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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1916
Page
8
A paid advertisement reports unanimous endorsement by Veterans of the First Washington Regiment for John E. Ballaine for Congress. The appeal cites his Spanish American War record and Civil Life service, with support from Grand Army veterans.
At a meeting on August 19 1916 the Washington Volunteers Association a Spanish American War veterans group endorsed Comrade John E Ballaine for Congress in the Republican primaries for the First Congressional District. The vote praised his 18 months of service in the Spanish American and Philippine wars and 34 battles many veterans know his character and energy. The endorsement urges veterans to vote for him as first or second choice with officers Lewis R Dawson and August Toeliner signing.
Allied forces push through Berny En Santerre and near Chauines as German lines on the Somme retreat. French gains see the front near the Chaulnes Peronne railway extended, while a British attack seizes Leute wood near Combles amid German counterattacks.
Rumanian troops evacuated the town of Tutrakan 235 miles south of Bucharest under pressure from German and Bulgarian forces. They withdrew to the north bank after repelling heavy attacks in a three days battle as German artillery battered the Tutrakan bridgehead.
In savage night fighting a German force attacking Leuze wood near Combles was driven back leaving prisoners in British hands. Gen Haigh reported. Fighting continues in the outskirts of Ginchy.
Russian artillery bombards Halitz in Galicia as Halitz burns, 60 miles southeast of Lemberg. War office confirms the city is in flames while Russian forces press toward the fortifications from north and south of the Dniester.
H. V. Constantine of 4510 20th Ave N E reported losing a black leather bag containing $70 in gold along with collars and neckties. He said he placed the bag on the car fender while waiting to jitney to town at 6 15 Wednesday afternoon, but the bag was not on the fender when he reached the city. Police asked to be alerted if found.
The American and Mexican commissioners recessed discussions in New London as they consider extensive financial aid for Mexico. If stable conditions near the Rio Grande are assured, the United States will support a large Mexican loan in this country.
Prof. C. V. Piper a University of Washington graduate and longtime agriculture department member is in Seattle on a Northwest tour to study forage conditions. He says his work focuses on securing larger and better yields of hay and pasture crops.
An ad touts a Japanese pore treatment claiming it clears freckles sallowness and blemishes. It promises deep cleansing pores reduces inflammation and improves skin with regular massage. Available in three sizes 35c 50c and 1.00 from Keowdor Co Pasadena.
The College Preparatory School for Men of the YMCA begins its term Monday morning. Courses are reorganized into smaller units to fit student needs with day and night classes. Textbooks are free.
Promoters tout Nuxated Iron as the secret behind Willard’s easy win over Moran and a key to triumphs over Johnson. They quote Dr Bauer praising iron’s vital role, claim dramatic strength gains, and offer money-back guarantees if strength does not double in two to ten days. Local apothecaries distribute the product.
In Douglas Arizona a second posse joins Sheriff Wheeler chasing six bandits who held up the Golden State Limited on the Rock Island line near Apache. Bandits used nitro glycerine but failed to blow the express safe. crew forced to shelter in a mail car as robbers fled eastward on ponies.
A vessel dreamed two months ago will be launched September 21 at 2 p m by Skinner and Eddy Corporation in Seattle. The ship, the largest in the Northwest besides the Nebraska, will carry 8 800 tons and measure 423 feet 6 inches, with all construction in Seattle.
The Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Railway will not comply with the Adamson eight hour law until commanded by the court of last resort. President F P Ripley said the law is an advance of 20 to 25 percent in wages for top railroad workers and will be resisted until a final court ruling.
Great Northern announces it will scrupulously follow the Adamson eight hour act, a contrast to Santa Fe which says it will ignore the provisions. The statement fuels railroad circle rumors about which line will be chosen to comply.
The Navy Yard announces a new time card schedule taking effect Monday, September Tith, prompting workers and supervisors to adjust entry times.
Harry Regan, a strike sympathizer, died from knife wounds after a Saturday night quarrel with dock worker Charles Spencer. Spencer, 38, was arrested and charged with second degree murder. police say Spencer reported the incident afterward. Regan’s union will hold his funeral as arrangements proceed.
The Pete Marquette car ferry No. 3 ran aground off North Point early today while carrying about 50 passengers and crew. Coast guards and several tugs rushed to assist the vessel.
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