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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1916
Page
5
In South Bend on October 26 Gov. Ernest Lister lambasted Gov. McBride as a “wet” candidate and pressed him to declare his position on referendum measures. He questioned why McBride opposes liquor bills while booze interests back him.
Rich from cotton market reports heavy operators made big profits while many small speculators were wiped out in the spectacular market over the last 24 hours. The Cotton Exchange today notes the volatile trading amid strong demand and price swings.
Crowds fill the street and sidewalk outside 1599 Fourth Ave as the United Wreckage Syndicate store holds a public sale. A large staff inside works to handle eager buyers while a vast stock of damaged goods across clothing shoes hats furnishings groceries hardware and more is offered at remarkably low prices. The sale opens daily at 9 o clock and will continue a short time.
Alfred H Lundin, candidate for prosecuting attorney, defends a letter to the county auditor denying fake drug stores used permits to obtain excess alcohol. He cites directing the auditor to stop issuing permits beyond four barrels of alcohol and two of whiskey in six months, except for legitimate manufacturing needs.
Seventy five laborers will be put to work in November to continue rebuilding the city water Poste pipeline No. 1. The line was 60 percent complete last winter but operations paused for summer to handle extra load. Wooden staves are being replaced with new ones.
Henry Lund and John Hill are detained as detectives probe how Tom Kintoff's hand grip appeared in their Milwaukee hotel room. The trio lived there and investigators note a satchel was cut open yielding a $15 diamond ring and a $10 gold ring.
Paul Hutchinson, a Democratic candidate for county commissioner, asks that Ramsay be enjoined from appearing on the November ballot. Hutchinson alleges Ramsay’s nomination at the September primaries was secured by illegal publicity. He argues state law bans campaign bios in primary publicity and cites Post Intelligencer paid articles as evidence.
Members of the Baptist church at Denison Iowa express satisfaction with Mrs Anna Ager Williams filling the pulpit left by her late husband She is a graduate of Simpson college Indianola and of the Illinois Training School for Nurses.
Thirty five forest fires have been traced to the careless nest of hunters in the Olympic forest. Supervisor Fromme reports total losses exceed six thousand acres, with only ten acres burned before the season opened September 10 and severe damage since.
Wilton Burnett 17 and Alex Drummond 35 died when dynamite stored in an oven exploded in Everson canyon five miles from Eagleville. The stove was borrowed from a cabin in a wood camp while the owner was away.
A Tuesday trial in Judge Gordon's court found Carl Jacobson not guilty of disorderly conduct on the waterfront. A previous item in the Star had incorrectly stated he would be tried for singing in jail and disturbing hospital patients.
In Oshkosh Wisconsin 6000 attendees welcomed William Jennings Bryan last night to urge reelecting President Wilson. The main address drew 1600 inside the opera house while about 1000 gathered outside and many more met Bryan at the train and along the route. He plans speeches in Appleton Fond du Lac and Milwaukee tonight.
An ordinance proposed by the public safety committee would bar newsboys from crying papers between 11 p m and 7 30 a m on five weekdays and between midnight and 8 30 a m on Sundays. Hotel men urged passage of the Dill.
An early reminder urges readers to visit for a dental examination. The ad touts a qualified staff from top dental colleges, state board certificates visible on wall, and low prices with Novo-Cain available. It promises a thorough check and clear cost estimate, claiming eventual savings are worthwhile.
An advertisement invites patients to Regal Dental Offices led by Dr. L. R. Clark at 1405 Third Ave NW, on the corner of Third and Union, opposite the post office, urging readers to go to the right place.
A column warns that federal policy endangers Alaska’s fish and commerce by allowing Canadian control via Prince Rupert and imperial subsidies. It argues Washington and the U S should resist Canada’s push to shift Alaska trade, fearing loss of U S ports and flag protections.
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