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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1917

Page

3

The Americano and other films at local theaters Sunday

The Clemmer hosts Anita Stewart in The Girl Philippa while Coliseum features The Happiness of Three Women with Howie Peters and Myrtle Stedman and the Rex presents An Alien with George Heban Sunday. Liberty showcases The Americano starring Douglas Fairbanks and Alma Reubens as Blaze Derringer.

Douglas Fairbanks South America Philippa The Liberty Anita Stewart Bessie Barriscale Mission House Peters Mayde Stedman Coliseum Alma Heubens Lemmen Hankin Myrtle Stedman Strand William Marta Marvel Safford Rex George Heban Matt and Jeff Measie Harriscale William Deamond Doug Fairbanks Blaze Derringer Eugene P. Lyle, Jr Alma Reubens Fairbanks Patagonia Doug Clemmer Robert W. Chambers Vitagraph Rankin Europe Albert Payson Terhune Howie Peters Rex George Heban Heban Pietro Massena

Chittenden Attacks Own Port Plans and Belt Line Idea

In a public letter former port commissioner H M Chittenden opposes House Bill 45 proposals for 3000 annual port commissioner pay and for pre election bulletins and annual reports. He argues port district finances were mismanaged in the past and questions belt line rail proposals, while defending past staff expenditures and study trips by port officials.

the Star H. M. Chittenden Port Commission Gen. Chittenden Port District

GOLD MEDAL Haarlem O11 Capsules Promoted As Back Pain Cure

An old advertisement claims GOLD MEDAL Haarlem O11 Capsules cure backache and promise relief tomorrow. It touts Dutch origin since 1696 with stern guarantees and multiple price points, urging purchase from Owl Drug Co and warning against imitations.

Haarlem Holland Netherlands Tr Laboratories Owl Drug Co

Burns Fined for Office Breaking by Private Detective

William J. Burns, head of the detective agency, paid a 100 dollar fine after being convicted of entering Seymour and Seymour's offices to obtain information for J. P. Morgan & Co. The judge condemned private detectives entering private space, stressing legal protection of a home and a lawyer's office.

New York William J. Burns Seymour & Seymour J. P. Morgan & Co Justice Collinge America

Port of Seattle urged to form municipal terminal railway service

Robert Bridges argues for a city controlled terminal railway to fix coordination and efficiency in local transportation. He notes current costs are not the main issue, but lack of uniform, fair, and efficient service. The port commission supports adopting models from San Francisco and others with local adjustments.

Port Commission San Francisco Montreal New Orleans Gen. Chittenden

Alaska Colonist Debuts as Monthly Publication

The first issue of the Alaska Colonist has just off the press. It is a monthly journal focused on colonization rational government and business freedom in Alaska. William W. Bush serves as editor and publisher with offices at 83 Pike Street.

The Alaska Colonist Alaska William W. Bush Pike St

Gill's Going to Student Smoker at University of Washington

Members of Lewis hall will host a smoker for faculty and upperclassmen on Saturday night. Speakers include Dr Suzzalio Mayor Hiram C Gill Regent Thomas M Vance John A Rea and Charles E Gachea. Athletic program cider and doughnuts provided.

Lewis Hall University of Washington Dr. Suzzalio Hiram C. Gill Thomas M. Vance Olympia John A. Rea Charles E. Gachea

Alaska Northern buys 560-ton engine for Seward line

E. Dole purchasing agent for the Alaska railroad commission bought a 560-ton engine from FE. P. Jamison of Climax Locomotive Works. The engine, lightly used on a Shelton Washington logging road, will be disassembled and shipped north to operate on the Alaska Northern out of Seward.

E. Dole Alaska Railroad Commission FE. P. Jamison Climax Locomotive Works Shelton Wash Seward Alaska Northern

Nametaker B Reilly Dies in California Oyster House

B Reilly aged 58 a nametaker for R L Polk Co collapsed and died last night at the California Oyster House located at 513 Third Avenue in what police note as an unexpected death.

B. Reilly R. L. Polk & Co California Third Ave

Hanson Declines Assay Commission Appointment

Ole Hanson of Gentile rejects a presidential appointment to join the Pacific Northwest assay commission. The group will meet at the Philadelphia mint in February to test coin weight and fineness, with Victor Murdock chairing and Congressman Dill of Spokane previously representing the Northwest. Traveling expenses are provided.

Wilson Pacific Northwestern Assay Commission Phiadelphia Mint Victor Murdock Kansae Dill Spokane Northwest Hannon

Soudas Seeks New Trial In Blanche Coleman Case

John Soudas requests a new trial after his recent conviction in the Blanche Coleman matter at the old tie hotel. Judge Jurey heard the advisement as attorneys for the defense and the prosecutor argued the motion, contending the confession to detectives was not voluntary. The report notes Dublin’s high population density with many families in single rooms.

John Soudas Blanche Coleman Old Tie Hotel Jurey Paul Carrigan Kenney Lavidin Soudas

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