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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1917
Page
12
Portland authorities report ongoing efforts to halt liquor imports from San Francisco on Southern Pacific trains. The intercepted shipments indicate porters play a key role in moving alcohol into the city.
Islip Aug. 24 Ursing Valentine has recovered after 18 days unconscious from a brain concussion suffered when she fell from her horse. Nourishment was provided by artificial means during illness. Next Liberty theatre advertisement notes.
Frederick W. Meisnest, longtime German professor at the University of Washington, was ousted as head of the German department by the Board of Regents on the recommendation of President Suzzallo. The action, taken after an inquiry by the war emergency committee, cited indiscretion rather than disloyalty, following a controversial June lecture titled Germany In Faust and Not Hamlet that prompted walkouts. Meisnest will remain on the faculty, with no new head named until fall. The regents also authorized investigations into Prof. L. l. Neikirk’s draft conspiracy case, ordered preservation of campus memorials, and other university actions.
A satirical poem likens ancient judgments to modern politics, accusing leaders of using jawbones and sacred rhetoric for private gain. The piece contrasts wealthier classes with the poor, urging restraint and moral reflection. An advertisement for clothing at a store on Second and Union rounds out the fragment.
Led by Samuel Gompers and Charles Edward Russell the American Alliance for Labor and Democracy accuses the People’s council of opposing democracy in the war and calls a labor delegates convention in Minneapolis beginning September 5 to discuss terms of peace. Delegates from labor groups urged to attend.
The Wilkes Theatre audience hailed Cornelia Glass as a triumph in her first professional star turn. On campus she had earned similar praise in Sauce for the Goose, where she played Kitty Constable with grace. Glass stepped in on short notice after Phoebe Hunt’s sudden departure and impressed critics and crowds alike.
Rev. W. W. Bustard owned a large dog named Don with boisterous manners. Don crawled under a house and nearly toppled it, and he attempted to jump into a milk wagon almost upsetting it. The pastor deemed him too large for city life but suitable for a farm.
Promoter announces Maravene Thompson will perform next week at the downtown venue with two shows scheduled. Tickets go on sale Friday with special early pricing and seating options.
A Friday meeting of the state council of defense labor committee will discuss Spokane Central Labor council resolutions calling a general strike in protest of the arrest of 27 individuals without charges. President Marsh of the State Federation of Labor remains non-committal, suggesting the Spokane council may be urging too drastic action.
Dr John A Brant chairman of the Evangelical alliance of St Louis will preach at Queen Anne Christian church Sunday He is credited with closing St Louis saloons on Sundays The medical reserve corps officers will meet on Monday Wednesday and Friday at Fort Newton.
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