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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1917

Page

12

Clever escape saves Villa spy from Juarez firing squad

Leopold Galeviz, a naturalized Mexican, evades death by crossing the border into the United States after offering information on Villa caches. He is detained by Carranza officers as a traitor, then released when he proves American citizenship at the border immigration station.

EL Paso Tex Leopold Galeviz Juarez Villa Sunness Galeviz Carranza Rio Grande Texas New Mexico Georgia National Guard Border Patrol Joseph Avans

Examinations Abolished For U W Seniors In LA

The general faculty at the state university voted Tuesday to drop senior exams in the college of liberal arts. The decision ends weeks of bitter debate among faculty and students. Capt. H. B. Joyce, retired Seattle maritime officer, died Monday en route to Washington, D C, with his body removed from the O W train at Hood River for shipment to Seattle.

College of Liberal Arts State University H. B. Joyce Mariner of Seattle Washington, D.C O-W Hoot River

Devil walloped in Old New York campaign

In New York on February 13 the Billy Sunday preliminaries began with a preacher noting widespread prayer meetings in Gotham. Cottage prayer meetings will be held twice weekly on all blocks until Sunday April 1 as the campaign starts.

New York Broadway Gotham

Freezone corn remedy claims quick painless removal

Cinernati authority promotes freezone as a drying ether that stops toe soreness instantly and makes corn lift out without pain. A quarter ounce costs little and removes hard or soft corns and calluses, as heels rise in popularity.

Cinernati Authority

Meat Eaters Backache Warns From Uric Acid Link

Meat lovers often suffer backache and rheumatic pains from high uric acid levels produced by nitrogen rich foods. Heavy outdoor work and exercise are advised, and when kidneys falter, Dean's Kidney Pills are recommended, with Seattle conductor W L Baker cited as a user who found relief after a dull backache, headaches, and irregular kidney action.

Bright Dean Seattle

Canadians Rehearse Battle Before Arras Assault

Canadian troops conducted a large scale rehearsal behind their lines in snow to practice a daylight assault on German trenches near Arras. The exercise included a detailed enemy defense map and assigned roles for each man as they prepared to raid dugouts and silenced trenches amid barrage smoke.

William Philip Sims United Press Mall Arras No-Man's Land

Tokio Grows Fast New Census Shows

Tokio's population has risen from 2,050,126 to 2,288,763 in three years, per a new census. The city ranks among the world's largest population centers and covers extensive ground with two story homes due to earthquakes prohibiting flats and skyscrapers.

Tokio Japan

Thief Active in Queen Anne Burglaries

Police reported several burglaries in the Queen Anne district on Tuesday. Frank Wolff at 2104 Fourth Ave West said his home was entered Sunday evening with jewelry and money taken. Mrs R R Case at 2102 Third Ave West reported a crescent brooch stolen. Mrs George Danks at 2124 Queen Anne Ave said her house was ransacked but nothing was missing.

Queen Anne Frank Wolff Fourth Ave. W Mra. R. R. Case Third Ave. W George Danks Queen Anne Ave

Suspected Thomas as Middle Name Revealed

Friends of Arthur T. Neilson, Northwest manager for the Simmons Red Co., report his middle name may be Thomiz after discovering a name variant.

Arthur T. Neilson Northwest The Simmons Red Co Thomiz

Robey G. Panta Seeks Seat In City Council Race

Rainier Valley candidate Robey G. Panta, editor of the South End News and longtime Seattle resident, aims for a city father role. He touts home rule and utility development, favors county city consolidation, and has opposed rapid pension expansion and a public utilities ax-smasher stance. He lives with his parents at 716 Borewave and has a wife and two children.

Robey G. Panta Couneilmante Jim Jefferies Robey Rainier Valley Beacon Hill West Seattle Duwamish Valley South End Hanta Plains of Kansas University of Kansas Seattle Rainier Paign Kelley Borewave Lake Burien Division

U S May Open Ports to Allies Warships

Senator Saulsbury proposed a resolution to lift neutrality bars and allow allied warships into U S ports without a formal declaration of war. The plan, backed by President Wilson, would let belligerents access U S harbors during war if the president proclaims a proper occasion. The resolution goes to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Washington Saulsbury United States Wilson U. S Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Broadway Faces Ballari and Queen Anne Lincoln in League Games

Broadway meets Ballari and Queen Anne Lincoln this afternoon in high school basketball. The Broadway squad has cooled since its early season form.

Broadway Ballari Queen Anne Lincoln

End Cough With Old Home Remedy Pinex Mixture

Thousands with chronic bronchial coughs report quick relief using a home mix of 2% ounces Pinex and sugar syrup. The remedy loosens phlegm, soothes throat membranes, and aids breathing for colds, bronchitis, croup, whooping cough, and asthma with a satisfaction guarantee.

Pinex Co Ft. Wayne Ind

Epworth League Plans Seattle District Convention

Twenty Epworth League representatives from Seattle division met at the YWCA cafeteria to discuss plans for the annual district convention to be held here in May. Volney F. Evers, district president, presided.

Seattle Epworth League Volney F. Evers

Confessions of a Wife and a Theatre Heartbreak

Paula Newton endures a painful night of performance and emotional tension with Earnest Lawton as she contends with past loves, the stage, and the lure of a possible bright future. The scene unfolds at Bellevue where she dines after a long day, reflecting on Mary Madden and the stark gulf between lovers, while a curious audience flirts with her future.

Bellevue Earnest Lawton Paula Mary Madden Earnest Margie Jim Knce Vassar Paula Newton Ruth

Minister Ralph Smith Dies After Short Illness

Ralph Smith minister of finance in the present provincial ministry died Monday at his home in Victoria British Columbia after a brief illness.

Ralph Smith Victoria B. C

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