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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1918

Page

8

Wisconsin Senate Victory Clash Shapes 1924 Race

Victor L Lenroot led with about 104,104 votes as Davies trailed with 93,401 in Wisconsin after early returns. Irvine Lenroot held a strong lead in Milwaukee County while other counties showed Lenroot up for the Republican nomination to the U.S. Senate.

L. C Earnest Preas Corre Milwaukee Wincon Victor L United Senate Tday Irvine L. Lenroot Ican Joseph Lenroot Davies Micky Tukee Lenroodt

Chicago Votes Loyal After War Victory

Chicago voters backed a 100 percent loyal slate in yesterday's election, defeating all anti war aldermanic candidates as April 3 polling concluded.

Chicago

Rats Win In Kansas City Elects Cowgill Mayor

April 3 report shows Democrats sweep city elections with Cowgill elected mayor and a full party ticket. Cowgill leads Cyrus with a 7500 vote plurality amid scattered opposition.

RATS K. C. Ciity Democrats Vic Cowgill Cyrus

Socialist Mayor Hoan Reelected In Milwaukee Victory

Milwaukee April 3 Mayor Hoan a socialist was reelected over Percy Braman by about 2200 votes. Braman conceded Hoan's victory as results came in early today.

Milwaukee Hoan Percy Braman Bra

Man Falls Into Elevator Shaft in Leary Building Fatality

B FE Blount of 7802 Ave was crushed to the shaft bottom after stepping from the sixth floor into an opening created by a moving elevator. He died at 5 30 PM Tuesday after leaving T and Ewart's real estate office where he spoke with Ewart. Relatives unknown, search ongoing.

Leary Building B. FE Blount Ave T 8&Ewart Ewart Seattle

Antenna Parent-Teacher Meeting Set for Friday

A Friday meeting announced for Friday April 5 at 5 PM aims to discuss school activities. The program will include a musical presentation and refreshments for attendees.

Antenna

National Army to Be Sent to English Camps

Military planners describe a major shift as American troops prepare to join Britain in England to form a home army for Great Britain. A new timetable foresees many more divisions sailing to France and beyond to aid Haig, with ships sourced from Japan Norway Denmark and Spain. Secretary Baker is due soon to coordinate West Front efforts with President Wilson.

United States Teuton France Seven Seas Japan Norway Denmark Spain Great Britain America Britain England Haig Amiens Baker Wilson West Front

Quebec Quiet After Riots and Bloodshed

Quebec remains quiet after Monday's riots leaving streets deserted. Suburban streetcars and ferry service to the south shore were canceled while only limited town car service operated. The military is directing pedestrian movement to maintain order.

Quebec

Cyclone Kills Six in Missouri Hit Counties

A cyclone swept Montgomery and Stoddard counties last night leaving six dead and many injured. The storm followed a severe hailstorm that damaged St Louis and surrounding areas, causing heavy property losses.

ST. Louis Montgomery Stoddard

Baker Praises Italy Spirit As Ally in War

Secretary Baker, back from the Italian front, met Premier Orlando and praised the Italian army and the people's spirit of resistance. He said the United States is proud to have Italy as an ally in fighting for civilization, right and justice.

Rome Baker Orlando America Italy

Former ward sends money to old home

A soldier and former ward of Mother Ruther's Children's home sent $1.50 and a cushion for a lonely girl Tuesday. The package and letter were addressed to Mayor Hanson and sent from a nearby cantonment.

Mother Ruther Frank Willock Hanson

Thrift Stamps Prize at Women’s Century Club Event

Thrift stamps will be offered as prizes at a card and knitting party hosted by the Women’s Century Club on April 17 at the Elks Club. Proceeds benefit the Red Cross and all women are invited to attend.

Women's Century Club Elks’ Club Red Cross

Registration drive for district reserve in Georgetown

J. J. Donovan oversees the registration for the public service reserve in the eleventh district. All men over 16 are urged to call at 1110 Bennett Street to register between 6 and 8 PM on any evening, including Sundays, with phone contact at Sidney 4.

J. J. Donovan Public Service Reserve Georgetown Bennett St Sidney

King County Product Exhibit Opens at County City Building

The south entrance exhibit at the county city building opened Tuesday afternoon showcasing King County products. It features the cream of displays from the Alaska Yugon Pacific exposition and those shown at the Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club over the years, arranged by Col. H. FB. Hardt.

King County Seattle

Red Cross takes over quarters. Manufacturers' Assoc moves offices

After the Red Cross assumed the occupied quarters, the Manufacturers' association relocated to a suite at 801-3 Arctic building. The move aims to increase member accessibility and improve contact with similar organizations.

The Red Cross Manufacturers’ Association Arctic Building Association

Real Estate Activity Surges via Ewing Office

Henry C. Ewing, broker, reports $300000 in transfers over 21 days. Residential and improved income properties moved through the Ewing office.

Henry C. Ewing Ewing

Stamped Gowns and Skirts For Embroidery

Stamped gowns in sheer white nainsook available ready to wear except embroidery. Various patterns priced at $1.00. Stamped skirts cost 75 cents. Muslin underskirts with embroidery traces priced 75 cents.

Extra-size Gingham Petticoats at Basement Sale

Arefully made petticoats in blue and white gingham with wide flounce and waist drawstring offered in sizes 86, 38, 39 and 40. Priced at 5 cents. Listed at R Basement Salesroom.

New Zealand Baby Saving Campaign Explained

Dr F Truby King outlines how New Zealand slashed infant mortality through mothercraft education and state maternity services. He cites ignorance, improper infant care, and poor maternal training as key factors, praising mothers and public health systems for lowering deaths to record lows.

New Zealand Star Tomorrow

Four county garage workers get $15 monthly raise

Four county garage employees receive a $15 per month salary increase. The move appears as a uniform adjustment across the department, reflecting a small step in staff pay.

Plain Costume Crepe at $1.25 Yard

The Pasement Salesroom offers transparent plain costume crepe in White Brown Pink Gold Orchid Old-rose Blue Lavender Gray Emerald Red and Black. It measures 40 inches wide and sells for $1.25 per yard. The fabric can be used for dresses blouses sleeves and trims in combinations with other materials.

Pasement

Garden Lessons on Celery and Celeriac by The Star

Readers can order the official garden primer from the National War Garden Commission in Washington, D. C., by enclosing a two cent stamp for postage. Celery needs cool moist soil and four months to mature, with blanching required. Celeriac, a celery relative, is a winter storage tuber eaten raw or cooked and does not require blanching.

England Frederick Maurice the Star National War Garden Commission Washington, D. C

Junior Honor Guard to Hold First Meeting

The Girls' Junior Honor Guard will convene at 8 p.m. at the headquarters 1206 Fourth Ave. Miss Lucile Danforth will preside. Speakers include W. A. Peters, Commander Miller Freeman of the naval training station, and Captain Dan from the British recruiting mission. All enrolled and prospective members are invited.

Fourth Ave Lucile Danforth Northwest W. A. Peters Miller Freeman Naval Training Station Dan Guard

Railroads Halt Windy Advertising in Health Resort Ads

Railway officials received an order from Eastern headquarters prohibiting any advertising language beyond bare facts for health resorts. The directive also bars promoting one line over another in railway literature.

Ship firm tied to hiring German alien worker

Portland April 3 federal officials pledged a thorough probe of Peninsula Ship B Co for employing German alien Stanley Stocha two weeks after local boards notified his identity. Stocha, banned from the waterfront, was allowed to work, later failing to register as an enemy alien and facing internment.

Portland Peninsula Ship B Co Stanley Stocha Stocha

German Language Be Up for Review in Seattle Schools

Frank B. Cooper urged the Seattle school board to discontinue German in high schools. He said since January 7 he opposed dropping the language but concluded attempts to push Germanism threaten American language in the district. Action on the recommendation occurred Friday.

Seattle Frank B. Cooper

County Farm Resignation Triggers Mass Employee Quits

Superintendent A. J. Moffatt resigns amid upheaval as all county farm employees quit in protest. R L Niblock succeeds Moffatt. board chairman Claude C Ramseay says he was unaware of any problems.

A. J. Moffatt R. L. Niblock Moffatt Claude C. Ramsay Board of County Commissioners

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