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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1917
Page
8
An old advertisement highlights Buck's Union Made Stoves and Ranges as sole agents. It also promotes a Pullman revolving seat bed davenport.
Testimony details a recall case against Mayor Gill as defense points to planted bribery rumors by John Evans and Logan Billingsley. Prosecutors press on about subpoenas, forged charges, and Evans’s hidden prison record while Gill denies involvement and cites personal duty.
Gordon C. Corbaley, new executive secretary of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club, told trustees in his first address that the city will realize citizens dreams through a broader Seattle boom and development plan.
President Wilson has acted to maximize naval strength and may ask Congress to raise it to 100000. He hints at further army increases through volunteers or compulsion. Proposals include militia and regular army increases and a universal service measure potentially adding 500000 youths. Military leaders brace for a hard battle over expansion.
Petrograd reports German pressure on Russia accelerates democratic reforms and army reorganizations. Troops show new spirit, with spring thaws aiding defense. A south western front dispatch notes a grand oath ceremony for General Brusiloff and loyalty to the provisional government.
Gen Nivelle presses a second wedge north of La Fere and toward Laon while fierce fighting rages around the St Gobain forest. Military experts laud his rapid manuever after German retreat as British front remains in open combat.
Paris on March 28 Secretary General Jules Cambon told American reporters at the foreign office that the public expects American troops in France soon. He said the new Ribot cabinet will push for more active war and that Germany is in hard straits.
After dry squad men entered the Chester hotel at 1222 Five and a half avenue Tuesday night they bought Haquor with marked money. C. W. Sample manager and Dave Blake former saloon man were arrested. Twenty eight bottles beer and five quarts whisky found. Bail set at $500 each furnished by Sample from a $1,200 roll.
The Northwest Business Men's Training Camps association confirms camps at Lake training sites will run again this summer despite wartime. An office opens at Fourth and University for enrollments while urging Seattle civic bodies to back universal military training by sending resolutions to Congress.
British armored cars supported by cavalry captured Royelles after a swift assault. German defenders fled, surprised by a larger force than anticipated as British troops pressed the village in the Belgium theater.
The Bull Run pipeline supplying Portland water is under armed guard after a German farmer living near the line threatened to poison the water. Deputies are instructed to shoot anyone who refuses to identify themselves.
Olympia March 28 Mrs Ruth Karr McKee of Hoquiam was appointed by Gov Lister to succeed Charles B Gaches Mount Vernon as regent of the state university She is a school graduate and will serve a six year term making her the first woman regent of the university
Bremerton Mayor M F B Giles filed a $2,000 suit against Sheriff Dan J Davis claiming damages from a raid on his store that led to the removal of a distograph and stenographer notes. Sheriff and city attorney Marian Garland filed $25,000 slander suits against the mayor.
John L. Clymer head of the Pacific coast division of the American Red Cross will visit Seattle next week to discuss the University of Washington cooperation with the Red Cross in wartime. He directs all Red Cross work west of the Rocky Mountains.
Medicines praised for curing a range of ailments from scrofula eczema and humors to indigestion anemia and weak blood. Hood's Sarsaparilla based on a physician's prescription and Weptiron Pills featuring pep sin and iron claim high character and daily proof of efficacy as a combined treatment.
Three men reported lost in the Monte Cristo district mountains have been located. They were believed to be caught in a snow slide near 1824 Fourth Ave West Seattle. Authorities had searched for Harry Cowden Iverett and John Johnson with no prior trace.
A 100 pound pig charged down Pine Street on Tuesday afternoon clogging traffic for blocks before it ended up in the park at Pine and Fourth Avenue where it was captured.
Empire Aprons present practical serviceable options adapted for every household need. They come in red blue and pink figured patterns plus plain blue, crafted from good quality per case to fit budget and use.
The millinery section offers a special sale of trimmed hats priced at 5.00 and 6.50, with a notable 3.95 discount. The assortment includes Turbans Straight Sailors Mush room Sailors and Tricorne shapes in a wide color range and the season's correct styles.
The collection features shirted top styles and ace dian pleated models along with plain designs in large sport inspired cuts.
Mrs Johnson reports a quick getaway attempt after a purse snatch at Eastlake ave and Filmore st. A fast car with a chauffeur stopped briefly, but sped off before she realized the theft. She valued $2.15 and a pair of glasses in the purse.
Berlin dispatch reports a quiet day on the western front with only minor actions on the Somme and Oise fronts, according to the German war office statement.
Mrs. Hazel V. Stevens, 23, of 81914 yesterday after alighting from a Green Lake street car on Westlake near Roy Street, was struck by an automobile and left with several fractured ribs at the city hospital. She expects to recover.
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