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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1918

Page

10

Auction Sale Offers Restaurant Equipment and Furnishings

The notice advertises a January 22 auction at Hushell Ave Auction House featuring a fine restaurant equipment collection with long-range stove, hood, pipe, refrigerator, dining furniture, dressers, rugs, and decor. John Bushell & Hons, Auctioneers. Also promotes general furniture and various services from local dealers.

Wil Rome Hushell Davenport Vernia Martin Beth Thomas Sheffield John Bushell & Hons

Supreme Court Allows Shippers to Collect Excess Freight Without Proof of Damages

The Supreme Court ruled that shippers awarded reparation by the Interstate Commerce Commission for excessive freight charges may collect the excess without proving actual damages. This decision clarifies payment rights under ICC remedies and affects transportation disputes nationwide.

Washington Supreme Court Interstate Commerce Commission

Von der Heiden Charged With Two Murders in Seattle

Franciscus Von der Heiden, alias Frank Young and others, charged with murdering J A Collinson and his wife near Providence Hospital on August 16 1914. He arrived in Seattle from New Orleans in naval intelligence custody and is held without bond. Hearing date not set. he previously escaped Seattle in 1916 while police hunted him.

Franciscus von der Heiden J. A. Collinson Providence Hospital Seattle New Orleans Naval Intelligence Department Ball Tle Carmody van der Heiden Gordon Frank Young Frank Noten Frank Newton

State Newspapermen Start Supply Company

The Washington Newspaper Association plans a supply company to buy printing supplies in quantity. An executive secretary Rh. K B Troxell is to be paid 12000 for salary and travel. Sol Li Lewis of the Lynden Tribune is re elected president of the association.

Washington Newspaper Association T Malary Rh. KB. Troxell Sol Li. Lewis Lynden Tribune

Peruvian Consul to Begin Duties Here in Seattle

Consul J. M. Macedo of Peru will start duties soon as Seattle gains its first Peruvian diplomatic representative. An immense trade increase prompted the post. Macedo and his wife are staying at the Washington hotel.

Witthe Tey Hala Snohomish County Brownell Land CO Third Ave Seattle Wash Skagit County Clear Lake Grays Harbor Elma Clausen Beattie J. M. Macedo Peru Macedo Washington Hotel

War thrift stamps plan canvass in Seattle

Reginald H. Parsons chairs a twelve member campaign committee to canvass all institutions and classes of people for war thrift stamps. The first meeting will be a luncheon Tuesday at the Masonic club rooms with outlines of duties and progress to be discussed.

Reginald H. Parsons Seattle Masonic Club Ranks Wagner Rank California Boy Scoutse J. H. Piper Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club Gordon C. Corbaley George J. Danz Hofius Steel & Equipment Co F. A. Rust Labor Temple Association Lewis B. Peeples Crane Company F. W. Hurlbut Spelger & Hurlbut Frank B. Cooper

Red Cross seeks old flat irons for gauze pressing

The Red Cross requests donations of old flat irons to press gauze for bandages. Donors should bring them to the Cobb building headquarters.

Red Cross Cobb Building

Public Markets Corner Stall Milk and Butter Prices

Stall listings show merchandise from Mt. Vernon milk at 22¢ and pure natural milk at 10¢ per quart, fancy Jersey butter 49¢, full cream cheese at 36¢, and eggs 40¢ per dozen. Various stalls offer cereals, canned goods, coffee, flour, sugar, and produce with price notes and product names.

Mt. Vernon Oregon Pike Place Campbell's Soups Anck

Local Market Specials and Pantry Staples List

A fragmented market ad lists prices for sugar pure milk cream walnuts rice corn peas beans and canned vegetables. Items include 10¢ per quart milk 20¢ per pint cream 26¢ per pound walnuts canned vegetables and various beans and legume products.

Just a Crazy Kid Sheds Light on Three Marriages

A 17 year old girl Mrs Fina Reese detained in Seattle faces charges of marrying without parental consent in San Francisco and failing to divorce before new marriages authorities plan to send her back for further action The detained teen claims the label crazy kid and says her first marriage was a bet Her third husband is en route from San Francisco to Seattle as investigations continue by juvenile authorities

Fina Reese Ukeese Giles Humphrey San Francisco California Reese Altho No. 3 Seattle

Double naval enlisted strength urged by Daniels

Secretary Daniels asked Congress to more than double the navy enlisted strength and to raise the number of navy flyers from 250 to 1000. He also sought authorization for a navy total of 180000 excluding apprentices, up from 80000, and a jump in apprentice seamen from 4000 to 34000 to meet growing demands.

Washington Congress Daniels Alsa Daniela

Callaghan Decries Fraud Charges as Personal Enmity

Charities Commissioner J J Callaghan denies the fraud charges filed by the county grand jury, calling them a personal enmity. He says the office has acted properly and expects a trial to prove his innocence, noting past recommendations for a county commissary to streamline supplies. Arraignment for six indicted individuals is set in Presiding Judge Mackintosh’s department at 1:15 Tuesday.

Charities J. J. Callaghan Callaghan Hhis Board of Commissioners Mackintosh Department of the Superior Court

Nation-wide probe into naturalization papers opened

The department of Justice conducts a nationwide inquiry into naturalization documents amid widespread reports of fraud. Officials say significant fraudulent activity has been uncovered and suggest it may link to Germany's espionage network.

Washington Department of Justice Germany

Star Want Ads Find You a New Home

Local want ads advertise housing options for renters and buyers with listings across neighborhoods. The page highlights available apartments houses and units with contact details for prospective tenants.

Star

Lady Reading Expected to Entertain in Washington

Washington awaits the arrival of Lady Reading wife of Lord Reading the new British ambassador. She has long been popular in England and is anticipated to entertain extensively in the capital.

Washington Lady Reading Lord Reading America England

J Savage Faces Second Trial Over Liquor Charge

John Savage manager of the New Cecil hotel will be tried again on charges of selling intoxicating liquor to an officer. A 22 hour jury deadlock led to discharge. Savage's $19,500 damages suit against the city heads to the state supreme court Tuesday. He claims the Cecil grill was unlawfully wrecked by the dry squad.

John Savage New Cecil Hotel Thomas Kennedy Savage State Supreme Court Cecil Grill

Bank President Reports Steel City Industry Steady

J D Hoge president of the Union Trust and Savings bank said return from Washington indicates East cold good production and fixed crews are working with solid business despite low temperatures.

J. D. Hoge The Union Trust and Savings Bank Washington, D. C East

Funeral services for Mrs Emily J Pattullo announced

Funeral services for Mrs Emily J Pattullo wife of L G Pattullo local manager of Balfour Guthrie Co and president of the British American Relief association will be held at Westminster Presbyterian church Tuesday at 1 p m interment at Lakeview cemetery follows the service

Emily J. Pattullo L. G. Pattullo 21St Ave. N Balfour Guthrie & Co British-American Relief Association Westminster Presbyterian Church Lakeview Cemetery

Trial in attack case against fifth motorcycle gang member

Henry Edwards, fifth member of a motorcycle gang, goes to trial in Superior Judge Frater's court for an attack on a young girl on Rothell road September 6. Two gang members were convicted and sentenced, one acquitted, one pled guilty, two more await trial. Tess Miller and George Biladeau appealed to the supreme court. Prosecutor Alfred Lundin traveled to Olympia to argue for the state.

Henry Edwards Rothell Road Frater Tess” Miller Supreme Court Alfred Lundin Olympia George Biladeau

Mistake in Counting Lands Jack in Jail

Ellensburg reports Jack McDonald jailed after a clerical error gave him $3.89 instead of $89. Discrepancy came to light when a Cle Elum bank cashier noticed the extra amount and notified authorities. McDonald was bound over to the grand jury with bail set at $500.

Ellensburg Jack McDonald McDonald

Chief Receives Report on Dry Squad Liquor Stock

Chief of Police Joe Warren has received the report on liquor stock held by the dry squad and ordered an investigation into missing confiscated booze after the dismissal of Sergt. Comstock. The check took more than a week. Warren declines to publish the report despite gossip at headquarters.

Joe Warren Sergt. Comstock Warren

Auto Thieves Strip Seattle Parking Areas Over Weekend

Thieves stole seventeen cars in Seattle on Saturday and Sunday from front of theatres and other spots. Police recovered all but three vehicles, returning many to owners.

Seattle

Huston Files Candidacy for U S Senator Nomination

In Portland on January 21, attorney S. B. Huston announced his candidacy for United States senator. Huston seeks the Republican nomination and is noted as a member of several legislative sessions.

Portland United States B. Huston Huston

Eleven Centralia eateries save meat and flour on meatless days

A January report by Mayor John Galvin shows eleven Centralia restaurants and lunch counters saved 1,161 pounds of meat and 1,192 pounds of flour on meatless and wheatless days last month, aiding wartime food conservation efforts.

Centralia John Galvin

Dykeman and Darch preside in Kitsap court week

Judge William T. Darch of Kitsap County sits in for Judge Dykeman for a week in Kitsap County. Riddle and Doris Brown face trial in the same department accused of selling Aquor.

William T. Darch Kitsap County Judge Dykeman Kitsap, Co Riddle Doris Brown

Steinert Takes Prosecution Post. Comyns Bonds for Hearing

William J. Steinert began duties as prosecutor succeeding Edwin Ewing who moves to the corporation counsel’s office. Edward M. Comyns, attorney, faced charges of certifying false affidavits, appeared before US Commissioner Robert W. McClelland, posted a $2,000 bond for a January 28 hearing.

William J. Steinert Edwin Ewing Ewing Corporation Counsel's Office Edward M. Comyns United States Robert W. McClelland

War Cabinet Fight Sets Warm Washington Week Ahead

Washington faces a heated week as the war cabinet bill opens with Chamberlain seeking creation of the body. Senator Stone attacks politicized aims while Roosevelt's planned visit looms, signaling a partisan battlefield over munition purchases and administration authority.

L. C. Martin United Press Washington Dan Senator Stone Congress Chamberlain Stone Col. Roosvelt Wilson Baker Roosevelt Watson Indiana Wis Kellogg Minnesota Pomerone Smith Underwood McAdoo Ord Senate

Workless Monday Seen Across Chicago Theatres

Chicago on January 21 reports the first workless Monday under the fuel administration. Many idle workers lingered at home or sought indoor recreation. Theaters, billiard halls, and dance venues were crowded as saloons tried new rules, some closing early while others stayed open with limited heat and drink options as workers faced a grim day.

Chicago Fuel Administration State Fuel Administration

Port of Los Angeles Tightens Security Over Plot Fears

Reported martial law in Los Angeles as authorities guard against rumors of a W W plot to strike along the Pacific Coast. Officials cite suspected I W W influence in shipyard work while two workers reportedly face surveillance and arrests are anticipated today.

Los Angeles Cal W. W Pacific Coast Nation Blue U. S

Still Less White Bread Demand Stirs In San Francisco

In San Francisco on January 21 the push to cut wheat flour use by households and curb white bread in hotels and restaurants was urged to aid wheat conservation. State Food Administrator Merritt announced after weeks in Washington with Hoover that strict limits are forthcoming. In other items, Canadian Army veterans Johnson Lust will speak at the Queen Anne branch library to registered men about experiences and expectations in France.

San Francisco Merritt Walsington Hoover Johnson Lust Queen Anne France Berg

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