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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1917

Page

2

Bolsheviks Advance in Siberia and German Peace Link

United Press dispatches report Bolsheviks gaining control of the Siberian railway and approaching Harbin, seen as aiding Germany in any separate peace. London sources note hope for Russettlement tied to troops under Trotsky and Lenin while the peasants council denounces an armistice with Germany.

United Press Petrograd The Peasants’ Council Today Germany London Siberian Harbin Transsiberian Man Siberia Kaledines Constitutional Democrats Don

Jitney Driver Knight Murdered After Night Run

Police investigated the shooting death of Thomas Knight 52 a jitney driver found slain in his car at 24th avenue and Crescent early Sunday. Five bullets struck Knight who had finished his run at Third Avenue and St. after midnight screams were heard nearby a brown cap linked to the killer was found in the car authorities suspect a passenger killed him and fled with the belt money untouched.

of de Tennant Thomas Knight 24Th Ave Crescent Knight Third Ave J. P. Clifford Rod Knight

Mayor Gill Targeted by Seattle Clergy in Impeachment Drive

Clergy from multiple Seattle churches attack Mayor Gill over a quarantine and vice issues, urging impeachment to “make Seattle safe for democracy.” Speakers label the mayor incompetent and align with recall efforts as they demand action from city leaders and a cleanup of vice districts.

Kaiser Beattle Gill Gil Germany Crowther Seattle Wilson Mayor Gill Mark A. Matthews Vice Syndicate Gen. Greene Matthews Atlantic Camp Lewis Ida Rosencrantz Wallingford C. F. Davidson Asbury Methodist Church Oyna B. J. Brown University Methodisl Church First Evangelical Grace Evangelical Ben F. Shields Spokane Grain Co Woodland Park Methodisl Mary G. O'Meara Gill Haa FE. C. Heintse Ray T. Smith W. E. Owen Jackson Silbaugh Weeat Seattle Presbyterian Church Gilman Park Methodist Church J. FR. Justice Levi Pradley Salvation Army Chapel Cleveland Klethauer University Christian Church Helen N Stevens Woodland Presbyterian Church University Branch Brary Rainier Valley Columbia City Presbyterian Church

New British Chief in Mesopotamia

Gen. Sir W. R. Marshall succeeds the late Gen. Maude as commander of British forces in Mesopotamia.

Mesopotamia W. RR. Marshall Maude

Means Trial Nears End in King Murder Case

Concord North Carolina December 10 The trial of Gaston H Means for the murder of Maude A King nears completion Assistant District Attorney Dooling of New York withdraws from active participation Prosecutor Clement closes the fourth day of Means examination with perfunctory questions and answers

Concord N.C Gaston H. Means Maude A. King Dooling New York Clement Means

Seattle ship launch boosts East reputation in war effort

C. Graves reports Seattle's fleet steel ship launch under government plans has improved East perception. He, Cheasty's head, visited Eastern cities and found optimism and prosperity. Blizzard destroys potatoes in Minneapolis area as bitter cold persists.

Seattle C. Graves Cheasty's Graves

Comfy Slippers and House Shoes Advertised in Various Patterns

The listing promotes E-Genuine Comfys priced at $2 in Scotch plaid with ribbon and pompons for children and misses. Also offered are Juliets Misses and Children's Felt Slippers in red or gray with plush trim and leather soles, sizes 5 to 11 for children and 12 to 2 for misses, $1.00 to $1.25. G-Comfy slippers for misses and children sit high and stay on with colors light blue and pink, prices $1.75 for children and $2.00 for misses. Kid House Slippers in black or brown with Opera or Everett patterns, and I-Men's Comfys at $2.25.

Comfortable Christmas Moccasins and Bonnets at He Bon Marche

Dainty wool moccasins with crochet edge and ribbon rosettes sold in pink blue and white. High and V neck sweaters in rose Copenhagen cardinal and white with wash silk neck cords. Cap leggings set also offered on second floor at He Bon Marche.

Rose Copenhagen Cardinal

Bookstore Sale Offers Classic Children Titles and Craft Books

A display of children’s books and craft guides with prices includes The Real Mother Goose Book illustrated by Blanche Fisher Wright at $1.50 and The Lost Princess of Oz by L. Frank Baum at $1.25. Other items range from Peter Pan retellings to My Big Painting and Drawing Book priced at 10 to 90 cents.

Blanche Fisher Wright L. Frank Baum Briggs Jane Eayre Fryer John Martin Toy Army

Antique Tea Sets and Accessories on Sale

Metal tea table with tin cups and saucers, coffee pot and creamer in bright circus litho design. China tea sets listed at 2.00 for a small 23 piece Bluebird decorated set. Tin tea sets priced 0.50 for four cups creamer sugar and tray. Childrens tea sets in various styles. Enamel tea sets 2.50 include four cups saucers plates a coffee pot creamer and dish.

Tuesday Grocery Bulletin From The Bon Marche

Readable grocery list featuring canned goods and prices from Bon Marche. Items include De Luxe tomatoes 13¢ can Del Monte hominy 12¢, Del Monte sugar peas 17¢ or 3 for 50¢, Armour string beans 13¢, California peaches 17¢ or 3 for 50¢, apricots 50¢, Del Monte preserves 23¢, maraschino cherries 12 or 19¢, Rumford Baking Powder 27¢, macaroni and spaghetti by package, Bon Special Coffee, Brazil nuts 25¢ a pound.

del Monte Armour’s Helmet

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