11 Oct 1916
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1916
Page
1
Boston advances within one win of the world championship by defeating Brooklyn 6 to 2. Gardner hits a homer and Scott drives in runs as Marquard struggles early and the Red Sox pull away with timely hitting and Roger Leonard relief mixed with errors by Brooklyn.
Ex-officer Margett resigned soon after Sergt Putnam accused him of signaling a raid on Clarence Gerald's case. Dry squad officers encountered him near the entrance as a bell buzzer warned staff of police. Chief Beckingham noted Margett’s prior graft defense and bootlegging links while describing him as a hard man to catch.
Police say 300 joints pay protection to operate liquor rooms and hotels. Ex officer Margett arrested in raid on 5500 First Ave S. $2,350 in his pockets and 150 whisky cases found. Mayors and chiefs vow investigation and possible graft probes.
A grand jury investigation of the disappearance and destruction of liquor held by Sheriff Hodge is planned by Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Palmer. Brinker urged a grand jury probe after a deputy found far fewer tops and barrels than claimed, signaling possible crime or misaccounting before Justice Brinker. The probe is set to proceed as the grand jury meets in November.
In the inning details, an error credited to Johnston on a fumble by Johnston, Hooper advances on a steal, Meyers to Mowrey, Janvrin strikes out. No runs. One hit one error, Lewis Olson walked. Meyers forced Olson, Janvrin to Scott. Stengel runs for Meyers, Getz bats for Rucker, out, Gardner to Hoblitzell. No runs. No hits, No errors.
Seattle sessions of West Coast lumbermen plan a major reorganization to form the Douglas Fir Exploitation and Export Co. The venture, first U.S. export selling agency under government regulation, seeks overseas markets and to stabilize the industry by expanding Pacific coast lumber sales after the European war.
German forces under Gen. Von Krafft push from the north into Rumania after capturing Red Tower pass. Aus troopers annihilate the first Romanian army at Transylvania while Falkenhayn drives back the second army toward the Georgeny mountains and Sinka river.
London reports Hearst International News Service has been banned from the press bureau and all means of transmission of news due to continued garbling of messages and breach of faith. An official statement cites publication of false statements attributed to London about an air raid.
The Hiner Kansan voyage to St Nazaire France was postponed again as the ship carrying nearly a half million dollars in cargo was examined and cleared by a German submarine Sunday after arriving from New York.
The thrilling tale of a great Western railroad’s building will unfold from Monday to Saturday. The story follows the challenges, engineering feats, and regional impact as the line nears completion.
Charles A. Reynolds former chairman of the state public service commission left for Washington D C Wednesday to argue before the supreme court the Northwest tourist rate case The hearing is set for October 16 Reynolds will return to Seattle October 20 He seeks to compel the Southern Pacific Union Pacific and its allied Oregon Washington to grant Seattle and other Northwestern cities the same tourist rates as Los Angeles and California cities Currently Chicago to San Francisco via Seattle costs 17 dollars more than the Los Angeles route California cities. the Northern route is shorter by several hundred miles than the Southern route.
Sam L. Crawford of Crawford & Conover died Wednesday at his home 906 Shelby Street after an illness of over a year. He was more than 55 and served as president of the Pioneers' association for two years. He actively aided Seattle’s commercial growth and was linked with the Chamber of Commerce and the Elks Lodge.
Tides show highs at 4:39 a.m. 23.9 feet and 10:42 a.m. 6.2 feet. A 4:09 p.m. tide reaches 19.6 feet and a 10:54 p.m. tide reaches 17 feet. Mariners should note the elevated morning and afternoon levels.
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