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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1918
Page
8
Ole Hanson, candidate for mayor, told a large West Queen Anne audience that change is needed in City Hall and he would seek to unite decent people. Austin B. Griffiths spoke on administrative issues, while Helen Norton Evens campaigned for the council.
The recall election for Anna Louise Strong a school board member will be held with the municipal election on March 5 as decided at the city council meeting. The school board had requested this arrangement and it was approved.
Washington January 29 Licencing of all oil wells to be the next step. Director Requa has worked on a plan for government control of oil output for weeks. Fuel Administrator Garfield conferred with President Wilson regarding authorization for this step. British demand for oil and inability to move tank cars to the seaboard hasten move toward complete control of old output.
A mysterious blast at the Cleveland-Cliff Iron Co. alcohol plant wrecked the facility and disrupted the city water system in Marquette Michigan. Damage estimated above 160000 dollars. Two workers were injured as flames drew hundreds of spectators amid cold weather. Authorities offered no firm comment on a possible deliberate plot.
Building Superintendent Josenhans told the city council that Seattle’s rapid construction requires hiring an additional structural inspector to monitor development. The city council discussed expanding oversight as buildings rise quickly.
Secretary Baker faces Senate questions over American preparedness and war department reorganizations. Senators doubt his data on reserves and division strength while eyeing a potential war cabinet and minister of munitions. Stettinius praised for coordinating supplies amid looming 40 day deadline and congressional authority concerns.
Five of seven men arrested Monday morning for gambling on the West Seattle ferry were fined 25 dollars each Monday afternoon by Judge Gordon. Two boys also arrested were sent to the detention home. In addition to the fines, the men received a 30 day suspended sentence to be served if they are caught again.
S Shindo pleaded guilty to petit larceny in superior court on Monday for allegedly taking enough linen from the Northern hotel on November 30 to set up a business.
Y T Dawson reports that Congdon has been elected member of parliament from this territory by a majority of 121 votes over Dr. Albert Thompson.
Colonel Jadwin, a noted red tape foe, commands the American railway engineers in France. He shattered the war department’s delays at the start of war, organized equipment for his troops, and declared readiness for foreign service.
A blaze at about 2 39 Tuesday morning damaged a one story shoe shop at 4306 14th Ave North FB. The loss is pegged at 1900 dollars. The building was owned by Charles Cowen.
Washington records reveal Theodore Ferrin, former shipping board designer, profited from Sloan Shipyards contracts via Clinchfield Navigation Co and Jahneke Shipbuilding Co. He earned 69 800 from Sloan ships, 112 300 overall since joining the board, plus 24 800 for motor ships and nine months salary totaling 22 500. A 4 800 increase demand is noted, with Goethals cited in praise of Clinchfield.
Dr and Mrs Carter Helm Jones depart Seattle by train for Philadelphia where he will assume leadership of the First Baptist church on February 1 A farewell reception followed at Seattle First Baptist with greetings from area pastors and civic leaders highlighting the ministry transition
An elephant act leads the Pantages bill with a horse pony and dog act, plus musical numbers by Hampton and Shriner Nancy Fair and Lew Hermans 1918 revue Vic LeRoy Mae Cahill and others. The Ward Bell Ward duo and a No. 1 mystery thriller segment cap the Palace Hip program with the Royal Italian Six and more acts, including Fired From Yale and The Human Puppets. Buck Dunn departs Seattle for duty after one performance.
A Canadian Highlander Private W Fk Collinge, a Vimy Ridge veteran, marries Miss Ethel West after Cupid’s ruse at the Butler hotel switchboard. The couple, touring the Northwest with war relics, plan to settle in Victoria following a trip to Oregon.
The auxiliary powered schooner Stasia, built at Cameron Genoa Mills shipyard in Victoria Thorn dyke and Trenholme, represents French interests. It will carry a general cargo on its first trip to Japanese ports after negotiations with charter parties closed Monday.
The dresses feature straight lines, waistcoat effects, embroidery and braid trimming with excellent value. The coat style dress in black or navy serge closes at the sides and ties with a back belt buckle. Priced at $25. The much embroidered navy serge dress shows a large square belt buckle and white taffeta collar and vest effect, priced at $200. Second Floor.
Clearance sale of embroidery transfer patterns reduced to 7 cents each. Discontinued numbers offered for pillow cases lingerie neckpieces luncheon sets towels scarfs caps and other articles. Aisle table first floor.
A silk lingerie feature showcases three new arrivals on the second floor. Envelopes chemise in pink dawn crepe de Chine priced 1.95 and 2.95, both trimmed with Valenciennes lace. Pink trousseau silk pieces highlight insertion lace, beading, and lace edging.
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