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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1916

Page

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Woman seeks gains in suit accusing banker of hiding assets

Esther Aldeen Lyen sues J L Lyen and co defendants for 100000 hidden assets to defeat a 1500 judgment won May for alleged alienation of her husband Cecil Lyen. Banks and relatives named in alleged conspiracy with the Everett banker to transfer holdings.

Everett J. L. Lyen Esther Aldeen Lyen Lyon Citizens’ Bank & Trust Co Lyon le Cashier the Land Co N. Lipson Frank L. Cooper D. Stevenson Mattie Prescott Banker New Berry Mass A. Lyen Kan Cecil Lewis Lyen Cecil Lyen Esther ‘Lyen Seattle Thruout

Germany sees England as its likeliest foe in war

Berlin reports Chancellor speaks to Reichstag calling for continued sacrifice as German arms advance on the Somme. He asserts England’s blockade failing, warns of British aim for world supremacy, and states no peace offers amid ongoing fighting. end of excerpt notes continued on page 6.

United Press Berlin Somme Germany Reichstag England France

Stylish clothes taboo in Marysville school

Marysville Cal Sept 29 Principal J Ray protests against dresses and cosmetics as students at Marysville high school arrive for classes. The morning assembly notes students wearing overalls hickory shirts and cheap bungalow aprons will not be allowed.

Marysville Cal Marysville High School Aptor

Man Uses Cork Leg To Rescue Girl From River

Marysville report tells how Howard C. Creighton a Civil War veteran fishing by the Sacramento River unstrapped his artificial leg and hurled it to Miss Mary De Friest of Los Angeles after her boat capsized. The leg kept her afloat until Creighton son could reach and rescue her.

Marysville Cal Mary de Friest Los Angeles Howard C. Creighton Sacramento River Creighton

Villistas Take Mining Camp After Battle

El Paso report says Villista forces captured Cusihuirachic after a fierce engagement with Carranza troops. Carranza officials confirm heavy losses on both sides with 100 Villistas killed and Gen Uribe captured. Ramos reports slight wounds and requests hospital train and surgeons.

EL Paso Carranza Cusihuirachic Chihuahua City Juarez Pancho Villa United States Villa Ramos Uribe

Wife, tied up, is burned alive in Ossipee Lake villa

Fred L. Small, once of Boston, was arrested in Mountain View New Hampshire for the murder of his wife and arson at their Ossipee lake summer residence. The house burned to total ruin at 11 p.m. last night and Mrs. Small was found with a rope about her neck, believed strangled and burned.

Mountain View N. H Fred L. Small Boston Ossipee Lake

Silent Husband Sparks Sioux City Divorce Suit

Mrs. Ernest John of Sioux City sues for divorce from Ernest John a traveling man claiming he has not spoken to her for four years despite living together in the same house. They were married five years ago.

Sioux City Iowa Ernest John Altho

Bride Seized After Wedding For Shoplifting

Vera Wosolkie is arrested in Tacoma after shoplifting bronze statuary beads gloves and cuffs found at 326 West 50th Street. The newlywed couple had gone to Tacoma following a chalk message written by Misha Machinski in his Auburn tailor shop. The case proceeded with prosecutors delaying the charge for 30 days to assess the honeymoon outcome.

Vera Misha Machinski Auburn Tacoma C. M. Gibbons Jim Shannon W 50Th St Gibbons Vera Wosolkie Machinski Tacoma Gibbons Shannon Court House Gordon Beret Patterson

Teel Williams Nominated to Head Transportation Club

Teel Williams was named candidate for president of the Transportation club at the Railway Exchange building. W. P. Reilly was nominated for first vice president Harry Brandt for second and R. A. Nichols for secretary. Williams cited his work on National Canned Salmon Day and other activities. he is a freight agent for the Western Pacific railroad.

Teel Williams Transportation Club Railway Exchange W. P. Reilly Harry Brandt R. A. Nichols Williams Western Pacific Railroad

Tacoma lawyers join unions and set legal fee schedule

The Tacoma lawyers have joined a union but will not strike. The Tacoma Bar association met and unanimously adopted a fee bill establishing minimum fees for all legal papers probate cases and lawsuits.

Tacoma Tacoma Bar Association

Water Shutoff Notices Salient City Areas

Water will be shut off in the district south of Graham Street to Austin Street between 37th Avenue South and Slat Street. Also affected are Orchard Place and Garden Avenue. The outage is scheduled for tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Graham St Austin St 37Th Ave. S Orchard Place Garden

Dude Lewis Brings Glamour and Campaign Push in Seattle

Senator Jim Ham Lewis nicknamed Dude Lewis visits Seattle to back Wilson’s re election. He headlines at the Arena and Metropolitan and was guest of honor at a Washington hotel dinner. Known for generosity and publicity savvy he draws large crowds and media attention.

Seattle James Hamilton Lewis Dude” Lewis Arena Wilson Metropolitan Washington Jim Ham Lewis Lewis Metropolitan Theatre Lily

New Orleans Readers Save Willie Zimmer From Gallows

Willie Zimmer a 12 year old murder suspect will not be tried for murder and faces possible transfer to the Louisiana state reform school in Monroe. Widespread petitions from readers urge humane handling and avoidance of the gallows as district attorney Luzenberg agrees to consult with Juvenile Judge Wilson and Judge Maker on the boy’s fate.

New Orleans Willie Zimmer Louisiana State Reformatory Monroe Pation Seattle Star C. C. Luzenberg Andrew H. Wilson Joshua Maker Willie Wilson Luzenberg

Sweden divorce case ends in decree for both spouses

Superior Judge Mackintosh abruptly ended the Swezen divorce trial granting divorce decrees to Mrs. Swezen and Bert Swezen. He barred final arguments as unnecessary and said property settlement would be decided later. The court grew tired of testimony as the day wore on.

Mackintosh Swezen Mony

Politician Shot Dead in Montana After Argument

E. C. Thomas, Sanders County Republican chair, died of a abdominal gunshot wound in Missoula after being shot by Edith Colby, a Thompson Falls newspaperwoman. Colby is under arrest with bail denied. witnesses recall no words spoken as three shots rang out in front of Thomas' office. Thomas had led local politics for 15 years. Colby held the Independent Enterprise chair about two months.

Missoula Mont E. C. Thomas Sanders County Republican Central Committee Edith Colby Thompson Falls Thomas Colby Ed Donlan Montana Missa Colby Altho Miss Colby Independent Enterprise Spokane J. M. Manier

Saline Springs Held As Gifts Of The Gods

Inland peoples revered saline springs as divine gifts and salt chips served as early money. The mineral carried strong religious symbolism echoed in biblical passages.

Nurse Rescues Twins From Ape Attack

In Woodside California a nurse Edith Thomas protected 2 year old twin girls of A L Meyerstein from a full grown ape that escaped a country estate cage. The nurse fought the animal for several minutes receiving scratches before it fled into the woods as authorities search the forests for the dangerous ape.

San Mateo County Woodside A. L. Meyerstein Edith Thomas

Senator Jones to Aid State Campaign Effort

United States Senator WL Jones visits with his son and vows two weeks for the Republican ticket in state race and two weeks for the national ticket across Montana Utah Nevada Wyoming Oregon before the election.

United States WL. Jones Friday Waasington Montana Utah Nevada Wyoming Oregon

Lindsay Enters Race for Speaker of the House

Republican candidate J. W. Lindsay announced on Friday his bid for speaker of the house. Other contenders named are F. H. Guie of Seattle and Guy E. Kelly of Tacoma.

J. W. Lindsay FE. H. Guie J Seattle Guy E. Kelly Tacoma

Light Brigade Hero 94 Weds 78 Year Old Boy Bride

Colorado Springs veteran Charles A. Gordon, 94, famed Light Brigade hero, marries Mary E. Dion, 78, widow of four husbands, in his sixth honeymoon. Gordon, a Crimean War survivor who also fought in the Civil War, Boer War, and Kitchener’s India campaign, is described as still dashing at age 94. His new husband of the couple is James E. Gordon, 78, noted as the boy in the home they share.

Father Heffernan Father Wynhoven Charles A. Gordon Crimea Tennyson Light Brigade Valley of Death Gordon Mr. Gordon Kitchener India Mary E. Dion London Victoria James E. Gordon

Lloyd-George declares war must continue to knockout

British press hails Lloyd-George interview as a historic manifesto urging the war to a knockout and warning neutrals against peace overtures. London editors call for unity while noting American politicians may seek mediation, but the war secretary says keep out of the ring.

London Eng Lloyd- George United Press Liloyd-George The Express Great Britain Neu Tral the Express British Empire America Rome Spain

Wilson to Campaign West with Eight Hour Theme

President Wilson plans a western tour to wrap up his re election campaign. He will宣focus on four issues peace prosperity business preparedness and the eight hour law. Mrs Wilson will accompany him and join in the campaign. critics may be pressed to answer what they would do about the Adamson law if in power.

U. P Asbury Park N. J Wilson Adamson Tughes

Mrs Ruth Everhart Sues for Divorce Over Revolver Threats

In Fond du Lac Wisconsin on September 29 Mrs Ruth Everhart of Oshkosh sues George Everbart for divorce alleging he tied her to a chair forced pastry down her throat and compelled her to sing at gunpoint. She says he threatened to kill her if she did not smile when he returned home.

Fond DU Lac Wis Ruth Everhart Oshkosh George Everhart

No 13 Washington Square Starts Monday

The novel by LeRoy Scott titled No 13 Washington Square captivates readers. It follows Jack De Peyster as he strives to prove himself amid wealthy family plans and a music student who competes for his heart.

LeRoy Scott Jack Washington Square

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