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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1917

Page

5

Divorce Fight Over Morrison Estate Heats Courtroom

Frank M Morrison former state university mathematics professor faced a divorce suit from wife Bessie G Morrison. Attorneys for both sides spent hours in chambers with Judge French seeking a settlement tied to an equitable share of the estate. The judge lamented lack of progress and noted the unusual absence of women spectators.

Frank M. Morrison State University Mathematica Bessie G. Morrison French Professor Morrison

Wilson offers new army bill

Washington February 22. The universal training plan of the general staff was submitted to Congress by the president with only a transmittal letter from Secretary Baker. The plan would train 500000 men annually and requires each eligible male citizen 19 to 21 years old to undergo eleven months of training followed by two two week refresher courses.

Washington General Staff Congress Baker Haker War Department Maj. McArthur Ateff

Training terms in reserve service periods

The notice outlines service durations for reserve components, including four years and one month in the first reserve, seven years in the second reserve, and continuation in the organized reserves until age 45. It emphasizes eligibility and structure for continuation beyond active periods.

Valuable Wire Theft At Ballard Locks

Three thieves stole about 100 dollars worth of insulated copper wire from the Ballard locks early Friday. They were followed to Ballard city docks where they boarded a boat before officers could arrest them.

Thleven Ballard

Child's Bank Stolen From Thompson Home

Burglars entered the residence at 2c88 North Broadway late Thursday night and took a child's savings bank containing about eight dollars. Authorities are investigating the break in at the Thompson residence.

Child’s Bank Thompson North Broadway Child's Savings Bank

Policeman Fatally shoots suspect in Sacramento arrest

Patrolman Lewis Warren shot and killed a man believed to be the killer of Berkeley salesman J. G. Cullom after the suspect resisted arrest in Sacramento on February 2. The officer fired when confrontation escalated.

Sacramento Lewis Warren J. G. Cullom Berkeley

Robbery on Ninth Ave Silences Chin Quong for Watch and Cash

Three roughly dressed men accost Chin Quong between Jackson and Marist streets on Ninth Ave late Thursday night. They robbed him of a gold watch and $8 in cash, with one suspect carrying a gun.

Chin Quong Ninth Ave Jackson Marists Quong

Redelsheimer's Marks One Month More of Bargains

An advertisement declares Redelsheimer's will stay open until March 31 offering deep discounts on men’s suits, overcoats, hats, underwear, and furnishings. It notes stock from a pending lease change and promises wholesale-like prices on $15 to $25 items, with wide savings for fathers, mothers, and young men in the Puget Sound area.

Puget Sound Redelsheimer Redelsheimer'’s Manhattan Waschusetts Redaelaheimera Woodrow Washington Flist Avenue Columbia Street Redelsheimers

Honest and Reliable Guaranteed Dentistry Ad

An advertisement touts Honest and Reliable Guaranteed Dentistry in Seattle with graduate dentists, Novo-Cain anesthesia, and low prices achieved by high volume. It invites free exams, emphasizes safety, testimonials, and urges readers to visit tomorrow.

Public markets advertise wide range of groceries and prices

The listing shows stalls with meats, dairy, produce, canned goods, and household items priced per pound or per sack. Items include pineapple, onions, oranges, beef, veal, salmon, butter, flour, sugar, and coffee with many stalls labeled by number and price details.

South End Grocery List Details Weekly Provisions

A fragment of a grocery list from the South End shows items such as roast veal, red snapper, navy beans, coffee, Crisco, canned tomatoes, queen olives, raisin bread, pumpernickel, lemons, and oranges. Quantities are inconsistently noted, suggesting a casual shopping inventory.

South End Ile Ib M. J. Th Éhow. Chow IBM

Market Items and Prices From Local Stall Listing

A fragment shows stalls and items with prices including fine granulated sugar, fresh pasteurized milk, condensed milk, tea, shoe shine services, and household goods. It lists flour bags, corn meal, pancake flour, Crystal White soap bars, and various weight measures.

Bialle Abe

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