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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1917

Page

3

Roosevelt in Government Service After Arctic Expedition

Commodore Robert E Peary s Roosevelt arrives in Seattle fresh from Norfolk and the Panama Canal now to be placed in Alaska fisheries service under Capt Hans Bierd Washington notes the ship s Arctic credentials and potential patrols around the Pribilof Islands while the Fanny Dutard schooner begins a five month Bering Sea season and a purse snatching incident is reported near 30th Ave and East Jefferson.

United States Bureau of Fisheries Robert E. Peary Roosevelt Hans Bierd Seattle Alaska Department of Fisheries Norfolk Panama Canal Peary North Greenland North Pole Guantanamo Cuba Panama Mexico Bers Arctic Blerd Pribilof Islands Hierd Fanny Dutard Pacific Net and Twine Company Dutard Bering Sea

Hewitt Attorney Files Prejudice in Murder Case

J. M. Glasgow, attorney for S. A. Hewitt, facing murder charges in the death of his 10-year-old son after a January Auburn fire. He filed an affidavit of prejudice against Judge King Dykeman on Tuesday, prompting reassignment by Presiding Judge Smith before the case goes to trial.

J. M. Glasgow A. Hewitt Auburn King Dykeman Smith Hewitt

Public Markets Stall List with Meats Produce Prices

A fragmented market column lists Stall 40 offerings including mackerel at 1 and 2 hundredths, ham burgers, coffee, Old English Worces sauce, peanut butter, ground chocolate, cocoa, rhubarb, oranges, walnuts and other groceries with various prices per unit or dozen. Readable items include Bronk's, Blake J-3A, Moyal Grocery Annex, and Stalla 19 and Annes.

Moyal Grocery Co. Annex Sunkist

Grocery Price List From 1919 Market Stalls

A fragment lists prices and items such as corn flakes sixteens, spinach, strawberries, margarine, cod, king salmon, comb honey, Bulgarian cottage cheese, chocolate, milk, cream cheese, potatoes, green asparagus, and lemons with shelf-stable quantities and stall numbers, reflecting a bustling late 19th to early 20th century market format.

Ftalle Japan Briek Lehoene Tom Guittard Burbank

West Queen Anne High to Train Students in Army Sanitary Work

A voluntary corps at West Queen Anne High School will train students in the U S Army sanitary branch for six months after the school board approved the program. Training covers military terms, drill, hospital administration, care of property, and more, with parental consent required and no enlistment. Separately, Seattle school board approves teacher salary raises to $69 annual increase up to $1,200 and 10 percent raises for engineers and janitors, plus overtime pay.

Sanitary Branch U. S. Army West Queen Anne High School Supt. Cooper Ira C. Brown Brown Tuesaday Seattle Supt Cooper

Patriotic Activities Rumor to Boots and Parades in Everett

In Everett a 10,000 strong patriotic parade is planned for Wednesday with the Bremerton Marines and Marine Band leading the line. The 610 Haight building hosts the National Guard recruiting drive seeking 22 men to reach full peace strength.

The National Guard Quartermaster Corps Haight Building Everett Hremerton Marines Marine Band

Alkali in Soap Bad For the Hair

Soap should be used very carefully to protect hair. Most soaps and shampoos contain excess alkali which dries scalp and makes hair brittle. Pure refined coconut oil is preferred. one or two teaspoonfuls cleanses hair and scalp, lathers richly, rinses easily, and leaves hair fluffy and easy to manage.

Robbery on Santa Fe Owl train wounds banker

J. J. Harden, vice president of the First National Bank of Hiokville, was found with his throat cut on the Santa Fe Owl train after leaving Los Angeles. He was taken to a hospital with a chance for recovery while a chloroform bottle and a closed penknife were found nearby. His wife reported he carried large sums, and the opened wallet and scattered papers support a robbery theory.

Ban Diego J. J. Harden First National Bank of

County commissioners authorize bridge over Raging River

Yesterday the county commission approved a 1530 bridge project on Smith Parker road near the confluence with the Snoqualmie. Oscar Peck suffers second auto accident at Weller and Maynard. he has a broken arm from a weeks old incident. David Stoops falls ten feet from a scaffold at Duthie shipyard fracturing his skull. Mrs John Munson reports a burglary on 46th Street with a lady's watch and a necklace stolen. Jewelry valued at 500 dollars taken from K Sekjima at Jackson Street station. Four bootleggers fined and one jailed in Judge Gordon's court.

Raging River Bnoqualmie Smith. Parker Road Oscar Peck Weller At Maynard Ave Weller David Stoops Blewett Et J. FP. Duthie & Co K. SekUima Jackson King Street

Exile Sailor Returns Home as Revolution Lifts Russia

Tokareff, a Russian sailor once aboard the Potemkin, plans to sail for Russia when freedom comes. He says many Russians in Seattle and across the US are heading home, including orders from New York and Pittsburg arrivals. He and other exiles hope to reunite with family on the Volga in Samara after 12 years apart.

Wellerst Tokareff San Pedro Runala Samara Volga Russia Seattle Pittsburg New York

Mines Flood Loss Estimated At Fifteen Million

Juneau reports that three Treadwell group mines flooded Sunday may never reopen, with an estimated $15,000,000 loss from the Treadwell Seven Hundred and Mexico mines. The Ready Bullion is spared by a new concrete wall, while one miner, Axel Tassel, is missing and presumed dead after the Mexica shaft disaster.

Juneau Treadwell Seven Hundred Mexico Axel Tassel Mexica

Vashon Ferry Clears Rumor Of Submersion

A false rumor claimed the Vashon ferry was submerged at its dock. The vessel operated normally on Monday and Tuesday, with Des Moines residents attributing the hoax to political rivals from the north end of Vashon island seeking to discredit the Des Moines landing.

Vashon Vashon Island Des Moines

Police Fail to Gain New Clues in Seattle Murders

Detectives chasing the double murder of Mrs. Florence Wehn and Aaron Rehfeld in Seattle report no fresh leads by late Tuesday. An inquest into Wehn’s death is planned for the week, with the missing wedding ring seen as a potential clue. Suspect N. J. Bailey remains unidentified while W. E. Mace’s Port Ludlow detention and a hotel room alibi are noted.

Florence Wehn Aaron Rehfeld Seattle P. F. Haubris W. FE. Mace Port Ludlow Mace City Hospital Joseph Hill City Hotel Yeelerway N. J. Bailey Rehfeld

Man Seeks Light Work For Sick Carpenter John Clegg

John Clegg a carpenter who has been ill for some time seeks light work he cannot lift heavy objects or perform strenuous tasks. An elevator operator or watchman job would suit him contact 309% 12th Ave or call East 5797 for opportunities.

John Clegg 12Th Ave

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