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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1918
Page
3
Ole Hanson candidate for the will address Fremont voters Monday evening. A mass meeting of supporters will be held at Masonic hall with Edgar uyder and L. G. Knowles present and J. W. Lough to preside.
An old advertisement promotes Hamiin's Wizard Oil to treat rheumatic pains sciatica lame back and muscle stiffness. It claims quick relief for bruises cuts burns bites and stings and offers a money back guarantee. A Wizard Liver pills product is also pitched at 30 cents with a similar guarantee.
Six mayoral hopefuls addressed the King County Democratic club at its weekly luncheon. Speakers in filing order included Ole Hanson Austin E B Griffiths C J France Ralph A Horr John F Murphy and J E Bradford. A resolution urged Congress to reinstate section 195 of the select service draft regulations and was referred to the executive committee. A second resolution protested a bill requiring railroads to be returned to their owners within 18 months.
Wellington residents rally behind national war aims and organize the Wellington Council of Defense to monitor loyalty in the district. Frank Gates explains the group's purpose while J A Gannon chairs and other officers and department heads are named.
Storm warnings are continued at all stations in Washington and Oregon seaports and on the California north coast. The center of the storm is near Sitka Alaska moving southeast, bringing fresh southerly winds shifting to southwest via today and tonight.
The Red Cross needs additional index clerks at headquarters in the Cobb building. Qualifications include neatness accuracy and a willingness to give half a day to the work.
Alien enemies began oath registration today as to the truth of statements. Chief J F Warren says 1500 to 2000 German residents in Seattle must register under the order. Capt C A Sullivan led the process with German subjects filling blanks, providing photos and fingerprints. Registrants must return within 15 days of the final date for a card showing name and thumb print. Rural-route registrations started Monday in room 104 of the post office building.
An ordinance to pay 150 dollars monthly from city funds to the King County Council of Defense for general war protection sits with the city council’s finance committee awaiting action.
A letter to The Star from N M Mickley Camas MT quotes a $281.50 contribution from George Hood Metropolitan theatre manager and a $1 bill from F B McDonough Firlands hospital. The note links soldiers in the Philippines to support for troops in France and urges continued giving to aid smoke fund and related relief efforts. A reader from Mrs J B Hicks Ninth Ave sends tobacco to be sent to soldiers, with locals urged to contribute.
First Sergeant John T. Davia 27 of Camp Lewta was beaten unconscious by W S Wakefield 25 at Second and Union Seattle. Davia was arrested near University bridge and lay in a city hospital with possible liquor influence noted. Wakefield claimed Davia struck his wife and fled pursued by bystanders including Wakefield with his two year old daughter present.
At a Beattie Meta l Cigar Dealers association meeting captains were named to distribute war stamps to retailers in their districts. The captains are Joe Dizard J G Purnley C Swanson O E Doherty J J Brewster J Dernbaum Irving Green W F E Lima M C Collina A February dinner will honor the captain who distributes the most stamps.
Ray Elliott’s bail of $500 was forfeited in Judge Tallman’s court on Monday after a motion by City Attorney Kennedy. He had appealed a 20 day $160 fine from police court. The decision settles four of five cases involving south of Yesler houses, with three in quarantine and authorities unable to secure the conviction of the remaining one.
G W Danz president of Hoft us Steel and Equipment Co residing at 7549 Wilson Ave was slightly injured when his car struck a Rainier Valley car at Othello St and Rainier Ave Frances Danz his daughter was bruised and shaken both were taken to Seattle General Hospital for treatment
State bank examiner Laula H. Moore sent letters to all Washington state banks urging maximum activity in selling war savings stamps and cooperation with county campaign chairman.
Prohibitionists will hold a mass meeting at 2 p m February 12 in the Arcade building assembly hall. They will discuss ratification of amalgamation with the new national party and elect delegates to the Chicago convention on March 5. The Randall bone dry amendment will be discussed.
Morris bound over to federal grand jury after hearing before U S Commissioner Robert W Mc Clelland. Arrested January 21 on importing liquor from Montana. Bond set at 1000 dollars but not posted.
Leslie Barrett 29 and James Raymond Scott 24 accused as slackers. Barrett released from city stockade after a 63 day term and held for draft evasion inquiry. Scott arrested at Fryer & Co. plant following arrest and detention.
A persuasive appeal urges readers to attend to dental health as a civic duty and personal responsibility. The ad touts a graduate, state-board–certified dental team at L. R. Clark D.D.S. with an ironclad guarantee, promises painless, scientific work, and upfront costs. It invites a torow examination and emphasizes low prices and satisfaction.
Knights of Columbus plan a major war fund drive while organizing a public appeal to collect 60 000 for troops and wounded soldiers. They have built three structures valued at 25 000 in Lewis and aim to raise 1 000 000 nationally with Seattle’s committee chaired by J C Ford and supported by James J Gorman John J Sullivan and others.
Far and Near Company D auxiliary and the 161st U S Infantry to convene in the Chamber of Commerce hall Tuesday evening to discuss welfare of Washington soldiers. A Broadway D A R Red Cross auxiliary meeting followed. A local man from Alaska reportedly despondent after divorce slashed his throat and was hospitalized. A coal miner in Hooversville earned 347 dollars 92 cents in one month. A dance at Elks hall on Friday February 8 benefits the 161st company fund.
W. C. Gray resigns Friday as a Department of Justice special agent to join Pacific Coast Steel. He will work with Manager C. P. Burgess and federal officials to pursue criminals, bringing 25 years of investigative experience and a career starting shadowing crooks at race meetings. Chief Joe Warren previously led criminal investigations for Pacific Coast Steel.
Martin Krukle appeals to Secretary of Labor Wilson after the immigration board refused his entry to the United States. He was arrested by naval intelligence on arrival aboard the Hawaii Maru. Code papers were found in his shoe toes. Krukle previously worked in logging camps near Tacoma and returned to Russia last June.
Thieves broke into United Painless Dentists at Third and James on Sunday. They stole 10 sets of false teeth 40 dollars in plate gold 60 bridge teeth and five ounces of amalgam.
Classified style ad urges readers to visit Next Liberty theatre for watch repairs offered by Haynes with a concise call to action.
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