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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1917

Page

3

Alvensleben Held in Utah Spy Case During War

Lieut Alvo von Alvensleben former German officer and Kaiser Wilhelm’s rep in coal land is interned at Fort Douglas Utah after arrival from Seattle. His wife hosted a Long Lake summer home linked to a vast spy network spanning West Central South America and the Orient. Three Seattle businessmen Priest Laybold Hans Cron and OG F Schoetelberg were arrested with him.

Salt Lake Utah Alvo von Alvensleben Kaiser Wilhelm Northwest Fort Douglas von Alvenslieben Seattle Long Lake Puget Sound Navy Yard West Central America South America Orient Priest Laybold Hans Cron OG. F. Schoetelberg Lieut. von Alvensieben

Northwest Merchants Gather for Fifth Annual Convention

Merchants from Oregon Idaho Montana and Utah arrive at the Motel Butler for the Northwest merchants convention. About 150 names added Tuesday, with 1 200 expected by Wednesday and fifty women among registrants. Arthur Coffin noted as possibly the oldest attendee. Luncheon at the hotel noon Tuesday featured W L Bilger and A J Rhodes. Edwin Selwin spoke on business conditions. The afternoon includes shopping and an evening at the Y M C A auditorium.

Oregon Idaho Montana Utah Butler Emiling Lou Smith Arthur Coffin Yakima Butler Hotel W. L. Bilger Northwest Merchants’ Association A. J. Rhodes Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club Edwin Selwin Business Chronicle

Air and Telegraph News From Seattle and West Coast

A report from Seattle notes Goodrich Rubber Co testing era progress and an East return predicting wartime end. Dr T Yokot arrives in Beattie from Tokyo studies. the Lake Washington canal work nears completion as water is pumped out. War Mothers League seeks to expand at a meeting on First Ave. other items include a lease in San Francisco and Everett post office move slated for August.

Onwart & Holmes Drug Co Silverlake T. Yokot Tokyo Imperial University Beattie Washington Lake Washington Canal Juan Home United States Bureau and Foreign Commerce Seattle War Mothers’ League First Ave San Francisco Col D. C. Jackling St. Francia F. Paul Ambier Army Everett Postoffice Federal The Star's Tobacco Fund Krowing

Boy Captures Escaped Coyote Near Harvard Avenue

A coyote belonging to traveling showman Thomas N. Milo, which escaped on Saturday, was captured Monday night by 13 year old Eugene Ward at Harvard Avenue. The incident was reported to The Republican.

Thomas N. Milo Eugene Ward Harvard Ave

Public Markets Sanitary Stalls and Vegetables Prices

A scanned market listing shows stalls 111 119 16 163 4 2 3 7 12 120 with numerous produce and goods. Items include mustard minced lamb beef ham sauerkraut carrots beans watermelons cucumbers cantaloupes lard butter eggs cheese. Prices range from 10¢ to several dollars per unit with sacks and crates noted.

Health inspector uncovers poultry contamination at bakery kitchen

Bakery kitchen inspected by Parker found butchered chicken heads in stock and thrown into soup stock. Inspector Boldt, visiting from Tacoma, criticized the breach of orders and noted Boldt’s contract meals for National Guard units in Seattle. A $100 warrant was issued.

R. Boldt Lane Polce John Gordon's Court Bold Parker Tacoma Boldt

Seattle Boys Commissioned as Second Lieutenants

John B. Stirrat and Lawrence M. Arnold, two Seattle youths, have been commissioned as second lieutenants in the regular army in the East.

John B. Stirrat Lawrence M. Arnold Seattle East

Local Market Briefs Include Canned Goods and Butter Deals

A fragment lists items and prices from a neighborhood stall: M. J. BW coffee in 8 lb cans, Ghitrar- Gelli's chocolate, Madrona tomatoes, Washington creamery butter at 4¢ per lb, milk at 10-11, watermelons, sardines in 2 lb cans, and large east herring priced per item.

Mtong's M. J Ghitrar- Gelli's Washington

Unclear Market Entries From South End Stall List

Fragmented OCR notes list assorted groceries and stalls including butter, cheese, beans, pears, cookies, and soap. Mentions Andersons washing powder, Naptha soap, Royal baking powder, Del Monte pears, and various can quantities. No coherent narrative or dates.

South End Becon Jersey

Local Market Items and Prices Across Stalls

A fragmented vendor list shows stalls offering groceries and goods. Items include sugar cleanser milk oil soap and caned fruit with varied prices. canned pork and beans butter cantaloupes watermelons apricots school pants blouses shirts and union suits priced per item or per crate.

Pike Placy Atkinson's Drensen

Local Market Prices for Groceries and Produce

Readable list of daily shop prices including sugar 680, pure sweet milk Ge qt, watermelons Ze ib, currants 100 box, cantaloupe 4 for the, oleo margarine 280, fresh ground peanut butter Ihe tb, M J B coffee 3 lb 660, large can of plum 2 for 26e, shortening 2 for 46c, soy beans 400. Prices shown per unit with dozens, pounds, or quarts as indicated.

Hartett

If you value your watch let Haynes repair it

Advertisement for Haynes repair services at the Next Liberty theatre promising watch repairs.

Haynes Liberty Theatre

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