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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1917

Page

8

Violet Palmer Seattle Girl Set for Movie Stardom

Violet Palmer once Pearl Palmer from Seattle to Spokane rises as Fox discovery in New York. Her screen debut will be The Hine Streak with co stars Larry McLean Walter Bennett Danny Sullivan and William Nigh. Palmer is 17 years old and no relation to Mike Palmer.

Violet Palmer Fox Discovery Seattle Spokane Violet Pearl Palmer Archip Jessie Shirley Miss Palmer New York Kind Fortune Fox Company Larry McLaan New York Giants Cincinnati Reds Walter Bennett Pittsburg Pirates Danny Sulll- Yah New York Mail William Nigh Mike Palmer

Doctor's $50,000 suit begins against city firms

The $50,000 damage suit filed by Dr. Charles No ble against the city Puget Sound Light Power and Traction Co Spargur Co and Concrete Co opened Thursday afternoon before Superior Judge Gillam Noble claims injuries from alighting a street car at Woodland Park and Kilbourne at 3 p m February 24 1915 and falling into an excavation for paying purposes

Puget Sound Light, Power and Traction Co Spargur Co. Concrete Co Charles 8. Noble Giillam Noble Woodland Parkay Kilbourne

Skull and Bones Found at Real Estate Yard Sale

The skull and bones were found by boys behind the home of real estate dealer BE Heckenkamp at 529 16th Ave N. Police traced to M J Jenks of Three Tree Point, who wed there five years ago, after an trunk purchase at a past sale revealed a skeleton.

Howard FE. McDonald

Aerial Bombing Strikes Westgate in England

A hostile aeroplane bombarded Westgate early today with no casualties. Lord French, commander in chief of the home forces, said the material damage was slight.

London Westgate Lord French Home Forces

California Syrup of Figs Advertises Pediatric Laxative

A vintage ad urges mothers to give California Syrup of Figs for constipated children. It touts a gentle, effective laxative action, notes coated tongues signal illness, and promises quick relief without griping. It warns to buy genuine bottles from the California Fig Syrup Company and watch for counterfeit labels.

California Drugelat California Fig Syrup Company

Fred Billingsley reveals bribes in booze graft case

Fred Billingsley testified that he paid Chief Beckingham and others in a Chicago bootlegging conspiracy, detailing a $4 000 bribe to Mayor Gill and a $600 truck payment for a contraband fleet. He described paper destruction, a $100 payment to the chief, and plans tied to Margett whisky raids as U S Attorney Reames pressed cross examination.

Beckinghamma Gill Logan Plenotera Hillingsley Contend Heckinghams Gil Vanderveers Fred Planters Hotel Planters Safe Chief Beckingham Elliott Washington Annex Woodcock Pharmacy Hinda Bar Walter Fulton Wilmon Tucker Fulton Star Carriage Works Red Billingsley Beckingham

Demonstrated Bride and Key Witness Questions in Billingsley Case

The testimony centers on Fred detailing a payment demonstration to the jury and his responses to questions about money transfers and liquor holdings. He admits selling liquor from Sheriff Hodge’s warehouse, claims to have kept the money, and disputes Hatton’s whisky accounts while denying certain past conversations about paying Mayor Gill.

Logan Putnam Sergt. Putnam Sherman Federal Ave Fred Arthur Hatton Hillingsleys Hatton Jesse Moore Hunt Co U. S Reames Heckingham E. J. Margett Margett McKay Charlie Billingsley Tim Vogel Hodge William H. Plelow Young Billingsley George Vanderveer Billingsleys Gill Carl May Grand Jury Fey Ora Billingsley Navarre Hotel

Jungle fowl in Australia nests as colossal mound

The jungle fowl in Australia builds a nest shaped as a massive mound. Reports describe nests reaching up to 15 feet high and 150 feet in circumference, illustrating remarkable bird construction.

Australia

Veils Described As Plain Mesh With Embroidered Motif

A description notes veils made of plain mesh featuring a single large embroidered motif placed over one cheek or eye for a humorous effect.

Mrs Fisher Sues Bud Fisher in New Supreme Court

Mrs. Fisher wife of artist Bud Fisher originator Matt and Jeff has filed a suit in the New Supreme Court. Cause for the action has not been made public.

Fisher Bud” Fisher Matt and Jeff New Supreme Court

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