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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1916
Page
7
A report notes a major Rumanian rout after encirclement south of the Danube with 22,000 captured. Teutonic monitors wrecked pontoon bridges while Bulgarian artillery targeted Romanian transports, adding chaos as troops retreated. Louise Merrill Cooper will perform Indian music Thursday at the Calhoun hotel.
Olga Dahl a 19 year old school teacher was bound to a tree, shot twice in the head, and left to die as hunters scour Goodhope township. Governor sets bounty, Sheriff Gunderson leads 230 deputies. Olga remains alive but likely blind if she recovers.
The Puget Sound longshoremen strike ends after talks in Tacoma and Seattle. About 2500 to 3000 workers return under 50 cents straight time and 70 cents overtime, with an arbitration on the wave schedule after ten days. May affect Pacific coast ports and wage talks.
Rossi, a wealthy Idaho resident, faces murder charges in a sensational trial over Dalquist's death. Jury selection began as defense leaders like John P. Gray prepare to contest the case amid speculation of family disputes and possible temporary insanity. Prosecutors seek change of venue due to publicity.
Riots erupt as milk shortages intensify in New York City. Police report famished women and children seizing milk from carts and lines forming in several districts. Upstate night riders and extra deputies bolster guards at creameries as Borden Co. shows signs of supply weakening.
Washington union coal miners vote Thursday to accept a new wage scale, averting a general strike. Small locals supported it about 9 to 1. big local result pending, District President Fiyzik says sentiment favors acceptance. Prices to consumers may rise 6 to 10 percent. day wage up 5 percent plus 3 percent on tonnage and deadwood. A two year working plan will be negotiated Friday.
Skagit county hosts its big annual fair opening next Monday at Burlington with entries received the first two days. The midweek and weekend will feature concessions, athletic events, and a strong fruit and ladies auxiliary lineup. A special day focuses on children and the little folk.
An advertisement touts a homemade cough syrup using Pinex 2 ounces in a pint sugar syrup for 64 cents. It promises quick relief from coughs chest cold bronchitis and even whooping cough with a pleasant taste and a money back guarantee from The Nex Co rt.ayne Ind.
British artillery shelled moving German infantry north of Schwaben redoubt last night inflicting many casualties. North of the Somme, activity was limited to intermittent shelling with no further fighting reported.
After delivery of a trunk full of liquor from Butte Montana to Frank McNamara aged 22 at 507 13th Avenue Friday night, Officer Harvey arrested him but he escaped through a rear door. By Wednesday he was located and held in jail in default of a 500 dollar bond.
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