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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1917
Page
8
After examining the skull wound police suspected a hammer was involved but doctors at City Hospital concluded Annie McDonald aged 46 of 2229 Seventh Ave was accidentally injured in a fall from a chair while tacking up a picture.
Police headquarters reported thefts of three red hens bathtub fixtures an overcoat a watch an automobile and a case of surgical instruments. The county city building is being fitted with blue and white striped awnings as summer prep continues.
On the Pinsk front Russian forces advance with heavy artillery fire, reportedly taking thousands of prisoners in a rapid drive around Lemberg and Minek. Reuter dispatches note Pinsk aflame and intense fighting near Pinek as Haig reports gains east of Wytechaete in the Ypres region.
The article details a Belgian mission headed by Aaron Moncheur arriving in Seattle with plans for a motor tour and a Monday program including a mass meeting at the Arena and a public dinner at the Masonic temple. Baron Moncheur speaks to Seattle Belgians in Flemish or French, tickets sold at local banks and shops, and officials oversee arrangements at the Hill home with Belgian staffers assisting.
Officials say draft may be delayed by resignations from local boards while President Wilson weighs lottery plans. A first drawing could cover only the initial levy or all 9,649,939 registrants with a serial list. Twenty men from Provost Marshal Crowder will draw numbers from a globe as 9.5 million registrants must watch for excusal and medical steps.
A steamer rug and pillow slip stolen from the Queen Anne branch library were found at the Queen Anne grammar school on Fifth avenue North and Taylor Street. The items were discovered on a desk inside the school after an entry.
Mrs Cora Owens Wright will be soloist at a sacred concert at the Welsh Presbyterian church located at Tenth Ave North and East John Street this Sunday at 7 30 p m.
Boats depart Colman Dock on the odd hours after 7 am with two hour intervals. The service connects with an electric car in Tacoma for a round trip direct to Army Post aboard Puget Sound Navigation Co.
Paris reports Germany abandoned the south Laon counter offensive and resumed artillery farther east near Rhelma La Royere Pantheon and Moronvillers. From June 21 to 30, 19 enemy aircraft and one captive balloon were shot down, with fourteen aircraft seriously damaged within enemy lines.
The Associated Bible Students announce a public lecture by W A Baker of Portland Ore on The Impending Revolution Its Cause and Cure. The event is Sunday July 5th at 7 57 in the evening at 8 A Tabdrnac Seventh Ave Het Pike and Unton. A collection will be taken.
The Danbury Hatters capital labor dispute climaxes July 16 as the sheriff begins auctioning 141 hatter homes. Since 1885 unionization shifts and boycotts tied to Loewe shop’s 80,000 dollar loss under Sherman anti trust claims mark a protracted battle between Loewe Anti Boycott group and Danbury Hatters union with the AFL.
An elderly Danbury hatter recalls arriving from Ireland in 1850 and fearing a July 16 home sale tied to Loewe boycott pressures. He laments broken promises, notes union aid promised by the boycott, and worries about losing his lifelong home and retirement.
Ladies seeking a trusted treatment for irregularities are urged to try a time tested remedy. The ad claims broad satisfaction from thousands of testimonials and emphasizes safety and reliability for continuous use.
Unprecedented I W W activity spreads across Washington Oregon and Idaho with strikes that blockade logging camps in Eastern Washington and the Idaho panhandle. Threats to law and order in the Yakima valley prompt troop requests as farmers form Home Defense leagues ready to resist LW W actions.
A distressed parent resists dressing for a photograph while his daughter urges him to look presentable. He insists the clothes he wears daily are enough, fearing he may lose his home. The scene hints at looming financial or housing troubles surrounding a family.
An automobile collision involving John P. Doran and Roland W. Cotterill left Doran with cuts and possible internal injuries. A bystander, Mr Mutal of 306 15th Ave, suffered bruises after being struck as the car capsized while hitting the curb.
The first community sing open to all will be held at Woodland Park at 2 30 p m Sunday. George Hastings in bass will lead the event with Wagner's band.
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