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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1919
Page
7
Bremerton letter-writer defends the Y M C A and staff against charges of graft and mismanagement. He lists services such as movies, cashing money orders, deposits, literature, Bible classes, writing requests, visiting the sick, and other community aids as evidence of valuable wartime support.
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah E Berry widow of Lewis P Nerry will be held Wednesday morning at the Honeymoon chapel. She died Sunday night at her daughter’s home 2235 Oak Place. She was 59. The list includes other city notes on events and people such as Carlo Liten Belgians actor performing in Seattle and University of Washington drill for 650 men.
Washington January 14. The following units have been assigned to early convoy home. Second battalion and machine gun company of the 367th Infantry 92nd Division. First and Third battalions medical detachment and machine gun company of the 369th Infantry 93rd Division. Supply company and first battalion of the 370th Infantry 93rd Division.
The Red Front Clothing Company at 1508 1511 First Avenue must leave by March 1 after landlord notice. Manager H M Rogers says no new site yet and plans to sell off about 60000 stock, likely cutting prices to move inventory. He will continue Star advertising if relocated and intends a broader future campaign.
Chief J F Warren sees 27 new police positions authorized by a city ordinance passed by the council. Secure funding of 39360 for salaries in 1919. Seven council members approve. A Haas opposes. Erickson absent. Warren and Mayor Hannon submit need statistics plus a 175-name petition from Fort Lawton residents.
EK H Evans of Seattle received a letter from his English nephew Carl HM Evans who served with British troops since the war began. The note recalls great rejoicings at the armistice but notes heavy losses and lingering sadness as the conflict ends.
Holomon Kaimi a South Sea Islander who recently attacked his wife and appeared in police court is declared sane by the detention hospital commission. He spoke English today and said he attacked her because she left him for a Portuguese. He denied biting her as doctors reported. His wife was severely bitten and taken to a hospital.
The Pacific Steamship Company's steamer Admiral Watson, carrying 6000 barrels of herring, arrives in Seattle on Saturday from Southwestern Alaska. The City of Seattle, with a full passenger list, sails for Southwestern Alaska on Wednesday.
A Muskegon expert reports a win in an egg record using Rockledge Egg Tonic and promotes the tonic as a winter featherweight for hens. The ad from Mrs. Pessie B. Carswell of Kansas City, Mo., offers a one dollar bottle with guarantees and a free book on poultry methods.
Allentown mail carrier H Mooreman found ordinary soles wear out in about one month while Neolin Soles lasted over nine months during 4 000 miles of walking. Nedlin soles, made by The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, promise extra wear and can be applied to any shoe type with comparable prices. Wingfoot Heels also guarantee longer wear.
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