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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1917

Page

5

Human Soul Development Corp Dissolved Over Girl

Detroit based Human Soul Development corporation collapses after failing to guide 17 year old Christine Nielsen who disappeared to Toronto. Four Detroit businessmen formed it to educate and redirect her path but she drifted into Toronto’s underworld and refused to return, ending the venture. Christine faced sneers from peers and lost support, leading to the group’s dissolution.

Detroit, Mich Human Soul Development Corporation Detroit Toronto Christine Nielson Joseph P. Mason James 8S. Holden H. A. Douglas William McCredie Tuttle Canada Christine Chatham Ontario

Seattle doctors honor Dr. Shannon as U W regent

Seattle physicians gathered at Dr. William A. Shannon’s Cobb Building office Thursday noon to congratulate him on his appointment as regent of the University of Washington.

Seattle William A. Shannon Cobb Building U. of W

Chicago Sets Record for March Army Enlistments

Chicago officials said with two days left in March and many men already enlisted this month the city is on track to set a record for army enlistments this March.

Chicago

The Double Squeeze Preview in The Star

A teaser notes The Double Squeeze airs Monday in The Star on the eve of the World Series. It signals a feature or program examining pivotal game moments and dramatic tactics.

Star

Wilkes Plays to Stage Man From Home and Eltinge Return

Julian Eltinge brings a four night and matinee engagement at the Metropolitan Theatre with Cousin Lucy a new musical comedy. John P. Reed the blackface comedian and Bob Fiske with Billie Hill perform songs and dances. Oak Theatre adds Monte Austin Exposition Singer in If I had a Son for Each Star in Old Glory and the Monte Carter singers debut Izzy's Jubilee in Seattle.

Julian Eltinge Metropolitan Theatre Cousin Lucy Eltinge John P. Reed Bob Fiske Billie” Hill Oak Oak Theatre Monte Austin Sam Monte Carter Seattle Izzy

Stage Acts and New Shows Hit Alhambra and Orpheum

The Alhambra opens with Eltinge's New York cast headlining alongside the Honey Boys and Arthur McWatters Grace Tyson act. Una Clayton humorously portrays wedded forgetfulness. Pauline Thurston’s Garden of Aloha debuts with Hawaiian musicians. Orpheum next week previews The Man From Home starring Norman Hackett before his retirement, to be replaced by Alexia Luce. Palace Hip opens with The Man From Minnesota and aerial acts by The Three Falcons, Nimz and Schuster, and The Garrison Sisters in novelty acts.

George Evans Alhambra Arthur McWatters Grace Tyson Artie Mehlinger Una Clayton Garden of Aloha Pauline Thurston Leo Henning Alice Lyndon Doll & Co la Graciosa Orpheum Theatre Norman Hackett Hackett Alexia Luce Wilkes Company Hippodrome Charles Lindholm Minnesota Falcons Nimz and Schuster Garrison Sisters

Theo Karle Sings at Met Next Week

Theo Karle, Seattle boy and famed tenor, returns to Seattle to perform with John M. Spargur's Seattle Philharmonic at the Metropolitan Theatre. He appears April 5 in the evening and April 7 in the afternoon, with arias from Puccini and Verdi on the program.

Theo Karle MET Theo Karle Seattle John M. Spargur Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra Metropoltan Theatre Earle Galidia Manina

Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules promise backache relief

An advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a cure for backache with claims of daily use ending pain. It notes royal charter and Holland origins, urges purchase in 25¢, 60¢, or $1.00 packages and a money back guarantee, sold by Ow! Drug Co.

Haarlem Holland Netherlands Hoelland Thiake Ow! Drug Co

Tacoma Judge Jailed Over Graft Charge

J L Roberts private detective jailed in Tacoma after default bail on graft charge. Deputy Prosecutor Selden filed information at the request of Superior Judge Card alleging Roberts claimed Judge Card could be bribed and accepted 210 from Frank Barron to try to dismiss a felony case.

Tacoma J. L. Roberts Selden Card Roberts Judge Card Roberta Frank Barron Montana

Unclear medical device claim prompts private home trial

Fragmentary text describes p Lapao with no straps or magnets, claiming cure without delaying work. It mentions awards at a national exposition in Rome and a grand prize at Paris, urging readers to write for a trial and sending money to Plapae Laporster's leek in St Louis.

Rome Paris

Illustrative Exchange on Photo Transfers and Social Etiquette

A reader seeks a white fluid for transferring newspaper images. a responder provides a formula using yellow soap water and turpentine. The page also features letters about respect, kissing, revenge, and courting etiquette, with Miss Grey offering guidance on manners and initiative in calling.

Be Pretty Turn Gray Hair Dark Sage and Sulphur Compound

Public notice advertises Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound to darken faded or gray hair. It touts easy home use, availability at drug stores, and a natural look after one or two applications. The claim notes it is a cosmetic not a medical cure.

Wyeth Wreth

Big reception planned for British explorer Shackleton in Seattle

Seattle will greet Sir Ernest Shackleton, Antarctic hero, on April 15. Worrall Wilson, president of the College club, launches plans to entertain him with a train greeting luncheon and sightseeing tour. Other city groups plan a post lecture reception after his Arena appearance.

Seattle Ernest Shackleton Ernest Worrall Wilson College Club Sir Ernest

The Double Squeeze Love Wins Before Ball Game

Win Shute wins her love before attending a ball game as described in The Star Monday. The brief item hints at personal triumph preceding a sports event in the local paper.

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Johnny Austin Austin Third Pike Entrance Third Ave. Oper AVON Apheuim Aloha Artie Mehlinger Micwatters Tyson Bite of Music and Song Orpheum Travelogue Orpheum Orchestra Una Clayton & Co Tain Orpheum Alhambra Theatre Wilkes One Palace Hip Billie MacDermott Pantages the Oak Pacific Coast New York Jan Oaker Dallas Welford Mark Smith Mabelle Cedars Carrie Reynolds Leienhdaieed i Stevens Fourth Ave Harry Young Madeline Reed Billy McDermott Coxey's Army la Estrellita 10C 20C Fritzie Miss Grey Bill. A Hoge Building Savings Bank Financial District Right Drug CO First Ave Washington Savings and Loan Association Strictly Savings Institution Washington Second Avenue Madison Thin Booth Tarkington Harry Neonarteson Chas. Lindholm the Man John P. Reed King Nimz & Schuster Garrison Sisters Novelty Fish & Hill Francis X. Bushman Beverly Bayne Great Secret Palm Beach
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