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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1918

Page

7

Dancing Schools and Real Estate Listings in Kirkland

Old and new dances offered by Fie HirPonrnoMe with Prof Dewald. Includes ads for The Hippodrome Fifth Ave University Alaska Tank Co and New Standard Hotel. Acreage for sale near Kirkland: 4-room house, 1 1/2 acres, $950, near ferry dock with school and high school, financing $100 down and $16 monthly, contact Warke & Farrar Inc. at the Kirkland ferry wharf.

Dewald Filfott the Hippodrome Ana University Sunk Alaska Tank Co First Ave Ei- Hmett Pine St Farrington Seattle Kirkland High Renta Warke & Farrar, Inc Ferry Wharf Bath Lyon KEAN Fallard Hocres

Contractors Proposal to Building Contractor on Profits

A notice invites a building contractor to consider a profitable concession on laws and Tht promising future business opportunities as the proposition gains attention from contractors.

Port Orchard Realty Ads Offer Wide Local Bargains

Classified notes advertise property sales and rentals in Port Orchard and Seattle areas. Listings include vacant lots, improved homes, farms, near Meadowdale, and near the Navy Yard district with prices from 1 600 to 3 000 dollars. Also rooms for rent and help wanted in 32 line classifieds.

Port Orchard Commerciail. Co Reneon Kitsap County Puget Sound Navy Yard Cali Port Orchard Commercial Co Port Orchard Wash St.coe Ya N. Siet St Certine Meadowdale Alderwood Manor W. D. Cleaveland Iota Woodland Park District Pargata Poplar Iice Beacon Seattle Ide Smith Callifornia Ave

Western Union seeks bicycle boys for telegram delivery

Employment notice offers bonus pay to bicycle delivery boys. Apply at any Western Union branch or see Mr Swikart at the main office 113 Cherry Street for details.

Swikart Cher

Loggers' Employment Agency Seeks Farm and Construction Help

Recruitment listing from Bremerton and Kirkland areas notes jobs with logging firms, carpenters and laborers on farms and building sites, union wages, bunkhouse options, and pay incentives. Two men sought to learn aeroplane trade near Yesler. Western coast trades advertised.

Blanketa A. W. Quit CO Bremerton Lakeside Yesler Wigs Greene Cpstaina Ault Third Ave Kirkland Ferry Madison Car

Wanted Help Wanted and Classified Ads in The Star

Readable fragments show numerous wartime employment appeals for men and women with pay ranges from $2 to $100 monthly plus benefits. Listings include clerks in Washington and nationwide government positions, factory and office work, sales, and miscellaneous trades with contact addresses and deadlines implied.

Washington Franklin Institute Rochester N. Y Great Western Publishing Co South Dend Ind Heeheater Qoodrich Drug Company Omaha Nebatl NRW TAHA Fifth End University Osweld Wiltert Wowan Queen Anne Wyoming Mapa Fig National Dead & Securities Co Denver Volo

Verene-Woprll Worldcart Church Bulletin Fragment

Partial 19th century notice near Fourth and Jefferson features ministerial services and private parlor readings. Mentions piano playing and popular music taught in lessons at Pantages Wide.

Woccart Fourth and Jefferson Court House Pariora

Free Bus Bill Up Monday In City Council Plan

The revised Tree Bus ordinance goes to the public safety committee for a special 11 a.m. Monday meeting. Corporation Counsel Caldwell began work Saturday after a committee referral. The measure covers donation buses only and requires a $2,500 mutual company bond and city licensing.

Public Safety Committee Caldwell

Germany Out of Luck in Ukraine Peace Talks

Washington reports that Germany faces trouble in Trotsky peace efforts and a separate Ukrainian settlement. Neutral powers claim Germany was cheated of Ukraine supplies while Ukrainian grain rots and cattle sales decline. German liberals blame military leaders for lacking a democratic peace, with annexations and indemnities rejected.

Washington Germany Trotsky Ukraine Russia Teutons

Police Help George Find Stolen Auto in Fremont

George Comstock former Seattle dry squad sergeant reported a stolen car Friday night from the Fremont district. Police located the vehicle Saturday morning and returned it to him.

George Comstock Seattle Fremont

Doctors Ordered to Training at Los Angeles and New York

Dr. Everett O Jones and Dr. H Eugene Allen of the Seattle Red Cross base hospital were ordered to report for training. Jones goes to Los Angeles headquarters of the medical department while Allen is sent to a special brain surgery school in New York. The hospital is supported by Girls War Relief Bazaar funds.

Everett O. Jones Los Angeles Medical Department H. Eugene Allen New York Seattle Red Cross

Government hires writers and operators under civil service

Uncle Sam seeks both male and female writers and press operators. Annual pay ranges from $1,000 to $1,200. A civil service exam is scheduled for March 6 at the post office building.

Sam Aress Postoffice

Bellingham Man Killed in Action Named Earles

Ottawa dispatch lists W. H. Earles of South Bellingham Washington as among the casualties. At Captain Castile’s bier a female crowd, angered by denied body viewing, surged toward the undertaker as police struggled to keep order. In Yakima Joseph Barton, former two year mayor, dies at 66 in Yakima.

Bellingham Ottawa Ont W. H. Earles South Wash Yakima Joseph Barton

Public Market Sunday Sale Highlights and Prices

The listing covers stalls across South End and Pike Place with Del Monte peas and 22¢ tuna items, milk deals at 65¢ for two cans, butter, beans, and beef cuts. Economy and sanitary sections show sugar 14¢, milk 10¢, cream 20¢, soap 26¢, toilet paper 25¢, and assorted groceries.

South End del Monte Anderson's Beat Jersey Ste T

Corner-Monday Grocery Prices Mention Dairy and Produce

The listing shows stall 102 and stall 1509 prices for dairy and staples. Full cream cheese 24¢ per 8, Washington creamery butter around 40–50¢, 2% milk about 42¢, peanut butter and coffee priced low, Yakima potatoes at 1.40 per sack with delivery noted.

Washington

Impostor Clerk Charged In Spain Loan Scheme

Edmond Rouselot, once a $15 weekly telephone operator, faced three federal indictments under espionage law for allegedly seeking a $60 million loan to Spain with J. P. Morgan & Co. posing as a confidant of King Alfonso. Secretary Lansing reportedly opposed the loan after Rousselot was identified by city official W. E. D. Stokes.

New York Edmond Rouselot Roumelot Spain J. P. Morgan & Co Marquis Rounselor ‘di William Pierson Hamilton Morgan House Rousselot W. E. D. Stokes Lansing

Japanese officers head to Europe for inter allied conference

Four Japanese officers arrive at the Frye hotel from Victoria British Columbia to represent Japan at an inter allied conference in Europe. The party includes Commander Oyamada Lieut Commander Tagoshima Lieut Commander Kasuga all naval officers and Colonel Inaba a Tokyo military academy professor.

Europe Frye Hotel Victoria B. C Oyamada Tagoshima M. Kasuga Navy Col R. Inaba Tokio

Shipyard Housing Bill Approved by Conferees

Senate and House conferees agreed on a shipyard housing measure that mirrors the house version and provides 50 million dollars to build housing for shipyard labor. The move targets easing a labor shortage caused by absence of suitable homes near yards.

Washington Senate House

Extraordinary spirit in U S says British attorney general

Sir F B Smith British attorney general arrives, praising the United States spirit. He notes the nation realizes the gravity of its task and is determined to carry on to a successful conclusion with growing confidence.

London United States F. B. Smith America

Lovesick woman takes to poison in despondent act

Grace Kehoe of Alsace apartments near Eighth and Pine attempted to end her life Friday. Police say she grew despondent over a love affair and received only a small dose. she was not in serious condition at the city hospital.

Grace Kehoe Alsace Apartments Eighth and Pine Lynch City Hospital

Roosevelt to leave hospital soon for Oyster Bay stay

Col. Theodore Roosevelt's physicians say he will be discharged within two weeks to return to his hotel and then go to Oyster Bay ten days later. His condition improves with all alarming symptoms gone and he can read newspapers and books today.

New York Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay

Workers Form Union in Topp en ish Factory Strike

Building laborers at Utah Idaho Sugar company's new plant in Topp en ish struck Friday for shorter hours and higher pay. Fifty men met and organized a union affiliated with the American Federation of Labor after the company raised the day from eight to nine hours and cut wages from 40 to 33 1 3 cents per hour.

Toppenish Utah Idaho Sugar Company American Federation of Labor

Argentine Minister Naon to Meet President Irigoyen

Romulo Naon Argentina minister to the United States conferred with the foreign office and will meet President Irigoyen on Tuesday. The interview is expected to shape Argentina's international policy and guidance.

Buenos Aires Romulo Naon United States Foreign Office Lirigoyen

British Raid in Ypres District Reported by War Office

Lancashire troops conducted a raid in the Ypres sector near the Staden railway last night. Casualties were slight and 11 prisoners were taken, according to a field report to the War Office. Meanwhile rumors circulated that Cossack leader Kaledinies was dead in Tiflis with surrounding details unclear.

Ypres London Lancashire Ypress Staden Railway Hmalg War Office

Friends mourn loss of Castle aviator dancer

Fort Worth Texas mourns Capt Vernon Castle famed dancer and aviator after his death in an air collision with a cadet in formation. Funeral with full military honors held. body to be sent to New York for burial escorted by Royal Flying Corps detachment. Monument fund launched hours after death.

Fort Worth Tex Texas Vernon Castle Castle New York Royal Flying Corps

Woman Sues John Stringer Over Diamonds Stolen in 1917

Mrs M J Haan sues Sheriff John Stringer and Cr Taylor in superior court to recover diamonds valued at 1000 dollars allegedly stolen from the Leighton hotel in Los Angeles in 1917. She claims Taylor possessed and sold them to a pawnbroker. deputies seized them under a warrant, Stringer currently holds them. The owner is unsettled pending court decision.

John Stringer Cr. J. Taylor M. J. Haan Yiass Leighton Hotel Los Angeles Taylor Stringer

Alaskan Carpenter Dies Check Trunk in Seattle

Chris Petersen of Valdez Alaska 45 died after collapsing at 602 Pine Street Seattle while checking his trunk on Saturday He was en route home to Walden and had been in Seattle with a planned departure His wife resides in Portland.

Chris Petersen Valdez Alaska Petersen Seattle Walden Pine St Portland

Loss of Babies in Fire Being Investigated

Montreal February 16 reports say the exact number of children killed in the Grey Nunnery fire cannot be determined as many rescued infants were not reported. Fifty five or more are feared dead. Mother McKenna notes possible cremation of some infant remains.

Montreal McKenna

Robbers Given Long Terms in Pen

Two Seattle men tied to a large share of recent robberies received penitentiary sentences from Presiding Judge Jurey. P. W. Hames, alias used, faced five to 15 years in Walla Walla for about 30 robberies. Charles Hutton, convicted of second degree robbery, drew three to 16 years in Walla Walla.

Seattle Jurey Friday P. W. Hames Walla Walla Charles Hutton

Stolen Triangle Film Reels Found in Opium Den

Beattie film exchanges alerted to check stock after 79 Triangle reels were found in a South End opium joint. The Triangle Co. had a private detective on the case since disappearance. the film was prepared for shipment to Java.

Beattie Film Exchanges Triangle South End Triangle Co Java

Japanese Distillers Before Commission Arrests

Yamamoto and K Maeda two Japanese arrested Friday on a charge of operating a still near Riverton and manufacturing liquor without registration or bond were taken before U S Commissioner Robert W McClelland Saturday and ordered to appear for final hearing Monday.

Yamamoto K. Maeda Riverton U. S Robert W. McClelland

Inspectors Wanted by U S Government

The United States civil service seeks inspectors of gun carriages with salaries from 1800 to 2400 dollars per year. Also positions for inspectors of military trucks assistant inspectors of rubber tires and forgings. Applications are accepted at 303 post office building.

United States Civil Service

German I. W. W. Holder Seized in Seattle Arrest

George Hansdorfer a 56 year old German born man calling himself citizen of the world is held by federal authorities awaiting the Attorney General's decision. He was arrested Friday in a Seattle suburb tent and two hundred I W W stickers were found concealed in his cravenette. Hansdorfer served in the German army and has lived in the United States 28 years.

George Hansdorfer Germany Gregory Seattle Hansdorfer United States

Draft dodger bound over on $3,000 bond

Simon Barbar was bound over to the federal grand jury by U S Commissioner Robert W McClelland after being arrested on a charge of failing to register for the selective draft. Bond was set at $3,000.

Simon Barbar Federal Grand Jury United States Robert W. McClelland

Borrowed Time Club Feasts on Life After Seventy

A Thursday night gathering at the Malloy club on 14th Ave NE and East 45th St celebrates members over 70 with songs stories and laughter. A dozen or more retirees share memories sing The Passing Days recite poems and enjoy coffee and cake as they mark another birthday month.

Malloy Club 14Th Ave. N. E East 45Th Ast

Jersey Man Sentenced for False Pretenses in 1916 Case

In October 1916, S A Waller allegedly claimed jersey runner Jersey failed to show at the post and induced Alaskan J Olson to bet, taking 315 dollars. A jury found him guilty of obtaining money under false pretenses. Superior Judge Gilliam sentenced Waller to three to fifteen years in Walla Walla Saturday.

Jersey S. A. Waller J. Olson Olson Waller Gilliam Walker Walla Walla

Railroad men expect wage boost by March first

Cleveland February 16 railroad brotherhood leaders anticipate wage increases for all employees by March 1. Timothy Shea president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers calls the raise nearly certain. W G Lee head of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen also expects gains for clerks and supervisors.

Cleveland, C Timothy Shea Brotherhood of Men W. G. Lee Brotherhood of Railroad Traim

Thief Breaks Window at Powell Pharmacy to Steal Watches

A thief shattered the plate glass window at Powell Pharmacy and escaped with watches. Police investigate the break in and search for the suspect, who fled the scene on foot shortly after the theft.

Giaes Powell Pharmacy

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