville Tenn Andrew Woods Kyle

California Republicans Vague on Fraud Charges Amid Count

New York November 16 The Republican national headquarters said Hughes defeat depends on California leaders after the official count. Chairman Willcox noted that vague fraud charges did not come from leading California Republicans who refused to outline specifics.

New York Hughes California Willcox

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