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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1918
Page
2
A fragmentary note describes Alexander the Great being hit and reacting to a square ace after a fast move. The text is unclear and mixes phrases, offering minimal concrete names or dates.
The fourth annual tennis tournament at Park is in full swing with few doubles teams entered. Virginia Byrne upset Ruth Osborn in a dramatic match and many players from Washington and local clubs are shown in results across classes A B H. Doubles features Schlanger pairing and Kozlowski’s default win. Today’s schedule lists Larsen versus Frances Fenwick doubles and many other fixtures amid a host of substitutions. Coarse treacle is served to horses in Paris.
The note reads as an OCR fragment mentioning AES Browers associated with the word waver in Stef. No clear event or full names are established. data is too incomplete for a definite news item.
Deputy Attorney General Becker said a probe into alleged German owned newspapers in the United States could lead to seizure of another paper. He described Dr Hale as conducting open pro German publicity and noted his visit was voluntary and part of investigations.
Paris July 17 American troops take part on a large scale in their first battle of major importance. US forces hold a surprisingly large line as German forces attempt to break toward Paris. General Ludendorff is believed to have 650000 men in the area, to be used here unless initial German success leads to redeployment.
Coach Paul Purman outlines golf grip basics using Chick Evans as example. He contrasts baseball-like grips with proper left hand power and right hand guidance, stressing thumb alignment and a secure, slip-free stroke for all clubs.
An advertising notice promotes a free medical examination and diagnosis provided by a doctor. It claims patients can save money and receive the best possible treatment through this no charge offer.
In Seattle Frank Farmer and Mickey King clash in a ten round main event part of the Seattle Girls Victory Carnival. The fight follows two prior four round bouts with mixed results and features Northwest lightweights like Leo Houck Harry Anderson Frankie Tucker in undercard bouts. Lonnie Austin leads the lineup as amateurs and pros box under A A U rules with a strong crowd anticipated.
The Bremerton and University of Washington training camps meet on the Bremerton lot this afternoon to decide which team is superior this season. Both squads seek a strong all star military team for a shipyard game during the Seattle carnival, with Nagli likely to start for the University and Paul Strand also considered.
A wartime thrift stamp appeal encourages daily purchases to support the war effort. The message urges readers to contribute one stamp each day, highlighting collective sacrifice and national unity.
A detailed list shows California new whites and garnets priced per pound, per crate, and per ton across potatoes, fruits, and vegetables. The long itemized table covers onions, lettuce, tomatoes, apples, apples varieties, berries, citrus, and other market items with varying quotations. In a separate note, Fred Swanson, who disclaimed patriotism when asked to buy a War Victory carnival ticket, was arrested on Second Eve, Tuesday and will explain to the police.
Miss Sara Livingstone of Washington faces Miss Newell of California in the Northwest championship finals in Oregon. Newell, who advanced near the Coast title, will join Mrs. Walter Ellis of California and others in next week’s state meet, then travel to Seattle for the final showdowns. If Livingstone wins, a Coast title match may follow.
Olympia secured sixth place as delegates formed the Sound Shipyard league on Tuesday night. The circuit includes Seattle teams Duthies Patterson-McDonald and North Pacific, Tacoma clubs Todd Burnett, Sloan's, Bremerton delegate withdrew, Olympia pressed for admission as first games set for Sunday July 24.
London July 17 A special chevron has been proposed for British soldiers who have escaped from Germany to distinguish them while in exile or on the move.
Telephone office offers many advantages to young women seeking employment with a good salary and advancement. Salary from the start with regular increases, steady permanent work, and annual paid vacation. Sick and death benefits and pensions at no cost. Age 18 to 26 preferred. no experience required. Visit Employment Office at 1115 Fourth Ave between Spring and Seneca, 8 am to 6 pm.
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