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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1917
Page
3
The Tape Park swimming pool will open on March 24 inviting residents to enjoy the new facility. Local officials emphasize safe swimming and public access during the initial days.
Cascade Gas and Electric Co announces dissolution of its long standing operation. Incorporated in 1994, the firm held fixtures in the Empress at Victoria and the Van Hotel, with a project cost of 75 900 dollars. President I B Swinehart, Vice President Rohowis, and J G I serve as secretary. The company cited personal interests for retirement.
London March 20 Winston Churchill as first lord of the admiralty planned the Dardanelles campaign to seize Gallipoli with a Greek army allowing the British fleet into the Sea of Marmora, a new section of the Dardanelles investigation committee report published today.
In London on March 20 A Conan Doyle attracts soldiers to safer leisure by backing Bring-Your-4Girl clubs. Lady Betty Balfour initiates the plan with several clubs ready. Lady Emmett opens two club houses with facilities for ladies and men.
A simple mix using two ounces of Pinex and plain sugar syrup costs about 64 cents for a full pint. It claims to reach the cough’s cause, loosen phlegm, stop throat tickle, and soothe irritated membranes for bronchial issues, with immediate effects and a money back guarantee.
Testimony centers on Hatton allegedly planning false arrest suits against Gill and Beckingham. Witnesses Hanson Hazlett and Russell describe Hatton’s anger toward the Billingsleys, alleged threats, and staged plots while detailing past bootlegging ties and hotelroom confrontations in August.
A juvenile witness described plot details before the Verona trip and a shooting in Everett, naming participants and weapons plans. He recounted a plan to split gear with pepper spray and a gun, and noted adults including Mrs Frenette and Earl Osborne preparing to travel to Everett.
New York March 20 The Ad amson law decision is cited by railroad managers as proof the government can block strikes. Brotherhood leaders dispute the ruling saying it grants no such power. The Switchmen's Union of North America will be handled when its one year contract ends after arbitration granted ten hour pay for a nine hour day.
The Alaska Steamship Co freight steamer Santa Anna from Seattle for Southeastern Alaska ports on March 10 is aground in mud near Craig on the west coast of Prince of Wales Island. No passengers aboard the vessel, which had just left Wrangell, and officials say there is no immediate danger.
United Press dispatch details Peronne reduced to ruins by systematic German destruction before abandoning the town. The 16th century church is ruined while barricaded streets show no shell holes, with interiors blown from within and remaining debris including starving cats, filth, and booby traps.
A report from Ypres describes a British finding a dummy Bri tannia effigy propped up in the Grande as part of a frame-up tale. The piece frames the incident as a propaganda stunt and notes the controversial display amid wartime tensions.
The King County Young Men's Republican club passes resolutions paying tribute to John R. Wilson a former active member who died Sunday.
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