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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1917
Page
7
Mare Klaw of Klaw and Erlanger arrived in Seattle to install a new manager for the Metropolitan theatre. George T. Hood is appointed to succeed Lewis Haase, who moves to a large Eastern city.
London marked America Day with flag drenched streets and public buildings. Crowds gathered at St Paul’s for a high profile ceremony attended by royalty, British officials, Allied diplomats, Ambassador Page, Admiral Sims, and the American community in London as the war effort united nations.
The Tracy case is nearing conclusion as defense testimony is expected to finish by next week. Judge Ronald Friday announced a Saturday session until the afternoon recess. Everett witnesses testified that the November 3 battle at the city dock involved a brief exchange and gunfire from the dock, with smoke from black powder observed by Dr. Ford, who described the rush of the IWW members to the other side of the Verona deck.
A German Wireless dispatch denies that Germany sent socialist leaders to Stockholm or negotiated with British and Russian socialists. Officials note Germany’s sudden denial after days of dispatches alleging a peace initiative with Russia and departures of socialist figures to Scandinavia.
A special representative of the Attorney General’s office was appointed to investigate charges of framing in the Mooney bomb murder case. The San Francisco grand jury planned to begin its probe that night as reports of the alleged frame-up surfaced.
Robert Bridges president of the Seattle port commission offers his services to the government in any war role best suited to him. A farmer and former land commissioner, he helped push direct port food sales to consumers and remains a pacifist turned advocate for vigorous war prosecution to safeguard world democracy.
Neighbors tell The Star a $35 payment could save Mrs. Lacy Kiib from losing her home as mortgage interest due May 1 cannot be paid. Her invalid husband and unemployed daughter leave no funds to cover the loan.
In New York on April 20 2000 trail hitters surrounded Billy Sunday at a giant tabernacle. More than 2000 supporters pressed along four trails shaking hands shouting God bless you and praising his efforts. The crowd switched into a record breaking pace as ministers and assistants managed the flow.
William A Greene attorney for Jane Oliver and her half blood children stands accused in a Friday Superior Court suit of using his position to defraud Oliver and her relatives of Island County property valued at $18 000 The complaint names Ada Greene Helen Green Mildred Scarborough Charlies Johnson Louise Porter and Florence Nanson as involved parties alleging loans intimidation and improperly signed papers to gain possession of the family home and burial site.
Washington April 20 American seamen will receive news "by United Press" each night at 10 o'clock from the Arlington reefers. The navy censor edits United Press leased wire reports to boil down domestic and war news including baseball scores for every ship ordered to listen and copy the reports.
Mrs. Robt Stopiel of Sage Avenue Washington Park Illinois credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pill with restoring health after nervous spells backache and emotional distress. She states the remedies kept her youthful look and invites others to write for free advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts.
An advertisement claims a new method cures asthma and offers a free trial at the advertiser’s expense. It targets long standing and recent cases, promising relief from wheezing and paroxysms regardless of climate age or occupation and asks readers to mail a coupon without sending money.
Frontier Asthma Co Buffalo located at Niagara and Hudson Sta requests attention for room 3458. This short public notice marks a business location reference and contact point.
An April report states the Roosevelt division faces opposition from President Wilson but attracts notable backers. Figures like Pinchot and McCormick join the colonel’s bid, with thousands more ready, including over 25 000 Black volunteers. The unit could form 23 000 men or three army corps.
Washington April 20. President Wilson and his cabinet plan to study Secre tary Houston recommendations on national prohibition as an emergency measure. Officials note the issue is tied to the food problem and may be acted upon only if Wilson requests war emergency legislation.
Washington April 20 opposition to the administration spy and censorship bill alarms senators who announce that consideration of the selective conscription army bill will be rushed ahead of all other legislation.
Dana Ivory sues for divorce from William F Ivory in superior court after 30 years of desertion following their 1887 marriage. She cites a July 1887 separation and asks for custody of a 20 month old boy and support. The case mentions other separations involving Lannie K Strom and Enid Nielsen.
In Milwaukee, 6,140 pints of Pabat malt extract described as near beer were seized by Deputy Sheriffs Scott Malone and C r Campbell Thursday morning. The shipment was consigned to Stewart & Holmes Drug Co. The crate total was 64 eight carton bundles. Judge Coleman to speak at King County Democratic club meeting on The World Wars Message to America. Private Fred W Richardson will sing at the event.
The column urges readers to stop bad teeth days by visiting highly qualified, state board certified dentists. It links dental health to digestion, rheumatism, and joint or spinal issues, and promotes Seattle prosperity.
An article touts Novo-Cain as the best dental anaesthetic, noting its scarcity due to import disruptions from Europe. The supplier claims to have secured a large local supply and guarantees painless work for customers.
The office offers a written signed guarantee by the operator and Dr L R Clark owner manager. Free examination and estimate with no obligation. The promise to provide first class work at very low prices and ensure customer satisfaction in every case.
Robert Walker proprietor of the Walker pharmacy of Renton faced trial Friday morning for furnishing liquor. Evidence included a barrel of alcohol two small whisky kegs and broken cases of goods with the booze seized from a car driven by Bert Maynor near the drug store on April 6.
The Palace Hip show opens on Thursday led by Bryan Lee and his company with Molly Bawn a comedy singing skit. Lee delivers several of his own compositions in a strong tenor. The Four Kings offer a tight wire act and a graceful routine. Arthur Barrett receives praise for dialect and whistling. Rose and Rosana perform harp and vocal numbers. Fargo and Wells present Expressions of Music and Comedy with varied instruments and dance. Black and McCone showcase an acrobatic novelty.
A new golf course on Mercer Island is to be opened under the leadership of Charles EK Horton from the Dexter Horton estate J EF Patrick of the J KE Patrick bond house Raymond D Ogden attorney J F Lane of the Scandinavian bank and S M Ament of the 607 Lowman building.
The hospital bulletin states Mme Bernhardt's condition is greatly improved and a recovery is expected. An official bulletin to confirm the improvement may be issued before day’s end.
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