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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1919
Page
7
Large passenger list aboard the one line steamer Admiral bound for Kodiak island. The vessel will inaugurate monthly service between the isles to keep these cannery crews supplied.
The state public service commission decided to permit Burleson telephony rate increases of 16 percent, raising about 1.25 million dollars more than the old schedule. The panel found statewide service good and praised the telephone girls for their work and pay.
A health claim extols Marmola Prescription Tablets as a simple harmless remedy for overfatness promising two to four pounds weekly without dieting or exercise. It states the tablets sell for 75 cents a large bottle and are available via Marmola Co. or from druggists.
Mrs. Elizabeth Briscoe Foss of Seattle died at home of heart failure. Born in St John Newfoundland she moved to Boston, married Willan Briscoe then Levi W Foss. She funded the Edwin Hriscoe orphan home, donated the Knights of Columbus site, and gave to St James Cathedral. Funeral from St James Cathedral Tuesday at 9, burial at Lake View cemetery. Friends asked to refrain from flowers.
Captain Louis Knaflich of the Kuskokwim River Transportation and Trading Co plans to ship two small power schooners named Bender Brothers and Eunice to northern waters carrying about 280 tons of provisions to relieve famine and suffering in isolated Kuskoim river district areas and Aleutian group regions.
City utilities and finance committees plan Monday session to decide if work on the Skagit site will proceed this season. Officials expect presentations on W H Moore’s 20000 dollar monthly appropriation for further survey and site work amid bonds and legal questions delaying progress.
Paris report says American headquarters at the Trotel Crilon were less crowded as the presidential party and many commissioners left for the southern provinces to recover from grippe and influenza. Correspondents also departed, leaving fewer officials in the city.
Cow county and King county delegations move to confront Beattie senators who oppose the auto license revenue bill. A scheduled session was postponed to allow more talks. The measure would raise about 2.5 million from licenses increased from 100 to 400 percent, with Seattle facing a large share of revenue for arterial highways while funds go to outer-district road construction.
Special to The Star reports in Berlin that shells that hit Paris last spring were caused by an accidental misalignment. Guns trained for a higher altitude and reduced air resistance at the elevated firing angle sent shells far beyond expected ranges. Fishermen near the Bal tic coast witnessed shells falling at 60 miles offshore before the error was corrected.
President Wilson plans to pull U S engineer troops from the Murmansk region to assist in the withdrawal of American forces. House military committee members quote a presidential note via Secretary Baker. Troop movement may begin in spring or earlier if feasible. British forces also to be reduced jointly with similar engineering support to keep lines open and ports accessible.
Chicago February 17 Judge Altachuler announces an award of 2 cents an hour increase in wages for American packing house employees, raising pay by 42 percent. The arbitrator said the raise applies to all workers in the industry.
George Everson, Northwest regional secretary of the National Tuberculosis Association, headquartered in Spokane, travels to Seattle to investigate conditions related to the campaign against the white plague.
Seattle patrolman H T Flattum five years on the force faced a midnight spree after alcohol allegedly left him disoriented He brandished a revolver at guests in the Federal hotel room 6 and demanded his missing police star He fired and threatened to call headquarters before C R Packard arrested him He was jailed after turning in his weapons and will face Chief Warren for explanation Readers saw hotel guests and proprietor Lydia Taylor among those dodging the gunplay during about 20 minutes of chaos
The George Washington cire ese of the Ladies of the Grand Army announced the dinner and card party scheduled for Tuesday night at the Armory is indefinitely postponed as soldiers have now been stationed at the Armory.
Every day you neglect teeth brings more expense and suffering. Our up-to-date dental office uses the best materials and skilled graduate registered dentists to perform painless dentistry in a strictly sanitary setting. Why delay longer for needed dental care.
John Lehmann, son of Danish consul M. J. Lehmann, writes from Belgium describing No Man's Land near Rousbrugge as a glacier like wasteland. He notes shell cratered mud, ruined houses, and unburied dead near Mount Kemmel Measines ridge, with ruined armaments and pill boxes replacing ice and boulders.
A telegram from Kasel reports that Vienna officials called 10,000 workers to clear snow, but only 722 appeared, while over 100,000 remain unemployed. The jobless reportedly favor a 15 crown daily allowance and attending meetings over any work.
At Everett Taylors residence, two men attempted a poultry theft Sunday night. Taylor grasped a shotgun after hearing squawks, confronted the suspects who fled dropping several chickens as he fired. No further details on injuries or arrests available.
The University of Washington extension division presents an eight lecture evening course on the new income tax excess profits and war profits law. Sessions run Fridays 6 to 7 39 at room 1044 Henry Building. Open to business people with experience.
Mrs. Emma C. Ocobock of Hartford Michigan, most worthy grand matron of the general grand chapter Order of the Eastern Star, will address the Myrtle chapter in the Masonic temple Monday night. She is stopping at the Washington hotel in Seattle and is en route to the Hawaiian islands on official business.
The University of Washington women’s ensemble chorus directed by Miss Frances Dickey will give a March 19 concert with a stringed quartet led by Prof. Moritz Rosen and downtown soloists. Miss Etha Cook accompanies the chorus.
A Japanese product called Tee-Mint claims to remove corns and relieve swelling without pain. It supposedly shrivels hard and soft corns between the toes, leaves surrounding skin calm, and prevents foot odor. The ad urges women in particular to ask druggists for Tee-Mint, promising comfort and a low cost.
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