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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1918

Page

5

Reconstruction Congress Set for January in Ta oma

Erven H. Palmer announces a two day pre congress in Ta oma on December 27 and 28 to draft a tentative reconstruction program for the statewide January 10 and 11, 1929 congress. Departments including land settlement highways and employment will be organized under active citizen leadership to begin work immediately.

Ta Oma Erven H. Palmer King County Palmer Cesses Canach Luxemburg PF McGlachiin Modernach J. A Lejeune Remich R. L. Llowre M. L Herney Hayange Germany Longueyon France Ancreviller W. H. Gordon Tae Bouveain Wittenmeyer Montigny le Roi H. C. Hale See Corble J. W Ryan Headico W. Lassiter Troyon G. Bell, Jr Lemane C I Rhodes P. BE. Traub Tronchoy W R, Smith BR. Alexander Meomure J. H J Bailey G. H. Duncan W. Welgel Ll Wynn Marville L. 8 Lyon Denterghem Belgium M. H. Johnson C.D. Martin Divvessees St Aignan B, Cole Lemans Glenn Chase W, Kennedy Florent MH. F. Hodges, Jr Rovigny

Washingtonian Named as Hero

Capt. Murray K. McCall of Boum caw Washington is cited for heroism west of Fismes on August 4 as he reconnoitered the Vesle river ahead of the infantry under heavy German fire. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross by Gen. Pershing. his wife survives at home.

Murray K. McCall Boumcaw Wash Navy Fismes Vesle River Capt Pershing

Island chosen for city aerodrome on Foster Island

Chamber of Commerce Aero club and park commissioners tentatively select Foster Island as the municipal aerodrome and permanent landing site. The ten acre tract lies off Union Bay. Legislation for improvements will be pursued.

Chamber of Commerce, Aero Club and Park Commissioners Foster Island Union Bay

Budget Gap Highlights City Sewers Report

Charles R. Case, superintendent, cites a 20 percent unused budget totaling $129,017 for the year. He notes labor costs rose and materials spiked, with water conditions hampering progress and public needs neglected as government work takes priority. Paving, plank repairs, and bulkhead replacements along arterial streets are urged, including the south end of the Fremont and Ballard bridges. Several trunk sewer reconstructions are badly needed now.

Partment Charles R. Case Hanson Werk Case Fremont Ballard Cane

Fred Washam Wounded in War Returns Home

Fred F Washam of the Fifth Marines is back in Seattle after World War I service. A veteran scarred from combat near Solano on July 18, he bears a jagged facial wound, an injured eye, and a crippled left arm. He worked for Chas H Lilly Co before enlisting in February. He disputes sensational movie depictions of war and recalls his own steady endurance under shell fire.

Fred FF. Washam Fifth Regiment of Marines Seattle Solanons Washam Chas. H. Lilly Company Marines

Chinese Mutiny in Frisco Port

In San Francisco in December 1873 twenty two Chinese crew members of the steamer Arbien mutinied after officers refused shore leave due to immigration laws. They overpowered them and landed in Chinatown where police and immigration officers rounded up twenty one of them by noon. Chief engineer George Geisier and chief officer F Heigterg were injured in the aboard fight.

San Francisco Chinatown George Geisier F. Heigterg

Fire destroys two story brick building in Tacoma

Tacoma reports a blaze that virtually destroyed a two story brick business block in the downtown area yesterday. Fire Chief C. F. Galson investigates arson as the cause and notes losses of about $70,000 with at least $1,008 covered by the Tacoma Red Cross.

Tacoma C. FE. Galson Tacoma Red Cross

Billy Christmas Arrested as Notorious Crook

New York police arrest Billy Christmas for forging travelers' checks on a Canadian bank. The case clears Alexander H. McAuley, a Toronto banker once mistaken for Christmas, who sued New York firms after his earlier arrest and misidentification.

New York Billy Christmas Alexander H. McAuley Billy McAuley Toronto Polce

Zemo A Promising Remedy For Skin Irritations

A druggist says Zemo stops itching and relieves skin irritation, making skin soft and healthy. It treats acne eczema pimples rashes and blackheads with overnight improvement in minor blemishes. Zemo is a safe antiseptic liquid, easy to use and non staining priced 35 cents or $1.00 for a large bottle from The E. W. Rose Co. Cleveland Ohio.

E. W. Rose Co Cleveland

Woman from Seattle Murdered in Georgia Countryside

The body of Anita Allen Perrine 22 a Seattle based short story writer and niece of Capt Louis Lane was found 210 miles below Columbia Georgia where she had lived with her husband Maj Henry P Perrine US Army She had been missing since November 18 and a diamond ring valued at 1600 was missing from the body Murder is suspected

Anita Allen Perrine Louis Lane Seattle Columbia, Ga Henry P. Perrine Beattie

Red Cross Drive Sees Seattle Homes Lag In Support

The Red Cross roll call committee reports Seattle homes far behind in the home canvass after strong payroll support. Booths number 54 in downtown buildings, hotels, banks and stores where adults can obtain badges or honor emblems by subscribing. Campaign runs until Tuesday night amid calls to overcome apathy and ensure the city fulfills its obligations.

Red Cross Seattle Red Crown Seatttle H. F. Ostrander

Doctor Faces Trial On Liquor Charge

Dr. R. G. Hamilton of 3419 Fremont Ave stood trial before Judge Jurey for issuing a liquor prescription to a patient in need of medicine not. Joe Namires also faced trial before Judge Clay Allen for breaking into A Oliva's room at the Hamilton hotel and stealing clothes and a safety razor.

R. G. Hamilton Fremont Ave Jurey L. T. Thierry Joe Namires A. Oliva Hamilton Hotel Clay Allen

Seattle War Memorial Plan to Be Decided This Week

A Seattle war memorial project moves toward a decision this week as May or Hanson’s memorial committee, chaired by Frank Waterhouse, reviews public submissions for a permanent tribute to fallen soldiers and sailors. A hospital and auditorium are among proposed facilities for the site.

Seattle Hanson Frank Waterhouse Waterhouse Spe

Salesman Verno Puro Faces Hearing Over Transporting Mquor

Verno Puro, a salesman, was charged with transporting Mquor from Montana to Seattle. He was slated for a hearing before United States Commissioner R. W. McClelland on Monday afternoon.

Verno Puro Mquor Montana Seattle United States R. W. McClelland

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