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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1918
Page
2
A light bronze reproduction titled Famous Conception of Jeanne by Fremier has arrived at the University of Washington. The sculpture, a gift from the city, will grace the new School of Administration on campus.
A fragment notes an organization formed roughly five years prior during a visit by Raren de Constant. The readable text provides no further names, dates, or locations to specify scope or impact.
Montreal February 6 Henry Bourassal in Le De voir says the German chancellor is right in demanding that England abandon naval bases including Gibraltar Aden Malta and Hong Kong.
A student armed with a revolver tried to reach Leon Trotsky Lenine at Smolny Institute. He was mobbed in the reception room before reaching Lenine’s office, thwarting the assassination bid.
A six plant drive by MC A thrift committees began with workers addressed on thrift and economy. Luncheon planning for tomorrow's speeches was set at the Y M C A with more than 240 workers at Hon Marche forming thrift clubs. Across the nation the campaign urges resource conservation to support the war effort.
John F. Powell a Sedro Woolley merchant died at 7 p m from skull fracture sustained when the Northern Pacific freight struck the Cheat Northern passenger coach at the Sedro Woolley crossing. Other victims J J Robinson Beattie salesman D J Harrigan NP conductor and Robert Neates Neston Timber Co vice president improving rapidly after internal injuries and bruises.
In Portland on February 6 a hotel bus overturned killing four year old Erma Graham and badly injuring two year old Pauline. The mother had been missing since September and the crash involved a vehicle driven by Lora Bh. Lyons of Silverton, who was arrested. The children were en route from Dallas to Hood River to relatives.
Bound for France Miss Helen Kayzer of Seattle will serve as a telephone operator with the United States signal corps. She travels from Seattle via Washington to the capital where she will receive final instructions on reporting for duty in France.
Lieut. Wood Stewart told the Olympia diocese convention that pacifists must be attacked as antiwar forces. The Trinity Episcopal Church hosted the meeting, while Seattle YWCA promotes a membership drive with prize incentives. The article notes U S fruit industries lose about 1 billion dollars yearly to pests.
American troops dash to safety through shell swept No Man’s Land as German attack falters under precise artillery. Artillery and machine guns fire across the sector while paymasters greet units and soldiers clamor for liberty bonds amid battlefield chatter and mail arrivals.
Three initiative bills filed with Secretary of State Howell by Lacy K B Case for a joint committee of labor unions Grace Farmers' Union and Direct Legislation League aim to create municipal marketing of farm products, allow peaceful picketing with limits, and establish a nonpartisan election system. An eight hour labor bill also filed and awaiting ballot titles from Attorney General Tanner.
In Baltimore on Tuesday Cardinal Gibbons denounced national prohibition as fanaticism, accusing many lawmakers of cowardice for voting for the amendment against their convictions. The remarks critiqued the bone dry stance shaping U.S. policy.
Oyster Bay New York Feb 6 Col Theodore Roosevelt is reported recovering well after an abscess operation performed a few days earlier He was moved from his home to New York on Tuesday for treatment and care with his condition described as excellent.
The Orpheum on Third and Madison opens a new program starring Francis X. Bushman in The Adopted Son a thrilling West tale. The bill features The Great Wolts electrical marvels Scott and Wallace singing and dancing Maylon and Edwarda comedy act Alfreda Rube musical turn Baker and Henton comedy duo Howard and Graff novelty act.
Annetta Babette and Lucille Aprons shown in solid colored percale with features like elastic waists pique detailing and rick rack. Middy Aprons in solid and striped percale with laced fronts and belts priced at 55 cents. Six clever styles in all with full belted and slipover options at 1.25 dollars.
A note invites readers to entrust footwear to The Cobbler Shop to extend wear during wartime. Located on the Upper Main Floor, it promises care and service for shoes at any time.
A fragment from a New York page references the Cunard line and an anchor event. reader notes uncertain details about ships or dates.
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