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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1918
Page
9
In Seattle a new Lynmar design proposes a Tadpole Bungalow that expands with the family. Architects outline a low cost, comfortable, artistic home that can be added to as demand or funds allow.
Former Marine Jack Williams known as the Human Fly will climb the L C Smith Building facade from sidewalk to flagpole on Tuesday at 2 pm under the U S Marines recruiting office and Boys in France Tobacco Fund. He has climbed Woolworth in New York and attempted the Washington Monument, with rain halting the ascent.
An estimated 50 000 to 60 000 men will march in Seattle on Labor Day led by Frank Cotterill parade chief. The two and a quarter mile procession will include 88 units from 140 organizations with fines up to 15 dollars for absence. The route runs from Seventh Ave and Pike to Vine Street via Third and Washington streets starting at 10 a.m. Paraders will line up by a central map provided to each union.
dispatch from Petrograd reports Kiev's population starving as a resolute struggle continues against white guards, per Moscow message.
Co. H. Williams of Kirkland was found guilty in Justice Otis Brinker’s court on selling adulterated milk and fined 25 dollars.
Twelve hundred pennies from a week’s collection were turned over to the Red Cross via Seattle National Bank by the Seattle police on Friday. The coins represent contributions from arrested prisoners.
A M Schoenert, injured in a collision with a street car while driving a truck, filed suit in superior court Friday morning seeking 26000 dollars from the traction company.
Stray pleaded guilty in Justice Otis Brinker s court Friday morning to selling ice cream below the required butter fat percentage under state law and was fined 25 dollars.
A supplement to a general order by Lieut. F W Becker of the naval intelligence bureau announces an absolute prohibition on alcohol for sailors in the United States naval service. Beer wine and other drinks may not be sold supplied or given to naval personnel anywhere in the United States or territorial possessions unless administered by a regular physician or government medical officer.
Evangelist O N Anderson of Minneapolis will speak Friday night at the Lutheran Free church at Eighth Ave and Olive St, at 7 o'clock. He will also conduct meetings at 11 am and 4 pm. On Sunday Rev I Tolleanen, of the Lutheran Free church, has returned to Seattle after a six month trip to Norway.
The drive in Seattle is far short of its $1,000 per business quota with only 50 to 55 firms responding while downtown newsrooms have raised about $188,000. Union and lodge groups contribute, including Mount Rainier No. 2 and Stove and Gana Fitters No. 707, but investigators will target slackers as the special committee leads by Police Chief J Warren prepares probes.
On information from two Vancouver men, Isaac Kay of Seattle was arrested in Blaine by U S Secret Service for alleged involvement in smuggling $5,000 in gold across the Canada border. Cof conspirators W J Lesage and A J Cromwell were arrested at Blaine and near the border. Cromwell’s wife detained as a witness. Kay held on $5,000 bond. Violation carries up to two years in prison.
A full day of water sports and activities is planned by the committee for the W O W picnic at Fortuna Park on Sunday to raise funds for Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund. Tickets cost 60 cents, including boat fare, ground admission, dancing and events. soldier and sailor and child tickets are 35 cents. Prizes for event winners are displayed at Pacific Outfitting Co Third and University.
Sheriff D B Newell captured Elaino a half breed Indian after a half hour battle near Tejon Canyon. The pursuit covered 18 miles through wilderness before the arrest. Plarjo is charged with killing Alfred Yucca and two women at Yueca's home Sunday.
Dr L A Clare advertises low costs for high grade dental work, highlighting large volume discounts, a painless treatment guarantee, strict sanitation, and free initial examination with no obligation. The message urges immediate consideration to fix neglected teeth.
Every operator in this office is a graduate registered dentist of the highest standing. Each has graduated from a first class dental college and passed the State Dental Board examination. Each certificate hangs on the wall in front of his chair for all to see. No students or beginners will do your work here.
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