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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1918

Page

2

Women Rally for Knights of Columbus Camp Fund

The women’s drive for subscrip tions to the Knights of Columbus camp fund began Thursday. Boroughs opened across the city under the Woman’s committee led by Mrs. C. E. Storey, Miss Zita, and Miss Agnes Handley. The campaign aims to meet the national fund quota by Monday with rooms in the Empire Building serving as headquarters and J. C. Ford directing managers as progress shows improvement yet requires substantial effort.

Knights of Columbus Woman's Committee C. EB. Storey Misa Zita Agnes Handley Empire Building National Fund Ign J. C. Ford

Tribute to U S Development at University Address

Dr Alvarez of the court of arbitration spoke at the University of Washington on an international forum. He praised U S development and urged lessons from the States while emphasizing friendship, sympathy, and economic bonds. The talk was scheduled for Friday at 4 p m in Denny Hall room 320.

Alvarez Nt Court of Arbitration Unty of Washington Ity Denny Hall

University Co Ed to Serve U S in France

Miss Hoppock of University Ave will go to France as a telephone operator with the Signal Corps. She is three years younger than the required age and must meet the war department rules. Earlier, she spent a year touring France and Italy.

Hoppock University Ave University of 2 France Sam Signal Corps War Department Miss Italy

Belgian Sues Bank Over 18500 Deposit Security

G Noota, a Belgian, sues in federal court against Andrew Peterson Aberdeen Shipbuilding Co and Beattie National Bank. Noota claims 18500 deposited as security for a contract for a schooner that was not delivered.

G. Noota United States Discourt Andrew Peterson Aberdeen Shipbuilding Co Beattie National Bank Noots

British ship losses rise as subs sink nine more

British merchantmen suffered further losses with nine ships sunk by submarine activity amid ongoing wartime patrols. The report notes several vessels of about 1,600 tons and also mentions three fishing craft damaged or sunk during the engagements.

Dry squad raids drink parlor with rusty axes

Dry squad police under Sergt Jennings raided the Post Keller parlor at First Ave and Senecast, arresting two proprietors long cited for dry law violations. Led previously by Sergt Victor Putnam in the Columbus case at 167 Washington St last June.

Sergt. Jennings Post-Keller Parior First Ave Senecast Sergt Victor Putnam Columbus Washington St

MISS RAUSCH BETTER

Miss Mary Rausch home economics lecturer at the University of Washington extension division is reported recovering rapidly at Seattle General hospital. She was operated on Tuesday.

Mary Rausch University of Washington Extension Division Seattle General Hospital

Girl Arrested as German Spy in Utah

Mise Augusta Minnie Deckman, believed fiancée of Ernest A. Leybold, interned enemy alien, arrested in Salt Lake City on charges of rifling U S mail and violating the espionage act. Leybold had been arrested in Seattle. Deckman held at the war prison HQ Fort Douglas. Four other Germans, including Alvo von Alvensieben and Hans Cron, were confined at Fort Douglas since last August. Details of the trap and the notes she allegedly wrote are kept from release.

Salt Lake City Utah Mise Augusta Minnie Deckman Ernest A. Leybold United States Leybold Seattle Mise Deckman Fort Douglas Alvo von Alvensieben British Columbia Germany Hans Cron George F. Schoetelberg

Guards at Duthie Yard Double Over Plot Fear

Military guards at the Duthie shipyard were doubled after reports of an alleged plot to blow up the plant. Police guard the informants names. Two women are said to have overheard a group of men discussing the plan. Guards remain on watch awaiting developments.

Duthie

War Savings Stamps Sales Push Beyond Fifty Million

Washington reports receipts from war savings stamps exceed 50 million dollars with officials estimating actual sales over 60 million. In internment camp news, Henry Leenman of Ogden was charged for attempting transfers to interned Germans. A note found on a minister at arrest was said to be addressed to Leybold. Milas Deckman and Leenman pleaded not guilty and are held on 2000 dollar bonds.

Washington Henry Leenman Ogden Leybold Milas Deckman Leenman

Women's Coats for $5.95 Selection Variety

A good assortment of styles in plaids mixtures corduroy and pebble cheviot. Some coats feature plush collars and several are fully lined.

Hanson Campaign Speech Stirs Labor Tensions

Hanson defends labor policies and attacks sedition while debating Duncan over leadership and political alignments. He cites era reforms and calls for closing halls that preach sedition, with appearances planned at Lincoln High School and Green Lake Library, and a Dreamland rink meeting on Saturday.

Hlanson Chamber of Commerce L W.W L W. W Bam Sadler Hanson la Hanson Lincoln High School Green Lake Library Dreamland Rink

Wave of Crime Hits Germany in War Strain

A German observer reports widespread crime amid harsh wartime shortages. Citizens walk barefoot as shoes vanish and theft rises, while Kaiser Wilhelm reportedly shifts under Hindenburg and Ludendorff. An American student details escape under duress as the U.S. enters the war.

Wilson Germany Kaiser Wilhelm Empire Hindenburg Ludendorff University of Leipzig America United States

Importers threaten dockyard leverage over port commission

Dodwell and Co. and Frank Waterhouse & Co. threaten to obtain wharfage at Tacoma and Everett for surplus cargoes to pressure the port commission. They seek to reverse last week’s decision to assign all cargo handling to port employees only.

Dodwell & Co Frank Waterhouse & Co Tacoma Everett Port Commission

Bargain Women’s Shoes in Many Styles and Sizes

A store offers women’s novelty shoes at five dollars with broken lines but full size range in one style. White or brown kid leather and colored tops, plus black kid gunmetal calf and patent leather options in lace or button styles. Sizes 2 to 4 1/4 available.

BON Marche

Remnant Rug and Drapery Lot at Bon Marche

Two Axminster rugs in two patterns sized 8 3x10 6 priced at 24.95 each. Two Tapestry Brussels rugs 8 3x10 6 in two patterns priced at 18.00. Nine by twelve Axminster pieces two floral others in designs priced at 25.95. 27x54 inch Tapestry Brussels rugs reduced to 2.10. Remnants include draperies scrims and voiles with colored borders at 5c per yard. Third floor Bon Marche.

Axminster BON Marche

Crepe de Chine Blouses at Two Fifty Worthy Value

Attractive crepe de chine waists priced at 2.50 with rolling collars and Venise lace. Also Japanese silk waists with large flat collars in white flesh mail peach Nile and coral on second floor at The Bon Marche B.

Gingham and Toweling Specials on Main Floor Display

On the lower main floor a selection includes 15 cent yard gingham in dark blue shades and blue check, 27 inch wide mill lengths gingham, and 17 inch wide all linen toweling in red and blue checks, ideal for glassware.

Bon Marche Glove and Stocking Sale Card

Women’s washable two clasp gloves priced at 75 cents a pair with white fabric and size options 6 1 4 to 8 1 4. Also available are medium weight cotton union suits in sizes 36 to 44 at 85 cents and fiber silk boot stockings 55 cents a pair in black and white.

BON Marche

Carry Home Specials In Sea Foods For the Lenten Fast

In Sea Foods section patrons find Finnan Haddie priced at 25 cents per pound and Smoked Salmon at 28 cents per pound. Kippered Cod offered at 20 cents per pound with full lines of Pickled and Salted Fish including Salmon Bellies Mackerel Herring Cod Sardines. Delicatessen and made to order salads on the Fourth Floor.

Finnan Haddie

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Ole Hanson K. C. Fund U. S Belgian Sues Bank the Real War Council Miss Rausch Mies Deckman Rev Duthie’s Coats Pike St Duncan Labor James A. Duncan Gil James E. Hradford Marsh Hanson Ernest Marsh State Federation of Labor Labor Mediation Board Carnt Supreme Court West Front Violet Women’s Cotton Union Suits Captui Toli Eine Chai Shippi Mur County
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