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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1917
Page
6
The commentary asserts German U-boat policies will not be altered despite the sinking of a Dutch vessel bound from a neutral port carrying cargo for the Netherlands government. The piece hints at potential pressure on the Kaiser to yield.
Rain fails to deter crowds eager for bargains at the United Wreckage Syndicate Store 1509 Fourth Avenue as they reopen the fire sale. Shoppers rush daily bargain drops with items from shoes to coats and suits advertised at drastic reductions despite stormy weather.
Washington dispatch details the heightened security surrounding President Wilson. Joe Murphy heads the protection, with Richard Jervis leading the bodyguard. Chief Flynn coordinated the operation as agents flow to Washington from across the nation.
Federal state and local offices observed Lincoln's birthday Monday with many closing. Banks and businesses followed suit while postal windows opened morning and closed at noon except parcel post which stayed open. City council meeting postponed to Tuesday afternoon and veterans dances were held at Moose Temple on Second Avenue. Professor Clark P. Bissett of the University of Washington spoke at the Municipal League luncheon Tuesday noon.
F T Herron, a night watchman, found Ker Foot Hardware 1415 First Ave unlocked Sunday night and was knocked down Then forced by a revolver to exit through the back as robbers escaped They took several dozen pocket knives and razors D E Hooker reported a car smashed Saturday near Stone Ave bridge by a passing vehicle.
Washington reports Capt. E. Z. Steever leading a national program to train high school boys in citizenship and leadership, forming squads and groups rather than units with uniforms. His Wyoming program allegedly broke wall-climbing and rifle-shooting records, asserting discipline through leadership.
The Boston National Grand Opera company arrives in Seattle for four Moore theatre performances starting Wednesday March 7. Repertoire includes Aida, Iria, Faust, and Tosca with Mme. Miura featured in Iria. The company brings its full orchestra from Boston and Philadelphia.
About 500 members of the King county socialist party gathered at Stevens hall last night and adopted resolutions opposing any steps by Congress or the president that might push the country toward war with Germany.
An advertisement urges readers to avoid hair dyes and promotes Q Ban Hair Color Restorer as a safe permanent solution. It claims natural color return, improved hair health, and a money back warranty. Available at Bartell Drug Stores Seattle and other outlets, with a free booklet and related Q Ban products.
An advert urges readers to strengthen their system when tired or nervous with Scott's Emulsion. It cites blood enrichment and tissue building from pure Norwegian cod liver oil and alcohol free formula by Scott & Bowne of Bloomfield New Jersey.
New York and Krooniand will dock today as conditions in Germany’s submarine warfare remain unsafe for unprotected ships. The Owego departed for Genoa with 2,500 tons of general cargo from the Federal line, despite the danger zone.
Harold Foran of the James CD. Lacey company has joined the Tuxedo club at 1627 Belmont Ave. He quips that the note about owning a tuxedo is not a sign he does.
Cheshire Mitchell manager of the Butler hotel was among guests rescued from the Hotel Lenox fire in Boston Saturday. His hands were burned.
Dorothy Jardon headlines at Alhambra Seattle with famed voice amid gowns and style while Florent Tempest Marion Sunshine and legacy acts perform. Wilkes Players stage Seven Keys to Baldpate at Orpheum with Hackett Hunt Sheehan. Palace Hippodrome Road Show features The Groom Forgot and Milano Four plus Adams and Mangles and more.
Izzy in Mexico features Monte Car ter and George Weiss as Matt in two exciting hours of film at the Oak theatre. Izzy and Matt face danger in the bandit regions of Mexico as they survive gunfire and hunger.
Thousands in Seattle and Western Washington praise Dr Sipes and the Boston Dental staff for painless dentistry using a new anesthetic. Extractions and other procedures are free of pain, with no charge for anesthetic, and clear cost estimates given in advance. The Boston Dental Company has operated at 1420 Second Avenue for over 15 years as a leading Western American institution.
Dr. William Loren Fisher resigns from the First Christian Church pulpit at Broadway and Olive after five years to attend a European university postwar and write a Holy Lands thesis. Yale and Oxford graduate, protege of Champ Clark, friend of Mark Twain, secretary of the Yale club of Seattle, Beta Theta Pi member.
Daniel Kelleher chairman of the Seattle National Bank board Mrs Kelleher Miss Rebecca Collins and Alexander Mc Ewan of 1202 Boylston ave escaped injury Sunday when their car hit a machine on Terry ave and Senecast The car went over an embankment and struck a dwelling The other driver Fred Wright of 712 Sixth ave faced police after his California license expired January 1 and he was arrested for traffic rule violation.
Mrs. Susie Spencer asks superior court to dismiss her divorce suit after her husband Spencer died on January 23, shortly after she filed the action. The case centers on whether the divorce can proceed where one party is deceased.
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