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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1918

Page

12

Woman Files Charge Over Police Action

Mrs Elinor Olson sues Police Chief Warren and Health Commissioner Meliride alleging a drunken officer used revenge to secure her arrest. Attorney Edwin J Brown states the complaint as Olson remains jailed under health department care. The case cites a tenant ejecting a drunken officer and claims constitutional rights violations.

Elinor Olson S18 Pike At Edwin J. Brown Warren de. J. Meliride

Court orders release and confinement in city jail

A service member was released from the stockade after a few days while the woman remained confined in the city jail. An order from the superior court demanded explanations from the chief and the health commissioner regarding why the woman was denied liberty, issued yesterday.

Henry Martin Bound Over on Federal Registration Charge

Henry Martin and I. WoW were taken in a raid on headquarters and bound over to a federal grand jury on a charge of failure to register. Martin denies knowledge of his exact age.

Henry Martin, I. Wow Federal Grand Jury Martin

Wilson Urged to Aid Soviet Russia War Effort

A wartime Washington dispatch urges President Wilson to recognize and aid the Soviet government of Russia. Officials argue aid could curb German influence, with the Soviet seen as the de facto government holding 80 percent of the population while the former ruling class struggles. A credit and advisory push is proposed to stave off famine and help stabilize the eastern front.

Warkehington Wilson Russia Francia State State Department Germany

Express Merger Head Named to Lead Unified Service

George C. Taylor former American Express president selected to head the American Railroad Express company and guide a plan merging the Adama American Southern and Wells Fargo express lines. The move, with Director General McAdoo approval, aims to end separate identities and create a government controlled unified express service.

George C. Taylor American Express Company American Railroad Express Company Adama American Southern Wells Fargo McAdoo

Theatre Palace Hip Opens New Show With Variety Acts

The Palace Hip opens Thursday headlined by Jansen and his Mystery Maids offering mysticism andThe End of War to audiences. The Brigandsa of Seville, a refined operatic quartet, deliver harmonious singing. Edna May-Foster presents singing and comedy. Jimmy Dunn showcases mimicry and instrument imitations. The Xylo Maids perform clever xylophone skits Barbers featuring Christofer and Walton.

Palace Hip Jansen Seville Edna May-Foster Jimmy Dunn Christofer Walton

Bissett Urges Sacrificial Resolve for Citizenship

Prof C P Bissett of the University of Washington tells Division No 5 of the Council of Patriotic Service that Americans must be ready to give utmost sons money hopes and aspirations to stand worthy of American ideals at a Thursday night meeting in Redding's hall.

C. P. Bissett University of Washington Division No. 5 Council of Patriotic Service Redding's Hall

Beacon Hill bond issue halted by city council

The city will return unopened the state's bid on Beacon Hill bonds and seek legal opinions on authorization validity before proceed. A $300,000 issue was council approved without public vote under charter limits. The stop affects $120,000 Empire Way improvement bonds flagged by the comptroller awaiting capital issues committee review.

Beacon Hill Fitzgerald Council Finance Committee Empire Way Improvement City Comptroller’s Office Capital Issues Committee Caldwell

Labor Men Return Home After AFL Convention Close

ST. PAUL, June 21. The 38th annual American Federation of Labor convention adjourned and members began traveling home. Gompers was re-elected by acclamation. officers include Secretary Frank Morrison Treasurer Daniel J. Tobin and vice presidents Jos. F. Valentine John R. Alpine James Duncan Frank Duffy W. D. Mason Wm. Green Thomas A. Rickert and Jacob Fischer. They will meet at Atlantic City in 1919.

American Federation of Labor Atlantic City Gompers Frank Morrison Daniel J. Tobin Jos. F. Valentine John R. Alpine James Duncan Frank Duffy W. D. Mason Wm. Green Thomas A. Rickert Jacob Fischer

Mother's Friend Promises Relief for Expectant Mothers

Anadvertising feature extols Mother's Friend as a safe external remedy aiding pregnancy. It claims to ease nervousness bearing down and stretching pain, softening abdominal muscles, and reducing crisis pain by regular use, with directions to obtain the product and a motherhood guide from Bradfield Regulator Co.

Bradfield Regulator Co Lamar Ride Atlanta Reginate

Thrift Stamp Day Encourages War Effort

A thrift stamp drive urges citizens to buy stamps to support the war effort. The campaign promotes savings and patriotic participation as a practical contribution to national defense.

Seattle Will Sing on Fourth

Seattle groups prepare for a city wide Fourth of July sing along with community bands. Indoor practice at Broadway High Lincoln High Franklin High and Ballard High on June 26. Final outdoor rehearsals in public parks commence the week before July 4 with scheduled times at Mount Baker Park Volunteer Park Woodland Park Ballard and West Seattle Community House.

Seattle Broadway High Lincoln High Franklin High Ballard High Mount Baker Park Volunteer Park Woodland Park Ballard West Seattle Community House

Enrollment tops 36000 at Great Lakes naval station

Great Lakes naval station reports 36 000 recruits in training as of today with thousands sent to sea over the last fourteen months.

Great Lakes Great Lakes Naval Station

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