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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1916
Page
1
A rousing declaration personifies Labor as the forces behind mining, factory work, shipbuilding, farming, clothing, and construction. Labor vows to defend the wealth created for nations, urging gratitude for the hard work that powers cities, industries, and global progress.
The Star reports Barnum & Bailey present two daily performances Monday with a circus parade featuring tigers lions elephants camels and horses. A large afternoon and evening program includes acts and a pageant Persia the Legend of the Thousand and One Nights.
Freight and passenger traffic revived as trains moved on schedule in Seattle. Perishable freight and livestock shipments resumed west to east routes, with officials reporting smooth operations and normal rail activity returning after the intimidation of a national railroad strike.
London reports that eighteen German airmen died as a Zeppelin raid over London ended with one craft destroyed and another badly damaged. The surviving airships returned undamaged, while crowds gathered to watch the wreckage and celebrate the British defense.
P. Ek Bucke reported an early wake up at the Standard hotel on Monday. He said his clothes were scattered on the floor and $8.75 disappeared from his pockets after a intruder used a case key in the night. He told police the theft occurred sometime during the night.
Miss Mary McNiff, stenographer and companion of murdered lawyer Dwight Dilworth, gives the only account of his shooting as police search the Van Cortlandt Park area for two highwaymen. Dilworth, who lived in Montclair, was found dead in his car near a road, with rings on his hands and a wallet inside his pocket. two suspects were detained but released after she could not identify them.
Health Commissioner McBride reports two infantile paralysis cases in Seattle after two months of depot surveillance. Walter Brumley aged four and his brother Charles eight, of 213 Second Ave North, were placed under quarantine after showing first signs Sunday. Both children had limited outings and lacked window screens at home, with nine doctors and two nurses monitoring trains and arrivals from infected states in a bid to prevent spread. Walter’s facial muscles are paralyzed and he has fluctuated near death. Charles is paralyzed in the legs.
Thousands of workers and families head to Woodland Park for Seattle union picnic under Central Labor Council. A big day includes track and field meets, baseball and mine rescue contests, a 2:30 to 5 pm band, and a Dreamland dance finale. Public offices close. circus parade and bicycle race draw crowds.
London reports Dar es Salaam the capital of German East Africa has surrendered to British troops. The official notice confirmed the capitulation occurred today.
Three men were killed and several injured when a riot broke out on a New York Central train passing through Cleveland this afternoon. Fifteen suspects were taken into custody by local authorities as investigation continues.
Washington Sept 4 The senate and house completed work on the workers compensation bill affecting 400000 to 500000 government employees. The president will sign the measure on his return to Washington tomorrow after swift conference report approval.
Federal grand jury which meets Tuesday in the U S Federal building is expected to bring indictments of a startling nature Several Alaskan cases will be brought up and charges including smuggling and white slave cases will be investigated
Police in Seattle and Everett search for Emil Johnson a 69 year old man who disappeared on August 19 after being seen at Colman dock waiting for a steamer to Everett to visit his sister in law. He is believed abducted or involved in foul play and is described as gray haired with a gray mustache.
Leslie Carbis, 16, finished 16 1/4 miles in 51 minutes to win the Seattle Bicycle Club Labor Day race under The Seattle Star auspices. Bert Bades, 14, won the under-14 prize. Raymond DeVreker took the over-17 prize as Carbis edged him to the line. About 150 riders started amid motorcades and crowds on Second Avenue. several tumbles occurred but the field finished with excitement and prize distribution to follow in The Seattle Star.
Senator Miles Poindexter challenges Congressman Humphrey to a tariff debate in Seattle or any convenient date. Howard Rice, secretary, delivered the virtual challenge Monday. Poindexter had backed a lumber and shingles tariff on three occasions and even proposed an amendment. Humphrey cites Poindexter as voting for free lumber. the dispute centers on tariff positions.
General Hay reported British gains along a 3000 yard front north of the Somme in yesterday's fighting. German positions were captured to a depth of half a mile as the British advanced on the line.
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