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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1917

Page

14

Five Hurt In Jaywalking Crash Injuries Across City

Five jaywalkers injured Tuesday by an automobile near FE Howell street and Machine drive. Margaret Bipko aged 6 and her sister Alice 4 were taken to Providence hospital with leg, arm and head injuries. Alex Kistl Riverside struck crossing Spokane avenue. A man unknown to police walked into a machine on Second avenue. Walt Thompson 14 of 908 Royston Avenue struck on Prie street by Frank. Homer leaped from a car driven by Gust Swanson at 15 miles per hour.

City Hospital Margaret Bipko Alice Truck Ave Howell St J. G. Robin Kirkland Margaret Providence Hospital Alex Kistl Riverside Spokane Ave Crow Second Ave Walto Thompson Royston Ave Prie St Frank Maynard Homer Gust BE. Swanson

Aviation recruiting call for nonflying divisions

Captain George L. Jones announces an aviation recruitment call at 3195 Arcade for men over draft age with business experience to take commissions in the manflying branches of the U S signal corps.

George L. Jones Arcade U. S. Signal Corps

Army Rank Is No Social Mark Says Secretary Baker

Secretary Baker told Vice President Marshall that distinctions in rank in the American army imply no social distinction and serve military discipline. He noted soldiers often have educational advantages and culture, while demanding instant obedience from all ranks.

Washington Baker Marshall Renate War Department

Woman shoots husband in crowded San Francisco street

Frank Daroux, a sportsman and politician, was shot three times by his divorced wife Tessie Wall on a busy downtown San Francisco street. Surgeons worked to locate and remove the bullet as he recovered from a night of rest after the attack.

San Francisco Frank Daroux Tessie Wall Daroux

Coal famine hits 30000 poor in New York City crowding shelters

Report notes 30 000 residents suffer freezing conditions amid coal shortages across New York. Officials debate price controls while families seek warmth and relief in crowded shelters.

New York

Anna Held to Appear in Follow Me at Metropolitan

This week Seattle welcomes Anna Held in Follow Me for a three day Metropolitan Theatre engagement. Paris recalls her as a war relief icon, while locally McIntyre and Heath entertain at the Moore theatre with a tomato toss gag.

Anna Seattle Anna Held Metropolitan Paris Joan D'Arc France America McIntyre Heath Moore Theatre McIintyre McIntyre and Heath George Primrose

Risks and floods hit Pacific northwest towns

Cattle drowned in Snohomish county as water rises and winds sweep through Everett Riverside flooded areas. The Skykomish and nearby rivers threaten homes while the Wilkeson Coal mine traps seven workers after a water vein break during a night shift. Officials brace for continuing flood danger and mail delays slow Christmas rush.

Wilkeson Coal & Coke Company Wilkeson

Flood Threat Passes in Tacoma Area After Rapid Rise

United Press Leased Wire reports the Puyallup River flood crest reached early last night and has fallen four feet since. Bridges largely intact, but two Woodland homes burned with families evacuated by boat. Lamps toppled, residents clung to roofs, trains blocked by North Bank Railroad slides, steamship sent from Portland and another to follow. Bankers warn of continued stock losses as river backs up due to low culverts.

United Preas Tacoma Orwin Puyallup River Roberts United Press Portland Woodland Wash Lewis River North Bank R. R Baker

Plot Aimed to Help Slackers Evade Draft at Camp Lewis

Staff Correspondent reports at Camp Lewis on December 19 a plan to aid draft dodgers by claiming registration cards of men already in camp. The scheme targeted slipping slackers past service requirements by misusing official documents and records.

Camp Lewis

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