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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1918
Page
9
A petty naval officer’s uniform was discovered in a discarded heap behind the Pantages theatre at 5 40 p m by Sergt H G Cinnamon who took it to headquarters awaiting its owner The officer was camouflaged in Seattle on a Friday and police seek the uniform owner.
Washington July 5 Congress may adjourn within 45 hours as wire control legislation faced racing action. Manders resolution urged in House Interstate Commerce to pass quickly with White House backing claimed. Speaker Clark resists recess, potentially accelerating water power bill and other supply measures despite pressure from Kitchin and allies.
French schoolchildren decorated with flowers and flags visited American headquarters in France to deliver Fourth of July greetings. General Pershing met the party and praised the American line as a corner of liberty shared with France. He spoke of a new declaration of Independence and ongoing liberty efforts across occupied towns.
Justine Johnson worked as an automobile painter for Oscar Whiner at 1920 Weetlake Ave and asked for overtime. She earned 90 cents per hour. Friday morning Whisler was fined $10 and costs by Justice Otis Drinker for violating the law prohibiting employment of women for more than an eight hour day.
Schween Bondia of Long Beach was arrested in Sierra Madre on a charge of using the mail to extort money from Anita Baldwin, founder of Red Star animal relief. He answered Baldwin's letter and walked into a federal trap.
Albert Johnson aged 14 of 641 19th Ave was hospitalized with a mangled leg after his clothing was caught in the gears of a revolving press at McKay and Turney printery located at 112 Columbia Street. The incident occurred Friday when he was pulled into the machinery.
Mrs. Elive Johnson, 28, of Superior Wisconsin, was pronounced temporarily insane by city physicians after attempting to give away 356 dollars mostly in ten dollar bills on the streets. She was taken to the county jail and will be committed to an institution until she recovers.
Deputy Prosecutor alleges William J. Miller stole a car belonging to M. N. Wallough and sold it to the Owl Garage on June 20 after a tale involving a former fiancée and hospital bills. Miller admitted knowing the car was stolen when officers found blank mobile bills and engine-number documents. The vehicle disappeared on June 1.
Representative Jeanette Rankin of Montana announced she will run for the United States Senate this fall. Her statement said I shall run for the United States senate.
In wartime Lowell Massachusetts workers face mental fatigue from war orders. Mr. Thomas Wagner reports improved appetite nerves and sleep after using Dr Williams Pink Pills a non alcoholic tonic said to enrich blood and strengthen nerves. Price fifty cents a box six for 2 50. Free book offered.
A bold dental ad claims Regal Dental Offices provide the lowest cost for high grade work through high volume purchasing and large-scale operations. It promises painless dentistry, guarantees satisfaction, emphasizes sanitation, and offers free exam and estimate with no obligation to proceed.
Washington reports telegraphic communication in Russia is chaotic with official dispatches up to three weeks late. Dispatches from Ambassador Francia dated June 11 were only just received, and Moscow has been cut off.
Ivan Lusia found his vacuum cleaner valued at $75 stolen from his hall at 115 Third Ave on Friday morning. The incident was discovered when he returned to clean the hallway.
A green parrot with a yellow neck stripe called for its home in Seattle but was stolen Thursday afternoon from Mrs. J. D. Lowman at 820 Boren Avenue. The bird might talk were it to return to its owner.
Earl Roberta, age 4, of 9279 Rainier Ave, IA, was reported missing Friday. He reportedly left home alone Thursday night to watch a fireworks show at Woodland Park and did not return, prompting police to issue a missing person notice.
Items reported stolen include thirteen pairs of silk stockings two silk nightgowns three silk waists one silk cap one gold chain inscribed Imogene and sixty five dollars in war savings stamps. The theft occurred Friday from the residence at 905 Jefferson Street.
George Christy aged 14 of 4714 Viret Ave risked his life to rescue a child who went under twice at Silver Lake on Thursday. He donated a new coat to aid the effort and earned praise for his bravery.
An Italian soldier recounts torture and brutalities by Austrian and German forces in Galicia and trenches. He describes medical abuse, forced oaths, beatings, and the hanging of Battisti supporters, noting wartime repression and propaganda by Austria.
White pennants printed with wheatless in bold black type are used in homes and eateries to show obedience to the wheat reduction campaign. Hostesses display them on plates with wheatless foods, and restaurants are placing these slips where such products are served.
A seven passenger automobile owned by KR French of the A G Electric company was taken from in front of the Metropolitan theatre on Wednesday night and has not yet been recovered.
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