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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1917

Page

8

Widow Leila Allen Dies After Auto Injury in Seattle

Leila Allen, 14, a widow living at Waldorf Apartments, died Sunday morning at Seattle General Hospital from injuries after being struck by an automobile driven by D. D. Andrews of 216 Belmont Ave. The incident occurred Saturday night. Also noted is a public auction of uncalled for parcels post articles at 1006 Second Ave. conducted by Uncle Sam.

Leila Allen Waldorf Apartments Seattle General Hospital D. D. Andrews Belmont Ave Uncle Sam Second Ave

Orphans Share Christmas Cheer With Sammies

Ortho pedic hospital children plan a small scale Christmas to share cheer with soldiers at the trenches. Mrs Fox oversees gifts including candy for stockings and milk tickets for the 35 discharged last month, 14 cured, others improved.

Robert F. Fox

Open air concert by Beattie Pipers band at the Hippodrome

A public event features Beattie Pipers band performing outdoors at 8 30 with invocation by Miahep Keator and remarks by Lieut Dagger Sole. A fashion show by Macleuwall Southwick Co includes a piano solo by Mra Henry Hibbard and a violin duet by Mra Margaret McCullough Lang.

Eattie Pipers Beattie Pipers Hippodrome Miahep Keator Star Bpangied Mre Kangion Henry Dancing Pattie Anchor Tank Meadames Gilmora Pryor Adam Deewr Claire Farnsworth Marjorie Miller Mra Margaret McCullough Lang Kenry Hibbard France Mins Goldbere

Reprisals On Germany Now On Says Baker

United Press correspondent reports that allied leaders including Admiral Bennon and Gen ites expect the war to continue until victory. Officials say faster dispatch of men and ships is needed and a war council will speed army operations as reprisal air raids over Germany begin to heighten pressure on Berlin.

Washington Iome Bennon Ites Army Navy United States Wteck Barrel Col. House Wilson Hie Kien Denson War Council Haker Laker Germany

176 Held Here for U S Probe

Federal agents joined local police in raids at three locations including Occidental avenue Millys Mug Washington street and the Central Labor agency as 176 suspects were detained for questioning. The U S justice department will complete exams before bail is allowed and police will not converse with detainees.

Partment of Justice Occidental Ave Milly's Mug Second Ave

Draft to mobilize skilled labor for war effort

Washington dispatch explains new regulations authorizing induction of technically skilled workers into military service. Shipbuilders carpenters riveters and other artisans registered and deemed needed may be drafted and reassigned under provost marshal general supervision to form an industrial army.

Gilson Gardner Washington Washington, D.C Select Service Gullion Adjutant General Army Secretary of War

Freshie Girls Create War Fund Post Cards

Freshman art students at the University of Washington craft unusual war relief post cards. They print designs by tracing onto linoleum, roll ink, and press cards at the washhouse. Posters and cook books will be offered at the Hoover booth by university women.

Seattle University of Washington Hoover Booth

Contagious Diseases Decrease at Camp Lewis

The weekly health report from Camp Lewis Tacoma notes a decline in contagious diseases. Two deaths occurred this week one from cerebrospinal meningitis and one from acute wheat pneumonia. The admission rate was below the cantonment average for the period.

United Preas Camp Lewis Tacoma J. IL. Smith

Women Taxi Drivers Step Into Seattle Jobs

Twenty young women will start driving taxis for the Seattle Taxicab and Transfer Co. on Monday. George W. DeLape, manager, says the move is wartime necessary and notes that women have operated public vehicles in European countries for years.

Seattle

Military to Close Tacoma Halls

Tacoma authorities and Camp Lewin officials close three city dance halls today after a recreation committee meeting. The move aims to maximize use of remaining halls for military personnel and local needs.

Tacoma United Preas Rec:reation Committee Camp Lewin

German Numbers Passed by Musicians at Metropolitan Concert

German compositions were omitted from the program of the hishar monic orchestra at the Metropolitan Sunday. Proceeds went to the Girls War Relief fund.

Hisharmonic Orchestra Metropolitan Girls’ “War Relief Fund

Veils and Scarfs Feature on Main Floor Display

Novelty cotton veils and scarfs are showcased on the upper main floor with regular price 145 but offered at a special 1.00. The display highlights fashionable items for shoppers seeking affordable accessories.

Municipal Bakery Opens in Denver

Denver announces a new municipal bakery as part of food price control. Mayor Robert W. Speer says county prisoners will bake the bread and hints at possible future expansions of the plan.

Municipal Bakery Denver Tec Robert W. Speer

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