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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1917
Page
6
Paris reports heavy rain did not stop French forces under Gen. Nivelle from reaching Fosembary, south of the forest of Coucy. During the night German assaults on fresh French trenches between the Oise and the Somme failed with heavy losses.
Allies drive to recapture key towns along a 75 mile front from Douai to Cambrai St Quentin La Fere and Soissons as military experts map the retreat path. The front before the push shows March 4 and the present line includes Bapaume Peronne Noyon and about 70 other cities and villages.
Henry wore reports from the French army in the pathway of the Germans. More than 300 civilians including women children and elderly died from exposure and starvation imposed during the retreat. In Chauncy the toll reached 150 with burials recorded coffinless in a village corner as deaths continue among refugees under French care.
Advertisement claims dandruff and falling hair disappear after rubbing Danderine into the scalp. A 25 cent bottle from any drug store is promoted to save hair and prevent itching after a few uses.
The Chinese minister to Germany formally requested his passports in Amsterdam on March 26, signaling an imminent departure after the rupture in diplomatic relations ordered by the Peking government.
AmsterdamMarch 26 In Berlin dispatches the socialist Vorwaerts says Chancellor Von Bethmann Hollweg will propose new peace terms at the Reichstag meeting Thursday The paper hints at seeking a separate peace with Russia as part of the effort.
Olympia reports that after April 1 the state will have 1,812,052 for highway engineering and construction and 421,204 from the federal act available in the next two years. Governor Sister signed the public highway bill last week.
County commissioners heard Monday arguments on whether to pave 3.75 miles of the Pacific highway from Renton junction to the Duwamish bridge with brick or concrete.
Basil M. Manly reports from Washington on a newly formed Russian ministry seen as liberal in tone. Key figures include Premier Lvof foreign minister Milukoff and justice minister Kerenski, described as the real power aiming to curb reactionaries and public corruption while steering toward republican reforms. Kerenski, termed the Frank Walsh of Russia, may use judiciary power to press charges.
At midnight seven National Guard regiments from Washington California Oregon Idaho and Montana began preliminary mobilization under War Department orders. California marshals three regiments while the others contribute one each. Units prepared for policing railways guarding ships and government plants awaiting Maj. J Franklin Pell’s order.
The William McKinley circle of the Ladies of the G A R R will hold a card party Tuesday afternoon in the Hon Marche tea room on the sixth floor.
A mother’s tiring daily toil wears her down and shows in tired eyes and a worn look. The ad urges starting Scott’s Emulsion of Norwegian Cod Liver Oil as a nourishing tonic to strengthen blood and nerves before it is too late. Beott & Bowne, Bloomfield, N. J.
Eddie Metzdorff and Logan Billingsley were placed under guard as the federal booze graft trial proceeded on its expected schedule. Witnesses including detectives Peyser Poolman McLennan Doom and stenographers testified as prosecutors and defense teams prepared to finish their cases by week end.
Corbaley grew up in Big Bend country and learned print shop craft before editing at country papers. At 17 he worked for Spokane papers earning nine dollars weekly and rose to editorial roles. He founded The Outburst then joined Seattle Times, later marrying and returning to Spokane before moving into real estate management with Arthur D. Jones.
Advertisers claim Marmola Prescription Tablets reduce two to four pounds weekly without exercise or dieting. Readers are urged to visit a druggist or write to Marmola Co at 864 Woodward Ave Detroit Michigan to obtain a large case for 75 cents.
An advertisement touts Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer as a harmless liquid to restore natural color to gray or faded hair without dye or patent medicine. Sold at Bartell Drug Stores in Seattle and other drug stores, with a free book on hair culture and related Q-Ban products offered.
Gordon C. Corbaley, secretary of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club, is expected in Seattle Tuesday to meet with committee heads and bureaus, attend trustees’ meeting, and learn the ropes before taking charge April 1 after his resignation was accepted by the Spokane chamber last week.
James Corbaley rose from political organizer to Spokane Chamber of Commerce leader. He steered the Inland Empire toward unity, helped land the farm loan bank, and was re elected managing secretary for the fifth time. He juggles work with a large family, keeping photos of his four children on his desk. He is known as a good mixer among newspaper boys.
The speaker praised as a good mixer is Corbaley and described as a notable public figure capable of greeting audiences at dinners and gatherings.
A home mix using Sage Tea and Sulphur promises to darken gray hair by morning. Sold for about 50 cents in drug stores, Wyeth's Sage Sulphur Compound is applied with a sponge or brush to hair, claiming temporary, glossy darkening. The ad twists its cosmetic use as a beauty aid not a medicine.
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