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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1916
Page
2
Former Austrian ambassador Richard K. Korsons died at his daughter's Philadelphia home. He served in diplomatic posts and leaves a family legacy noted in the obituary.
A B Garretson, head of four rail brotherhoods, predicts government ownership and operation of all railroads and public utilities within ten years. He argues regulation is essential to avert strikes, yet warns of deadly dangers in government ownership, advocating the least dangerous path through government operation.
The senate foreign relations committee voted unanimously to report the Danish West Indies treaty favorably. A favorable senate vote is expected before the session ends or early tomorrow.
Chicago September 5 police report that J Maurice Pettit who confessed to killing his wife is distraught and threatened suicide. He says he wishes to join his wife on a spiritual plane as doubts arise over his motives.
W. R. Norwood of 4126 10th Ave N BE says a thief cut through his screen and robbed his commissary after buying a ham and two dozen eggs Saturday to weather a possible strike that never happened. He noted the strike was called off.
Portland public schools opened amid protest as about 40 percent of students attended on Labor Day. Officials had scheduled an opening for yesterday but the plan was disrupted by continued opposition to starting the school year on holiday.
Senator Poindexter spent a strenuous day in Ellensburg meeting voters. Editor J Raynor hosted him with a county committee as he urged that machine politicians versus the people remains the issue. He predicted carrying Kittitas County by a big vote and planned to speak in North Yakima tonight.
The Spokesman Review lauds former Gov Henry McBride as dependable with a fine record. It notes his fight against railroad influence, his role in creating the public service commission, and his proven public trust despite past political cost.
Ed True a fire bow and Frank A. Hisker repairman of the Durham mine were killed Monday midday by a gas explosion. Three men were present at Deeplake during a Labor Day picnic when the blast occurred. Rescue worker Ardent Piyzik joined the effort and blamed shut fans after the shift ended for allowing coal gas to accumulate and ignite by torches.
An advertisement touts creams containing animal substances to cover hair and remove freckles and blotchy skin. It claims rapid results by applying mercorised wax nightly and dissolving saxalite for instant whitening, promising a smooth healthy look within a week.
The student aid committee of the University of Washington Alumni Society seeks housework mending and related tasks for the dozens of college girls who will register at the state institution next week.
County official Morrison disputes City Health Commissioner Mc Hride about a Cedar river watershed road. Police wrecked a soft drink parlor at 217 Second Ave. Monday. three men were arrested for drunkenness. Davidson Starr Jordan to speak at Bainbridge Island religious conference on October 1. Lots along Lake Washington appraised at 46 064 to be sold by State Land Commissioner Savidge Monday. VA 8 Army transports to Manila China and German ports from San Francisco to avoid British censorship. Milwaukee car ferry service between Port Townsend and Seattle continues after railroad strike settlement. Mrs E J Schweinbold injured in Monroe automobile crash. REMSBEARG discusses government control of steamship rates at Pacific port authorities conference in Vancouver. Capt Robert Dollar to defend steamshipmen. Seattle chosen for 1917 Sangerfest. Carl Lunde reelected president. Chas H Lilly Co employees picnic. Puget steamer chartered. event led by Chas H Lilly.
An overflow crowd greeted Ole Hanson, progressive member of the national advisory committee for the Wilson campaign, as he spoke for Wilson here. He cited international law and quoted Taft and Hughes to argue Wilson’s foreign policy stance is correct.
Four Ann Arbor residents died and three were severely hurt when their car overturned at a sharp turn near Sandusky Ohio early today. Among the dead was Harry C. Millman, brother of Mabel Millman, the Ann Arbor girl whose dismembered body was found in Ecorse creek seven years ago.
A prowler attempted to enter the home of R. H. Little at 156 East 59th Street Monday afternoon. He removed his linen duster marked Kling-Chicago in the cellar and left without taking it, and police wish to locate the owner.
A Seattle case illustrates how poor kidney function drains joy and energy from daily life. The ad urges women to avoid overwork, get fresh air and exercise, read uplifting material, and try Dean's Kidney Fills said to help thousands.
Mrs. Margaret A Nesary of 1518 Twenty first Ave South says years of hard work caused backache and kidney problems. She reports kidneys were out of order and adds this worsened her overall misery.
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