This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1916
Page
2
Meld Marshal Terauchi named prime minister of Japan succeeding Marquis Okuma who resigned. Terauchi, a top army leader, formerly governor general of Korea, is seen as a strong advocate of aggressive expansion, with critics warning his rise could push Japan toward China and Pekin.
Henrywood United Press reports from the Somme on October 4 that allied lines deepened their breach to 0.84 mile across a 26 mile front. Rain ceased by yesterday noon allowing artillery to restart. north of the Somme the French completed a German trench junction between Morval and St Pierre Vaast Wood, taking 200 prisoners.
A window washer identified as Alex Kovalchuk, 36, clung to ledges on a third floor storefront in downtown Portland. He toppled to the sidewalk at noon as onlookers watched. he was hospitalized in evidently serious condition.
The Seattle Democratic National Finance Committee was organized at the Lyon Building headquarters with Robert C. Saunders as chairman and members John Schram Frank L. Meares Paul Land Geo. A. Custer Alfred Gfeller and Geo. Murphy. Campaign contributions will be received at 221 Lyon building.
Superior Judge Dykeman issued a temporary restraining order against the Port of Seattle and commissioners Bridges Renneberg and Eweld to halt further ad spending on the referendum. The order requires appearance October 6 to show cause why it should become permanent, in a suit filed by C. O. Qualhelm.
Allen L. Benson socialist candidate for president will visit Beattle Sunday speaking at the Hippodrome pavilion Sunday evening. He is described as a plain paper man and a gifted speaker. In his Western trip he has roasted both Gov Hughes and President Wilson, presenting impartial critiques of both.
Several hundred guests are expected to attend the second logged off land conference October 10 and 11 at the state university in connection with the Land Products exposition. More than 250 attended last May when plans for this conference were laid, with blasting powder on the county unit plan among the features. Discussions will cover land clearing reforestation and related subjects.
Bohemian violinist Franz Adelmann signs an indefinite season as conductor of the Coliseum concert orchestra with Leon Strashan as first violin. Adelmann, a Seattle favorite, will give his first Coliseum concert Wednesday at 3:16 in the afternoon.
An advertisement extols Pape’s Diapepsin as a safe candy tasting remedy that digests all foods in minutes. It promises relief from sour stomach, indigestion, heartburn, and stomach misery and urges readers to ask a pharmacist to read the formula printed on the case.
Senate naval affairs member Miles Poindexter visits Bremerton to review yard needs. He tours with Capt. Coontz and Bremerton officials, travels by navy yard tug, and meets Bremerton citizens at the Commercial Club.
The Seattle Land Products exposition opens at the Arena with Northwest and Alaska displays of grasses grains fruits and vegetables representing Washington Oregon Montana and Idaho counties. Gov Lister Mayor Gill and Judge Hurke will speak. The 11 day show runs to October 14 with lectures music and contests including the Stars Toby Pageant and appearances by Dorothy Morgan and Edna Small.
About 100 girls from the Sacred Heart orphan asylum on Beacon Hill enjoyed a Monday outing at Frank A. Kane's home across Lake Washington. The event provided entertainment and a social gathering for the young residents.
In Olympia Governor Lister issues a formal statement approving a statewide observance of Dairy Day to be held next Saturday.
A Friends of Irish Freedom event at the Hibernian hall Ninth avenue yesterday night featured a dance and card party. Proceeds benefit the Irish Relief fund.
A Democratic candidate argues for firm enforcement of the Dry Law without fear or favoritism. He criticizes the current approach, cites Section 12 of Laws of Washington 1915, and claims thousands of dollars in seized goods should fund schools. He vows to root out graft, operate with direct command, and oppose special privileges.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.