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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1918
Page
3
Van der Heiden convicted of fatally shooting Mrs. J. A. Collinson near New Providence Hospital on August 16, 1916. Jury deliberated 92 minutes after twelve days of evidence. life sentence imposed. Proceedings suggested arrest of judgment and new trial. alibi and insanity defenses were presented.
Seattle and King county local boards will send 67 limited service men to Vancouver June 24 for service in the spruce production division. The call is the largest yet for limited service men and follows notices to men disqualified for military service to report.
Washington June 17 Provost Marshal Gen Crowder prepared to testify before Congress on widening the draft law to include men over 31. Sec Baker urged Crowder to outline the draft status and propose changes as he sees fit. Baker indicated no opposition to extending the age limit. The measure may also cover men 18 to 21 and 45. Crowder estimated 5,000,000 Americans under arms by August 1.
Grace Thompson, standing, and Zola Spinney, a Washington School pupil, carry The Star on routes in Hainer Valley and Queen Anne Hill. Zola saves money and strengthens Thrift Stamp cards while challenged by her brother Art who left his route for financial reasons. The Star’s young carriers total 106 with more applicants awaiting routes.
Analysis reports Hindenburg risks a major push in Italy to force Austria Hungary to withdraw and threaten Italy’s position before an American offensive. The plan aims to spark unrest within Austria Hungary and deter Allied momentum as Piave defenses hold Venice remains distant from main battles.
Superior Judge Frater ruled that under Washington law there is no limit on liquor a druggist permit holder may procure if in good standing. The mandamus case involved Lansing seeking a permit from King County auditor Wardall. Separately, 15,000 people viewed Camp Lewis remount show with interurbans trains and stage lines taxed to capacity to see the 91st division members prior to deployment.
An advertisement for Haynes repair services urges readers to entrust watch repairs to Haynes at the Next Liberty theatre location.
The office presents certificates from the state dental board and claims all operators are graduates. It promises intelligent, painless, expert service, low prices, and urges immediate examination with no obligation, aiming to win patient referrals and return visits.
Washington Democrats decide against holding a state convention for the year. The state central committee, meeting at the Duller hotel, votes to focus on war effort with no party activity. A resolutions committee is named to draft party positions, while Wilson documents are deemed adequate platform. Governor Lister’s convention stance faces opposition.
Judge Jeremiah Neterer of the U S district court will address the Municipal league at a Washington Annex luncheon on Tuesday noon. The public is invited. Mrs. Fred B. Reid will sing. The discussion of Seattle telephone service will follow the talk.
A Bon ton baby hippo with the Sells Floto circus arrives in Seattle on Monday and Tuesday June 24 and 25. The show features Ton the hippo and a dentist who must summon courage to place his head in the animal’s mouth. The act includes a parade through streets as the circus visits each city. Ben the hippo yawns widely at prominent passersby, while the dentist seeks only a full water tank and hay to satisfy his day.
An antiseptic liquid called Zemo offers relief for acne eczema itch pimples rashes and blackheads. Sold by druggists for 35c small bottle and 1.00 large bottle from The E. W. Rose Co Cleveland Ohio. It dries clear does not stain and is safe for tender skin.
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