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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1917

Page

3

Germans Held In New Orleans With Bomb Packed Trunks

Two German nationals were arrested in New Orleans after allegedly making incendiary remarks and found in possession trunks packed with bombs. The same edition notes the funeral of Chester D. Ide, 86, Civil War veteran who marched with Sherman, set for Wednesday at 2 p m in First Baptist Church. Ide died Tuesday at his son Charles W. Ide’s home at 5734 17th Ave. N. E.

Chester D. Ide Sherman First Baptist Church Ile Charles W. Ide 17Th Ave. N. E

German husband on trial for murder of wife in abuse case

Frank Forray, 69, a German, faces first degree murder charges for killing his wife Anna Forray at her home on 840 69th Ave. He claimed insanity and argued a restraining order prevented full understanding. Witnesses testified to his good character amid abuse claims and perceived threats from women’s rights movements.

Frank Forray Ronald Wit Anna Forray 69Th Ave Frank Licker Skinner & Eddy's Forray Knight Porray Licker America Carmody

Powers Trial to Start Tomorrow

Police Inspector Mike Powers will go to trial in superior court Thursday charged with accepting a bribe of $50 from G. M. Wardell, a private detective. The case has been set and reset after repeated postponements since March. Powers fled an affidavit alleging that Prosecutor Lundin and Judge Everett Smith had no intention of bringing him to trial.

Mike Powers Superior Court G. M. Wardell Powers Lundin Everett Smith

War aeroplane bill nears completion in Washington

The first war air fleet bill, carrying a $600 million appropriation, is nearly completed in Washington. It will probably be introduced Friday with an urgent recommendation from the secretary of war for prompt and favorable action.

Washington Secretary of War

Defense lawyers pace to meet stevedore testimony in Mooney case

In San Francisco on June 20 defense attorneys for Mrs. Mooney claim they can confront the testimony of Samuel Samuels a stevedore who says she bought nine sticks 11 days before the preparedness parade explosion that killed 10 persons.

San Francisco

Red Cross Fund May Be Doubled In War Campaign

The Red Cross war fund is expected to reach $50,000,000 after two campaign days with donations pouring in from across the country. Officials predict the total requested $100,000,000 could be more than doubled by Monday night as the weeklong drive ends.

Red Cross Washington Red Cross War Fund

City to sue Traction Co over Fremont bridge cost

The city will sue the Traction Company for 60000 as its share of Fremont bridge costs. Mayor Gill ordered immediate action by Corporation Counsel Caldwell. Work on the Stone Ave bridge has halted while the traction crew is withdrawn and the center of the bridge is gone, hindering navigation.

Fremont Gill Caldwell Stone Ave Traction Company War Department

Boy Hurt In Elevator Incident At J Bornstein & Sons

Wayne Grubb, 13, was injured Tuesday afternoon after getting caught between the freight elevator floor and the fifth floor landing at J Bornstein & Sons. He suffered a broken leg and crushed chest.

J. Bornstein & Sons Wayne Grubb

Eleven Laundries Go Full Blast Strike Amid Standoff

The laundry strike remains unresolved with 11 of 24 plants running full blast and the rest employing no more than a limited staff. Relief work feeds about 360 strikers daily, totaling 1,600 meals, while 60 dependent girls receive checks. Pickets report nonunion plants doing no family work. laundries push to cover hotel and restaurant demand.

Planta Laundrymen’s Club Workers’ Relief Committee

Farewell Dinner Draws Big Beattie Athletic Club

The Beattie Athletic club officers and trustees host a farewell to the old home dinner for members. It is described as the largest and most successful gathering for the organization to date. The event marks the final assembly in the Fourth and Cherry building before the move to Third and Jefferson.

Beattie Athletic Club Fourth and Cherry Third and Jefferson

Owe Yourself a Good Set of Teeth

An advertising notice from a dental office touts high grade graduate dentists, state board certificates on display, and iron clad guarantees. It promises painless, thorough examinations and repairs at costs advertised as lower than elsewhere, with emphasis on preserving natural teeth.

State Dental Board L. R. Clark

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