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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1918
Page
6
Premier Orlandi of Italy and Prime Minister Lloyd George meet in London with Wm. Crispi to discuss wartime strategy and postwar terms set to shape Allied coordination.
Seattle residents paid 3 622 127 in fares to the traction company in 1817, up 402 786 from 1916, with 72 443 50 due to the city under the franchise. The company refused to pay unless the city would return the tax if the public service commission grants relief. The city rejected the condition last year and sued for collection. litigation is ongoing.
Oliver Cook age 19 was arrested yesterday by Detectives W E Worsham and J P Smith for allegedly stealing a motor vehicle from the corner of 15th street and Greenwood avenue on January 20.
John Adama nephew of the late Alexander Adama asks President Wilson to influence postponement of the gypsy king election set for Berkeley Friday. He claims opponent John Cushen has unfairly rushed the vote before burial of the king, whose body awaits a $5,000 vault.
Timothy Brownhill of Kent was elected president of a new league formed to develop King County. About 60 members attended the organizing meeting. The next gathering is set for March 4 in the Chamber of Commerce assembly room. Fred Nelson of Renton Junction is vice president, Earl G. Rice of Bothell is secretary and treasurer, with an executive committee including G. C. Chittenden J. WH. Case Jease Simmonds and Floyd W. Rader.
Three University of Washington journalism students George Pierrot Gerald Hath and Mark Haas are launching the Camp Lewis weekly Trench and Camp editor by phone call and live-scribe aid.
Director F B Hall, after a month in California studying museums, says the state museum at the University of Washington requires a new building a trained staff and an endowment. He notes the former forestry building is decaying and unsafe for irreplaceable exhibits.
Tom Wong, a Chinese national born in Oregon, was detained by federal authorities on suspicion of illegal presence in the United States. He admitted he had not registered and was moved from Seattle to Portland for further investigation, where investigators learned he is an American by birth.
A small party of Italians conducted a successful surprise attack at Caprelle driving back enemy forces from an advanced post and seizing a quantity of army and ammunition in today’s statement.
Seattle opens a municipal fish market at Farmers’ Pike Place with a ton of salmon from state hatcheries. The 8 am Friday sale features 7 to 10 cent prices and guarantees of cleanliness from Health Commissioner Dr. McPride. Built under Fish Commissioner Darwin and Gov. Lister, the venture aims to supply affordable fish to cities and towns.
A vintage ad touts Pape's Cold Compound promising to break a cold in hours. It claims three doses every two hours clear nasal passages, stop discharge, relieve headache fever and sore throat, tastes pleasant and costs only a few cents.
The piece explains that most stomach troubles come from excess stomach acid causing gas and heartburn. It recommends taking a teaspoon of bisulated magnesia in water after meals or when symptoms occur to neutralize acid and ease the stomach. It notes magnesia as an antacid available in powder or tablet form and advises using Incurated Magnesia.
Seattle’s retail fish dealers organize to fight city plans to sell seven-cent salmon. They claim the municipal market unfairly competes with private shops and may offer in-season salmon from state hatcheries. They propose retail markets sell the fish at council prices, with 24 shops already enrolled and about 35 expected to join.
Frigid weather across the Eastern states is easing, with forecasts predicting relief except in northern New England. An embargo on unessential shipments remains, while new distribute systems are expected to hasten fuel shipments. Heatless day rules may tighten, and wage hearings for railroad workers are to be held by the McAdoo wage commission.
Ole Hanson pledges Seattle will be ruled by law and justice not whim at a Women's Good Government luncheon. He cites eight hour law for women and support for equal suffrage and spoke again at Columbia that evening. supporters plan campaign strategy meeting. A negro logger M H Latte, 27, died en route to hospital after falling ill at the Belipee hotel.
Portland January 24 The Pacific coast committee of the aircraft board was appointed to speed spruce production. Members include Col Bryce P Disque chief of the spruce production division Signal Corps William L Ladd of Portland George S Long of Tacoma and J H Rhiedel of Bellingham who will direct production and distribution of fir for Oregon and Washington.
Superintendent of Schools Coops told the board that German enrollment plummeted from 1191 last year to 346 this year, about one fourth of former levels. The board also approved a salary raise for teachers earning $1080 or less annually.
The Seattle Yacht Club held its annual dinner Wednesday night with music stories and fellowship. New officers installed included N. H. Latimer among others in the event held in the club’s dining room.
Modore J H Gibson and vice commodore William G Norris lead a roster including rear commodore Daniel L Pratt secretary Henry Hensel and treasurer David, forming the core of the organization.
A simple Pinex and sugar syrup cough remedy costs about 65 cents for a pint and claims to relieve most coughs quickly. The preparation uses 2 1/2 ounces of Pinex per pint, with directions and a satisfaction guarantee from The Pinex Co. Fort Wayne Ind.
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