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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1919

Page

5

McBride quit Seattle health post after five years

J C McBride resigned as Seattle city health commissioner after five years of service. In a letter to Mayor Hanson he cited remuneration and workload as reasons, praised department harmony, and thanked the mayor for cooperation during the year. He indicated plans to return to private practice.

McBride J.C. McBride Man Prac Dr. McBride Seattle Naval Hospital Hiram M. Read J.S. McBride Read Camp Dodge Iowa

The Mystery of the Missing Starving Horse

Sergeant T J Clark investigates a report of a starving horse marooned near an old saw mill and sand pit by 13th and Kitsap. A witness described the horse as suffering for days without food or water but the exact location could not be found. The case is referred to the West Seattle station for further search.

T. J. Clark Clark 13Th S Kitsap West Seattle

Robbery in wooded area injures Cordills near Renton

The Cordill family was robbed at night three miles northwest of Renton as they returned from Beattie bank. Jeffry Cordill was shot in the knee and ankle and a slash cut to the hand occurred. The assailants were described as two young men wearing caps.

W. J. Cor Jeffry Cordill Renton

County Clerk Loses Pay Claim Over Time Worked

In Pa the county clerk James A. Applegate failed to secure payment for 109 days of work to the board of auditors. The court upheld the county’s opposition to granting pay, leaving Applegate with no recovery.

Naval reshuffle sends Rear Admiral Niblack to station Cardiff

March 17 report notes Rear Admiral Andrews ordered to return home by Rear Admiral Niblack, who commanded from the Eastern Mediterranean and directed the Navy Office in Washington. Roosevelt remains as assistant. The Cardiff naval base hosts the appointed station.

Mi Andrews Mediterranean Niblack Roosevelt Naval Base Cardiff

NDS Sentences Three Offenders in Forgery Scheme

Lawrence Bert C. Frost and Alvin were among three individuals sentenced in North Dakota for distributing forged checks and participating in a forgery ring. The court imposed prison terms and restitution as part of the verdicts.

Lawrence Bert C. Frost Alvin

Vaccination Strike Shuts Freeport Schools

A vaccination protest in Freeport Illinois on March 17 led 24 teachers and students to withdraw from classes marching downtown. The disruption followed opposition to health board vaccination orders, with minor thefts reported including two pairs of shoes overalls and a tool kit taken near Alki avenue on Sunday night.

Ance Freeport Board of Health John Verdnin Alki Ave

South Dakota Wins Its Suit Over State Funds

Washington March 17 The state of South Dakota won final decision in the supreme court to compel former state treasurer Charles B. Collins to return money alleged to have come from banks where state funds were deposited The court upheld a referee’s ruling against Collins and ordered the funds restored to the state

Washington South Dakota Supreme Court Ths Charles B. Collins Collina

Irish Leaders Seek Safe Conduct for Peace Conference

Dublin reports the Irish parliament will ask Britain to issue safe conduct for delegates Professor Edward De Valera Arthur Griffith and Count Plunkett to attend the peace conference in London. Several members recently freed from English prisons will attend Parliament for the first time as the Irish press for safe conduct analogous to a recognized independent state.

Dublin Edward de Valera Arthur Griffith Count Plunkett

Tramp Attacks Rancher After Meal Near El Monte

T J Oliver a rancher near El Monte was fed by a tramp who later attacked him after a rejected job offer. The assailant struck and kicked Oliver before fleeing toward Los Angeles while deputies searched the countryside but found no trace.

Los Angeles T. J. Oliver el Monte

Hays Fails to Meet With Party Chiefs

Will Hays not attend the Republican leaders conference in Albany due to prior engagements. State Chairman George A. Glynn was informed Hays will be absent as the meeting to discuss the party and legislative program was set to run through Tuesday and Wednesday in Albany.

Albany N. Y Will Hays George A. Glynn Hays New York

What’s What in the League of Nations explained

A Q A outline covers how the League covenant relates to the peace treaty. It notes Lodge opposition, the signing process, who can join or sign later, and how enforcement and amendments would work. It explains that Germany must prove changes before final admission.

Lodge League of Nations Paria France Japan Australia League America Senate United States Germany Congress of the

Death Ends Italian Miner John Lavette’s Dream of Reunion

Rush Arkansas March 17 John Lavette an Italian miner died after contracting influenza He had saved money to send for his family in Italy The war delayed contact then he reestablished contact before his illness ended his life

Rush, Ark John Lavette Italy

Wilson May Play Golf in Scotland

Paris dispatch says President Wilson may visit Scotland after the peace treaty is signed to play golf on Scottish links to recuperate from peace work. His only definite engagement is a trip to Belgium expected within a few days.

Scotland Grayson Belgium

Inquiry Continues in Nurse's Death Case in California

Police pursue Maude Frankenfield as key witness in the death of Miss Ines Elizabeth Reed near San Mateo. Fragments suggest Reed traveled with others, with investigators awaiting trunk findings from Fort Riley for letters or proof. Evidence points to alleged illegal operation and possible betrayal by unknown parties.

San Francisco Maude Frankenfield Oakland Ines Elizabeth Reed San Mateo Frankenfield San Mateo County Ban Mateo Reed Fort Riley Miss Reed

23 Bolshevik Demand Separate Court Trials

Ralph B Pierce files in the superior court for separate trials for all 23 men charged with criminal anarchism and revolution attempts during the general strike. Prosecutor Fred C Brown calls the move a costly tactic. defendants to plead next Friday.

Ralph 8. Pierce Fred C. Brown Pierce Superior Court

Fire destroys Atlanta railway transfer office and stock

Damage estimated at 1 000 000 to 1 600 000 after fire swept the Southern Railway transfer office at Inman yards Atlanta destroying 80 freight cars with perishables and other merchandise and 20 empty cars late yesterday.

Atlanta Southern Railway Inman

Lowell Lodge Debate Set for Boston Wednesday

The public will judge the debate on the league of nations between Senator Lodge and Harvard professor Dr. Lowell in Boston on Wednesday evening. No official judges will be used.

Boston Mass League of Nations Senator Lodge Dr. Lowell Harvard

Hungarian Russian Couple Denied Marriage License Splice

In Franklin county Ohio the couple failed to name an officiant for their license. The clerk rejected the groom's answer pointing to a Russian farmer as “Him” and required a real preacher or justice of the peace to perform the ceremony.

Columbus Ohio Franklin County Tobe Russia

U-23 Put In Dry Dock After Foundering of U-48

MADRID March 17 The U-23 interned submarine has been placed in dry dock after the U-48 foundering off this coast. The U-48 crew is saved and confined aboard a Spanish cruiser. Other dispatches say the submarine tried to escape and was sunk by a Spanish destroyer.

Madrid

Two Chehalis Inmates Escape State School

Victor Castle aged 18 and Charles Spencer 16 fled the Chehalis state training school Sunday night and are believed en route to Seattle. Police notified with descriptions. Also, Prince Joachim, youngest son of the former Kaiser, was injured in a runaway carriage accident near Berlin when his horses bolted.

Chehalis Victor Castle Charles Spencer Seattle Zurich Prince Joachim Berlin

Contests Roil 66th Congress Struggles For Power

Washington report outlines clashes within both parties as Representative Mann confronts Longworth for Republican control, Champ Clark faces a pro Clark push, and Senate factions clash. Progressives target Bates Penrose while Lever backs Clark, signaling looming leadership battles.

Washington Mann Illinois Longworth Champ Clark Senate Bates Penrose Senate Finance Committee Anti Mann Clark Representative Lever South Carolina Wilson Penrose

Glass Answers McFadden Over Williams as Comptroller

Secretary Glass clashed with Representative McFadden over John Skelton Williams retaining the comptroller of the currency post. Glass said he could make a continuing appointment by law but refused to file an offensive impertinent inquiry, sending back the congressman's letter.

Washington McFadden Glass John Skelton Williams

Army of Deputies Captures Motor Inn

Deputies raided the Motor Inn roadhouse two and a half miles north of Auburn at midnight Sunday. Harry Greenwald and wife were arrested on liquor selling charges though no liquor was found, tipped-off the raid. A man named Roy Bunatine reportedly bought liquor the night before. About 20 people were present. no arrests made. Several deaths were said to have occurred nearby in auto accidents involving inebriated individuals.

Motor Inn Pacific Highway Auburn Harry Greenwald Matt Starwich Abe Wells Herb Heebe Fred Brown J. C. Connors Roy Bunatine

Tacoma Bishop to Be Consecrated in March Ceremony

Rt. Rev. Joseph McGrath of Tacoma, nominated by Pope Benedict as bishop of the Baker City Oregon diocese, will be consecrated at St. James Cathedral in a ceremony on Tuesday March 25.

Joseph McGrath Tacoma Baker City Ore Pope Benedict St. James Cathedral

If you value your watch I let Haynes repair it

Advertisement notes watch repair by Haynes near LdAberty theatre with a brief offer to value and service time.

Haynes LdAberty Theatre

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