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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1917

Page

9

Prosecution Possible for Anti-Draft Cleric Strong

Dr. Strong faces possible action over a circulating letter urging conscientious objectors to resist conscription. He admits writing advice but denies sedition, noting 500 copies printed and asserting no arrest planned. The wider case ties Strong to Wells, linked to charges of sedition and conspiracy, with Goldman named as a No-Conscription leader.

Strong Allen Gov Hart Dr. Strong Hulet M. Wells Central Labor Council City Light Department Wells Light Department J. D. Rosas Sam Rows Emma Goldman

Tornado Toll Rises in Southeast Missouri

Reports from the storm swept belt in Missouri place the toll at 75 dead and 150 injured after a Wednesday tornado. Winds estimated at 15 miles in 18 minutes caused over a million dollars in damage as the stricken region faces hunger and disease and counties rally to aid residents with no shelter or food.

ST. Louis Missouri

Boise Attorney Dies After Suicide Attempt In Portland

Portland, June 1. C. H. Lingenfelter, a Boise attorney and patient at Portland Surgical Hospital, attempted suicide by hanging himself with bedclothes from a room window. Attendants freed him but he fell two stories to his death. His action was said to stem from ill health. He was about 45. Clarence E. Goodhue of Seattle has received a commission as senior lieutenant in the U S Navy and will serve on the cruiser West Virginia.

Portland Ore C. H. Lingenfelter Boise Lingenfelter Portland Surgical Hospital Clarence E. Goodhue Mra Frank W. Goodhue Seattle U. S, Navy West Virginia

Seattle Schools Open to Public for Social Centers

Seattle school board votes 3 to 2 to open schools to community groups for meetings. Superintendent Cooper to draft usage rules, including application method, fees, hours, and responsibility for damage. Board rejects new kindergarten schools due to wartime burdens. director Spencer urges vacation school for retarded students as a saving measure.

Seattle Frank B. Cooper Eekatein Miss Strong Judee Winsor Supt. Cooper McAdams George A. Spencer

Death by Poison Ends Minneapolis Man in Denver

George Alfred Fennley, 44, a Minneapolis salesman, killed himself with poison in Denver after his wife, who traced him from Chicago and threatened arrest for desertion and embezzlement, had warned she would cause his arrest. In Washington, the War Department plans to halve cantonment camps from 32 to 16 and move the National Guard under canvas.

Denver Colo George Alfred Fennley Minneapolis Minn Chicago Washington War Department Army and National Guard National Guard

Kidnappers of Rich Man's Son Refuse Ransom

Springfield June 1. J H W Keet a Springfield millionaire and retired banker blames friends for failing to recover his 14 month old son from kidnappers. He followed ransom directions alone in a storm with $6000 as others tailed him fearing foul play while the abductors did not appear. Jewelry worth over 1000 left untouched at the home.

Springfield J. H W. Keet Keet Priends Springfield Country Club Sturse

Navy health probe by three civilian investigators

Secretary Daniela today named three civilians to inspect health conditions in the Navy. Dr Abram Plexner of the Rockefeller Institute Dr William H Welch of Baltimore and Nathan Straus of New York will travel to the Atlantic fleet to examine alleged bad conditions aboard the hospital ship Solage and study care methods for the sick on other fleet ships.

Washington Navy Daniela Abram Plexner Rockefeller Institute William H. Welch Baltimore Nathan Straus New York Atlantic

Painless Dentistry Offers Guaranteed Care at Moderate Prices

The ad promises examinations to assess needed work and costs, with state board certified operators, high quality materials, and satisfaction guarantees signed by the operator and L. R. Clark D D S owner. It claims painless procedures and links dental health to overall well being, urging a call tomorrow.

State Dental Board L. R. Clark

New York Girls at New Cecil Grill in Seattle Cabaret

The New Cecil Grill hires two New York cabaret stars Miss Florence Landells and Miss Helen Russell. Raised in New York and famed on Broadway they tour via Chicago Winnipeg Calgary Seattle to San Francisco and Los Angeles before returning to Broadway. They perform current hits and dances in a wide awake show.

Cecil Grill New York Florence Landells Helen Russell Churchill's Broadway Chicago Rector’s Canada Winnipeg Calgary Seattle Cecil San Francisco Los Angeles Good Old Broadway Londell Russell

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