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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1917
Page
6
The advertisement highlights matched bedroom and dining room suites offered at very special prices. It notes a wide variety of patterns in popular period designs and modern straight line patterns.
Special directions for the Benefol treatment claim it is not a cathartic and suggests continuing with a cathartic briefly until Benefol corrects prior self treatment. It asserts Benefol as a wonderful stimulant for digestion and health, recommending daily drops in hot water to maintain a lean system and prevent disease. For sale at all druggists, genuine in cartons.
Mrs. Gertrude Hrovat of 830 Hiawatha Place is asking for assistance after her husband died two years ago. She cares for three boys aged 5 to 12 and a 6 year old girl. readers with work, aid, or resources for the family should contact her at the listed address.
Justice Brinker prepares the season’s first cases under state automobile license laws. Hundreds of King County motorists face possible court action for noncompliance and risk penalties.
Two companies of the First regiment Pennsylvania National Guard departed Philadelphia at noon for police duty somewhere in the United States. The move indicates deployment in a national security or public safety role.
The ad asks about the original color before it turned ray posing choices from black to light brown. It offers a regular one dollar wire order from druggists or direct fulfillment and criticizes imitators for copying labels, naming Mary T. Goldman of Goldman Hidg. St. Paul Minn established 50 years.
Paris April 3 Twenty eight crew members of the American liner Aztec remain missing after a nighttime torpedo attack amid heavy seas. Nineteen were rescued by a French patrol boat. the ship lost wireless, lifeboats damaged, and eleven deaths are suspected. The gun crew of twelve bluejackets, led by Lieut Puller Gresham, were saved.
President Wilson's speech to Congress sent stocks soaring at the open. U S Steel rose 24 points to 118 1 2. Bethlehem Steel gained to 142 up 1. Marine preferred opened at 86 up 1 and Marine common rose to 32 up 4.
British papers broadcast Wilsons address declaring war on Hohenzollernism. The News prints United States Declares War on Hohenzollernism and calls the speech epoch making. The Evening Star praises its clarity and a distinction between German government and people.
Seattle police halted a suspected bootlegging operation on Lake Union after a city lights plant manager reported a suspicious launch. Officers seized two men attempting to land three gunny sacks of whisky. The pair identified as Gua Peterson, owner of the Post hotel, and Frank Gabrielson, a jitney driver.
Justice Brinker fines George T. Schrock five dollars and costs for lacking required bonds. Jas B Huckins sought a venue change to Justice Gordon's court after the same offense accusation. the motion was granted.
Mayor Gill declares he will break up Tong meetings and close lodge halls if needed. He plans to convene leaders of the warring tongs for a conference to lay down the law and stop the violence.
Mike Marschak and Matt Godwin, arrested Saturday night in a raid at 518 Sixth Ave, were released after cross examination by Deputy Prosecutor Carmody. Ah Lee and William Ryan remain in custody on 7000 bail at the county Jail.
London April 3 German defenders in St Quentin faced a doomed resistance as Haig’s forces pressed the town. Reports said fires and destruction mirrored retreat tactics while Germans prepared tenaciously to hold the position. British troops neared the city within two miles on favorable ground and battle lines argued the advance would descend toward the town.
The March police report shows 406 arrests for drunkenness, up from 237 in March last year. The note adds a local advertisement for Haynes repair services and a reference to the Liberty Theatre.
The Star begins a Wednesday series recounting heroic women who served the country in time of need. Winona Wilcox, known to Star readers, writes this feature with plans to highlight remarkable American stories and place deserving women among national idols.
Washington April 3 Three to five million men will be raised for America's armies. Cabinet members push a minimum of 1,000,000 with army leaders suggesting up to 5,000,000. Increments of 600,000 planned as fast as officers can be provided. Senate Chairman Chamberlain cites $156,000,000 yearly per increment. staff notes higher costs. Navy may rise to 160,000, from 87,000 authorized.
Washington April 3 The war resolution declares a state of war exists between the United States and the imperial German government and authorizes the president to mobilize defenses and employ all resources to carry the conflict to a successful termination The measure shifts from belligerency to formal war status and places responsibility on Germany for acts of war.
The advertisement claims Danderine instantly improves hair appearance by making it light, fluffy and wavy, and promises new hair growth after weeks of use. It asserts the product cleanses the scalp, stops shedding, and doubles the hair’s beauty, urging readers to buy a 20 cent bottle from drug stores or toilet counters.
Portland officers Cahill and Hammersley uncovered contraband Chinese gin hidden in two trunks among 145 pieces of luggage from San Francisco bound for Alaska. Fifty cannery workers were fined $40 and the liquor was confiscated.
Eleven ordinances settle a dispute with Seattle and Rainier Valley Railway Co. They grant new franchises including Fourth Ave right of way from Stewart to Jefferson, common user rights, track abandonments, and operation rights for Puget Sound Traction. City must pay $41,700 judgment and may defer planking costs.
George F. Russell, former Seattle postmaster, paid a $5 bail after facing charges for possessing trout under six inches. Three additional fishermen Ulrich, Coner, and Ireton were fined the same offense. Ulrich faced $10 and costs, Coner $15 and costs, Ireton $5 and costs.
A raid at Ravensdale led to the arrest of Joe Vallaria. Three five‑gallon cans of whisky and numerous demijohns of transparent liquor were seized. Some liquor was found in a pool room, others in a rear shed concealed between walls. Sheriff’s office experts have not yet identified all liquids.
In the United Kingdom there are almost 2,225,000 men and women engaged in making cannon and projectiles.
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