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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1917
Page
6
Justice Read Whitehead dismisses Mrs. Mary Smith's complaint against James Smith of Kent for nonsupport noting he has missed only four months in 38 years and has turned over all wages to his wife, preventing the label lazy husband.
A vintage beauty pitch urges women to improve their step by treating corns with Freezone. It promises painless removal of hard or soft corns using a quarter ounce of Freezone bought at a drug store, claiming immediate drying and no irritation to surrounding skin.
Petrograd reports Foreign Minister Milukoff pledging Russia will fight Germany with intensity and a determined stand against separate peace efforts. He addressed Hrithek and French labor delegates noting the provisional government aims to annihilate German militarism and deter future war. The Russian press calls German peace feelers hypocritical and treacherous, warning against cooperation with German bayonets.
Amsterdam reports indicate German governor general of Belgium General Von Bissing is dead after a pneumonia illness. He ruled Belgium with autocratic authority and was linked to deportations and the execution of Edith Cavell.
The three month officers training camp at the Presidio of San Francisco will limit attendance to 2500 reserve officers and candidates. H Whitney Treat of the Washington division of Military Training Camps association received the instructions. Colleges students are especially desired and candidates must agree to become reserve officers if proficient.
Washington April 19 Senate naval affairs committee room in the capitol was found with its door pried open. Police suspect spying for naval plans. No items reported missing. Guards increased. entry access restricted after night.
Judge and jury toured Everett city dock and Heverly park with both sides in the Thomas Tracy murder case. Deputy Sheriff Jefferson Beard was shot November 6 during a labor clash described as among labor history’s greatest battles. The trial has stretched seven weeks with possible further delays.
The state opened its case against Herbert M. Stokes for the December 6 fatal shooting of Alexander Millar in the Mutual Life building. Judge Frater presides as the jury, selected the day prior, hears two hours of testimony aiming to prove premeditation. The defense waived a statement. witnesses include Chief Beckingham and Deputy Prosecutor Carmody.
Corporation Counsel Hugh M Caldwell ruled yesterday that city civil service employees are not entitled to vacations unless department heads approve. Vacations may be split into brief periods if the heads approve, outlining a flexible policy for time off.
Palm beach will be brought to Seattle for one day and date only Friday April 20. University girls will display bathing suits beach costumes and winter resort items on the sunny sands. The open house runs 3 to 6 and 7 to 10 with food prep exhibits and homekeeping demonstrations by students.
Abraham Taube continued a cross country drive toward Los Angeles despite stalling gear shifts. He had traveled from Portland Maine to Needles California and spent nine days in reverse before reaching his destination with his family.
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