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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1917

Page

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Seattle dogs safe kill girl of four years

Public debate about killing dogs and cats as food conservation prompts mayor Hiram Gill and others to defend keeping pets. Citizens including Emma Creelman and Dr. Sparling argue pets are part of family life and safety, while some demand drastic measures if food supplies run short. A separate item reports Frank Toner posting bond after a fatal auto accident that killed Mary Boyd, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Boyd, as investigation continues.

Hiram C. Gill F. W. Thomas Yakima Thomas Star Henry Gregg Emma Creelman Gill Gregg Frank Toner Chauncey Wright Commissary Mary Boyd Second Ave John Boyd Taylor Ave Madaton St

Mongolia Gun Crew Believes Sub Sunk on Transit

The Mongolia, an American armed merchantman, arrived at a British port with gun crew aboard who claim they sank a German submarine during the voyage from the U S. Lieut Seymour led the gunners and said one shell likely hit its target.

London Mongolia Lieut Seymour

City seeks court action over Puget Sound Traction debts

Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power faces a possible court case as councilman Erickson proposed forcing the company to show cause for not paying city-owed funds. He questions solvency and capital to keep operating, noting failures to pay 2 percent of gross earnings, track-related payments, and bridge-crossing costs.

Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Company Erickson City Uiilities Committee

Rush Enlistments Seattle Waste Army Can Be the Largest

Hundreds of women in Seattle enroll for the Army Against Waste drive. The meeting at 2:50 p.m. Friday in the city section aims to explain the program and share food conservation ideas as enlistments rise toward a potential city regiment of the Army Against Waste.

Seattle Waste Editor the Star Rmy Aguinet Department of Agriculture Star Waste Army Against Waste America Mia. J. A. Schoenberg Sixth Ave

Seattle registers surge as men enlist and wait on duty

The city reports 20 000 residents registered with a double police presence at stations. Between 4 am and noon only So prano Castrano was jailed for not keeping, while Lieuts Mason and Hedges watched headquarters. Enlistment figures show the navy taking 49 in Seattle, the marine corps 20, and the army 23 for active service with one in the reserve.

Soprano Castrano Lieuts Mason Hedges Marine Corps Select Navy Office Seattle Army Reserve Corps

No Arrests Of Jitney Drivers In Seattle Case

In Grays Harbor Superior Court Judge Hen Sheeks heard jitney drivers counsel resist a permanent injunction sought by a traction company to ban jitneys from Seattle streets. Attorney W R Crawford argued Massachusetts law limited the company’s rights here and no urgent need justified injunction. he noted no jitneys remained in Seattle as all had become free buses. The judge took the matter under advisement after hours of argument.

Hen Sheeks Grays Harbor Superior Traction Company Seattle Sheeks W. R. Crawford Massachusetts Crawford

Early Bird win ties to Precinct 254 registration

Donald Josiah Doyen, 23, at St Helen's Place, won the early bird at Precinct 254. District Executive Pliny L. Allen, present at the first registrations, praised the young men and congratulated them as they left.

Donald Josiah Doyen St. Helen's Place Pliny L. Allen

Japanese Registering for Select Service in Seattle

Japanese boys waited at 502 Main St to register before 7 a m Tuesday. By 9 a m more than 1900 had signed up and a long line formed. Only Japanese men who cannot speak English were assigned to that precinct. George Boriuch, 30, a registrar, was the first Japanese in Seattle to sign up for select service and claimed no exemption.

A. T. White George Horiachi William Clayton Stoan 13Th Ave N. W A. C. Jackson Whittier School Bloan Registrara Army Navy Main St Horiusch Seattle

First to Register in Precinct 222 Is Jack Way

Jack Eugene Way, 25, of 1421 Jackson Street, son of ex-Councilman Eugene Way, became the first to register in Precinct 222. He states a wife and two children and marked No on question 12 of his Select Service card, claiming no exemptions from service.

Jack Eugene Way Jackson St Eugene Way

First Russian-born registrant at local library

Hirst Hanchin a 29 year old Russian born in Russia fought in his homeland’s army before immigrating to America where he has taken out his first papers. He is a husband and father of two and was the first man to register at the Yester branch library. He works as a clerk at A Entin's fruit stand on Fifth Ave and Pine St.

Hirst Hanchin Russia America Yester 23Rd Ave Yester Way Hanchin A. Entin Fifth Ave Pine

Driver Warshfield Applies for Exemption at Seattle Fire Dept

Frank H. Warshfield age 26 of 3766 14th Ave N E a driver of fire truck No 1 in the Seattle fire department signed card No 1 at the registration station at fire headquarters and claimed exemption citing his wife and two babies both under three years old.

Frank H. Warshfield 14Th Ave N. E Seattle

First Registrants at Precinct 229 and University Precinct No 9

David Alex Morgan 28 and John David Morgan 26, both natural born US citizens and unmarried, registered as exemptions at Precinct 229. David cites lung trouble and John cares for an invalid father. Raymond Hunt 28, a University of Washington football star and last year captain, registered first at University precinct No 9 as a mechanical draughtsman at Vulcan Tron Works, with no exemption.

David Alex Morgan John David Morgan The United States David Alex John David Raymond Hunt University of Washington University Vulcan Tron Works

Envelope Chemises in various Empire styles and trims

Envelope chemises offered in multiple styles from Empire to Marquisette with trims of lace embroidery Filet Normandy Val and organdy. Prices range from $1.15 to $3.50 and include dainty yoke styles and fine lingerie cloth options.

Wallace Normandy Val

Hats Description at Bon Marche Second Floor

Hats Just as Pictured Suitable for afternoon or street wear and outdoor sports. Trimmed leghorn hats with blocked shapes in natural color neatly trimmed with drapes and bands or crepe covered crowns finished with a small bow. Bon Marche second floor price three dollars.

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