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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1916
Page
1
Councilman T Erickson announces plans to file an anti partisanship initiative in Olympia and organize workers to circulate petitions aiming for 100 000 signatures. The measure seeks to abolish party labels in state city and local races while preserving presidential election neutrality.
Detroit October 26. The article portrays a melodramatic circle of society figures and dancers in a staged “eternal triangle” across Michigan Illinois and Indiana. It lists Helene Wohlford Ruth Day McLean Arnold Zumstein Joseph Fee James B. Cowan Dr Angus McLean and various cops ministers reporters as participants. A proposed breach of promise suit by Helene Wohlford against Zummie is noted with future reels teased.
A blaze at a large institution trapped 318 occupants, mostly children, forcing heroic firefighting and citizen aid. The fire appears to have rekindled after a morning alarm, causing severe losses estimated at 250000 dollars with 30000 dollars insured. Many children leapt from third floor windows to the street.
Game Warden Rief faces charges of falsifying the primary for sheriff in Snoqualmie and has posted $1,000 with the county clerk. Deputies arrested Ben E. Berray and Mat Davenport on warrants for attempting to influence voters to back J. D. Brennan. Bonds for the defendants were set at $500. penalties include prison and fines if convicted.
John Hildebrand a 26 year old convict died at the city hospital Thursday morning from wounds received after a confrontation with Motorcycle Officer M A Arbogast following a hold up on September 5. The bullet lodged in his spine causing paralysis and he had been near death for weeks. He had spent more time in prison than at liberty and was serving a life sentence for murder when paroled last spring. His body will be sent to his mother in Tacoma.
An official statement from Berlin reports the crown prince's troops repulsed French assaults on Fort Vaux near Verdun and acknowledged losses at Fort Douaumont and Douaumont village. The same day London announced the British minesweeper Genista was torpedoed by a submarine. 73 officers and crew died, 12 saved.
Mrs. Margaret Beutinger testifies she killed her husband after years of coercive demands. City weights and measures inspectors report bread loaf shrinkage from 32 to 28 ounces in ten cent loaves and from 16 to 11 ounces in five cent loaves. They urge shoppers to check bottom stamps and demand full weight.
Berlin Sofia and Petrograd dispatches report Romanian forces destroyed the 14 mile Danube bridge at Cervnavoda blocking an immediate invasion of Old Romania. German war office says the action reveals Romania’s fear of a German push toward Bucharest.
Several thousand people greet President Wilson in Chillicothe Ohio at 8 15 a m including 700 shopmen given liberty to see him. Railroad workers join the demonstration as Wilson jokes about his youth and expresses hope the country will remain at peace.
California bakers move to raise the nickel loaf to six cents starting November 1. The State Master Bakers' association also launches a state wide petition to President Wilson requesting an embargo on wheat exports.
John Vandenberg, a striker, who attacked Charles Miller, a meat man, must answer first degree assault charges in superior court.
The piece reports Republican figures accusing Gov. Charles E. Hughes of avoiding direct statements on the Alaska railroad and Bremerton navy yard. Fred C. Harper and W. R. Wilcox say Hughes authorized them to deny abandonment while Seattle and Northwest demand his own words on government ownership and shipyard support.
Republican candidates clash with State Chairman Fred C. Harper as probes claim special interests fund the referendum push. Poindexter opposes, McBride splits with others, Hart backs bills, while committees deploy noncandidate speakers and stack meetings to sway votes. The campaign grows heated and divided.
Romantic life in the era of Louis XV shapes daily affairs in 18th century France as men chase love and women influence society. The text highlights passionate relationships and social norms of the period.
Randall Parrish delivers another strong work with Shea of the Irish Brigade as The Star launches a new weekly novel series starting Monday. The author once again highlights heroic days and vivid frontier life in a sweeping adventure.
President Wilson arrived in Cincinnati at 11 30 amid a crowd showing strong cross party backing. Hamilton County Germans helped organize a massive welcome signaling a united stance for the national leader in a city once seen as unfriendly.
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