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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1917
Page
12
Seppala remains the pace setter in the sweepstakes dog race reaching Gold Run 24 miles from Candie. Anderson and Delzene followed, spending the night at Candle. Kjegsted recovered from a dog loss, with a dog dead and another ill. Parry to be moved to Seattle for extended care. Grayson and others conducted a major operation on a patient at Wilson’s instruction.
Washington April 13 Will H Parry federal trade commissioner underwent surgery and is reported in fair condition awaiting further recovery efforts by medical staff and family observers say no details of the procedure were released as doctors monitor his progress at the hospital in Washington D C
Fireman O. L. Rust from Station 24 was seriously injured after falling from the second floor to the basement during a blaze at J. J. Hardeman’s home on 1106 W. Howett. He is hospitalized at Seattle General with a suspected broken back.
Dr Marion Farber medical missionary in Palmur South India declares loyalty of Indian people to British rule while noting a political gap and slow progress due to a transitioning generation. Seattle pastor Dr James Crowther adds Africa and South America as key future continents and cites Christianity as the solution.
The Columbia River district of the Woman's American Baptist Foreign Mission Society concluded its third annual convention at the First Baptist church in Seattle. The gathering decided to add home missions to future district efforts through a radical reorganization. Elizabeth McDowell of Olympia was elected president succeeding Mrs. Corwin B. Shank, who declined re-election.
Rogers closes B. Schneider and Emporium stock sale with deep cuts across shoes, suits, shirts, and outerwear. Free hat with every suit, plus rock bottom prices on men’s and boys’ apparel. Saturday only, doors open with limited stock and bold discounts.
In Rio de Janeiro an Austrian envoy seeks passports to back Germany in the Brazil break. Brazilian crowds grow noisy as government delays declare hostilities. Reports mention a Brazilian steamer sinking rumor and anti German demonstrations in Sao Paulo with mob actions against a German newspaper.
Key West reports naval officers study a tale from C Peterson of the Treveal sinking off Cuenfuegos Cuba. Peterson says the crew landed four hours after sinking, were towed to Cienfuegos, and that Germans launched a canvas boat, boarded Treveal, then sank her with bombs. Captain Williamson given ten minutes to abandon ship.
The text contrasts past and present jingoism, noting persistent loud protests and the challenge of focusing amid loud rhetoric. It hints at persistent public discourse and the difficulty of discerning genuine sentiment behind heated cries.
The Saturday sale features a wide Lincoln of millinery on the upper main floor with new spring patterns. A large display shows colors and straws trimmed with season adornments, including Roman stripes on black grounds in Blue Rose Purple Green and floral patterns. The sale emphasizes quality, value, and price reductions.
Congress opens debate on the administration bill authorizing 7 billion dollars with 3 billion for allies as a war loan. Rep Gardner urges compromise and warns against opposing Wilson’s draft plan while Wilson and Baker stand firm and Chamberlain hopes for victory.
Friday the 13th brings a bold Caldor n hoodoo burn as newspaper men host their Presa club dance at the Hippodrome. Percy Hunting presents a patriotic tableau with The Star Spangled Banner as a highlight of the evening entertainment.
All engineers of every class and degree are invited to attend the smoker of the Pacific Northwest Society of Engineers at the Butler hotel Saturday night.
A feature outlines how wartime image programs shaped community gun clubs into organized groups. The piece traces volunteer involvement, gear buildup, and shifting aims from civilian defense to structured training amid unfolding conflict.
Cleveland April 13 Frank Rockefeller youngest brother of John D. Rockefeller is momentarily expected to die after 24 hours of unconsciousness following an intestinal operation. The famous feud stemming from business deals for 17 years may not end before his death, and John D. Rockefeller has not been notified of his brother's condition.
A Cleveland man drew a pocket knife and shouted a defiant remark before slashing his throat, startling onlookers and triggering an emergency response. Police and medics responded to the scene as bystanders watched in shock.
Envelope chemise and muslin gowns offered at 1.00 and 1.25 with many styles and complete size range. Quality material and great values recommended to patrons.
Teel Williams, freight agent for the Missouri Pacific and a delegate to the national foreign trade council, told the Business Science club at Good Eats café that Seattle’s major wartime contribution is shipbuilding. He argued the city can aid the nation more by building ships than by raising an army of 100,000 men.
Sir Ernest Shackleton will describe the rescue of his comrades stuck on Elephant Island in the Antarctic Ocean. The famed sailor-explorer, en route home to England to aid in the war effort, will deliver an illustrated lecture at the Arena Sunday evening.
Box office receipts at the Arena indicate Sir Ernest will draw a full house, signaling strong crowd interest and high attendance for the event.
Reports from the front describe Haig’s counterstroke tearing at the Hindenburg Line around the Arras sector. German airmen try to learn British tactics while Bavarian troops complain of unfair orders and harsh tasks. Reinforcements are ordered as four German divisions rush to blunt the onslaught. A British air patrol dominates the sky as the bombardment resumes with 42 centimeter howitzers awaiting a renewed push.
E F Benson state agricultural commissioner leads a food mobilization drive after a Thursday conference with half the counties represented. An advisory board proposes Benson oversee the campaign, with a farming marketing director appointed and officials and institutions placed under his direction to boost crop planting and poultry efforts.
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