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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1917

Page

8

Democrats Plan to Increase U S Debt Unjustified Says Basil Manly

Washington report cites Democratic House leaders proposing to issue 431 million in interest bearing securities and sell Panama bonds to fund deficits. It argues the plan raises over 650 million in revenue but misstates emergencies and permanent investments, warning the debt burdens each American citizen.

Basil M. Manly Washington House Treasury Secretary of the Treasury Cleveland J. P. Morgan Panama Danish West Indies Alaska Railway Merchant Marine Armor Plate Nitrate Planta

Germany Accused of Stirring Revolts in Cuba and Mexico

Dispatch from Washington reports officials suspect German influence behind Cuban and Mexican troubles as U S observers note border incidents including unofficial reports of three American deaths. Interference in Cuba remains uncertain while tensions rise along the border and in the region near Mr Rainier.

Shington Germany United States Cuba

Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Relief for Indigestion

An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast relief for gas heartburn and indigestion. It claims symptoms vanish in five minutes after a fifty cent dose from any pharmacist, with ongoing protection for the family.

Pape

Woman Figures in Chinese Tong Case

Lee Wong alias Jack Lee was arrested on suspicion of killing Harry Wong in front of a Milwaukee hotel Saturday morning and released after telling Deputy Prosecutor Summers his version. Captain Tennant believes his account reflects the tong war. The two men were Hop Sing tong members, he said, and were trapped in a woman’s room with the dead cousin.

Lee Wong Jack Lee Harry Wong Milwaukee Summers Tennant Hop Sing Tong

Guns to Arm Auxiliary Cruisers Not Merchant Ship Defense

Navy announces guns at New York yard will arm auxiliary and scout cruisers or vessels converted to war use. Guns are not intended for American merchant ships as defensive armament.

Washington New York Navy Yard Navy Department

Wine that burned worth more now in dock fire suit

Henry Lagomarsino testifies before Judge Mackintosh that 4096 gallons of red wine were destroyed at Grand Central dock on July 28 in a suit against Pacific Alaska Navigation Co seeking 1782.09 dollars. He explains wine appreciates with age as opposing attorney questions the earlier valuation of 1500 dollars.

Grand Central Dock Henry Lagomarsino Mackintosh The Pacific Alaska Navigation Co KE. Lert Transporation Company

Girls outpace boys in Broadway High honor roll

The Broadway high school honor roll for the semester ending January 26 lists 104 students, including 58 girls and 46 boys. Melvin Stuart, a junior, earned six As to top the group, while Robert Wright, a sophomore, achieved five As and an additional half credit A. A note mentions sycamore as a durable wood and a 6,000 year old statue from the Cairo museum.

Broadway High School Melvin Stuart Robert Wright

Pillar Named Council Candidate with Long Union List

In 1894 Albert A. Pillar joined Cambridge labor circles as a 19 year old cigar maker and union activist. He later led relief efforts for the unemployed in Seattle and pursued Massachusetts politics, aligning with jitney regulation and elder city employee pensions while opposing a large public market system. Pillar campaigned for lieutenant governor and nearly won a city council seat before a compromise. He is married, 5 years young, and a property owner with Seattle roots and Massachusetts legislative ties.

Cambridge Mass Albert A. Pillar Pillar C. J. France Port Commission G. R. Cooley Seattle Massachusetts

Senators Clash in Livley Tilt Over Franchise Relief

Senators Metcalf and Johnson led a heated debate as Johnson pressed an amendment to bar the public service commission from relieving any utility from obligations or franchise rates. He cited Tacoma Railway and Power and argued relief should come from the people who granted the contracts. Senator Jones defended long standing city franchises predating state control.

Senator Johnson Public Service Commission Public Commission Public Service Corporation Senate Metcalf Johnson Tacoma Railway and Power Company Tacoma Jones

Y M C A to Explain Naturalization Exam to New Americans

A mock hearing will be held Wednesday at 5 p m before the naturalization class at the Young Men's Christian Association at Fourth Avenue and Madison Street. The session will fully explain the court examination required for final naturalization papers.

Young Men’‘sa Christian Association Fourth Ave Madison

Pacific Coast Defense League Eyes Military Highway

Incorporation papers for the Pacific Coast Defense League were filed in Olympia on Tuesday. The group aims to press Congress for immediate funding of a coast military highway from Canada to the Mexican border to facilitate troop mobilization, led by Seattle incorporators including Harry W. Carroll and others.

Pacific Coast Defense League Canada Olympia League Congress Seattle Harry W. Carroll E. F. Sweeney Merlita Thompson John 8. McMillin H. C. Henry R. W. Emerson

Candidates to Talk at University Branch Meeting

All councilmanic candidates have been invited to address a public meeting at the University Branch Library on Tenth Ave Northeast and 50th Street, Wednesday evening, under the University Community Club.

University Branch Tenth Ave. N. E University Community Club

Public Market Produce and Goods Digest From Local Stalls

The listing shows a busy public market with prices and items such as fresh meats, beef, peanut butter, honey, carrots, jellies, Saratoga chips, soap, toilet paper, California white figs, hamburger, bake goods, meat products, spices, cheeses, coffee, Wesson oil, smoked herring, and assorted groceries. Stall references include numbers 24-54 and 122.

Lée Ib California

Market Catalog Items From Wisconsin Grocery Listing

A fragmented OCR of a market ledger lists goods and prices including butter cream milk sugar coffee herring and various meats. Several stalls are noted with item lines such as pork sausage T bone steak and potatoes along with price ranges and locations like Stall L627 Stall 1518 Munkiet and Stall 1651 Winewapatte der Mall.

Grocery Store Price List Fragment From Historic Market

A fragment lists stalls with prices and goods including milk at 4¢ per pint, butter at 45¢ per pound, granulated sugar, flour, macaroni, canned fruit, peanut butter, beef, ham, and cheese. Also shown are coffee, tea, matches, tomatoes, lard, chicken, butter, cream, toilet paper, corn flakes, baking powder, and dried fruits with various unit prices.

Japan Washington

Krohn's Market Prices and Product List

The clipping lists various grocery items with prices such as bacon 2 cents per pound, dried onions, peanut butter, Yakima honey, fresh bread and coffee, milk and butter, and notes on other staples. It also mentions the recent state election in Ohio where journalists were noted as electing governor and other statewide offices.

Idpton

Fox Farming Latest Idea to Make Money

Vancouver Island near Port Alberni pioneers risk thousands to raise temperamental fox pups into valuable fur. Wallace W. Lafeaux, ex real estate man, leads the effort with Silver Black foxes, facing romance and uncertainty as he learns and bets on pelts worth their weight in gold.

Vancouver H. C Vancouver Island Port Alberni Pacific Northwest Wallace W. Lafeaux Lafeaux la Feaux Reynard

Prayers in 33 Tongues At Garfield Church

In Garfield Utah on February 14 a unique church welcomed Gentile Jew Mormon and Pagan to worship in their own fashion. The non sectarian building gathers diverse laborers and townspeople from around the globe to pray to Christ Muhammad Buddha Brahma and the rooster a playful nod to some beliefs. The farm town’s chapel became a shared ground for mutual respect and tolerance among varied faiths.

Garfield Utah Mohammed

Bank Clerk Shot During Seattle Hold Up

Frank J. Harper a 26 year old clerk at Seattle National Bank was held up and shot by a highwayman after leaving a Fauntleroy car at Gatewood station. He resumed work Wednesday morning. The pistol used appeared to be loaded with buckshot.

Frank J. Harper Seattle National Bank Fauntleroy Gatewood Station

Steals Trombone and Gets Scared

Charles Wilson, of musical inclinations and convicted of stealing a slide trombone from F. E. Fuller’s room in the Grand Central hotel, was sentenced to serve from one to 15 years in Monroe after pleading guilty before Superior Judge Smith. A Lundgren pleaded guilty to petit larceny. sentence was deferred.

Charles Wilson F. E. Fuller Grand Central Hotel Monroe Smith A. Lundgren

Belt Line Fans Set Friday Meeting at Good Eats

The Seattle Belt Line league held a Wednesday morning gathering at the Bell street dock and decided to meet Friday night at 9 o'clock at the Good Eats cafeteria. All friends are invited.

Seattle Belt Line League Bell St. Dock Good Eats

Valentine Day Mail Man Busy as Lovers Exchange

Stores in Seattle have sold valentines in high volume as anonymous remembrances flow. The piece notes St Valentine’s day origin, stating he was beheaded by the Romans, and frames today as a day of romance and affection.

Seattle St. Valentine Romana

May Be Big Figure With Lloyd George

Andrew Bonar Law served as secretary for the English colonies in Asquith's cabinet and may become Premier Lloyd George's key ally in rebuilding the cabinet. Law declined the premiership.

Lloyd George Andrew Bonar Law Asquith Law

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