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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1916
Page
1
The longshoremen strike ends and coal miners accept the new wage plan. Seattle enjoys industrial peace, untroubled by internal strife as the city prepares to pursue its wide city-wide ventures. The spirit of unity and fair dealing underscores Seattle as a rising queen of the Pacific coast.
A fire at Christian Brothers' College in St. Louis killed four people including two elderly brothers and a lieutenant, with around ten firefighters injured. The blaze trapped workers as a wall collapsed, prompting multiple recoveries and a large monetary loss. The disaster threatens the future of the order’s institution in the city.
The Star creates an outdoor scoreboard at Piper and Taft's on Second Ave for complete game descriptions and play by play read by Dan Salt. Extra editions and daily columns will deliver the latest big series news from Boston and Brooklyn to street corners. Allied gains north of the Somme are admitted with reported English setbacks and heavy losses.
Wallace Idaho October 5 The murder trial of Herman J Rossi a prominent local figure opens in Wallace over the Dalquist killing at the Samuels hotel June 30 Rossi described as a driven man who shot Dalquist after a confrontation in the hotel lobby Dalquist died the following day Mrs Rossi is confined to a sanitarium as the case unfolds drawing statewide attention and comparisons to famed Idaho cases.
The longshoremen's strike ended after a day of talks among employers, employees, and Federal mediators William Blackman and Henry M. White. Workers are likely to resume Friday as peace details remain to be finalized. Sheriff deputies were requested earlier, signaling tension before the surprise settlement reached at 10 p.m. The Longshoremen's union and local officials remained cautiously optimistic about a full return to work.
In Los Angeles on Wednesday Edna Small and Dorothy Morgan sold Stars on downtown streets to win a bet. Their sales surpassed 600 with the promise of more in New York if they reach the goal. The stunt began in LA and has moved through San Francisco and Portland with stops planned in Seattle and Spokane.
Mt Lassen in California exhibited new signs of volcanic activity for the second time in as many days as observers reported renewed steam and potential eruptions near Redding.
President Wilson drew about 150000 Nebraskans in Omaha and Council Bluffs, delivering a brisk campaign speech to business leaders. He defended his reform legislation, urged new methods for the next decade, and urged America to serve the world while seeking global confidence.
The Congress, damaged off Coos Bay, arrived in Elliott Bay under her own steam and will be rebuilt at a cost of 600000 dollars.
The structure spans 2,880 feet in length and 80 feet in width with a maximum height of 591 feet above the river. It uses reinforced concrete and will be America's longest double decked bridge upon completion near Cleveland.
Joseph Lincoln is celebrated as a leading American author known for humorous dialect novels and entertaining regional tales. His popularity underscores his impact on early 20th century American literature.
A newspaper note invites readers to follow the latest Mr Pratt tale in The Star. The story runs from Monday through Saturday, with the plan urging readers to start Monday and read through the week.
The Star announces a gala Baby Pageant at the Arena on Friday October 13 at 3 30 pm in connection with the Northwest Land Products exposition. Entry forms require separate coupons for mothers and babies and for girls with dolls. Cash prizes total 95 with merchandise prizes. special prize for a wife of a Metropolitan Building Co employee.
Charles W. Fairbanks headlining the Republican fall drive opens Saturday in the Moore theatre with Miles Poindexter presiding. He will deliver two speeches in Washington state one in Seattle and one in Spokane moving from Oregon after a California stop.
A Washington expert reports South America faces lumber shortages due to shipping delays from the Pacific coast. Roger Simmons says Chile and Peru are in the market for large North American supplies, with three quarters of the lumber coming from the United States and Canada. He notes strong business standards among Argentine buyers and discusses interest from California, Oregon, and Washington lumbermen.
Miss Bessie Smith shoots Fred Huffman as he lies dying in a Missoula hospital after claiming he betrayed her. Sheriff Whitaker and a deputy respond to the warrant reading. Smith fires when warned, striking Huffman under the chin.
The talks between American and Mexican commissioners conclude with no troop withdrawals. General Pershing will not return to U S soil until safety for life and property south of the Rio Grande is assured.
Butter rose three cents a pound in Seattle on Thursday amid heavy Eastern demand and higher prices for butter fat. Pack. ers say shortages of feed push rancher costs, and a 39 cent ban quotation for butter fat suggests further rises. Consumers may pay about 45 cents per pound soon. Storage butter could be unloaded in larger amounts as prices climb.
When the Seattle Second Infantry No Juard of Washington arrives at King Street depot Sunday at 8 the city will greet them with a large delegation from local commercial bodies and other organizations. Citizens are urged to turn out to escort the troops to the Armory where a military escort will be provided by the naval militia and artillery. An informal reception will follow and the Chamber of Commerce plans a week of welcoming ceremonies.
President Wilson requested Gen. Geo. Goethals and Commissioner Clarke of the Interstate Commerce Commission join a three member board to investigate railroad eight hour day operations. The full board lineup was expected to be announced today in Omaha Nebraska.
The first round of litigation against a city ordinance requiring druggists to obtain license and inventory liquor stocks was heard by Judge Gordon. He fined Phoenix Drug Co. manager H. F. Gibson ten dollars for refusing to sign the application, with the case immediately appealed through his attorney Fred Peterson.
English doctors experiment with a parasite aimed at eradicating flies. The study explores biological control methods to reduce pest populations and improve sanitation.
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