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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1919
Page
9
A fragmented notice requests children to meet Peter Moore for daily writing tasks. It mentions Abe Fies and Iene ae oa er with unclear context but implies a routine activity involving children.
In a Woodsville scene, Mame Palmer greets Uncle Peter and a muddy boy with freckles and a rescued puppy. Peter recounts saving a pup from a pond, the family discusses the father’s return, and Uncle Peter stays to meet him.
An advertisement promotes the Kosine treatment as restoring the nervous system of epilepsy patients. It claims 20 years of success and offers a large bottle for $2. A money back guarantee promises free treatment if not satisfied.
An advertisement touts Adier-i-ka as a quick remedy for stomach distress and gas, with a testimonial from W. H. Brubaker of Salina PA about his wife’s pain relief and improved housework. The note promises full bowel cleansing and toxin removal and credits Swift Drug Co. with supplying a mix of ingredients through leading druggists.
Thousands of delegates fill United Arena Milwaukee for the National Education Association annual convention opening. Prominent speakers and leaders attend as sessions begin, with a full week of activities planned.
Four year old George Shopilon of 819 Alder street was struck by a car while running in front of the vehicle near Renton Junction on Sunday afternoon. His left leg was broken and he was taken to Providence hospital. The driver gave no report to the sheriff’s office.
Three people died and two were injured in a fatal collision near Roappoose when an 8 P. and 8S. train struck an automobile in Portland Oregon. The deceased are Mrs Pearl Gillett 28 Lucile De Margo 10 and Henry A Mayer 55.
Fire alarms Sunday prompted hotel guests to flee as flames destroyed a two story frame house at N 8 Ave and Aurora. Losses included about 1000 dollars from the blaze and 150 dollars at C A Christensen’s Woodlawn home. A cigarette caused a fire at the Leary Building on Second Ave and Madison St damaging awnings and woodwork. Oregon Hotel on Second Ave and Washington had about 25 dollars in damage from sparks. Fire crews reported limited losses elsewhere and evacuations continued as crews fought multiple small blazes.
A driverless machine backed from the north side of University street Saturday afternoon and rolled down the hill, crashing into the display window of Friedlander and Sona at 1300 Second Avenue. The wrecked machine belonged to Herbert Witherspoon of 1222 Summit Avenue.
Washington June 10 United Prena reports a nationwide prohibition push to close the window between wartime and constitutional prohibition. California Prohibition party man Rep Randall moves an emergency Peace Measure to block removal of 70 million gallons of distilled spirits from bonds and interstate commerce until prohibition takes full effect. He warns the lifting of the ban could trigger a whisky-drinking spree as demobilization continues.
The Industrial Association of the South End presented a petition to the Seattle city council for federal aid to widen and deepen the Duwamish waterway. The plan, already recommended by the streets committee, aims to secure Washington support while noting the city has spent about 3 million dollars on channel improvements to date. The petition argues further work will cost less than prior expenditures and asks Chamber of Commerce and civic groups to endorse before sending the request.
Campaign to raise sixty thousand dollars for the Mother Hyther Home launches an intensive drive. The committee mails blank checks to six thousand Seattleites while Elk lodge members sell bricks to add thousands to the fund. Street stunts are planned to attract more donations as the drive nears its end.
Bremerton June 30. Corporal G I Ginsburg of the marine corps shot himself in the brain at the guardhouse while on duty. He had served three years in the Philippines and been here about three months. A naval inquest returned a verdict of death by own action.
More than 1200 ex-service men with government insurance totaling 9 million dollars were assisted by the Red Cross after care department during the last four weeks.
Mrs. Maud Hubbard of Bonham Texas wrote to the Red Cross seeking information about her son Charlie Bennett Hubbard aboard the U S 8 Houston. He disappeared from the ship during liberty in Seattle on May 21 and his mother fears foul play though she doubts desertion.
A large war tank has been shipped to Seattle and is expected to arrive shortly to aid recruitment efforts. The move signals heightened public display and mobilization messaging for supporters.
Most mines near Nome are closed due to labor trouble. fishing becomes a principal industry in the Far North metropolis, according to Grace Grantham a Nome schoolteacher now at the Butler.
Seventy five members of the Massachusetts Forestry Association will visit Seattle about July 18 on a nationwide tour, announced A G Jackson chief of the educational work for the government forest service in this district.
Rev. Dr. John T. Faris of the Presbyterian Board of Publication in Philadelphia tours Washington and Oregon for book material. He is a cousin residing at 1916 25th Ave. N.
Farmers of King county gather at Puyallup on July 15 for agricultural guidance from the Western Washington Experiment Station.
Mineola New York June Dr Walter Keene Wilkins a physician aged 52 who was found guilty of murdering his wife Julia Wilkins hung himself in his jail cell bathroom Sunday night He died a few minutes after being cut down Officials say the rope was not inspected earlier and how he obtained it remains unexplained
About twenty thousand attended the Alki Beach concert as the second show of the season drew large crowds. Woodland Park drew a smaller but successful crowd, signaling a promising season with popular selections and strong applause throughout. Other park programs may begin next week.
The Serbian Montenegrin and Russian communities gathered at the Greek Orthodox church on Lake View Sunday to honor Sergt. George Bulaich, Montenegrin immigrant who died with the 9th division in the Argonne. He was killed in action on November 2. His brother Mato resides in Seattle. another brother was killed when Germans devastated Serbia. two more brothers remain in the Serbian army.
John Frudos aged 37 and Francisco Gavin aged 44, Spaniards, were arrested by customs inspectors as the steamer Admiral Dewey docked from San Francisco. Police seized two trunks containing whisky, with liquor totaling 36 pints, on wire advice from the Golden Gate City. The incident occurred just before the ship's departure.
Kirkland announces a traditional yet novel Fourth of July celebration inviting Seattle residents to attend. The town of 3600 aims to stage an old fashioned party with a modern twist, inviting broad participation from neighboring Seattle.
Mary George and Annie George, aged 24 and 35, alleged fortune tellers, were arrested by city detectives Saturday night as they told fortunes at the street carnival on Ninth Ave and Jackson St.
Ray Jorgensen of Alameda won the 50 yard senior championship at Neptune Beach yesterday with a time of 2.64 seconds.
Modern dentistry promoted as cost effective with large volume and low profits. Dentists shown with state board certificates assure competency while offering painless procedures and a money back guarantee. Free examinations and estimates are advertised to attract patients.
In San Francisco police arrest Lee C. Carter alias Charles Conners after he sought the arrest of a woman linked to a Bank of Haines Oregon robbery. Carter allegedly confessed upon seeing photos from Oregon and said the woman accompanied him to Los Angeles before keeping $1,400. He carried an army revolver and was seized during a station check. The bank job involved three employees forced to swear on a Bible not to raise the alarm for 30 minutes.
Oxford Nebraska June 30 Mrs Fred Fier and four children and another person were killed when an automobile they rode in was struck by a train near Oxford. One person in the car was injured.
The postal department resumes prewar 2-cent portage rates for out-of-town mail and allows exchange of 3-cent stamps at the Seattle post office. no cash refund offered.
Police raided a gambling game at 2320 First Ave. arresting eleven men. The operation was interrupted by Sergt. J. J. Forbes and Patrolman H. G. Preston with assistance from Patrolman C. C. Rawley and O. Sei friz and W. J. Jones. Five players were also arrested at Georgetown location.
In Tacoma on Sunday 14 year old John Konkle saved his brother Thomas from the Puyallup River but was too exhausted to reach shore himself. He perished after delivering his brother to safety, leaving a sobering tale of bravery and loss.
Up to Monday morning deputy sheriffs had not captured Frank Laing held for the F. C. Lawrence jewelry store robbery at 533 First Ave. 8. He escaped from a cell in the county city building by twisting the bars on Friday after serving three years in Walla Walla.
T A Montgomery 22 Frank Wall 24 and Tom Gallagher 36 were arrested Sunday for distributing seditious literature and soliciting members for the I W W. All three are in federal investigation and held on open charges.
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