This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1917
Page
3
Mary Maurice suffered an eye burn under the glare of lights while filming a Henry story adaptation. Her injury ends a fifty year career on screen as she leaves work for the first time in decades. The article notes the production and list of current film programs including Clemmer and Strand showings.
Strand Madge Kennedy Nearly Married Kebeere of Sennybroek Perm. Colishum Millie Harke The Land of Promise Kren Mary Pickford The Sea Master ClemmER-Corinne Griffith T Will Keepey Mission Meth Clifford The Deer Between Class A Williem Hart The Disciple
Adapted from Wiggin and Wiggin works, the Rex Theatre plans a Sunday opening. Frank Lose, a top screen actor, signs a new two year contract with Famous Players. He currently supports Marguerite Clark in Sub Deb tales while other features like The Door Between and The Sea Master play at nearby venues. The Daughters of the American Revolution host a wartime relief bazaar benefiting Girls War Relief.
The article describes deep French troops in Italy aiding against Austro German forces massing on the Piave front. It notes intensified shelling and troop concentrations, Italian aviators reporting renewed enemy divisions, and bridges being rebuilt as part of the German Austrian plan before a major strike. It also covers Franklin Lane urging leadership in science and war efforts, highlighting subs, mines, gas masks, and resource use for the war.
Henry R. King, president of the King Brothers Clothing Co., is elected president of the Seattle YMCA church federation. Other officers include Canon W. H. Bliss as vice president, J. W. Efaw as secretary, and Bri. H. Shorrock as treasurer. King also heads the state reformatory board and serves on multiple civic groups.
American consul at Tiflis reports a rumor that Czar Nicholas escaped from confinement in Siberia. The deposed ruler, dethroned by the revolution, was moved from Petrograd to Tobolak in Siberia after his removal this spring.
B Be Fay reports a break in at 4515 Firatave NE during the night. A quantity of clothing was taken. Police investigate the burglary and seek information.
Ruben Winter of Warren Montana told police that his room at the Grand Union hotel Fourth Avenue and Yesterday was entered during the night. He reported the theft of $20 and three bank drafts of $25 each.
Southern Slav Croatian Serbian and Slovenes living in Seattle will gather Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Labor Temple under the Southern Slav Political and Social club to renew allegiance to the United States. A leader says Americans support the war against Austria and that oppressed peoples will be free.
A chorus of 150 university students will perform A Tale of Old Japan as the annual midwinter concert in Meany Hall on December 11. The chorus and orchestra are under the direction of Dean Irving Gienn and soloists include Emily Hall Madelle Gille and Howard Parker.
Nine members of the Pacific Employers' Federation appointed to urge the National Employers' Federation to move against I W W and pro German activities. At a recent meeting the group discussed co operation with Karl Constantine's National Council for Industrial Defense to stamp out radicalism, especially in the Northwest.
Prof Montravillie Wood, inventor of the torpedo with cars and about 100 other electrical devices, will lecture at the Hippodrome Seattle on war inventions. He will demonstrate the torpedo, gyroscope, and ultraviolet ray, with 40 percent of receipts benefiting The Star Our Boy in France Tobacco Fund.
Federal regulation of passenger traffic is now an accomplished fact at Camp Lewis. Sitneys operating buses between Tacoma and the camp must charge military approved fares and drive safely under road rules. An Auto Drivers association formed to set uniform rules but some drivers resisted, prompting Maj. George W. Strong to warn that drivers must obey orders or face military prison. Forty one soldiers have been injured since the camp began from reckless driving.
Sergt Clearge Cometock and a dry squad arrested four suspects Friday for alleged liquor violations. W. J. Tend, 46, found with marked money at the Rucker hotel. Jack Winckburn, 41, pointed the officers to liquor. Joe Ganeparetti, restaurant owner. John Rosine, waiter, with liquor found at the Crown building restaurant.
Justice Brinker fined Harry Moon of 117 Taylor Ave ten dollars after Moon allegedly assaulted Antone Morris a naturalized Austrian who had reportedly made unpatriotic statements about the government Morris testified he had supported the government from the start Brinker said Moon should have reported remarks to federal authorities and kept his fists under control
A quaint old finger ring with three diamonds will be sold at the Girls War Heli Bazaar and sale in the Hippodrome during December 17 to 22. The ring was donated by a woman of Iswaquah who heard of Belgian baby suffering and wished to aid them.
The Commonwealth club meets Monday at 6 30 p m at the Good Bute cafeteria. James Duncan secretary Central Labor council and JG Brown of the Shingleweavers will report on the AFL convention topics War and Welfare of Workers in Industry and Labor in Politics with emphasis on labor policy.
Oscar Collins former Keratone bar proprietor and prizefighter and Richard Johnson were arrested early Saturday by the dry squad at 659 King Street soft drink parlor. They are accused of selling liquor and are free on $500 bail.
Morria Pasa arrested in New York by federal agents after a continent spanning chase and later indicted here for alleged anti-draft conspiracies. He was released from jail Friday on five thousand eight hundred dollars bail. Bondsmen listed as Jenny and Mrnestabi and Louis Stettler.
A wife resists sharing control of family stock and votes her own interest. Tensions rise as Dick dismisses feminine input while Margie asserts independence and plans to learn before deciding. The trio struggles to balance business and personal life during an evening at home and in rooms above.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.