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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1919
Page
12
Officials of the fire department urge Seattle residents to avoid throwing cigarets and matches during the dry spell. Grass and brush fires occur daily across districts as crews work to prevent home fires. A $40,000 home owned by Mrs. John Davis was destroyed Tuesday afternoon at Irvington. she was trapped in the dining room and leaped from a window to escape.
A Swiss inventor develops an electric apparatus using magnetium to stack nails in regular layers. The compact packing halves the space needed compared with loose nail storage in kegs.
City council stalls on a 492000 appropriation for Skagit river power plant construction and street extension projects. Councilman demand detailed con tion records while budget and emergency bills await action. Mayor Ole Hanson urges immediate action and notes prisoner housing needs and wage increases for city workers.
John Murphy attorney for the California Grape Growers association secured a writ directing Secretary of State Howell and City Comptroller Carroll to show why names were stricken from the wet petition Murphy filed to put the wet or dry question on the next state election ballot Carroll had struck off nonvoters from the petition Murphy contends the action was not legal and the fight continues
Misa Flowe Taylor and H Hoglund suffered minor injuries when a motorcycle they rode was struck by an automobile driven by Haru Takahashi. The collision occurred late Monday night at the intersection of Second over B and DMeiv.
Marjorie Zane, granddaughter of California’s governor, christens the destroyer Zane at Mare Island in honor of her father Major Randolph T. Zane U S Marine Corps who died from wounds in France. The ship nears completion at Mare Island Navy Yard in San Francisco.
San Francisco August 26 no word reached the army transport service or the Chamber of Commerce about a United States transport reported aground off the Japan coast in Honolulu dispatches.
Assistant United States district attorney Charlotte Kolmitz resumes duties after a vacation on Vashon Island. She plans to pursue a batch of cases against food profiteering, returning to the office eager to work Monday morning.
W A Williams of 861 Warren street Portland Oregon says Tanlac cured years of rheumatism stomach trouble and kidney issues. He reports gained eighteen pounds and restored energy after using four bottles with Laxative Tablets, praising Seattle Bartell Drug Stores for distribution under a Tanlac representative.
Judge Clay Allen and co defendants faced indictments over liquor possession with intent to dispose. Motions argue failures to meet state law, lack of crime, and missing indictment clarity. Other affidavits allege coercion to sign waivers and improper grand jury pressure. Hearing expected after Allen’s trial date.
Prosser. Aug 26. Physicians despaired for the life of J E Moore's 8 year old son after a horse kicked him in the face five miles east of Prosser Monday. The boy suffered a crushed skull and strayed into a corral while playing with the horse.
The burial for Charles H. Daffan son of the late Col L A Daffan who was found dead in a hotel room on August 15 will be held at the family home in Ennia Texas Miss Katie Daffan sister of the deceased traveled to Seattle on Tuesday to oversee the body's arrangements
A promotional note promotes Freezone as a cheap drug store remedy to lift hard and soft corns and calluses from feet. It claims drops stop pain instantly and allow removal without pain or soreness, asserting the product is inexpensive and easy to use.
A range of children and misses sweaters in sizes 6 to 16 years, including slip overs coats and tuxedoes, offered in colors such as Copenhagen Robin’s Egg Blue Turquoise Green and Tan. Prices run from 4.95 to 12.50 dollars.
Separate Wool Scarfs for Misses and Ladies are offered on the upper main floor with prices ranging from 4.95 to 12.50. The display highlights color and weave variety.
A note advertises a large variety of colorings and rib bons artfully tied. Prices range from 50c to $1.25, with items at 65c 75c 90c and $1.00 to suit varying needs.
A complete line of very durable school wear offered in children's sizes from 2 to 15 years. Prices listed at 1.26, 1.50 and 1.75 dollars.
The army recruiting station announced Monday that enlistments for service in France have been reopened. Men with prior service may enlist for one or three years with no reserve clause, while those without prior service must enlist for three years. Infantry and the signal corps are the only open branches. Special demand is noted for expert telephone operators and repairmen, radio operators, and telephone linemen. Recruits will be sent to the overseas depot at Camp Meade, Maryland, with many likely to forego training and stay in the U.S. briefly before transport arrival.
Police found a large quantity of cocaine in a room occupied by L Turner colored at the Afro American hotel on 14th Ave and Washington Ave. Early Tuesday morning Sgt W H Steen and G D Graves arrested T Roberts, a second Negro, and Blanche Noble white waitress who arrived while officers were present and booked them as disorderly persons.
Miss Rose Glass, history teacher at Franklin high school, returns home after 14 months as YMCA social entertainment and recreation secretary in Brest France. She was stationed at four YMCA huts and earned personal congratulations from Gen. John J. Pershing. She will resume teaching at Franklin next month.
Spokane’s superior court sustains the city council in denying jitney operating permits. An appeal to the supreme court will follow. The council refused permits as street car companies tested Goent fare experiments.
Port Angeles report says Sam Bazoff of Goodyear Lumber Co. was killed and Gus Erickson seriously injured when a burning snag fell on them while battling a fire, about 80 miles from medical aid.
A nostalgic prompt invites readers to associate advertising with The Star brand. It positions The Star as a memory anchor for shoppers and businesses alike, suggesting reliable, broad reach and trusted local presence in the community.
Street car men announce Seattle as candidate to host the 1921 international convention in Chicago on September 2. Delegates listed include M. J Murray E. H Davey J. A Stevenson E. Rose and M. F. Garrity as they plan a whirlwind campaign to bring the event to Seattle.
Mrs. Rose North of 6550 49th Ave Ss W was jailed after dry squad officers raided her home and found a still in operation. They confiscated 19 pints of grapes and a mash sample, and destroyed fifteen gallons of mash. She faces liquor ordinance violation charges.
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