Miller pleads not guilty to murder with hammer
John A. Miller, charged with murdering his former friend Frank Burghardt, pleaded not guilty before Presiding Judge Boyd J. Tallman. Burghardt's body was found wrapped in a mattress in a ravine near Renton Junction on February 22 after the murder. The body had been covered with lye, hindering identification, and Miller was said to have stolen $1,900 from the victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Miller
Frank Burghardt
Boyd J. Tallman
Burghardt
Renton Junction
Tt Tw
Miller
Plan to unify Seattle Episcopal churches under one federation
Seattle's two largest Episcopal churches St. Mark's and Trinity Parish would form a confederation if Rev. B. V. Shayler of St. Mark's succeeds with his proposal at Trinity Church. The move aims to align governance and shared resources between the congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plan Federation OF Episcopal Churches
Seattle
St. Mark's
Trinity Parish
B. V. Shayler
Catarrhal Deafness Promising Home Remedy
A handwritten recipe claims catarrhal deafness and head noises can be relieved by mixing 1 ounce of peppermint with a pint of hot water and granulated sugar, then taking a tablespoonful four times daily. It promises easier breathing and reduced mucus swallowing, describing the mixture as easy to prepare and pleasant to take.
Girls Work Join City War Camp Plan in Seattle
Seattle war camp community service launches women’s division to mobilize 28 280 employed girls. At Broadway high school auditorium Mrs Ivah Deering and Mrs J Haskell urge participation, form local units around centers like Broadway high school, with no fees and a varied program including vaudeville, music, sports and poster campaigns. Registration urged for nonattendees. Calendar of activities begins March 21 with dramatic and basketball events.
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Elima
Seattle
Hroadway High School
Ivah EF. Deering
Hanson
Roadway High School
Department of the War Camp
Women’s Division
War Camp Community Service
Mra. J. Haskell
Irle
Jaze
Cliff Campau
Ernie Ferguson
Broaway High School
Sleigh Run Brings Violent Indian Over 1100 Miles
From Trout Lake near Hudson Bay Sergi.ae son RN WM P arrived 1100 miles after heavy storms. An insane Indian lashed to the sleigh became violent near Trout Lake and threatened all nearby, prompting a dangerous journey endangering handlers and crew.
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LE Pass
Manitoba
Sergi.aeson, RN
Trout Lake
Hudson Bay
Dyspeptic Makes Great Discovery
A sour-visaged dyspeptic becomes a wartime dynamo of digestive strength. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets aid digestion, relieve heaviness, and let you eat anything with confidence while staying fortified against indigestion and related symptoms. A 50 cent box is urged to relieve stomach disorders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
United States
Peente
Importers urged to extend payment time to Brazil
Rio de Janeiro March 19 United States commercial attach J K Philippi said exports should extend payment time on shipments to Brazil to avoid contract cancellations. He noted congested ports with rejected merchandise and delays due to shipment documentation and lack of time drafts. An extra six months would let importers take delivery and prevent storage logs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio DE Janeiro
J. K Philippi
United States
Brazil
Consignees
Philipp
Seattle Flute Club Formed Among Local Musicians
A new Seattle flute club formed by artists from local and incoming Eastern conservatories aims to revive the art and elevate Seattle's musical scene. Judge C K E Claypool presides, with R. K R Caney as treasurer and Fitzherbert Laather as secretary. Joseph Shippen named honorary president. The group plans future concerts with flute solos and collaborations, inviting interested players to contact 311 Liberty Building. next meeting date to be announced.
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Seattle
Metropolitan Theater
Altho
Incog
Liberty Building
C. KE. Claypool
R. K R. Caney
Fitzherbert Laather
Joseph Shippen
Captain Walter Tinn Returns to Seattle City
Captain Walter Tinn, commander of the Western Comet built in Portland, who sailed with 8,000 tons of flour for overseas without convoy five days before the armistice, returned to his Seattle home on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Tinn
Seattle Mariner
Seattle
Lieutenant Marries Egyptian Bride in Proxy Ceremony
Lieut Rudolph Winter of the Ninth Regiment at Great Lakes marries Miss Emily Orsi of Cairo by proxy on November 5, 1918. Miss Orsi is described as daughter of an ancient and noble Italian family. The ceremony was conducted with Miss Orsi present in Cairo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukegan
Rudolph Winter
Ninth Regiment
Great Lakes
Emily Orsi
Cairo
Windy night fines for fake sleuths in Long Beach
In Long Beach California on March 19 a nor east wind caused ten dollars in damage. Amateur sleuths Ed Wehn and H Slossen had their false whiskers blown off and were fined five dollars each for disturbing the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Cal
Ed Wehn
H. Slossen
Victoria Liner Victoria Returns From Orient Voyage
The Alaska Steamship line Victoria left Seattle for the Orient on February 5 and has now left Manila on its return trip, according to a cable received by the Seattle offices of the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska Steamship Company
Victoria
Seattle
Orient
Manila
Dinner honoring W. G. McMorran in Washington
A dinner and entertainment was held at the Y M C A in Washington on Monday night for W G McMorran secretary of the Y M C A who departed Tuesday morning for France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. McMorran
Washington
France
Oxford entrance exams for Rhodes scholarships altered by war
Information from the University of Washington on Tuesday says entrance examinations to Oxford University for Rhodes scholarships will be considerably modified this year due to the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford University
Rhodes
University of Washington
Spring millinery styles on sale at new second floor
Fashion notes describe four nine neck mil linery styles for street and business wear. The piece highlights new Spring designs with several styles shown including a color sketch. The text emphasizes the popularity and adaptability of the hats for daily use and formal settings.
New Girdle Cords in Various Shades Priced From $1.50
Hey girdle cords are woven of cords and braids in intricate patterns and finished with self. Women can match girdle color to gown with many contrast shades in this assortment. Prices range attractively from $1.50 up to $6.00.
County Appraises Russian Rail Material for Tax Revenue
Russian government railroad material valued around 20 million dollars and assessable near 10 million dollars is being appraised by County Assessor Frank W. Hall and two engineers. At a 66 mill rate it would yield about 560 thousand dollars in taxes. It has sat at Meadows awaiting shipment to Russia for a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Hall
Russia
Gold miner credits Tanlac for relief from rheumatism
John Skjerve, a Seattle and Northwest miner boarding at a Tacoma hotel, says Tanlac cured his rheumatism after glacier exposure in Alaska. He reports pain relief in arms, shoulders, legs, and absence of headaches, claiming four bottles eliminated the condition and restored his health. The ad notes Tanlac as a reconstructive tonic acting on vital organs, with Bartell Drug Stores in Seattle carrying it.
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Tanlac
John Skjerve
Tacoma
Seattle
Northwest
Alaska
Taniac
Bartell Drug Stores
Display of New Orleans alterations in women’s dress fabrics
The Upper Main Floor OILES show will feature spring and summer dress fabrics in a wide array of patterns from stripes and plaids to metallic designs. Prices span 65 cents, 75 cents, 85 cents, 1.00, 1.25 and 1.50 per yard.
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Albert Rappaport
Keneath Kerach S
Pianista Soloelle
Soloella
Montellus Solonlle
Armstrong Soloalle
First Ave
Right Drug Co
G. Beninghausen
Lowman
Cherry St
Neal Renton
the Factory Hair Store
FIRST
Union ST
Har Lin-Za
Union Store
Union ‘Clerks
University
California
San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Diego
McCormick Line
Vhone Elliott
Hamlin
City
S. S. Victoria
The
Rhodes Co
Dolman
WM. C. Moeser
William C
Moeser
United States District Court
Xamin
Pines
Ohio
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