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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1918

Page

3

Alleged Slacker Goes to Trial in Court Here

The trial of Morris Pass, arrested in New York on a charge of being a slacker, opened Wednesday morning before U S District Judge Jeremiah Neterer. Jury selection began in the morning session. Joe Pass, held on separate charges, will be tried after the present case. The Pass brothers are linked to Hulet Wells in an alleged conspiracy. Wells faces a second trial February 19.

Morris Pass New York U. S Jeremiah Neterer Joe Pass Wil R. Bet Jacob Moore Pasa Brothers Ape Hulet M Wella Wells Bell George Vanderveer San Francisco

Information lodged against Morning Post and Repington

Information was filed against the Morning Post and its chief military critic Col Repington for violating the defense of the realm act. Bonar Law said in the house of commons that both Repington and the paper would be prosecuted for publishing details about the inter allied council at Versailles.

London Morning Post Col Repington Bonar Law House of Commons Post Inter-Allied Council Versailles

Watch the Little Pimples Nature's Warning

Public health alert touts 8 S S blood medicine as cure for skin diseases. Claims pimples signal deeper problems and promotes Swift Specific Co. remedy with free medical advice from Atlanta.

Gruggiata S&s. S Swift Specific Co Swift Laboratory Atlanta, Ga

Candidates On Last Lap Of City Campaign

Seven Seattle mayoral hopefuls held final campaign events across the city. Ole Manson spoke at First Swedish Hospital church on citizenship. John F Murphy spoke at Hansins hall and Jackson at Ward's hall in Georgetown. Ralph A Tlorr J France and James Bradford addressed unions at Labor temple while Austin Griffiths spoke to the Dock Workers at Hibbard building. Mayor Gill spoke at Dudley's hall in South Park and other drives proceeded at Kidd's hall Green Lake, Masonic hall Fremont, Cook's hall and Friday dusk events. Bradford spoke.

Seattle Ole Manson Lincoln John F. Murphy Hlaindell’s 28Th Ave Jackson Green Lake Station Masonic Hall Fremont Cook's Hall 14Th Ave N. B Bradford Talka

Free Bus Loss Deemed Subterfuge in Court Ruling

Judge Gilliam holds jitney bus bonding law applies to all for hire operators and finds the free bus scheme a subterfuge. City council, after the decision, sees no further action to pass an ordinance permitting free buses. A committee report on the matter is due at 2 30 Wednesday afternoon.

Gilliam Sitney Hhaa

Federal officials in war work meet in Seattle

Nearly 100 federal officials gathered in Seattle to coordinate war work. Judge Royal A. Gunnison chaired, urging closer cooperation among departments. Speakers included S. H. Hedges, Gordon C. Corbaley, W. B. Henderson, U. S. Attorney Clay Allen, Edgar J. Wright, and Henry M. White. The chamber will publish a directory listing each bureau’s duties.

Seattle Chamber of Command Commercial Club A. J. Rhodes Royal A. Gunnison Alaska S. H. Hedges Gordon C. Corbaley W. B. Henderson License Bureau

Community Meeting Sought After Seattle Mayoral Forum

After a mayoralty candidate meeting at Ballard high school residents called for a general community meeting to discuss civic conditions in Seattle. Mrs Eva Godfrey who chaired the previous meeting was asked to arrange the new event.

Ballard High School Seattle Eva 8. Godfrey

Boy Hit by Auto in Minor Bruising Incident

Kenneth Easter, seven, residing at 1107 29th avenue, was slightly bruised on Tuesday when an automobile owned by FE Gilman of Fairmont Hotel struck him at the intersection of 29th avenue and KB Union street.

Kenneth Easter 29Th Ave FE. Gilman Fairmont Hotel KB. Union St

Mystic Jewel Social Club to Celebrate 25th Anniversary

The Mystic Jewel Social club marks its 25th anniversary with a dance and card party at Douglas hall on 10th Ave and Pine St Friday evening February 22. Silas P. Silverman, graduate of Broadway High School and Harvard, has been appointed to the aviation corps. His parents reside at the New Washington Hotel. L. H. Bishop, formerly purser of the Ravalli, was named purser of the Pacific Steamship Company's steamer Admiral Watson after F. C. Charman resigned to join the China Mail. The motor ship City of Portland, commandeered by the U S Shipping Board, heads to Seattle to load lumber for Puget Sound ports.

Mystic Jewel Social Club Douglas Hall 10Th Ave Pine St Silas P. Silverman Broadway High School Harvard University Aviation Corps Mra Samuel I. Silverman New Washington Hotel L. H. Bishop The Ravalli Tuesday Pacific Steamship Company Admiral Watson F. C. Charman China Mail City of Portland U. S. Shipping Board Seattle Puget Sound Shipping Board

Seattle urged to send labor to plant wheat in Washington

Lawrence Wood, an itinerant director of the federal employment bureau, appeals for Seattle workers not needed in shipyards to assist with spring wheat planting. He warns hundreds of acres in Central Washington and Walla Walla could remain idle due to a grave labor shortage as farmers seek workers from Dayton and Eureka and post higher wages.

Washington Lawrence Wood Federal Employment Bureau Seattle Walla Walla M. C. Faris Dayton Hureka

18 500 Workers in Four Beattie Shipyards

F A Silcox reports about 18 500 men employed in Beattie four steel shipyards, up from 17 800 on February 1. A week saw 1 000 new registrations while many transfers occurred. unskilled labor registration is discontinued due to overwhelming numbers.

Beattie F. A. Silcox Federal Employment Bureau Heald Silcox

Woman Leaves Providence Hospital Fearing Operation

Mrs A Ginbi, 3306 Ith Ave, fled Providence hospital between midnight Tuesday and 3 a m Wednesday. She exited in a nightgown with shoes and a rain coat. Police reported no trace of her by Wednesday despite a search.

A. Ginbi Ith Ave. B Providence Hospital

Hot Tea Breaks A Cold

An old remedy touts Hamburg Preast Tea as a vegetable treatment to break a cold and cure grip. A tablespoonful brewed in boiling water is consumed to relieve congestion loosen bowels and open pores. It is described as inexpensive and harmless.

Hamburg

Seattle Presbytery urges food saving during war effort

The Presbytery of Seattle in session on Monday passed a resolution urging Christian people to practice economy and self denial in using certain foods. They declared their hearty support of President Wilson and the national conservation of food during wartime stress.

Presbytery of Seattle Wilson

County Wardens Convention Chooses Officers

In Seattle Walla Walla February 13 the annual convention met to elect officers. George J. Hurley was named president F F A Pintiun vice president A J Burard secretary treasurer and other posts were filled as the session proceeded.

Look Yourself Over Careful Campaign for Hood’s Remedies

An advertisement urges readers to invest in Hood’s Marsaperilia Pepticon and Hood’s Pills to restore energy, combat tiredness, pale appearance, anemia, weakness, kidney trouble signs, constipation, and rheumatic symptoms. It suggests most people will benefit from at least one product.

Hood

Stop Itching Eczema Remedy Claim Ad

An advertisement for a skin treatment from The E. W. Rose Co. of Cleveland promotes a penetrating antiseptic liquid said to relieve burning itching and eczema and other skin diseases after repeated failures.

Seine E. W. Rose Co Cleveland

High Grade Dentistry Office Boasts Rapid Growth

A dental practice describes its rapid expansion, attributing success to patient satisfaction and square dealing. Each operator is a state-licensed graduate, with Novo-Cain anesthesia and guaranteed painless procedures. The owner promises thorough examinations at no cost to encourage immediate visits.

Secone Ee A L. R. Clark

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