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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1917

Page

2

Washington's Birthday Parade Signals Return of National Guard

Washington's Birthday activities mark the return of the National Guard from eight months of service. A morning statue ritual leads to a 12:40 parade downtown, 4 p.m. arrival at Union depot, and 6:30 p.m. banquet. Gov. Lister and Adjt Gen. Thompson speak at the Armory with a later reception.

George Washington National Guard Coast Artillery Washington Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club Signal Corps Union Depot Frye Hotel Gov. Lister Adjt Thompson Armory Grand Hall of National Guardsmen Seattle National Guard Infantry Naval William Inglis Union Station Lister Tacoma State Capitol

Rheumatism Advice Card Lets Readers Try Home Made Medicine

After meals and at bedtime take a tablespoonful of a homemade medicine used nationwide for rheumatism. The formula promises relief after the first dose and features Syrup of Sarsaparilla Toris Compound and an Elixir. The recipe, once whiskey based, is now prepared by Medical Forms Laboratory Dayton Ohio and ingredients can be bought at any store.

United Tes Medical Forms Laboratory Dayton

Stop Catarrh Head Relief with Dream Balm

If nostrils are clogged from a cold or rhinitis, a small bottle of Dream Balm can be applied to the nasal passages to penetrate airways and soothe inflamed mucous membranes. Relief follows as nasal passages clear, reducing headaches and breathing difficulty. Ely's Dream Balm is advertised as a remedy for head colds and catarrh.

Ely

Wilson Plans Another Talk to Congress

President Wilson plans to address the present session of Congress about the German American situation likely late next week. He may seek broad powers to protect American rights after adjournment, with careful communication to all belligerents to avoid misinterpretation abroad, especially in Germany.

Robert J. Bender United Press Washington Wilson Congress Capitol Germany

Public to Hear Young Orators at Broadway H

The annual patriotic oratorical contest by the Washington society of the Sons of the American Revolution will be held in Broadway High School auditorium Friday evening. Participants include Mary Peel, Stuart Barber, Chester Hills, Lee Baker, Ruth Holland, and Ellen M. Janson. Five orations titled The Battle of Lexington and The Revolutionary War on the Sea. Judges are Prof. F. M. Padel ford, Miss Eva Batcheller, Prof. A A Stilwell, W. E. Froude, J. Lawrence, and Carl H. Reeves. Admission is free. the public is welcome.

Washington Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Broadway High School Mary Peel Stuart Barber Cheeter Hills Lee Baker Ruth Holland Ellen M. Janson Lexington F. M. Padelford Eva Batcheller A A. Stilwell W. E. Froude J.%. Lawrence Carl H. Reeves

North juror for I. W. W. trials here

An emergency clause failed in a Senate bill intended to supply extra jurors for the I. W. W. murder trials tied to the Everett riots. Without the clause the bill misses its effect, and it won't be ready for J. W. W. trial set for March 6.

House Senate Everett

Wife Buys Books to Help Boss Officer

Police officer Frank Du Cett took home two titles The Backyard Farmer and Spring Planting. His wife ordered the books to aid their spring garden project with light humor from fellow officers at headquarters.

Frank du Cett

Arm Broken When Struck by Machine at City Corner

C. J. Schoenrock of 2631 Maple Avenue suffered a broken arm after being struck by a car driven by Floyd White of 1418 Broadway near Sixth and Pine late Tuesday night. He was taken to the city hospital.

C. J. Sehoenrock Maple At Floyd White Broadway Sixth and Pine Schoenrock City Hospital

Senators Pass Bill To Regulate Jitneys In Olympia

The senate approved Senate Mill 89 by a 27 to 12 vote to place jitneys under the public service commission. Senator Jesse Jones framed the measure. Louis Hean of Tacoma Railway & Power Co led lobbying with Stone Webster. Democrats opposed, Republicans supportive. debate highlighted lobbying and county concerns.

Olympia Senate Public Service Commission Jesse Jones Joint Public Utilities Committee House Louis Hean Tacoma Railway & Power Co Stone Webster The Traction Company Tacoma Seattle Messare Tne Blaine and Lewis Capitol Cow Counties Nichols Faulkner Johnson Spokane Iverson Hremerton Taylor King County Wray Jones

Seattle Troops Return Home From Calexico

Field Company A, Signal corps, Washington National Guard return from border service to Seattle. City urged employers to hire returning soldiers promptly on Washingtons Birthday weekend as federal labor aids assist securing immediate jobs for all occupations.

Washington Seattle Field Company A Signal Corps National Guard of Washington Calexico Border Service United States Department of Labor Caminetti Federal Employment Bureaus Flrnt Ave Union Elliott

Pretty Smuggler Caught By Agents On Street

Mrs. Reed, tied to a Canada Seattle opium smuggling ring, fled camera crews for two days before being photographed with opium valued at 1500. She paid 2000 bail after bound over by U S Commissioner McClelland. She claimed to know nothing of her operations.

Seattle United McClelland Pacific Coast Vancouver S. C Reed

Rossman to face state charges after federal term ends

Prosecutor Lundin said the state will prosecute George B. Rossman, operator of B. C. Shingle Co. and North Star Lumber Co. stock salesman, after he serves a six month federal sentence. Rossman, recently jailed on fraud charges, hopes to serve on a mail fraud count.

Lundin George B. Rossman B. C. Shingle Co North Star Lumber Co Rossman Pierce County Roseman Rovamian North Star B.C. Encerna

Ranchers oppose Stevens Pass scenic road funding

Farmers and settlers flood the county meeting to protest a $100,000 appropriation for the Stevens Pass scenic road. Delegations from Everett push for the Stevens Base road while supporters cite local utility and tourism benefits amid funds already spent on related road projects.

Ranchers Thomas Burke Stevens Pass J. M. Marmaduke Washington Hotel Lake Washington Everett Wante Everett Stevens Base Frederick Rausman Ballinger Frank Terrace Bothell Road

Guaranteed Painless Dentistry at Lowest Prices

A Seattle dentist advertises a full floor office with highly trained graduates and state board certificates. The practice promises ironclad satisfaction and low prices due to high patient volume, offering free examinations and no obligation quotes.

Order at Port of Allies Bans Certain Enemies Food Cargoes

London Feb 21 An order in council announces vessels carrying foods to and from enemy ports may be captured and condemned unless they call at an allied port en route for examination of their cargos.

London

Nurseries Bill Passed for Employed Mothers in First Class Districts

Olympia legislators approved the Zednick bill authorizing first class school districts to operate nurseries for children of mothers employed at home. Proposed by the Seattle Federation of Women's Clubs, nurseries will be set up in widely separated districts near industrial city areas.

Olympia Zednick Seattle Federation of Women's Clubs

Planes Must Keep Away From Forts Near San Francisco

An order from Maj. Gen. J. Franklin Bell requires aero planes to stay clear of all fortifications around San Francisco Bay. He noted a passenger on a plane photographed some fortifications. Clara Barton Tent Daughters of Veterans hosts a luncheon and social at Mrs. Florence Geer's home 409 West 5th Street on Friday February 23.

San Francisco San Francisco Bay J. Franklin Bell Bell Clara Barton Daughters of Veterans Florence Geer West Sth St

Advanced Modern Methods Promises Cure in Private Talk

A bold ad offers confidential discussions to prove lasting cures for unspecified troubles. It claims to show real results, invites readers to visit offices, and lists hours and two addresses for consultations.

Witito Macy Bis Second Ave

Bigamist on Parole Linked to $5500 Forged Checks

King county prosecutors expose G. G. Lardner, a confessed bigamist living with wife No. 2 after fleeing Portland where he allegedly defrauded the Scandinavian-American bank of $3,600. He skipped a $1,000 cash bail, leaving $5,500 in forged checks. Deputy Summers cites a sympathetic appeal for a conditional pardon to Gov. Lister while Lardner earned more phony checks.

Summers G. G. Lardner Bigamist Lardner Seattle Dorothy Clond Portland Wife No. 1 Wife No. 2 Gov. Lister Lardper

Mecke's Daughters Never Showed Up

Alfred W. Mecke, 35, ex Army, confessed to police that San Francisco Portland and Seattle residents supported him while he lived on nothing for a year. He was charged Tuesday with being a disorderly person after roaming boarding houses and claiming his two daughters would soon arrive to settle financial matters, but they never came.

San Francisco Portland Seattle Alfred W. Mecke Meeke

Daughters of the Nile Install Members in Public Drill

Officers of the Hatasu temple No. 1 staged a public installation at the Masonie temple Tuesday night. A military drill highlighted the ceremony and drew more than 400 attendees.

Hatasu Temple Daughters of the Nile Masonie Temple

Greatest Naval Bill Is Approved in Senate Action

The administration naval bill, the largest in U S history, was reported to the Senate by Senator Tillman. The revised measure totals about 500 million dollars and authorizes the president to commandeer private shipyards and munitions plants in wartime.

Washington House Senate Tillman Naval Committee

Homesteaders Society Hosts Eightieth Anniversary Social

The Homesteaders society holds an initiation and free basic social to mark its eleve anniversary at the Swedish city Eighth and Olive Wednesday night at 8 o'clock.

Homesteaders Society

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