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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1916
Page
2
On board President Wilson's train, crowds in Louisville greet the president with bands, cheers, and demonstrations. Virginians, West Virginians, and Kentuckians join in extended ovations as the circuit continues through towns en route to Hodgenville.
United Press reports railroad brotherhoods remain wary after the Adamson eight hour bill passes the Senate. Leaders cancel earlier strike orders as President Wilson signs the measure in his private car. The lingering labor conflict centers on avoiding a new ten hour system amid ongoing transport disputes.
About 25 000 to 30 000 Spanish War Veterans gathered in Chicago for the national encampment marking the largest event since organization 13 years ago. A parade led the day with veterans from every state, including Missouri Ohio Wisconsin and Illinois each sending over a thousand men. The event features include a competitive drill maneuvers and a sham battle by two brigades of the United States Veterans' Legion. ELVIN ASSELIN 40 employed at Cascade lumber mill in Hallard fell into the bay Sunday morning and drowned.
Walter Gordon aged 12 of 7074 Alki pluckily rescued 2 year old Wilna Levy from a dangerous drowning attempt. The incident underscores swift action by a brave bystander in a local neighborhood.
A Seattle area girl, stepdaughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Levy, attempted to drown herself Saturday afternoon at Lincoln beach near Alki point after a spanking. She was removed to the detention home for care and observation.
Neighbors in Seattle's University district back John E. Ballaine praising his Alaska development work. Critics linked to Morgan Guggenheim Alaska interests urge voters to oppose him, arguing he owns Alaskan property. Supporters say his stance on government railroads and broad business ties make him a capable lawmaker.
Delta Gamma sorority and Sigma Nu Delta Tag Delta and Theta Delta Chi fraternities at the university will move into new houses built for their groups when college opens. The Sigma Nu home features a complete gymnasium and glass covered sleeping quarters with open sides, part of a $25,000 facility.
The extension division of the University of Washington will run business courses in Spokane Tacoma North Yakima Everett Olympia Hoquiam Aber deen and Seattle next year. E F Dahm instructor in charge announced the plan.
A waiter F Burns and laborer Donald McGregor were arrested at the Oregon hotel on Second Ave and Washington St by Detective A A Brown on open charges. They are held pending investigation into possession of stolen goods.
A Labor Day message warns that labor's responsibility matches its build, condemns agitators and violent tactics, cites open shop cities like Detroit and Los Angeles, and urges Seattle voters to back a candidate who stands for industrial freedom and loyalty to the state. It calls for truth, patriotism, and solidarity with fellow workers.
Agnes Nestor of the National Women's Trade Union League asserts a bright year ahead for women workers. She calls for interstate conferences to organize in unorganized trades, push for an eight hour day, and seek federal support for a women’s division in the labor department along with vocational education funding.
The Woodrow Wilson Independent League of Washington wired President Wilson a congratulatory message via secretary George R. Martin. The note praises his vision and leadership, comparing his ideals to Lincoln and urging support for America's moral mission.
A cargo of 2,500 tons is to be discharged at Seward as the U S transport Creek sails Sunday. Health Commissioner McBride protests Cedar river watershed road construction to the city council. A Japanese passenger leaped into Elliott Bay at Pier 5 and disappeared, believed drowned. Road officials left Seattle for a Scenic highway trip to assess Cascades storm and snowslide repairs. Seattle pioneers attended the funeral of Louisa Boren Denny, survivor of the first Alki landing. Francisco MaderoSr was found dead in a New York hotel from heart disease leaving $6,000,000. The Ladies Musical Club announced 1917 artists Mischa Elman and others for the program.
An advertisement claims Kosine Treatment relieves fear of epilepsy attacks and offers a large bottle for $1.60 with a money back guarantee. A free booklet on the diet is available and the store, Swifts Pharmacy at Second and Pike, promotes the product.
The Stef son Arctic expedition schooner Gladiator is expected shortly at Herschel Island after departing Nome several days earlier.
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