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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1918

Page

8

Pantages Week Spotlight Features Big White Horse and Comedy

The Pantages bill this week headlines a big white horse and several equestrian acts with a comedy flavor. Lowande delivers, Krazy Kat revue presents Military Monkeydoodles with piano stunts, James Silver stars in Simplicity supported by Helen Duval, Joe Reed showcases singing and comedy, and the Lelands display illuminated canvas in Lightning art.

Lowande John and Te Burke James Silver Helen Duval Joe Reed Lelands

Home District Drives Signups for Public Service Reserve

En rollment officials extend the U S Public Service Reserve drive to every residence in the county to gather willing workers for war industries. The program, not requiring job loss, aims to field skilled men for future positions and lists district enrollment officers and local stations across districts 9 and 2 with multiple addresses and contacts.

U. S. Public Service Reserve Cobb J. A. Woolery M. F. Regan 18Th Ave L. Bontemps 19Th Ave William Nelson KE. Madison BE. Rice Madiaon J. L. Turcotte BE. Madison Vv. Riley Madison Park H. F. Buchterkirchen HE. Dennyway L. C. Shearard Union HM. J. Moore William Adama FE. Cherry H. Ross E. Cherry C. Av. Erwin 30Th Ave J. B. Johnson Lakeview C. MH. Butler Knotts 21St Ave J. EB. Boreman Set Ave Greecery Yesler Navy Union Men's Grocery Yesler Way Arthur C. Thompson California Ave M. J. Holt Alk Theodore Jensen Hudson St C. O. Simpson Cave Seattle Lighting Company Genesee Et C. B. Stucker W. Spokane St H. J. Carey R. Ho Ashton Fauntleroy Ave Frank R. Martin 35Th Ave Fred Rotter 25Th Ave

Council creates inspector post in street rail division

The council on Monday established an inspector position within the street railway division of the public utilities department. The office will pay 120 dollars per month.

Public Utilities Department

Rehearing Sought in Hyde Benson Land Fraud Case

Salem Ore Feb 26 A petition for rehearing by the Oregon supreme court alleges errors of law in the Hyde Benson land fraud cases. The court recently upheld circuit court decisions reverting title to lands involved to the state.

ASK Land Salem Ore Supreme Court Hyde Benson

Train Collision Kills 12, 30 Injured in Columbia Report

In Columbia South Carolina 12 people died and 25 to 30 were injured in a rear end collision of passenger trains on the Columbia Greenville branch of the Southern railway on Sunday. A Berlin dispatch from Amsterdam reports Gen Brustvitch named successor to Ensign Krylenko as commander in chief of the Russian armies.

Columbia 8. C Collumbila- Greenville Southern Railway Krylenko London Berlin Amsterdam Gen. Brustvitch

The Price of a Good Time at the Liberty and Other Billings

The Liberty prints The Price of a Good Time showing Linnie’s glimpse of ordinary life ending in her death, while other acts include The Tenderfoot at Clemmer and The Moral Law at Mugaion. Strands feature Rex Beach tropical adventure and a Wolfville western tale, plus class A titles The Auction Block and Colossal newsreel.

Liberty Linnie Mildred Harrie Kenneth Harlan Mack Sennett Star-Liberty Weekly Strand Rex Beach Eo Strand T. Kiddom Bill Ruel Rubye de Remer

Another Version of the Ripple Jacket on Black Serge Suit

A smartly braided suit in black serge features a Ripple Jacket and white messaline lining. The two piece skirt has a gathered back and the set is priced at 35 dollars.

Remnants of Laces and Crepes at Varying Widths

The listing details laces and crepes in multiple forms including narrow edges bands and flouncings. Items include metallic laces cotton and silk nets 42 to 72 inches wide georgette crepes chiffon cloth and printed novelties in georgette crepe chiffon and marquise. Also table square first floor.

Scrims with dainty floral borders for bed room curtains

Sheer evenly-woven fabrics in white cream and ecru with blue rose yellow and tan borders. Finished with woven stripe edge. Exceptionally attractive values at 15 cents per yard.

New Drapery Cre•tories Offer 25c Yard At Basement Sale

A wealth of artistic patterns and colors in the Spring drapery collection sold at 25 cents per yard. Suitable for couch covers slip coverings and pillows. Basement salesroom.

Donation Jitney Gets New Lease on Seattle Life

The Seattle city council approved a donation bus ordinance after debate. It legalizes free jitneys with licensing, a $2 fee, and bonds of $2,500. One council member voted no and another was a reluctant supporter.

Seattle Life Hanna Erickson Thomson Eabeent

Uncle Sam Calls For Forest Pathologists

Uncle Sam seeks forest pathologists with salaries from 1800 to 2040 dollars annually. The job involves diagnosing plant and tree diseases. A civil service exam is set for March 19 and applications are accepted at the 303 Post Office building.

Uncle Sam Sam Civil Service Postoffice

Wisconsin Senator Condemned Over War Attitude in Loyalty Vote

Madison, Wis. February 26 Senator La Follette faced censure for his stance on the war as the Wisconsin state senate approved a loyalty resolution amendment by a 26 to 3 vote last night.

Madison Wis la Pollette State Senate

61 More Names Listed Among Tuscania Dead

The War Department announced 61 additional names of Tuscania dead after earlier reports of unidentified or missing. The list includes William Binnie of Fallon Nevada Verner C Bramland of Colton Oregon John M Crowley of San Francisco California C Davis of Colusa California and Alexander J Dunn of Portland Oregon.

Washington War Department Tuscania William Binnie Fallon Mont Verner C. Bramland Colton Ore John M. Crowley San Francisco Tead C. Davis Colusa Cal Alexander J. Dunn Portland

Washington song from Seattle writers gains market push

A Seattle made song titled Washington credits Tom W. Sageman for lyrics and I. H. Smith for music. A Seattle music publishing house is placing the piece on the market aimed at public release.

Seattle Washington Tom W. Sageman I. H. Smith

Humbert Held Over Pasha Case Links to German Funds

In New York Charles Humbert the French senator was arrested following Bolo Pasha's treason conviction. Disclosures show Humbert had around 170000 in German money on deposit in the United States tied to Pasha's activities in this country.

Humbert U. 8 New York Charles Humbert Bolo Pasha United States Pasha

City pay increases to come up March 22

The city council will hold a public hearing March 22 on proposed salary increases for city employees. Councilman Hesketh sought to amend the finance committee report to bring the increases to an earlier consideration, but the matter was laid over until next month.

Hesketh Finance Committee

University suspends all home economics classes for funeral

All home economics classes at the university were suspended Monday afternoon so students could attend the funeral of Miss Mary Rausch who died Thursday at Seattle General hospital She had been an assistant professor of home economics in the university extension division since 1914 The service was at the Bonney Watson chapel and arrangements were made by her sister Mrs Theron Wield of Denver who arrived Sunday from San Diego.

University Mary Rausch Seattle General Hospital University Extension Division Bonney- Watson Chapel Theron Wield Denver San Diego

Growing Girls Boots and Boys Shoes In Basement Sale

New shipment of Growing Girls tan calf boots with cloth tops nine inch model Goodyear sole sizes 21/4 to 7 and price 5.50 per pair. Also Growing Girls brown kid boots at 5.50 and women's brown calf lace boots at 6.00. Boys tan shoes on army last sizes 1 to 6 priced 3.50. Basement Salesroom.

Goodyear

Reciprocal Fish Rights Between U S and Canada

Washington February 26 American fishing vessels may enter and clear between American ports and fishing banks under reciprocal privileges. The order by Secretary Redfield with President Wilson's approval settles a key issue raised by the American Canadian joint fisheries commission.

Washington Canada United States Redfield Wilson Joint Fisheries Commission

100 Men Ask Raise From Auburn NP Truckers

One hundred Northern Pacific truckers at Auburn press for a 45 cent hourly wage increase. The demand has been referred to NP main offices in St. Paul for consideration.

Northern Pacific Auburn St. Paul

Forsyth Judge Clara faces impeachment by Montana House

Helena Montana February 26 Charles I L Clara judge of the 16th district is charged with disloyal utterances and impeached by the state house. The senate will conduct the trial on Wednesday March 2 as details emerge from the proceedings.

Helena Mont Charles IL. Clara Forsyth 16Th Judicial District State House of Representatives Senate

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