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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1916

Page

1

Villa Daylight Assault Begins Third Day at Chihuahua City

The Villistas launched a third day assault on Chihuahua City at daybreak with pincer cavalry actions on eastern western and northern fronts and a push on Santa Rosa hill. Officials warned the battle could decide the city’s fate as U S agents noted communications with Juarez had slowed amid ammunition shortages and heavy fighting continued.

Vel Paso Chihuahua City el Juarez Trevino EL Paso Villa Santa Rosa Hill Andres Garcia Stormer Juarez U.S Secret Service U. S Chihuahua Trevin Carranza Yenter Attat Chie Geronzales S. Authoriti

Why take a chance with Kelly as speaker

Tacoma aspirant Guy E. Kelly is questioned as speaker nominee in a dry progressive state. The piece accuses him of petty politics and ties to Jimmy Davis, notes his role in election law tinkerings, and argues the public rejected his brand of politics in the referendum defeat.

Guy E. Kelly Tacoma Kelly Jimmy Davis Republican Party Washington Jimmy Davis Stamp

Wild Man Terrorizes University Campus After Dark

A mysterious figure seen near the home economics building frightens three students and Miss Gertrude Elliott on campus. The man fled as Night Officer Bloom and female aides approached, continuing a long series of campus alarms and prompting pursuit plans.

Gertrude Elliott Miss Elliott Eiliott Bloom Officer Bloom

William Harris Dies In Bayside Home Father of Titanic Victim

William Harris aged 71, father of the late Henry Bi Harris the Titanic victim and prominent American theatrical figure, collapsed and died at his Bayside home. Mrs J R Singerman a daughter of Harris lives at 1222 Summit Avenue.

New York Wm. Harris Henry Bi. Harris Bayside J. R. Singerman Summit Ave William Harris

Adamson Law Constitutionality Reaches Supreme Court

The legality of the eight hour law is headed to the U S Supreme Court. Formal filing papers are expected by Monday or Tuesday. Observers believe a final decision will come several weeks after New Year’s.

Washington U. S. Supreme Court

The City of Numbered Days misleads with a dam scheme

In a serialized tale, Victor Brouillard, a government engineer overseeing the Niquoia concrete dam, faces bribery and threats linked to alcohol pressure. Chicago capitalist J Wesley Cartwright schemes to derail the project while Brouillard resists, hinting at romantic motive as the next chapter begins Monday.

Victor Brouillard J. Wesley Cartwright Chicago Washington Brouillard Victor Francis Ynde

Rankin's First National Address From Montana Congresswoman

Jeannette Rankin delivers her first public statement to the nation, expressing deep awareness of her duty to serve Montana and the women of the United States. She vows to be useful, earnestly hoping to aid both her state and the broader female citizenry.

Montana

Rankin interview marks first for Montana congresswoman

A Star reporter secures the first extensive interview with Miss Jeannette Rankin America's first congresswoman. Rankin studied in Seattle and gained early suffrage experience. The initial Angevine story appears herewith with more to come next week.

Star Jeannette Rankin America Montana Seattle Angevine

Rankin Makes History as Woman Joins Congress

By L. D. Angevine in Missoula Montana on November 25, Jeannette Rankin becomes a member of Congress amid national curiosity about a woman in the national legislature. Continued on Page 2.

Missoula Mont Congress Jeannette Rankin

Four Killed When Naval Launch Is Cut in Two

Four men die as a cutter from the US naval supply ship Glacier is swept into the paddle wheel of the river steamer Apache during a flood tide in San Francisco. The Glacier muster lists the missing dead: Heilberger, Campbell, Wiley, Daniels. Wright and Heilberger were severely injured.

San Francisco United States Glacier William Heilberger Glendale Cal Grover Campbell Seaman McKinney Tex R. E., Wiley Middleboro

Indictments Hit Seattle Cafe and Hotel Men in Gambling Probe

A King County grand jury handed up fourteen indictments and one more, bringing total to fifteen, against cafe dance hall and hotel proprietors. Nine cafe men and three hotel owners face gross nuisance charges, others include a police officer and perjury. Bail set mostly at 500, Hagen posted 1000. Prosecutor Lundin notes need to convict before closing venues.

Seattle Ed Hagen Pat Sullivan American Cafe John Clancy J. W. Boaz Scenic Cafe Joe L. Marsell Sixth Ave. S King St Co. BL Keene Plaza Hotel Ray Thornton 50S Fifth Ave. S&s Dick Fleming Fifth Ave. S Walter Davenport Egitio Arnaldo M. Elizabeth Anderson H. O. Fuhrberg R. M. Ridpath Westlake Ave Nicholae Grady Erwin Second Ave Lundin Central Hotel H. O. Fhhrberg Baden Cafe First Ave King County Grand Jury Hagen Peterson Elizabeth Anderson Smith Everett Joseph Anderson Velma Hoxgland Anderson Tacoma Marjorie KB Lehmer

Yale Harvard Battle Draws Record Crowd in Freezing Bowl

More than 75,000 fans packed the Yale Bowl to witness the Yale vs Harvard football game. Harvard led early with a field goal as Horween punted and Casey threatened on offense before Yale’s defense held. The second quarter featured a disputed 70 yard run by Casey and multiple punts shaping a tense, wind driven contest.

H. C. Hamilton New Haven Cambridge Harvard Yale Capt Cadman Jacques Horween Casey Laroche Neville Legore Hetween Crimson Swain Harver

Yale Triumphs Over Harvard 6 to 3 on Trick Plays

Yale uses deceptive running and Legore surge to push to the Harvard four before Neville scores Yale's first touchdown against Harvard in nine years. Comerford misses the extra point as Yale leads 6 3 with Yale pennants waving and Blue stands roaring.

Yale Harvard Legore JacQues Neville Ya'e Comerford

Army Leads Navy at Polo Grounds in Annual Contest

Army led Navy 15 to 0 at halftime after opening with a scoring drive and a second touchdown. The game on the Polo grounds began with Army ahead 7-0 and extended its lead before intermission as Navy remained scoreless.

New York Army Navy Polo Grounds

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Guy Kelly University Hunt Supreme Court L. D. Angevine Robinson Harris Wiggins Coolidge Wheeler Black C. Hutchineon Snow Sweetzer Comerford Isessuae Harte Laroche
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