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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1917

Page

3

City Pays Honor To Fire Chief Gilham in Grand Fire

City officials firefighters and hundreds of mourners honored Battalion Chief Frederick Gilham who died in the Grand Theatre fire. The body lay in state at station No. 2 then moved to First Presbyterian Church for funeral services. Interment followed at Lake View cemetery with active and honorary pallbearers from fire and police departments.

Frederick Gilham Grand Theatre Third Ave Pine St First Presbyterian Church Matthews Tacoma Everett Lodge Fire Department Main St Frother Woodmen of the World Loyal Order of Moose Gilham Second Ave Stewart *T Stewart St Pike St Seventh Ave Spring St Lake View Cemetery T. B. Nunan W. J. Hunter P. B W. Tyler O. Ebbinghouse J. C. Murphy Je F. Post Hiram C. Gill Hf. W. Carroll A. F. Haas H. W. Hiringherst Howard Joslyn George Sherwood Police Department C. L. Heckingham Charles Tennant M. T Powers A. C. Sullivan No. 2

Jail Riot Echoes Amid Claims of Poor Food

Fred Moore Seattle attorney for the 741 W. W. defendants in Snohomish County jail case argues the Everett jail riot stemmed from inadequate and poorly prepared food. He notes prisoners tore cement floors and bars, causing about $800 in damage while labeling the meals insufficient and the men underfed. Sheriff McCulloch confirms Moore's assertion.

Fred Moore Seattle W. W's Snohomish County Everett McCulloch Eclaims Moore

Dope Outfit Taken in Pinch Arraigned for Vagrancy

Patrolman John Brady presented a complete dope outfit in court as Joseph Stanley, arrested Sunday at Seventh and King, was arraigned on vagrancy charges. He received a $100 fine and a 30 day sentence to improve his condition by refraining from drug use.

John Brady Joseph Stanley

Dewey Memorial Services Planned

Memorial services will be held at First Presbyterian church Sunday January 28 at 3 p m. Rev Mark A Matthews will preach the sermon. The gathering is under the auspices of the G A R and the United Spanish War Veterans with all patriotic organizations invited.

First Presbyterian Church George Dewey Mark A. Matthews United Spanish War Veterans

Quiz candidates for council Friday

The first council candidates quiz of the campaign is set for Friday night at the assembly hall in the Arcade building. Invitations have been sent to all 18 candidates and representatives from other progressive organizations are invited. the public is urged to attend.

Public Ownership League Assembly Hall

Freezone Promises Quick Corn Removal From Cincinnati Authority

A Cincinnati authority promotes Freezone a ticky ether compound that dries on application and lifts the entire corn with roots. A quarter-ounce is claimed to be inexpensive enough to rid hard or soft corns and calluses, avoiding cutting in personal care.

Cincinnati

Kansan City Woman Reveals Simple Hair Darkening Method

A well known Kansas City resident promotes a home remedy to darken gray hair. The recipe uses one half pint water, one ounce bay rum, barbo compound, and glycerine. Applied every other day, it reportedly darkens hair without greasiness and makes a gray haired person appear 10 to 20 years younger.

Kansas City

Lady of House Pushes Bone Dry Law Against Ministers

Ina P Williams of Yakima leads a House push to include ministers under the bone dry law with no discrimination for sacramental liquor. Halsey draft allows only sacramental purchases. A joint session will hear from George D. Conger and prosecutors amid constitutional questions.

Olympia Ina P Williams Yakima Halsey Williama House Senate George D. Conger Anti-Saloon League

Berlin woman food swindler arrested for millions

Frau Kupfer and her daughter were arrested in Berlin as police exposed a massive food swindling scheme. Starting with 400 marks, she built a 2 300 000 dollar concern by reselling artificial honey and other foods at high prices, forging army contracts, and smuggling.

Carl W. Ackerman U. P Berlin Frau Kupfer Leipsig

Poindexter Opposes Wilson Plan To Surrender Independence

Senator Miles Poindexter of Washington warned the president’s war proposals could affront European nations. He said the United States should not surrender independence or commit to an international army and navy in a future conflict. He argued the U S has no right to parcel out Europe.

Washington, D. C Miles Poindexter Washington Poindexter Europe

Pantages Weekly Show Features Fitzsimmons Family Act

Rob Fitzsimmons headlines with son Bob Jr at Pantages this week after a ruby monologue. They spar three rounds while another act, Mr Chaser, stars with George Leonard and the Chesleigh Sisters. The program includes The Chinese Castles, a Train Announcer sketch, an Italian act, Lass of the Lumberlands chapter, and a runaway ostrich collision near Los Angeles with injuries to both drivers.

Rob Fitzsimmons Bob Jr Pantages Theatre Ruby Fitzsimmons Mr. Chaser George Leonard Chesleigh Sisters Joe Chong Rosie Yuen Moey Leslie Sol Berne Anthony and Mack

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