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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1917

Page

6

Billy Sunday vows to give all proceeds to Red Cross

Billy Sunday declares every penny won in New York will go to the American Red Cross and the YMCA for troop relief. He headlines a massive event on Broadway with 60,000 cheering as the Gospel champion leads a dramatic fight against ‘the devil’ in his biggest public game yet.

Billy Sunday RED Cross New York George Martin United Press White Way Broadway Napoleon Tabernacle Salome Herod John the Baptist

Seattle marches to war creed in vast demonstration

A massive Seattle rally and parade on a Saturday night drew about 12 000 in the march and 50 000 along sidewalks. Marine units Red Cross workers and many groups formed a patriotic line at the Arena where 7 500 attended an open air meeting. Speakers urged national sacrifice conscription of wealth and support for Wilson and the war aims.

Navy Yard Red Cross Fifth Ave University Ast Press Club Theatre Arena Louis Williams Joint Citizens’ Committee Suzzallo University of Washington Seattle Wilmon Tucker Almina George Wilson Washington Ole Hanson Europe Asia Africa Judge Claypool America Charles A. Reynolds Edwin J Brown Austin E. Griffiths

Women endorse Lydia E. Pinkham's remedy in Lima note

Mrs. Jennie Moyer of Lima Ohio testifies she recovered from displacement after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Vegetable Wash. She served as a midwife seven years and urges other women to try the tonic for relief from displacements weakness irregularities and bearing down pains.

Ohio Lydia FE. Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Jennie Moyer North St Lima Lydia Pinkham

Patriotism and Defiant Rally Voice For War Support

A speaker denounces German militarism, defends Allied courage, and urges US participation in the war. He asserts women and children suffered under Prussian aggression and proclaims the guns of the United States will help strike down German imperialism as the crowd responds to his flag-waving call.

England France Italy United States

U S Will Work in Harmony With Entente Allies

The United States will cooperate in full harmony with the allies as urged by President Wilson. Labor leaders pledge cooperation to avoid disputes. Brazil and Bolivia may join the war, strengthening the effort against Germany. The war department readies a big army, watches the Mexican border, and reports from Gen. Pershing show no current alarm.

United Preas Washington United States Navy Department Wilson Congress Daniela Labora Gompers Foderation of Labor England Brazil Bolivia Thin Wook Hohenzollernium State Department Germany Belgium War Department Department Gen. Pershing Thoroly Splea

Kit sap County Holds Its First Grand Jury

Port Orchard April 9 The first grand jury ever held in Kitsap County convened today to probe charges and countercharges arising from a dicta phone found in City Attorney Marion Garland's office. Several suits were filed ahead of the jury’s meeting, called two weeks ago by Judge Walter M French.

Port Orchard Kitsap County Marion Garland Walter M French

Suspicious Vessel Warns Boston Shipping In April

The Charles Town Navy Yard alerted ships near Boston to watch for a suspicious vessel reported by a British vessel in a wireless warning. Censorship halted comment from naval officials as shipping paused nervously for the second time in hours amid fear of a German U boat.

Boston Charlestown Navy Yard

Sheets Special 59c A Serviceable Seamed Sheet

A serviceable seamed sheet in medium weight muslin. Measures 72 by 90 inches and sold at 59 cents.

Bed Spreads Special At One Fifty

Advertises bed spreads priced at 1.50 for double size with good weight and assorted patterns.

Jewelry and Bead Drops at Trim Medallion Section

New gold and bullion items. tinsel and bead drops. silk bead and gold medallions featured. Displayed at the trimming section on the main floor.

Aprons Offered in Copenhagen Blue and Light Blue

Plain Copenhagen Blue and light blue aprons in coat style finish with front fastening. Fitted back, front belt, trimmed with self material in light colors. Available in medium and small sizes. Regular 95c. Special Tuesday deal while lasts.

Copenhagen

British forces make progress on wide front in France

British units attacked along a broad front from south of Arras to south of Lens and reported satisfactory progress. They penetrated enemy lines near Cambrai capturing Fresnoy Le Petit and advancing near Leverguir, while storming into Harvincourt wood and moving toward St Quentin. Richard Olney, former Cleveland administration secretary, died at 56 Fenway.

London Arras Lens Haig Mander Cambrai Tiermies Boursiers Harvincourt Wood St. Quentin Fresnoy le Petit Leverguir Boston Richard Olney Cleveland Fenway

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