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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1918
Page
10
The Red Cross jumble shop at Fourth Ave and Virginia Street will feature a special hat sale opening Saturday morning. The millinery department will show sport hats suited for seashore, mountain, or city wear and women’s headwear at 94 cents each, with other specials promised.
John D. Ryan, director general of aircraft production, praised Northwest lumber camps after inspecting them in Portland. He commended the Loyal Legion of Loggers and Lumbermen for their role in boosting spruce output.
Edward E K Comyns a Seattle attorney was fined $100 for contempt of court by attempting to influence a grand juror. Judge Edward Cushman imposed the penalty Thursday night.
Pierre P. Ferry, a wealthy lawyer and landowner, was found guilty in federal court of hoarding seven sacks of flour. He faced three lawyers in defense but was fined $350.
Beatrice Duke, 23, said to live in Newark New Jersey, is held by federal officers in New London charged with impersonating an army officer after posing as a military officer.
Clarence L. Reames special assistant at torney general of the United States draws confidences from many who seek him at work and home. His blue eyes, steady smile, and calm courtroom bearing are described as a quiet force aiding the war effort. Each day he receives numerous personal calls and letters from strangers seeking to share confidences with him.
Mrs. William Werbert embroidered a center piece and offered it for the Hoya in France Tobacco Fund, raising $50. Most funds came from employees of Dulmage Motor Company. W Hunt arranged the piece. Additional donors include Mre Mader Conoeti and several residents listed with addresses and amounts in Olympia and Walace vicinity.
A Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club plan a Russian language class for business men and envoys dealing with Russia under new regulations. The six month course will be led by committee chair Samuel Hill with members O A Kjos W I Henderson Fred W Hil L Vo Newcomb J W Townsend and George Hershfield.
Camp Lewis reports Sergt Christian P. Hansen of Eagle Idaho promoted to second lieutenant in air service production. Capt Howard M. Smitten of Berkeley Cal promoted to major in the engineers. Recent tests suggest carrier pigeons are guided by magnetic currents.
A Kansas City mother writes that Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin saved her granddaughter from severe stomach spasms after seven years of use. The testimonial highlights the remedy for stomach and bowel relief and endorses its superiority.
In Washington a wartime wage dispute unfolds with Taft presiding as a conciliatory chief justice of the wartime labor board. Labor and public utilities clash over living wages for street car workers as Taft’s approach aims to avert strikes and maintain national production.
Eight bones unearthed during Italian army artillery school preparations at Rivoli were identified as French guard grenadiers from Napoleon era. The soldiers were buried at the Rivoli monument with a French poilus detachment paying respects.
In Oyster Bay on August second more than a thousand people joined the burning of the Kaiser's picture seized from C H Pollutz home. The image once belonged to Col Roosevelt and was bought by Pollutz at a county fair.
In London on August 2, Franklin D. Roosevelt announced that over 250 American warships now have permanent bases in European waters. He lauded British aid in transporting American troops while Sir Eric Geddes, the first lord of the admiralty, offered hearty reciprocation in a corresponding exchange at the American club.
London reports that under the 1916 Trading with the Enemy Act Britain is purging Teutonic trade. A Moon Committee since 1914 reviewed 960 cases, 507 halted, 100 placed under government control, with many English named firms found to be controlled by enemy interests.
In Martell, Brown, a Ford finishing department worker, says Tanlac cured his carbuncles, stomach trouble, poor appetite, headaches, and back pain. He reports gaining five pounds and renewed energy, with sleep restored. Tanlac sold in Seattle by Bartell Drug Stores under a special representative.
The advertisement promotes a Free machine available on small weekly or monthly payments plus a lifetime guarantee. It also promises five years of insurance covering fire water or any destruction. The copy emphasizes affordability and long term protection for buyers.
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