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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1917
Page
5
On February 16 the Swiss minister Dr Paul Ritter met at the state department with Counselor Polk. The meeting followed a cautious initial refusal to discuss the visit and is believed to relate to Germanys release of the Yarrowdale prisoners.
Lee Blount, former policeman, faces a plea before Presiding Judge Smith on a Sept 29 arrest on Pier B for having too large a whisky quantity. Blount was convicted in a lower court and appealed.
Paris February 17 American Ambassador Gerard recalled from Berlin will depart Paris Tuesday evening for Madrid and thence sail to the United States, following arrangements announced today.
The New York stock market opened with advances led by United States Steel climbing to 105.4 after an overnight gain. Republic Steel, New York Central, Crucible, and American Locomotive also moved higher in early trading.
The Moore theatre presents Richard Walton Tully's The Bird of Paradise for five performances starting Sunday night with a matinee on Wednesday. The cast includes Miss Olin Field as Luana with Forrest Stanley and David Landau, and the Hawaiian quintette features prominently. Also showing Blue Paradise at Moore for three nights and a matinee, plus Alhambra vaudeville headlined by Claude Gillingwater with a varied bill including The Frame Up and other acts.
A reader asks how long a husband can hide income and what to do when a spouse funds gifts yet withholds financial details. Miss Grey counsels clear earnings disclosure or separation, warns against being an “easy mark,” and suggests balancing strictness with fair financial management.
A 10 cent box promises to liven the liver and cleanse the bowels easing headaches biliousness foul breath coated tongue sallowness sour stomach and gas. It claims a gentle cleansing experience and appeals to all ages including children with the slogan everybody's doing it and a cheerful tone.
A note indicates Panaretoff, a Bulgarian minister, could be brought to the United States. It discusses possible breaks in diplomacy between the United States and Germany and the effect on Germanys allies. The article suggests Panaretoff may be handed his passport.
A New York telegraph story urges all baseball leagues to adopt Capt. Houston's plan for military training of players. A professional baseball army of about 2,500 men would be preparing for service. The note also mentions Julia Page delaying marriage to the doctor.
A political pamphlet attacks councilman Dale while praising W D Lane and Oliver T Erickson. It catalogs Erickson’s battles for streetcar extensions, pavement between tracks, jittney opposition, and Renick Law repeal, contrasting Dale’s votes on light rates, transpor tation projects, and city car line policies.
A public letter challenges R H Thomson over Allan Dale s candidacy for city council. It accuses Thomson of backing railroad franchises while killing the port belt line and harming Seattle s business. It cites a February 14 speech by Dale and a Seattle Electric Company street paving suit to question Dale s stance on contracts and payments.
The piece outlines upcoming council issues including port belt line franchises for railroads with Thomson backing and Dale aligned with Thomson. It also notes Ballard car line extensions, bridge track control, Traction Company handover, and franchise questions for Puget Sound Traction Company. It contrasts votes of W D Lane and Oliver T Erickson with Dale and Thomson.
The notice lists prices for squash, potatoes, and butter with multiple entries. It notes per sack and brick storage costs and mentions cheese varieties including Limburger and domestic wheels. Prices span from 45.00 to 76.00, reflecting market fluctuations.
The 1917 Elks minstrel show at the Metropolitan Theater drew big laughter with Henry A. Monroe as interlocutor supported by six endmen and a lively chorus. The program featured the Elks Ukulele band Hippodrome dancing girls Gene Miller accordion and D W Fisher trained animals in a strong second half.
Government asks 30 railway heads to investigate freight conditions and the German submarine impact on Eastern shipping. Discussion then covers protecting all sea board railway lines nationwide in case of war. From pavement to Stage, and then to settlement house, went Julla Page.
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