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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1917
Page
3
Washington April 7 communication re established between Mexico City and Washington revealed no fighting in the Mexican capital and did not confirm the report that Gen Carranza had been imprisoned according to the state department.
Robert Walker owner of Renton drug store was arrested by Deputy Sheriffs Von Gerst Malone and Hill on a charge of selling 15 gallons of whiskey. He posted a $500 bond and officers found two barrels partly filled with liquor in the store.
Liberty theatre manager Von Herberg announces a McClure Pictures seven film set titled Seven Deadly Sins will screen starting Thursday April 12. Stars include Ann Murdock Holbrook Blinn Shirley Meson H. B. Werner Nance Onef Cheriotte Walker and George Le Goere with the title of the seventh sin not announced.
Raymond Mize, freed Thursday and handed to Bremerton navy officers, was rearrested yesterday on a charge of passing a worthless check to Mrs. Old Anderson, landlady of the Hotel Livingston at 1913 First Ave.
John W. Harris postmaster at Station 1 15th Ave W and Grand Bird was arrested yesterday afternoon on embezzlement of postal funds totaling 500 dollars and is held on a 1000 dollar bond.
An old style advertisement touts a 25 cent box of Tiz to relieve tired feet. It claims immediate pain relief from soreness, swelling, chafing, and bunions and promises feet glow with comfort and easier shoeing.
In Chicago on April 7 a strong government crop report triggered a buying wave as May wheat jumped to 2.144 dollars, up 7 percent, July to 1.88 dollars, up 12 percent, and September to 1.75 dollars, later retreating about 2 cents. The report confirmed dealer expectations of greater crop damage and caused wild pit turmoil with 2 to 3 cent swings between trades.
Reports of a clash between militiamen and supposed Germans near a Pennsylvania railroad tunnel caused a brief thrill in Pittsburg on April 7. The explosives were said to be largely alcohol and led to a blast rather than a tunnel breach, according to a supervising officer.
A wallowing confession from Marjorie Waverly to a private diary reveals a moral crisis sparked by a recent tragedy involving Dick. She questions life, love, sacrifice, and whether a woman can reveal sacred matters while maintaining her worldly facade. The entry ends with a promise to begin at the beginning and continue.
Sosaya E F O Sawyer Jr of Seward advocates immediate congressional action to complete the Alaska railroad from Seward to the Matanuska coal field to supply first class coal for the navy. He tours the coast with Seward Chamber of Commerce ties and Seward Gateway editorship, urging defense enhancement.
The German mark slid to 77 percentimes and the dollar dropped to 94 francs 98 centimes as President Wilson's message influenced the exchange rate, reported from Berne via Paris on April 7.
Teel Williams, chairman, received $1000 from Skinner-Eddy Ship building. Four Japanese clubs plan a joint team for a league entry and a possible Japan tour, with a strong squad to be drawn from Mikado Yamashita Asahi Grand Union Laundry Miyasaki Sanitary Market Nakamura. The meeting pledged over $1000 in stock for the park venture.
G C Corbaley executive secretary of the Chamber of Commerce writes praising the editorial For the Father hood of God and the Brother hood of Man. He offers to contribute funds to produce a durable card version for desk display and preservation.
An open letter to carload shippers was mailed by the railways asking for cooperation to reduce car shortages. It stresses not requesting special car types and prioritizes faster loading and unloading as the key suggestions.
The Sunday program at Liberty showcases The Witching Hour from Augustus Thomas with Aubrey Smith and Jack Brookfield plotlines, plus Ford Sterling in Pinched in the Finish. Snow White comes to Rex, and Snow White and Mayblossom appear in other venues.
Everett murder trial witness I Wain Iain testified Friday as Thomas H Tracy and 73 co defendants faced charges in the death of a deputy during a clash last November. Snohomish County Prosecutor Lloyd Bisch paused trial to marry Gladys Statler of Toppenish in Seattle.
Word received here yesterday states Americans temporarily held near the Mexican border include men who gave names as Charles Bohne of Seattle and Carl Campbell, Cal. It is reported that Dohne a former rental department employee of Graw Kittinger Case left Louisville six weeks ago, and friends say he is in Mexico.
Thirteen sailors joined the brides planned for the leaving. Assistant Cupid Kennedy reports Friday as the busiest day he has had in the auditor's office with 26 marriage licenses issued.
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