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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1918

Page

8

Girls Saved By Students From Juarez Firing Squad

Mexican music teacher and stenographer Maria Garcia de Guerra faced a firing squad in Juarez on espionage charges. Fifty of her young students pleaded for mercy and prompted intervention by U S immigration officials in El Paso, after a visit to General Francisco Murgula led to her release.

Mies Maria Garcia de Guerra Juarez Ehe United States el Paso Tex Francisco Murgula

German Strike Wanes Under Pressure From Food Demands

Germany's first political strike shows signs of waning as production lines return to near normal. About ten percent of factory workers joined the stoppage at the peak, amid tensions with the middle class over food rationing and wages.

Germany Berlin Hamburg Consor Silesia Saxony Rhineland Saarbruck Independent Socialiste Austria LW W Anto Brest-Litovek Empire Baltic

Dresses and aprons in chambray gingham and percale

Ad offers a front fastening Hubbard style dress in chambray gingham with white lawn trim priced 2.50 and an Empire model dress with hand embroidered pockets priced 2.50 Also a Lacque Apron in percale with striped effects in Delft blue pink or tan priced 1.50 featuring long sleeves and back buttons for dress wear.

Hubbard Delft

Three New Fish Ponds Planned at Tokal Creek Hatchery

County Game Warden Frank L. Wilkina has accepted plans for three new fish hatching ponds to be constructed this spring at the Tokal Creek hatchery, marking an expansion of local aquaculture facilities.

Tokal Creek Frank L. Wilkina

Little Mother of War Heroes Honors Flag

A Canadian widow recalls her three sons and brother-in-law who died at Ypres, Jutland, Mons, and Ypres. She sailed in 1915 to avenge, visited Kent and Ford, describes Zeppelin raids, and witnessed civilians’ grief and police care. She later fulfilled a death promise to kiss the Stars and Stripes if needed.

England Lieut. King Kent Devonport Jutland Ford St Admiralty France Mons Ypres Canada Lady Anne Lusitania Montreal United States States

Earthquake Shocks Hit Revelstoke British Columbia

A series of tremors rattled Revelstoke British Columbia at noon Monday. Each shock lasted about thirty seconds and residents feared for the stability of tall buildings in the town.

British Columbia Revelstoke B. C

Kaiser orders new U boat decoration for crews

Amsterdam Feb 5 reports the Kaiser has created a special medal to honor U boat crews. The decoration recognizes meritorious work during the war and marks the anniversary of ruthless submarine warfare.

Amsterdam

Everett Commercial Club Names New Secretary

Everett Washington February 5 James Rhoades of San Diego California has been named managing secretary of the Everett Commercial club and should assume duties about February 10.

Everett Commercial Club Everett Wash James Rhoades San Diego Cala Ecoretaan

Gale Takes Large Tug in Port Townsend Gale

The tug Warrior of Pacific Lighterage Company lost a small wooden barge in a gale beyond Port Townsend Monday. It proceeded to Anacortes with a steel barge and then returned for the broken loose barge.

Warrior Pacific Lighterage Company Port Townsend Anacortes

Bank Robbery in Kansas City Seized $5,000

Three bandits robbed the Quindaro State Bank of Kansas City Missouri yesterday afternoon about $5,000. Five guards stood outside while a third forcefully compelled the cashier to surrender the money.

Kansas City Quindaro State Bank of Kana

Councilmen Named to Chamber of Commerce Publicity Board

Frank McL. Radford Will H. Horsley and R. E. Morgan were chosen as publicity bureau representatives on the Chamber of Commerce council. The selection followed a luncheon at the Bon Marche on Monday.

Frank McL. Radford Will H. Horsley R. BE. Morgan Chamber of Commerce Publicity Bureau

Important meeting for registrants in division nine

All registrants in division No 9 are requested to attend an important meeting in room 411 of the county city building at 8 o clock Tuesday. Represented officials urge punctuality and full participation.

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