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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1919
Page
7
A community gathering titled Advent Of Woman's Gladness is planned to celebrate the season. Organizers urge participation from residents and local groups to share activities, music, and charitable moments ahead of the holidays.
Advertises 200 pairs of National Guard shoes in all sizes at a single price of 5.40. Promises extra value for men with Pacific School Shoes priced at 2.80. Claims savings on every pair and asserts no profiteering while stating the business is growing.
A Fort Riley nurse, Elizabeth Reed, is found dead after an operation at Halfmoon Bay near San Francisco. The mystery, tied to military ties, remains unsolved as investigators probe acquaintances among army officers.
Fort Worth based Private William Howard of the 68th Infantry survived the St Mihiel battle after a bullet punctured his chest where the heart should be. X ray revealed his organs sit on the opposite side from normal, yet he recovers and plans marriage to the girl in Fort Worth. He believes the heart's position spared his life.
A Japanese inspired preparation called Ice-Mint claims to shrink and lift corns and callouses with a touch. It promises no pain or soreness and urges readers to stop cutting their corns while noting relief on tired feet. The ad targets women in high heel footwear and workers on their feet.
In Troy on March 28, Helmar Larsen Charles Baker and Milton Ong indicted for serious crimes escaped their cells and attempted to break through a window in corridor A. A cord tied to the lever locking device would have opened all cells if the plan had succeeded while other prisoners sang to cover the noise.
In Oakland at 3 a.m. Mia Helen Veneable 30 fled her home pursued by a well dressed man wielding an ax. She activated a fire alarm, triggering a rescue by a responding fire engine and police. The pursuer Clark Wilson, a musician, was arrested.
Arrival of the naval affairs committee from Washington to inspect local harbor facilities in Seattle on April 1 is announced. Special preparations are under way by the Chamber of Commerce to entertain the delegation.
Berkeley police report a burglar climbed through a bedroom window at a guest house, sat at the bed’s head, and chatted in the dark for nearly two hours. He warned of light, demanded silence, and disclosed personal details before leaving by a window.
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