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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1917

Page

6

Wells Won't Be Reinstated In City Light Dept

Hulet M Wells will not be reinstated while charged with sedition conspired against select service His suspension ends June 30 with possible reinstatement if acquitted or discharge if convicted Two courses Open Rosas says civil service review or back to work one day in twenty then layoff Mayor Gill denies supporting reinstatement and says he will not return until tried Hearing on condemnation of land around Swan Lake continues with city attorneys Meijer and Ashen representing the city

Ross Rosas Wells Civil Service Commission Gill Rosa

Calls Halt on Jit Complaint Policy by Prosecutor

Prosecutor Lundin will not issue multiple complaints against donation bus drivers after more than one arrest, citing duplicative cases. He says offenses may be charged as first violations if the traction company desires, but second and third offenses will not be pursued. Councilman T. H. Holton and James Duncan of the Central Labor Council posted bonds for 28 donation bus drivers charged with operating without bonds Wednesday.

Lundin T. H. Holton James Duncan Central Labor Council

Public helps slacker hunt shows cooperation urged

Police report two Mexicans Julio Perina and Juan Ortis jailed after failing to show registration cards while claiming illiteracy. G Shaw held for age inquiry after not producing a card. Citizens aided by calling police with tips as federal officials stress prosecuting only deliberate refusals while pursuing full registration.

R. R. Welsh Police Department Julio Perina Juan Ortis Co. G. Shaw

Vancouver Street Rail Strike Maintains Peaceful Standstill

Vancouver and Victoria streetcar workers joined the strike as Coast lines owned by a single company. No cars are operated, no disturbances observed, and officials and union leaders show calm. Citizens wonder if the action targets jitneys and City Hall may intervene.

Vancouver B. C Carless Victoria

Sailor Injured In City Collision Near Nebraska Music Hall

W. F. Colburn, a Puget Sound navy yard sailor, is in the city hospital with a broken nose and possible skull fractures after an unknown man knocked him from the sidewalk on King Street in front of the Nebraska music hall and fled in a passing auto.

W. F. Colburn Puget Sound Navy Yard King Nebraska Music Hall Colburn

Letters On Love And Marriage In A Boarding House

A reader seeks guidance on choosing between two men and whether past loves predict future happiness. Advice cautions waiting to confirm true love, favors the principled approach, and warns against marrying to reform a partner. A second letter discusses affection for a landlady, her Alaska trip, and a visiting suitor.

Alaska

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