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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1917
Page
8
Olive Tablets offer a gentle cleansing effect on the bowels and liver to improve breath. The remedy is advertised as a sugar coated tablet that purifies the system without the harsh effects of calomel. This simple dosage of one or two tablets daily for a week is claimed to reveal clearer breath and overall health.
Norway Sweden and Denmark reach a new agreement to observe the utmost neutrality during the war. The conference of Scandinavian kings and statesmen pledges harmony and mutual confidence and vows to assist each other by exchanging merchandise.
Louise Olivereau former Seattle I W W secretary and self described anarchist was found guilty by a federal jury of six counts for distributing circulars of a seditious nature to registered men. She could face up to 75 years in prison and $45 000 in fines. Sentencing set for next Monday or the following week.
Mrs Rachel Wellman aged 865 and residing at 614 Cherry Street in Seattle since 1877 died at her home Friday. Funeral services will be held at the First Methodist Episcopal Church on Sunday.
The Allied Supreme War Council begins formal sessions in Versailles with Premier Clemenceau presiding. Delegates from Paris arrive by electric train as American delegates Gen. Pershing and Col. House attend, signaling a move from the Interallied conference toward a compact war council.
City leaders and reformers with Mayor Gill facing criticism urge Seattle to back the army by improving civilian health conditions. Speakers accuse officials of laxity on vice, call for quarantine if needed, and warn martial law if the city does not reform.
W. G. Shepherd, United Press correspondent, argues peace propaganda weakens Germany and Austria by fostering an illusion of armistice among troops. He cites Russian reports and warns that publishing such ideas in Berlin could erode morale, urging Allies to press on.
Sheriff Jack Stringer led a Friday night sweep of Seattle for undesirable women with 12 deputies and reported Saturday morning no arrests. He sought 20 military police from the Federal government but was refused. Commissioners may consider a $1000 request as they meet Monday. A deputy recalled a notorious district showing signs of a vanished underworld.
Thirty riders begin the annual six day race at Madison Square Garden. Kramer Reg and Goullett Magin teams are favored as favorites for the event slated to start tomorrow night.
The White House announced the president will address Congress at 12 30 Tuesday afternoon, prompting house and senate leaders to set plans for a joint session. The message draft remains incomplete.
At the Gaiety theatre Friday night a chorus girls contest drew many clever amateurs and big applause. Several good turns impressed the crowd as cash prizes were awarded to the contestants by the management.
The Danish foreign office authorized United Press to deny rumors that the Chriatanian conference of Scandinavian leaders was summoned due to a supposed German threat to seize a Danish base if Norway leases to the Allies. The disputed report had appeared in an American wire service.
Officials and marine men arrive by special train as Bremerton Marine Band plays during the ship’s launching. Stores close for two hours and police guard the shipyard to prevent enemy plots. The 6000 ton vessel is designed for rapid production at coast ports.
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