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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1917
Page
2
United Press report from Berkeley notes Command Edward Oliver of the Mexican navy requested a dog be fed. A stray dog drank two gallons of water and licked the shine off Oliver’s shoes, prompting his plea to the police.
A letter received by Mrs J De Bruyn 4123 Eastern Avenue describes Halifax relief work by sailors from the Tacoma which arrived hours after the explosion. The note mentions her son John De Bruyn serving as a sailor aboard that ship.
Corporation Counsel Hugh M. Caldwell states he does not care whether a proposed charter amendment to lengthen term lengths passes. He will not involve himself in policy questions and will only run the city's law office. The amendment goes to the council Monday afternoon for discussion with comptroller and treasurer to be considered.
Austin E. Swank driver of the car that injured Mrs. Charlotte Foy owner of the Yates hotel was arrested by Everett police and held for a Seattle detective. Investigators say the stolen vehicle belonged to Mabel Kinsella of Modern Electric Kitchen. Mrs. Foy remains hospitalized with injuries.
Regina hotel on Second avenue and Marion street is the meeting point. Jay seeks his wife Ella and their year and a half old baby who left Bethel for Christmas in Seattle. Ella 24 with light brown hair blue eyes reportedly failed to appear with the child at Third avenue and James street at 6 pm Wednesday.
Minnie Williams 22 of Gordon apartments Seventh Ave and Pine at swallowed poison tablets Monday in an Orpheum theatre building apartment with W H Mix and Mrs H T Graham. She despondent over family separation in the East and in France. She was taken to the city hospital and is expected to recover.
Congressman John F. Miller told Metropolitan club members that war costs will fall heavily on the wealthy and that posterity should bear part of the burden. He warned against selling bonds beyond par and urged ramping up industry and transport to meet Allied needs while policing contracts to curb profiteering.
United States Marine football squad occupies Hotel Maryland as Camp Lewis men pour into Pasadena to prepare for the New Year’s Tournament of Roses game. The undefeated marines meet a rejuvenated List squad, with coaching figures in town, signaling a high stakes gridiron duel.
Uncle Sam's recruits at Fort Lawton will receive sweaters and knitted articles from the Red Cross, provided they have not been already supplied. Red Cross officials said a requisition from the commanding officer in the Northwest division will authorize ongoing provision as long as items remain. There are 860 men at Fort Lawton and earlier Christmas boxes sent by the Red Cross did not include knitted goods. At the naval training station at the university many men have received Christmas boxes with sweaters.
Cleveland readers are warned that funeral homes plan price increases of about 40 percent at the start of the new year. The adage urges prepaying deaths now to lock in current rates.
The Moore theatre showcases a top cracking Orpheum bill with acts from Avon Comedy Four to Marshall and Covert and Chore Hey. Notable features include Anna Chandler with The Chimes of Normandy, Vivian Holt and Lillian Rosedale songs, and the Gaudenmidt Brothers tumbling. Palace Hip features Spencer Kelly Marion Wilder and a past and present melodies revue. A full house greeted Wilkes Players at Wilkes theatre in a matinee.
A dental advertisement warns that invisible decay, the bacillus of pyorrhea, lurks in hollow or decayed teeth and can cause unseen damage. It urges immediate examination, offers free advice and cost estimates, and promises painless treatment at very low prices by specialists.
Dental ad touts painless service at low prices with a high standard of skill and quality. It markets top class dentistry at affordable rates to attract patients.
The audience and stage enjoy a lively farce with surprises as the lead actress appears as a house servant. Chace Hiuff shines as the house servant and comic top honor, George fund earns laughs as a burglar, and Henry Hall plays an English butler in the ensemble.
City mobilizes to house 20,000 shipbuilders diverted to Seattle. A committee led by Judge Thomas Burke will gather vacant houses and rooms to accommodate workers and their families. Proposals include using dormitories in vacant lofts and building new housing.
The sea claimed two American sailors Leo B. Murphy of Oroville California and George K Vidahi of Arlington New Jersey. Both were second class seamen lost overboard from a transport December 17.
London dispatch reports munition workers handling TNT now varnish their noses faces and hands to prevent poison entering pores. The practice replaces powder and reflects wartime safety measures among female workers.
Christmas for Firlands youngsters hinges on Anti Tuberculosis League donations at 549 Henry Building within 12 hours. Contributions of money warm clothing and delicacies are requested to provide each tubercular child with a new hot water bottle.
The city utilities department receiving mounting complaints about the traction company car service. Superintendent Valentine proposes hiring women as conductors if a real shortage of men occurs, aiming to improve operations.
Representative John F. Miller will address Shriners and their families in the Shrine auditorium at the Masonic Temple on Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. The call goes out inviting attendance and participation.
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