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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1917
Page
6
County officers nabbed Joe Cohn, a key witness against a poolroom at 115 Marion Street, after he tried to broker bribes totaling 385 dollars with two proprietors. Cohn confessed, claiming he aimed to return home to Toston amid a nationwide note on schooling figures.
President Henry Suzzallo of the state university praised the recent higher education legislation passed by the legislature. He credited Gov. Lister and the lawmakers for their work and expressed satisfaction with the result.
English scientist reports Eskimos possess two more ribs than other human groups. California factories pay annual wages totaling 140,943,000 dollars.
The first clash between prosecutors and defense in a booze graft conspiracy case was set in federal court. Indictments target former Sheriff Robert Hodge and city detectives. Defense argues charges lack detail and lack jurisdiction while seeking separate trials. Eddie Baker, linked to the conspiracy, expected to plead in Seattle.
Paula endures a tense night with Earnest and Ruth as intruders strain her relationships in this dramatic excerpt. Margie, Paula, Earnest, and Ruth collide over love, trust, and sacrifice in a Philadelphia setting.
The American line reports the Philadelphia arriving at Liverpool at 11 last night and the Finland at 8 this morning. New York departed Liverpool yesterday at 5 30 for New York with 110 first class, 67 second class and 54 third class passengers aboard.
President Wilson and Secretary Daniels discuss a bill to empower the president to commandeer private shipyards in emergency to boost government output. He also reviews preparedness reports and a Smithsonian-led aeronautics program for army and navy service.
The members of the U. S. Navy board departed last night for Aberdeen Willapa Harbor Astoria Portland and San Francisco to carry out inspections and assign duties among key naval stations along the Pacific coast.
From the front in Europe February 5 officers and men at the front anticipate war between America and Germany. The diplomatic break is seen as a moral boost for the Allies and a setback for the Central Powers. Americans in Canadian regiments receive praise amid lighthearted chatter and jokes.
Pershing led the American punitive expedition back toward the United States after failing to capture Villa, riding at the head of the column as they crossed the international line into U S soil. In Washington President Wilson, overwhelmed with war preparations, recalled invitations for the army and navy reception at the White House scheduled for tomorrow night.
In Louisville Kentucky four years of female problems headaches and nervousness left a woman weakened. After a friend’s suggestion Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound helped her avoid surgery and recover strength to perform housework and care for a baby. The letter invites others to seek free advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass.
Local ad lists Frye's Rib and Loin Pork Chops at 22c, ta ee 15c Anchor Bacon 30c, signaling a small-town grocery sale note with low prices and brief product list.
Dr Sipes and the Boston Dental Company claim a new anesthetic makes all teeth extraction painless and free of charge. Thousands treated in Seattle with no gas or injections, no nausea, no after effects, at 1420 Seattle Avenue opposite Bon Marche.
German Americans in Nebraska pledge loyalty to President Wilson and the United States. Otto Richter, German vice consul in Tacoma, says he is an American citizen since 1884. Telegrams go to 300 Red Cross chapters urging emergency prep. Roosevelt supports Wilson and seeks Army division. U S forces tighten at Honolulu and Gary Indiana. German vessels seized at Christobal harbor. San Francisco consul general Zoepffel laments crisis easing.
Police search for a man seen with Buckle a laborer whose body was found in Puget park West Attle with a bullet hole through the skull. Buckle identified by the proprietor of the Puget Sound hotel at 718 Sixth Ave S where he lived since November. The body lay dragged into thick underbrush, indicating murder.
F de Mohrenschildt, secretary of the Russian embassy in Washington, says comical relations with Russia are improving as he arrives in Seattle for a two day visit.
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