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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1918
Page
5
Pierce Lonergan, former divorce proctor of King county, was to return to the post. C C Dalton resigned as divorce investigator after being informed the position would come under the prosecuting attorney after January 1. Col Dalton will handle the divorce work under Prosecutor-elect Fred C Brown.
After a weeklong countywide search H P Rasmussen of Kent found his car stolen from Fourth avenue and University street. The vehicle was located in brush along the Seattle Renton road.
Secretary Redfield warns of damaged Oriental trade from high trans Pacific freight rates and calls on the Shipping Board to take action now to relieve the situation.
A vintage remedy touts Laxative Brom Quinine tablets to stop cough and headache with BR. W. Grove’s signature on each box. The ad claims it treats the cold effectively and lists a price of 230c.
United Press reports British and French business men outpacing American traders at South American ports. Dozens of ships loading for the region idle in U S harbors while American mails grow scarce, and virulent German propaganda circulates, criticizing U S policy as Britain France and Italy gain the trade edge.
Paris dispatch reports Premier Clemenceau’s speech to the chamber as a step toward Wilson’s open diplomacy. He vowed to submit peace measures for approval while uncertainty lingered over freedom of the seas and other principles. American peace delegates found his remarks satisfactory amid broader European policy speculation.
A Northwest relief push to raise 20 million dollars to aid Turkish oppression victims will run January 12 to January 31. Dr. James L. Barton sails from Boston to head the expedition in Constantinople. Red Cross has redirected a million dollars to the cause. one month’s delay could bring 20 000 deaths and 200 000 unclothed people including many children. Seattle headquarters at 765 Empire Building with Farle A. Rowell directing. Lawrence Booth president and J W Spangler secretary assist.
A jury of doctors and alienists was set to examine Edward Martini, Italian blackmailer, whose sanity is under challenge. He allegedly sent menacing blackmail letters to N. H. Latimer of Dexter Horton Bank and F. K. Struve of Seattle National Bank, while US Attorney Charlotte Kolmitz informed him of the hearing and Commissioner McClelland ordered an examination.
The Baltic lodge No. 1 I O G T holds its annual bazaar in the lodge building on Virginia Street. A new touring car is the grand prize. Part of the proceeds will aid fatherless children of France. Windup on New Year’s Eve.
Eight alleged boy burglars, former state training school inmates at Chehalis, were arrested after a Mallard woman provided information. Detectives say they operated in Seattle, burgling many houses and holding up victims. Sentencing in Monroe reformatory could come after Monday hearings.
B A Rice of Tacoma and N f Koffman representing Lewin county met Ervin H Palmer secretary of the King county reconstruction congress in the congress offices with Miss Lucy I Case and Professor Stephen J Miller of the University of Washington. The group planned the details of the coming estate reconstruction congress at Tacoma in January and discussed inviting all state organizations to the conference.
Dr Frederick G Coan a long time resident of Uramia Persia returns to America to recount Armenian massacres witnessed during two campaigns He traveled 112000 miles under National Armenian Syrian relief committees to speak in three churches and at the Overseas club Moose hall Second and Beneca Monday at 5 pm He describes Allied aid including six Americans defeating 14000 Turks and German leaders saving 20000 Armenians President Wilson urges every youth to hear the talk The lecture is free and open to the public
Three alleged automobile thieves were taken into custody Monday after a five passenger car stolen from 14th Ave and Judkin St was recovered. The stolen vehicle wrecked at a bank on 12th Ave and Norman St, prompting police to arrest Lloyd Larsen, Ellis Larsen, and Ed Stumpf. Stumpf and Lloyd Larsen, ages 21 and 18, are in the city jail, while Filia Larsen, 16, remains in Juvenile division.
Health department reports show two deaths and 45 new influenza cases up to Monday noon, with declines in fatalities but potential rises in infections due to Christmas congestion. City health commissioner notes the trend in Sunday and Monday fore noon data.
Thomas Moran pleaded not guilty to carrying on the retail liquor business without a special license in federal court. His trial is scheduled for January 31. Co. W. Sample, proprietor of a drug store at 2600 First Ave, also pleaded not guilty and has a January 29 trial date.
Harry Schuck sues Walter Metzenbaum in superior court alleging he charged $750 for bail services after an October arrest for auto theft. Schuck claims the attorney falsely stated bail was $1,500 when it was actually $500.
Gilbert Butterworth of George Butterworth and Sons funeral directors is charged with defrauding relatives of dead sailors. He filed a demurrer in Judge J Neterer's federal court on Monday. His pleading date is set for next Monday. His attorneys are Karr and Ciregory.
A Sunday night blaze in Bristol Virginia destroyed five large business houses including the Dominion National Bank. The fire started in a hardware store and caused total losses estimated at 1.5 million dollars.
George F. Hannan Seattle attorney has returned from Camp Mac Arthur Texas where he was discharged from the army and has resumed the practice of law at his former New York block offices.
Tsukahara, arrested by federal authorities for running a liquor still at 1701 Flat Ave, was slated for a hearing before United States Commissioner KR McClelland late Monday.
The article notes Tuesday as the final day to fulfill obligations on War Savings stamps highlighting the urgency for collectors and savers to complete purchases before the cutoff.
Washington officials face mounting pressure as Foreign Minister Michon warns intervention in Russia is inevitable. Senator Johnson of California cites England and France as responsive to public demand while the U S responds with silence. Parents of American soldiers in Siberia beg for news or release.
Word from Col McManus Hoboken N Y says the 63rd and 66th artillery regiments from Northwestern counties have not mailed from France yet. They are assigned to an early convoy and expected to sail soon. J D Trenholme Seattle shipping man remains seriously ill after a nervous breakdown and operation in Seattle General Hospital.
German ace Christan Denhausen recounts the air combat in which Lieut. Roosevelt, son of Col Roosevelt, died during an American occupation force test of surrendered German aircraft. Denhausen says Roosevelt was inexperienced but brave, and claims Roosevelt was dead before his plane burned. The piece cites Eddie Rickenbacker and Jimmy Meisner as American flyers known to Germans.
About 25 county schools close or affected as seven teachers fall ill with influenza. County Superintendent A.8 B. Weatheries notes 250 cases reported in Black Diamond city area in recent days.
A man about 40 with light brown hair and blue eyes died in his room at a New York hotel by taking poison. He has not been identified. The body lies in the morgue while investigators seek his name.
The advertising piece portrays Dr. L. R. Clark and his Regal Dental Offices as offering superior, guaranteed dental care with a large staff of certified graduates. It highlights patient trust, rapid growth, expanded space, and a commitment to quality materials and equipment, inviting examinations and consultations.
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