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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1919

Page

6

Nurse Slayer Case Shocks San Francisco Community

Ines Elisabeth Reed, army nurse, died after an operation gone wrong. Dr Ephriam Northcott, a San Francisco physician, is charged with murder and arrested after a prior manslaughter case. Miss Frances Cronin, a nurse for the accused, is under surveillance as a potential witness. Police expect Northcott’s arrest within 12 hours.

San Francisco Ines Elisabeth Reed Ephriam Northcott Reed San Mateo Northcott Frances Cronin

Magee Takes Post as Shipping Board District Manager

Capt W A Magee assumes duties as district manager of the United States Shipping Board in this section upon the retirement of Capt John F Blain. Magee was formerly Blains assistant. No changes will be made in the local board personnel.

W. A. Magee United States Shipping Board John F. Blain Magee Blain

Gardner Dies After Short Illness In Vancouver

Arthur P. Gardner owner of the Standard Furniture Co. of Vancouver B C died after a brief illness of influenza. He was well known in Seattle and is survived by his widow and two sons Ralph and Paul Gardner who were associated with him in the furniture business.

Arthur P. Gardner Standard Furniture Co Vancouver B. C Gardner Seattle Ralph Paul Gardner Io the

Readers Write Why Our Yanks Are Kept in France

A reader argues against keeping U S troops in France for road building and police duties. He contends the burden should be shared by all and pressed Congress to fund France with loans or a larger draft, noting many soldiers are unused and the policy reflects wider political failings.

France the Star Belgium United States Britain Europe Germany Austria Congress War Department L. D. Lewis Air Service Mdster the Star The Star Blut Shorrock Cartwright Meas Sam Campa Altho Mexico Uncle Sam Alaska Lincoln

Aviator Killed in Sudden Plunge at March Field

RiversideCal April 1 Lieutenant C M Ripperger of Moline Illinois was killed at March field yesterday when his plane dived earthward during a landing attempt with Cadet Packard. Packard suffered a broken leg but was otherwise unharmed.

Riverside Cal C. M. Ripperger Moline Til March Field Ripperger Packard

Excavators Dig Up 50 Year Bombs in Bahal Brazil

Workmen in an Buenos Aires area excavation unearthed a zinc box with four dynamite bombs buried about 50 years. The bombs were wrapped in an 1874 New York Weekly Bulletin. The King's County Young Men’s Republican Club votes for officers next Saturday at the Arcade building assembly room.

Buenos Aires Argentina Bahal Brazil Bahai New York Weekly Bulletin Oung Men's Republican Club King County Arcade

Cupid the Clerk at Marriage Bureau Draws Crowds

Morris Kennedy the marriage license clerk, nicknamed Cupid, greets Shy Steven and Stella in the county auditor’s office. The engaging figure is known for his playful persona and a fee of four dollars and fifty cents per transaction.

Steven Stella Morris Kennedy Cupid

Silk Envelope Chemises for Silk Week Offer

Silk Week showcases Silk Envelope Chemises at 2 95 with a Wallace and Swiss embroidery yoke, tailored bow trim, and ribbon run. Heavier crepe de Chine options feature hand embroidered sprays and blue stitch finishing, with items on the third floor.

Silk Bandeaux Featured For Silk Week

Silk Bandeaux are advertised as essential to correct lines with silk garments. The ad notes they are prettily trimmed and help women feel properly dressed. The seller offers fitting services for these items.

Corsets On Sale At Bon Marche For Wednesday

Advertisement for pink coutil front lace corsets priced at 5.00 each. Features include low bust graduated back with long skirt and rubber insets for comfort and control. Sizes 22 to 34, finished with Wallace and ribbon. Bon Marche.

Wallace BON Marche

The Bon Marche Offers Wash Dress Day Specials

New slipover sweaters priced at 5.95 and 2.95 wash dresses in bright gingham voile and poplin. Also features pure wool sweaters with shell stitch and sailor collars, 24 inch cre tonnes, heavy twill fabrics, and pajama pongee at 25 cents a yard.

BON Marche

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