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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1917
Page
2
An old ad promotes Tiz for aching feet with claims it draws out poison and exudations reducing swelling. It urges readers to wear smaller shoes and buy a 21 cent box of Tis from any druggist or department store. A one year guarantee or money back is offered.
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn began a lecture tour in King County to raise funds for the cause amid labor disputes. She described herself as a rebel with a practical focus on organizing unskilled workers and mass action within these movements, noting regional differences in women’s roles in labor. Flynn is scheduled to speak in Kent, Auburn, Enumclaw, Renton and other near Seattle areas, with another Seattle talk on March 4.
Casper Fischer smiled through his grief at the Elks minstrel dance in the Hippo drome after receiving a telegram announcing the death of his brother, Clarence G. Fischer, a prominent yachtsman and businessman in Philadelphia. The death was sudden.
A cigar stand owned by Peter Laupuas at 212 Washington Street was robbed early Saturday. A thief took about $5 worth of cigars and cigarets, including six cent cigars and fifteen cent straight cigarets, before escaping. Patrolman J. T. Le Beau found the scene.
Newark February 17. The Bethlehem Steel plan to raise capitalization from 15 million to 100 million was approved by Vice Chancellor Lane. Lane dissolved the temporary injunction on an application by H. Venner representing the General Investment Company, owners of 100 shares of common stock.
Olympia February 17 The filing of a bill to create a state cement plant could trigger a legislative inquiry into cement company political activity. A lobby is alleged to operate across counties and Olympia to push cement as exclusive paving material. A cement official boasted Senate Bill 60 would centralize road control with the highway commissioner. The under indictment in Portland for antitrust violations adds fuel to a hard campaign by cement firms in Washington. Cement sold at $1.60 per barrel in Banat priced around $2.60 here with county and state impact. Rumors of campaign fund contributions to officials may be investigated.
Captain Chas Polack testified in Boston that the Kronprinzessin Cecilie, interned German liner seized by U S authorities, had its engines damaged on orders from a German government representative to prevent movement of interned ships if war came. He refused to name the official. The ship was being sold after banks sued for 2 300 000 dollars for failure to deliver cargo when driven into Bar Harbor by British warships.
An advertisement touts Gold Medal Haartem O11 Capsules as daily relief for back pain. It claims a Holland origin dating to 1494, urges buyers to take three or four capsules daily, and guarantees refunds if no relief, with Owl Drug Co selling boxes at 25 cents and 1.00.
Galveston Feb 17 Four German submarines reportedly in the Gulf of Mexico ready to operate off the Cuban coast if war comes. Capt Nason of the Fort Bragg says he heard the tale at Guantanamo Bay where a steel net is said to guard the harbor entrance.
In Olympia on February 17 the Senate proposes SB 316 placing the lieutenant governor on the state highway board, replacing the state auditor Clausen. The dispute between Gov. Lister and Auditor Clausen fuels fears that an inquiry into the auditor’s office could wreck peace and harmony within state government.
Olympia February 17. House Bill would allow osteopaths to practice surgery but was defeated after a sharp debate. Forty eight members voted for the bill and forty four against, with four absences preventing the constitutional majority needed for passage.
London reports three persons killed when a submarine sank the British steamship Queenswood. The incident follows simultaneous naval air attacks on Bruges harbor and the Christolios aerodrome. The FTC seeks $400000 from the House for the food investigation ordered by President Wilson.
The cold storage steamer RH. hu Thompson will carry coal here after, according to RE. D. Pinneo, ship broker, who sent coal to San Francisco recently in this ship. The venture proved successful, JOAN VAN DELL, Slayer of Chairmank. W. Olson, will have an early trial.
Luathean Fraser the Sidney exchange telephone operator slips to second place as Jessie Welch of the Paris Hat Shop retains a lead in the redheaded girls popularity contest. Betwyne Baker Twins fall to third while Sayde Leech gains to fourth with other contenders progressing after Saturday's vote count.
The United States rejects Germany's proposed treaty changes as a complete new treaty, saying suggestions to Ambassador Gerard are only reaffirmations of the 1799 pact. The State Department states the document must go before the Senate to become binding.
The Canadian clan of Seattle hosts its annual New Washington dinner to feature allied diplomats. Speakers include Sir Charles Hibbert Tupper of Vancouver former Canadian minister and justice leader. Consul General Nicholas Bogliavensky of Russia. Paul Brenna for France and Italy. Vice Consul Bernard Pelly and Louisa Hertogs. Teuruya Tamaki the mikado’s rep. Daniel Kelleher for the Americans.
City detectives Bergstrom and Cochrane arrested Fred A. Horne on information from San Francisco that a U.S. court there charged him with sending obscene material through the mails.
Deputy Prosecutor Ellis filed informations charging two Hop Sing tong members with first degree assault after a shooting at a Chinese laundry. Wong Young was arrested and jailed. a second arrest is expected. A Chinese delegation demanded arrests at the courthouse.
A humorous note in a local case explains confusion over two couples with the same name. Polly Lambert sues James Lambert, but the constable Jim Lambert and his wife Polly are a different pair, with the other Lambert having disappeared. Attorneys explain the mix up.
Olympia February 17. A proposed compulsory military training bill seeks to require all men aged 18 to 35 to dedicate one month each year to training. Representative Zednick of King County introduced the measure in the house yesterday. The quote from Stevenson warns against wasting health.
Eight ships from European ports reached New York in a near simultaneous arrival. Sailors aboard the vessels say a fleet escorted them through the danger zone by fast British destroyers guiding their movements.
London reports indicate England has subscribed about 5 billion dollars or more to the win-the-war loan with unofficial hints of a stronger response than expected. Campaign managers note a high rate of paid subscriptions and banks faced with large withdrawals, prompting precautions to stabilize the money market.
The senate approved a vocational education bill providing dollar for dollar cooperation with states and authorizing expenditures of 28 million dollars on a rising scale over eight years. The measure now goes to the president for signature.
Oliver G. Wallace the master organist at Liberty theatre has added a new piece to his popular catalog. His latest composition Your Love is described as a classic inspired by a sweetheart and her beau making Wallace known as both interpreter and composer to Seattle music fans.
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