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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1918

Page

7

For Sale Quick Sale Offers Near New Bungalows and more

Classified notes advertise quick sale options including a modern bungalow on a corner lot 28x102 near two car mines with most improvements paid ask 1250 half cash and several other small houses with varying terms in Ballard and Beatty areas listing addresses and contact names such as Young Proberg Detterling and Ida Bratth plus a Western Union messenger office and Mr Swihart at 113 Cherry St for inquiries.

Young & Proberg Pallard Ave Ballard BNA Detterling Laree Rainier Ave Ida Bratth California Ave

Help wanted and notices in Northwest regions and Florida

Classified style listing showing job offers from agencies in New York and Florida, with details on land sales, trades, and various employment opportunities. Includes notices for carpenters cabinet makers shipyard workers, a legal address in Melbourne Florida, and a range of unsettled listings such as lost items and household services.

Third Ave Acroms Street Court House Beat Northwest P. M Florida Wales Rox H Melbourne WM. & Greened Opatatas Call Belknap Glass Co Star Lake Washington Kirkland

Funeral notices and public notices in 1918 paper fragment

Fragmented OCR shows funeral notice for MWC Lockhart and public notices involving gas vessel and customs changes. Also lists names such as John Milosevich and Kath Merkurich and mentions Brattle Rokcor Drumheller and collector duties in Seattle Washington. Partial addresses and unrelated entertainment items appear.

Secretary of Commerce John Milosevich Kath Mirkovicha Brattle Rokcor M Mary Johnson Ray Jomunbon

Public Markets Show Monday Prices Across Dairy and Meats

A Monday listing details numerous stalls with dairy items like milk from Mtall and Libby's, butter, cheese, eggs, and cream. meats including steak, corned beef, roast, and sausage. plus grains, coffee, chocolate, and vegetables. Prices range from 10 to 66 cents and reference stalls 11, 17, 24, 31, 42, 48, 66, and 103 with named products and brands.

Mt. Vernon South End Andersen's Life Mall

Booze Seized From Tanker Arriving From San Francisco

When the oil tanker Schofield arrived from San Francisco Saturday deputies searched the vessel and seized eight quarts of whisky. No arrests were made.

Schofield San Francisco Starwich Lee von Guret Kerr

Printing firm seeks city payment of rioter reward

Pigott Printing Co asks the city to reimburse its $500 reward for rioters’ conviction. Corporation Counsel Caldwell reviews the claim as the firm states it may have to pay the reward.

CITY

Senate Committee Agrees On Railroad Control Bill

The Senate interstate commerce committee approved a railroad control bill with three main provisions. It limits government control to 18 months after the war, grants ratemaking power to President Wilson, and sets compensation on a three year earnings average. It allows the president to return roads to private owners by July 1, after which federal direction continues until 18 months postwar.

Wilson

Ludendorff Denies Delaying Peace With Hindenburg

Amsterdam February 2 The German quarter master Ludendorff denied that he and Field Marshal Hindenburg were delaying the war’s end. Deputy Schlittenbaur quoted Ludendorff saying no sensible man would bear such responsibility longer than safety and empire interests require.

Amsterdam Ludendorff Kindenburg Tagliache Krundecohau Schlittenbaur Hindenburg

Hawaiian Soldier Delights in Snow at Camp Lewis

Private George Awal a Hawaii native first saw snow February 1 as a three inch blanket covered Camp Lewis. He found it cold but enjoyable saying he wanted to see snow close up and that army life is good though he sometimes misses Hawaii.

Camp Lewis Tacoma George Awal Snaw Awal Hawaii Army

Naval Station Site Board Delivers Gulf Ports Report

Secretary of the Navy Daniela received the final Helm congressional board report on possible gulf ports and naval station sites after six months of study. He said he would not make recommendations to the current Congress as the government pursues its present program.

Washington Secretary of the Navy Helm Congressional Board Gulf Congress

Gas Fixture Accident Leaves Man Hospitalized

Joe Hardy of 1114 Sixth Ave was overcome by gas while asleep after breaking a fixture when turning out the light. He was revived and taken to City Hospital where he is recovering.

Joe Hardy Sixth Ave City Hospital

Three Russians Held by Police in City Jail

Three Russian immigrants identified as John Conrad 48 Henry Hermanson 41 and John Osolin 37 are in the city jail awaiting federal inquiry. They were arrested Friday after failing to give satisfactory explanations for their presence in the United States.

John Conrad Henry Hermanson John Osolin Russia

German suspect in federal custody follows UW student arrest

Re Evenson a 33 year old University of Washington student was arrested Wednesday as a German suspect. He was moved Friday from the city jail to the immigration station awaiting further federal inquiry and investigation.

RE. V. Evenson University of Washington

Switzerland mobilizes 12th infantry brigade for frontier guard

Zurich February 2. The 12th infantry brigade two Alpine guard sections and a signal company have been ordered mobilized to reinforce the frontier guard. The action follows stated internal and external conditions as official justification.

Zurich Alpine Guards Frontier Guard

Police to Report License Offenders to City Council

The police department will submit written reports to the city council on pool rooms shooting galleries dance halls pawn shops and second hand stores seeking new licenses or renewals. The department plans to keep the council informed about which establishments are objectionable and offenders in the future.

First Grade Clerical Postoffice Exam Seen By Seventy Five

Seventy five men and women sat the civil service first grade clerical examination Saturday in room 416 of the postoffice building. Highest scorers will be placed in the customs house internal revenue department navy yard and quartermaster service.

Civil Service Customs House Internal Revenue Department Navy Yard Quartermaster Service

Proclamation Sets Oil Well Licensing Under Federal Control

Washington February 2 President Wilson signed a proclamation to place all fuel oil under federal control. The measure calls for licensing oil wells and will be issued later today.

Washington Wilson

French Take Prisoners in Mortier Wood

French raid on German positions in Mortier wood captures several enemy prisoners. Artillery fire reported around Burn Le Haut with light bombardment in the area.

Mortier Wood Paris War Office Burn le Haut

Young Theo Earle Returns Home For Big Metropolitan Concert

Theo Earle, former Lincoln high school star, heads home after a New York run as a celebrated tenor. He will sing with the Philharmonic Orchestra on Thursday February 7 at the Metropolitan, drawing back longtime Beatle residents and former sweethearts to hear the hometown prodigy.

Beatle Johnston New York Theo Earle Earle Philharmonic Orchestra Metropolitan Karlie Beattie

Holland and U S Settle Ship Dispute

The Hague Feb 2 Negotiations between the United States and Holland over Dutch ships held in American ports have concluded satisfactorily. The vessels are now free to sail under the agreed arrangements. Many Dutch ships had been detained in New York harbor for months awaiting settlement of cargo and sailing conditions.

the Hague United States Holland New York

Develop Coal Mine at Wenatchee Soon

Work will start immediately to develop a coal mine at Wenatchee on the Moses Coulee Orchard tract. A vein of high grade lignite coal was found recently, editor Rufus Woods reports, and coal may be shipped within about two months.

Wenatchee Moses Coulee Orchard Rufus Woods

University of Washington Journalism Raised to School Status

The journalism department at the University of Washington becomes a school by faculty approval and will be effective in October after regent approval. Graduate work will lead to an M A degree in journalism.

University of Washington

West Virginia Mines Shut Down by Federal Action

Washington February 2 complete shutdown of 71 West Virginia coal mines was reported by Bureau Administrator Lawson. The move costs about 47000 tons of coal for the day and is attributed to a shortage of empty cars at the mines.

Washington West Virginia Buef Lawson

Blood Flows in Berlin Riot Updates Across Europe

London reports bloodshed in Berlin as strike rioting spills into the streets. Central news dispatches from Amsterdam confirm casualties amid the unrest.

Berlin London Amsterdam

Break-out at Jail Caused by Measles Incident

A break-out occurred at the city jail but no criminals are at large. Measles caused the disturbance. The victim is 18 year old Gus Carlson wanted on a forgery charge in Olympia. Carlson has been quarantined.

Gus Carlson Olympia

IC Suspends Potatoes Rate Increase To August

Interstate Commerce Commission suspends from February 2 to August 7 the higher carload rates on potatoes shipped from Wisconsin Minnesota Upper Michigan North Dakota South Dakota and Iowa to interstate points.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Wisconsin Minnesota Upper Michigan North Dakota South Dakota Iowa

German general strike spreads to motor workers and builders

Zurich reports the German general strike has extended to motor workers and builders. Representatives of these trades met and resolved not to return to work until a victory for the movement is achieved.

Zurich Germany Munich

Argentine attaches recalled from Berlin and Vienna

Official confirmation that the Argentine military and naval attaches in Berlin and Vienna are recalled to return within three months. May Kingelin, on a mission to Berlin, was received by the state department from the Argentine minister today.

Washington Berlin Vienna Kingelin State Department

Ordinance Ready to Oppose Street Car Fare Increase

A drafted ordinance authorizes the city to oppose a threatened streetcar fare raise. It allows the city to retain expert witnesses and allocates funds, with the final amount left to the council to insert. Corporation Counsel Caldwell delivered the measure to the city council on Saturday.

Caldwell

Flag Poles at Camp Lewis Near Completion

Tacoma february report notes 100 foot steel masts to be erected at Camp Lewis ahead of division colors ceremony. The camp reportedly lacks an official flag and two men Fong Foon 29 and Fred Liston 22 are detained as alleged slackers while O R Parsons claims he is 20 and is held at city jail after failing to answer questions and produce a card.

Camp Lewis Tacoma Division Division Ters Fong Foon Fred Liston Momtana O. R. Parsons Parsons

Ferry laid off for repairs on Vashon run

The ferry Vashon on the Des Moines run will be laid off Monday and Tuesday for repairs. Albert Stanig, 29, Italian, is in Gio city jail pending federal investigation as a slacker. If you value your watch, Haynes repair it. Next Liberty theatre advertisement.

Vashon Desa Moines Albert Stanig Gio City Haynes Liberty Theatre

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