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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1918
Page
8
In a Labor Temple speech Ralph Horr pledges honest, nonpartisan policing and vows to root out vice in Seattle. He says the police department can be cleaned and kept clean, with no administration backing or wink of the eye for political friends.
The News Weekly reviews feature films and weather imagery. The Conqueror with William Farnum portrays Sam Houston, Cleopatra at the Metropolitan draws myths with a cautionary tale, and The Hired Man plays at the Liberty with Eddie Pinkman echoes.
Director General McAdoo appointed a traffic investigation committee to divert freight from congested gateways to less congested points. Members include B. L. Winchell of Chicago J. F. Randolph of New York and T. C. Powell of Cincinnati. The move aims to relieve jams at New York Newport News and other eastern terminals by routing freight to southern ports.
The listing notes favored colors include khaki brown peacock blue purple African brown and taupe priced at five dollars. The brief item emphasizes color trends and a fixed price for the collection.
Readable text notes white gray and pongee color gloves for women in assorted sizes priced at 50 cents a pair, part of a bargain display.
In New York on February 6 Franz Von Rintelen and ten conspirators were found guilty of planning to destroy vendible entente allies ships by bombing cargoes. Hach received 18 months in Atlanta federal penitentiary and a $2000 fine. Bremerton banker Daniel L Buren died of tubercular brain disease with funeral set at Lewis chapel and cremation in Seattle.
Seattle postal carriers promote thrift stamps through regular visits, turning recognizing customers into a habit. Report notes many buy multiple stamps, some invest in war savings certificates, while larger investors favor Liberty Bonds. carriers describe the approach as a patriotic service without direct solicitation.
Firmly woven scrims with a 2 inch border suitable for home curtains. Available in white and ecru. Priced at 20 cents and 25 cents per yard.
Paris February 6. In the high court treason trial of Bolo Pasha the evidence grows sensational as accountant M Doyen discredits Bolo. He testifies that Bolo never received the commissions he claims and presents receipts showing $500000 paid by Guaranty Trust Co New York Deutsche Bank agent and Royal Bank of Canada.
United States Bonds, War Savings Certificates and Thrift Stamps are advertised for sale by carriers. The notice urges starting a savings habit and obtaining stamps for every family member. A second card invites customers to specify regular quantities of thrift stamps and war savings certificates.
New tub silk waists in flesh white maize peach and black debut with sizes 36 to 44. Crepe de chine chiffon and lace waists offer new styles at 3 75. Also feature additional combinations in flesh white maise peach and black.
Basement Salesroom advertises metallic trimmings 18 inches wide at 1.35 dollars per yard. Rich gold and silver laces offered for sewing and decoration.
The report notes Italian forces under Diaz advancing a mile between Asiago and the river. If Italian successes continue, they may spoil the German strategy for a major spring assault against France or on the Western Front.
Seattle Press club members will nominate new officers and celebrate with a high jinks in their club rooms at 1509 Fifth Ave Wednesday night. Guest William Slavens McNutt, former Seattle newspaper man now under contract to write war articles for Collier's, is in town to cover Camp Lewis.
The Hague Feb. 6 reports Field Marshal Von Hindenburg promised editors that Germany will face a $2,000 fine in a press conference. Journalists claimed he warned by May there will be no food in Germany, and he was ordered to visit Paris soon.
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