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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1918
Page
10
Wanted miscellaneous help and furniture buyers by Pacific Auction Co and Seattle Auction Co. Advertisements offer high prices and prompt payment. Contact Martin 2993 or visit 2004 Recond Ave and 408 Pike Main.
A readable draft lists stalls at Westlake selling finnan haddie black cod and fresh salmon with prices per pound or per item. It includes various staples such as cocoa coffee tea crackers sardines macaroni canned goods and produce with specific prices and pack sizes.
Port officials report Seattle port facilities in high demand with most berthing discharging and storage slots already booked for 33 of 35 ships this month. A two hour port commission meeting at Bell street terminal discussed pooling all port facilities under one management. Railroads oppose Bridges plan to put harbor under a joint committee.
George A. Spencer was elected president and Nathan Eckstein vice president of the Spencer school board for the coming year. Reuben Jones was named secretary and Shorrock had served as president the previous year.
The YWCA launches a four million dollar war work fund drive with Seattle allotted thirty thousand dollars. The Seattle campaign opens Wednesday and funds support nurses and ammunition workers, with local stalls and prices listed for food and goods as part of community fundraising.
A crowded list of prices and items from Red Seal Grocery Annex shows apples, coffee, butter, margarine, peanut butter, eggs, cheese, canned goods, vegetables, and meats with varied stall numbers. The ad notes bulk dairy products, pantry staples, and fresh produce with numerous price points and bulk deals across stalls 19 through 116 and beyond.
A Sanitary Atalle price list shows Eastern oysters at 40¢ per pint, red hot crabs two for 26 and up, canned tomatoes 2 for a small amount, corn flakes 24e per box, rolled oats 25e, molasses 39e, and various staples like tuna, rice, sardines, and beans with scattered prices. The fragmentary listing includes household goods such as toilet paper, tomato cans, and beef items, presenting a snapshot of daily retail offers.
The note suggests using Star want ads as a means to invest money, implying a promotional angle without detailing specific opportunities or outcomes.
Civilian salutes to Old Glory are illustrated with pictures of President Wilson and ex presidents Taft and Roosevelt. The images demonstrate respectful gestures for flag salutes and parades.
The piece condemns wage suppression among postal workers, detailing substitutes and clerks who endure low pay and long study to reach modest raises. It notes Postmaster General Burleson’s opposition to wage increases and highlights the tough path to the $100 monthly ceiling, urging sympathy for Seattle employees amid mass resignations.
Superior Judge Gilliam issued an order of default against J. W. Williamson alias Farmer John who was convicted in police court for liquor law violation fined 100 dollars and 30 days imprisonment. Williamson appealed but failed to appear.
Edward Franklin, a University of Washington Law School graduate in 1915, has worked at Peters & Powell, lawyers, and is en route to Camp Joseph Johnston in Pennsylvania to train for a commission in the army's quartermaster corps.
Every Saturday and Sunday the campus conducts drills for men preparing to join the colors. Interested individuals are invited to enroll in the class to learn non commissioned duties and standards.
Resolutions denouncing mob spirit and urging church members to curb such tendencies were adopted by the Ministers' Federation at a Plymouth Congregational church gathering on Monday.
A suspect robbed a passerby of 6 dollars at 15th Avenue and Jefferson Street Monday night. Motorcycle Officer Fred Milla, approaching the scene, saw the thief flee into darkness and the robber made good his escape.
Milwaukee trains have cleared the Cascades after a near two-week tie up caused by washouts. Northern Pacific and Great Northern plan to resume trans Cascade routes within a day or so.
Mrs J M McKenzie of 107 Maynard avenue told police she took potash life deliberately in an apparent suicide bid. She was released from the city hospital early Tuesday morning after the incident.
London reports a third stage of the offensive has begun by British forces. In Arabia near Shahih, British troops captured 62 Turks and several guns, seizing the entire force and armament of Mainda.
Washington dispatch reports labor unions nationwide pressuring for Postmaster Burleson’s removal. Austin labor groups sent resolutions to the Senate, criticizing his stance against unionized postal workers and his emphasis on a year end surplus. Burleson, a Texas landowner, is accused of harsh measures toward labor and opposing collective bargaining.
After 25 years as Rainier school principal, Prof. W. D. Gerard departs at week’s end due to ill health. Edward L. McDonald will succeed him.
Ole Hanson, candidate for mayor, gained a boost as Kenneth C. Beaton known as K C B now in New York sent a supportive letter. Beaton praises Hanson's political closeness to Seattle campaigns and urges support for a capable public official.
Strong recall battle reviewed as Erwin B. Ault seeks injunction to stop further petition checks. The petition targets Reuben B. Jones secretary of the school board amid a prior dismissal by Superior Judge Jurey on January 2.
United States dispatches President Wilson’s address to every corner of the globe using United Press international networks. The message is sent through Europe the Orient the Antipodes and South America via Exchange Telegraph Co. France Nippondempo Tokyo and Buenos Aires bureaus and Australian Press Association links.
The county-city building will adopt a signaling system using red and white lights to indicate elevator direction. White signals an upward movement and danger light shows when the elevator is descending. The upgrade aims to reduce passengers roaming between elevators.
Miss Evelyn Colvin daughter of O P D Colvin of the Seattle Car and Foundry Co presented a service flag bearing 120 stars to Lowell school pupils Tuesday evening. The flag honors her brother a midshipman at Annapolis and serves as a tribute from the Colvin family.
Joe Smith secretary of Pigott Printing says no more riots feared after sailors led the Saturday night wrecking. Admiral Coontz orders halt to liberty parties in district including the university station. Grand jury to probe the plant raid. no arrests yet. Smith requests investigation.
Vienna dispatches report Karl of Austria-Hungary will visit the Ottoman Sultan in Turkey for a political mission. The timing and details were not fully disclosed in the morning bulletin.
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