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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1918
Page
3
Judge John 8S Jurey graced orders Monday morning directing State Bank Examiner Louis to pay 10 percent on all and common claims against German Mercantile Bank. Claims aggregate 82 dollars with 6 015.79 expended on mortgages and other costs to be treated as a prior claim.
Reports indicate crops in Washington County suffered damage from early frost and drought. The state college and county agricultural officials note thousands of acres affected by the lack of rain and freezing conditions.
Councilman Hesketh presents an idea to add mustard seeds to cider to create a stronger alcoholic kick. The discussion at Monday’s city license committee meeting addresses revoking licenses of venues found selling hard cider.
Laird A. Wray, a Seattle barber from 526 10th Ave North, was severely wounded in action. Private F Milo Hensley, 22, son of Mr and Mrs F M Hensley of 5901 Brooklyn Ave, died from disease in official casualty notices issued Monday.
Harry Boyle an engineer has been named by District Fuel Administration Representative D C Botting as coal inspector. He will ensure operators provide coal of market value at least as good as that in 1916. Investigations of mining methods will be conducted with the aim of maintaining fuel standards as high as possible.
United States fisheries experts monitor Sockeye salmon marked with tags racing from Soundstraite toward the Fraser River today. They aim to determine the duration of the salmon run and track movement patterns using tag data.
A Miss Lizzie Courtney of Oska loosa Iowa credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with immediate relief from long standing weakness and pains. The ad urges women with dis placements irregularities ulceration backache nervousness or menopause to try the root and herb remedy and seek advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass.
Judge J. S. Jurey ordered City Comptroller H. W. Carroll and City Treasurer Ed J L. Terry to show cause why they should not be enjoined from spending city funds to verify petitions for a referendum on the N T Alarm Co franchise. Arnold sought the order, noting prior vetoes and council action. The petitions must be checked for signature legality before any vote.
Paris reports Italian journalist Hanau, recently paroled after a conviction for communication with the enemy, has been expelled from France. The ban was announced today as authorities enforce post parole restrictions.
Sergeant Gian felice Gino of the Italian Royal Flying Corps died at Hazelhuret field during a demonstration flight at Mineola New York. The tragedy occurred while the Italian mission to the United States and Major General William L. Kenly watched. The incident follows a nose dive during the display.
A number of Danish agricultural workers trained in Danish schools are en route to work on English farms. They will receive current wages and have board and lodging provided.
President Wilson vetoes the agricultural appropriation bill over an amendment fixing the wheat price at 2.40 dollars per bushel. The veto hinges on preventing congressional interference with food administration pricing policy. The July date is noted but not kept as a fixed detail in this brief record.
Baltimore Md June. Car roll William Doggett a 25 year old mail clerk has joined the marines. He stands six feet five and a half inches tall and was initially rejected for his height but obtained a waiver from Washington.
A King County Democratic Committee meeting will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday July 20 at the Butler Hotel. George A. Custer leads the group to line up candidates for legislative and county offices and to rally around the straight party-ticket policy. All Democrats are urged to attend.
Frank Shaffer's motion for a new trial will be heard in federal district court by Judge Jeremiah Neterer Tuesday at 3 p m. Shaffer was convicted of sending forbidden material through the U S mail for circulating volume No 7 of Pastor Russell's book The Finished Mystery.
A late model touring car formerly owned by convicted bootlegger A. H. Johnson was sold at auction for 360 dollars Monday morning. Edgar Thomas of 1503 Knighthave purchased the vehicle, with U S marshal W. John M. Boyle conducting the sale.
Raleigh M. Faulkner, a bootlegger, starts a 12 month sentence driving his own car toward Tacoma when he spots Deputy Edward Williams and quips Lets be going as he is taken into custody.
Sergt. J. Knight, one of eight remaining Princess Pat Canadians, will address Division 6 of the council of patriotic service on Monday evening. He will discuss regimental history and wartime efforts.
A chimney fire in a rooming house above the Red Front clothing store at 1508 First Ave caused 7500 dollars in damage at 3 PM Sunday. Smoke and water also damaged much of the shoe and clothing stock, which was insured.
Private Benjamin Fuller Nudd 18, of Queen Anne high school alma mater, died of wounds received in May while serving in Company H Second battalion signal corps A B A Nudd decorated with the Distinguished Service Cross. Son of Mr and Mrs Fuller Nudd born Centralia and later Beattie resident.
Councilman T H Bolton labeled Pacific Aptitude and System Co as extortionists during a license committee meeting. He condemned the firm for charging 33.45 to place a job at 100 a month and 50 for higher paid positions, calling the company a slave drivers highwaymen and naming the managing trio.
In a suit filed Monday morning Pacific Audit and System Company seeks a court order restraining the city council and Mayor Ole Hannon from revoking its employment agency license. The firm claims it has never overcharged petitioners and says license revocation would deprive it of a business valued at more than $5,000.
Police search for J. T Schornick a 14 year old worker at Erickson Ship Building Co missing since Friday. He lived with his parents Mr and Mrs J E Schornick at 8337 14th Ave N W.
Alb residents of King County urged to celebrate France National Holiday on July 14. King County Council of Defense passed a resolution urging citizens to honor America’s Fourth of July in return.
Mayor Ole Hanson announced Monday that vice disease victims in custody will be given improved quarters.
Lee Cable and Herbert Talbott were charged with grand larceny by Deputy Prosecutor Joseph Barto after they allegedly admitted stealing a Garflex camera worth $142 from the Cobb building office of H. D. Horback.
An advert urges readers to check for diseased teeth as a cause of rheumatism and other ailments. It promises consult with a competent dentist, painless methods, low prices, and a free examination with no obligation. The office claims all staff are graduate registered dentists and offers a guaranteed satisfaction policy.
Canadian soldiers reaching Toronto report two submarines sunk after the British steamship Orissa was torpedoed off the Irish coast. The troop ship carrying the men left England on June 24 and was attacked by two U boats the next day.
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