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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1917

Page

7

Supreme Court Rules Mann Act Applies to Noncommercial Vice

The Supreme Court upholds the Mann Act against noncommercial vice, affirming convictions of Maury Diggs, Drew Caminetti, and J. L. Kayes for transporting women to another state. L. T. Hayes, convicted of transporting a girl from Oklahoma City to Wichita, appeals similar grounds. Justice McReynolds did not participate. White McKenna Clarke dissented.

Washington Supreme Court Maury I. Diggs Drew Caminett JL. T. Kayes Mann Diggs Caminetti Lola Norris Marsha Warrington California Ll. T. Hayes Oklahoma City Okla Wichita Kan Bere Justice McReynolds White McKenna Clarke

Navy to Target One Third of Ship and Munitions Output

Secretary of the Navy Daniels told the House Navy Committee that U S yards should be equipped to build one third of all ships and manufacture one third of munitions continually, expanding to two thirds if manufacturers demand unreasonable prices, to cover Navy needs.

Daniels U.S. Yards Washington Daniela House Navy Committee

Retiring UW Journalism Professor Honored at Banquet

Professor Lee A. White, second head of the University of Washington Journalism Department, was toasted at a Saturday night banquet in the Walton Hotel hosted by undergraduate journalistic fraternities as he prepares to retire.

Lee A. White University of Washington Journalism Department Waa Iven & Banquet Vatler Hotel

To Use or Not Use a Gun a Constant Police Dilemma

A Seattle police piece discusses gun use among officers, noting three killed and three wounded in 13 months. It describes cool judgment needed in gunfire, motorcycle patrol pressures, and officers arming themselves beyond standard issue Colt pistols.

Seattle L. F. Kost Jack Weedin Bob Wiley Ferguson Hotel Arbogast John Hildebrand Healy Hole Tenth Ave. W M.S. Arbogast Paira Secretary of Police

Mu Phi Epsilon Forms Music Sorority at UW

Mu Phi Epsilon, a new Greek letter organization at the University of Washington, forms a musical sorority to promote student music interests. The group aims to educate financially needy yet talented students who wish to develop their talents.

Mu Phi Epstion University of Washington

Collections Aid Belgian Relief Effort

Prof. Albert G. Van Hecke of Belgium will address the Chamber of Commerce noon luncheon at the Arctic club. He has raised several hundred dollars for a fund to establish workshops for Belgian refugees in Belgium and spoke Sunday at the First Presbyterian church about the German invasion.

Albert G. van Hecke Belgium Chamber of Commerce Arctic Club van Hecke First Presbyterian Church

Little Mothers' League Stresses Baby Care Lessons

Dr. Ira C. Brown of the Seattle school district has established the Little Mothers league to guide child care. The program has drawn over 5,000 schoolgirls aged 12 and up, and plans 19 lessons focused on essential baby care practices.

Little Mothers’ League Ira C. Brown Seattle

A Mother's Troubles and Scott's Emulsion Endorsement

A mother’s tiring daily care ages her prematurely while an ad urges taking Scott's Emulsion of Norwegian Cod Liver Oil to strengthen nerves and vitality. The product claim cites global fame and alcohol free formula from Scott & Bowne of Bloomfield New Jersey.

Scott Scott & Bowne Bloomfield N. J

Doings in Filmcom News Novel Gossip Lidearty

Frank Keenan and Margery Wilcom in The Bride of Mate and The Moen of Mystery headline a busy film week. Sothern stars in The Man of Mystery at Clemmer KE while Pauline Frederick stars in Ramona in The Slave Market at the Coliseum. Gail Kane headlines The Labyrinth with The Golden Hour comedy finale at the Close A.

Frank Keenan Maracery Wilcom Cle Mme Ieth Sethern Colishe MW Panilor Drederiek Thomas Meighan Hen—Clere Kimball Yoon Jeaway Tearle Sthandr Allee Brady Bessie Harriacate Colontal Hobart Ws. Sothern Gail Kane Margery Wilson and Liberty

Bought and Paid For at Strand Prompts Quick Exit

In the Virginia Blaine play Bought and Paid For at the Strand, Alice Brady’s character reacts to her husband’s drunken threat by decisively leaving. The scene centers on swift action and the urge for autonomy amid coercive control.

Alice Brady Virginia Blaine Strand

Confessions of a Wife Snobs Would Make Good Actors

A vivid social scene unfolds at Polls long tables in New York as Misa Townsend clashes playfully with Earnest and Geraldine. The English guest Beauchamp comments on Miss Newtons acting while Jerry Townsend proves both sharp wit and family closeness, ending with a tease about a future reveal.

Misa Newton Geraldine Earnest Jerry Misa Townsend Miss Lord Beauchamp White Chapel America Gertrude Aunt Reedel Sion Townsend Kearnett Miss Newton Miss Townsend Jerry Townsend

Kansas student pays tuition with cow milk barter

John Erdiey of Manhattan Kansas supports his education at the state agricultural college by the earnings from three cows. He trades their milk for board and lodging while studying.

John Erdiey Manhattan Kan State Agricultural College

Danderine Claims Dandruff Removal With Routine Use

The ad states dandruff vanishes after one or two applications of Danderine rubbed into the scalp. A 20 cent bottle is available at drug stores and promises hair restoration as dandruff and itching disappear after a few uses.

Bankers Death In Alaska Office Faint Suspected

Deputy Coroner Frank Koepfil reports Samuel Plum, an Alaska banker, fell to his death from his Pacific block office window on Friday during a fainting spell after a complete investigation. The merchant leaves a for the estate, with authorities noting the tragic outcome.

Samuel Plum Alaska Pacific Frank Koepfil

Philharmonic concert draws crowd at Hip Podium

Several hundred attend the Philharmonic orchestra concert Sunday afternoon in the Hip podrome. The concert, under the direction of John Spargur, offered a well selected program of classics, brilliantly executed.

Philharmonic Orchestra Hippodrome John Spargur

Duck season extended to January 16 in state ruling

State Game Warden Darwin reports Attorney General Tanner ruled the duck season runs through January 16 after opening September 15. The season’s review notes 10 fatalities across the state.

Darwin Tanner

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