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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1918
Page
3
Hong Kong? No, Vancouver bound over for removal
In a federal proceeding U S Commissioner Robert W McClelland bound over Hong to the federal court on emigration charge and bound over Tom Wong an American born Chinese for removal to Portland on a slacker charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Geory Hong
U. S
Robert W. McClelland
Tom Wong
Portland
Rotary honors Rev. Carter Helm Jones with farewell dinner
Rev. Carter Helm Jones is named an honorary life member of the Rotary club and will attend a farewell dinner at the Masonic club this evening before departing for Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter Helm Jones
Rotary Club
Masonic Club
Philadelphia
Home remedy darkens gray hair says San Francisco local
Mr J A McCrea, a longtime San Francisco resident nicknamed Daddy and Grandpa for his white hair, shares a simple home mixture to darken gray hair. He claims half pint water with bay rum one ounce glycerine and a small box of Barbo Compound, applied twice weekly to achieve a younger look without staining scalp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. McCrea
San Francisco
Calls Woman Vampire and Murders Her
Francisco January 23 news item recounts Theodore Johns, a waiter, slashing Mrs Laura Scoble at the Alda hotel after writing a series of death notes accusing her as a vampire. Johns then killed himself as police arrived. notes reveal fear of death and a wish to end the affair with the divorcee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban Francisco
Laura Scoble
Alda
Nddy
Mason Ste
Theodore Johns
Johns
Hoc Pita
Vietha
Mra
Scoble
Jolena
Orpheum Vaudeville Bill Features Ethel Barrymore
The Orpheum at Third and Madison presents a new midweek vaudeville lineup led by Ethel Barrymore in The Eternal Mother. acts include Petera and Le Buff, Burdell and Burdell, Lindrudd Trio, Richard Harding, Fred and Pva Harrington, and Carlo and The Pox with a contortionist act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheum
Third
Madison
Ethel Barrymore
Eternal Mother
Petera
le Buff
Burdell
Lindrudd
Richard Harding
Fred
Pva Harrington
Carlo and
the Pox
Plans for New Invasion of Workers From Kansas City Hire
The federal employment bureau opened plans for the next influx of skilled mechanics after housing arrangements for the current trainload in shipyards. F A Silcox said details on origins and arrival times are undecided, with possibilities including Salt Lake City Denver Minnesota Dakota and Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Federal Employment Bureau
F. A. Silcox
Salt Lake
Denver
Minnesota
Dakota
Montana
Collins Seeks Freedom From Quarantine Detention
Oscar Collins, held in the city quarantine ward, asks the superior court this Friday to grant his liberty. He alleges Chief Warren wrongfully detains him after an arrest on December 23, 1917 for disorderly conduct and claims he has never had a trial. He was quarantined by Health Commissioner McBride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Collins
Warren
Collins
Mciride
City Auto Ordinance Up For Argument
The Seattle city question, can speed limits be set on city streets by ordinance, was argued before the state supreme court. M Rothweiler faced charges for driving 30 miles per hour in city streets. the superior court ruled the city could not enact such rules under state law, Rothweiler discharged, city appealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
State Supreme Court
M. Rothweiler
Rothweiler
He's Landing Recruits for Marine Corps in Seattle Area
Bergt C Adams leads a traveling recruiting unit for the Marines around Seattle. He tours towns on a motorcycle with a coat, bringing prospects to the recruiting station. Since enlisting again after war was declared he recruited about 300 men for the First to Fight branch. He lives with wife Mazel Fill inge Adams at 2605 Third Ave. Prior to re enlistment he worked for the Goodwin Mealty company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Corps
Seattle
Bergt. C. Adams
Adams
Mazel Fillinge Adams
Third Ave
Goodwin Mealty Company
Whitcomb urges reporting coal woes to speed relief
Washington coal administrator David Whitcomb says Seattle has no coal shortage. Dealers face backlogs and delays, but he promises swift fixes through a state investigative staff. Coal shipments from Washington to eastern states continue while substitutes are pursued to free coal for the East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Whitcomb
Washington
Seattle
The
Star
Whitcomb
Geattie
Abaut
Peptiron Tonic Promises Iron Boost for Health
An advertising note touts Peptiron as an iron tonic blending pepein iron nux celery and other tonics to treat anemia paleness and fatigue. It claims to restore iron strength for daily performance and describes the chocolate coated pills as pleasant to take.
Time is Money and Selfishness Rejected
Poem reflecting on value of time and the need for self sacrifice and solidarity with others. Emphasizes that idle hours harm society and that success comes from helping mankind and cooperating with fellow people. Mentions spring suit and coat fashion cue and Florence Upstring Stone as formal reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Waterfront Fortified As Enemy Plotters Target Harbor
Authorities report no arrests as Seattle's waterfront is sealed off after a steel band cut access. Guards patrol docks and warehouses while port wardens and naval forces sweep the harbor for threats. Extra patrol boats and night searchlights shield ships, cars, and wharves from alleged German plots. Passes restrict access beyond the dead line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Beattie
Naval Training Station
University
Sound Forta
Secret Service
Naval
Pelata
Fills Stomach With New Energy
Advertisement advises treating indigestion or dyspepsia with Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets sold at drug stores in the United States or Canada. It claims tablets digest food, straighten the stomach, and prevent discomfort while continuing regular meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Stuart
Sure Way to Get Rid Of Dandruff
A claimed dandruff cure promises complete removal by applying four ounces of plain arvon at night to moisten the scalp. The ad asserts most dandruff disappears by morning with repeated use, stops itching, and leaves hair fluffy and glossy. It notes arvon is inexpensive and available at drug stores.
Unclear who attacked US gunboat in Hankow firefight
A Hankow dispatch says it is impossible to tell if the Chinese who fired on the US gunboat Monocacy were rebels or organized troops. The attack occurred early on the 17th as 500 Chinese entrenched west of Yochow opened fire, wounding several Americans and killing Chief Yeoman O’Brien before the Monocacy returned fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kio
Kokusai
Yochow
Yeoman O'Brien
Monocacy
Real Estate Man Cadwell Accused Of Peddling Wrong Lots
Thomas E. Young testifies that E. M. Cadwell a real estate man tried a Rufus Walling ford scheme on October 27 1916 Cadwell's trial opened in Superior Judge W M French's department Young claims Cadwell sold two Wade's addition lots for 250 dollars he had no right to sell
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Cadwell
Rufus Wallingford
Thomas E. Young
Cadwell
W. M. French
Young
Wade
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