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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1916
Page
2
In the United States a strong sentiment favors expanding the navy as the first line of defense. The Pacific coast lacks a significant share of naval strength, while the Atlantic Seaboard holds about ninety nine percent. The Western coast remains largely unprotected.
Hyman Blatt a tailor of 822 20th Ave was found not guilty of slandering neighbor Mrs Goldie Topolvitz by a jury which returned a sealed verdict in Judge Tallman’s court Wednesday Mrs Topolvitz testified her husband had lost money playing cards with Blatt and Blatt allegedly called her names when she tried to take Topolvitz home She sued for 1000 damages to her good name.
Sheriff Bob Hodge said he would not leave his Profanity hill quarters for the new County City building until a court order compels it. He blocked two wagons ready to haul office furniture, insisting the new space is unfinished with no lights or furniture and resembles a canary cage.
Druggist sues Beck C. M. Gray owner of whore store at 720 Seventh Ave. for $1,006.25 claiming seizure of wines and spirits during a April 27 raid by police. Chief Beckingham named principal defendant with raid squad officers as co defendants. Mayor Gill acts as attorney.
BEGIN IT MONDAY. It ends Saturday. One installment a day. Six installments complete the new novel in The Star next week.
Mrs Gertrude Evelin of San Francisco and her daughter Miss Anna Evelin were taken from the Holland American liner Ryndam by British officials at Falmouth and detained for examination. No reason was given. They had been to Germany to claim an estate and were en route home to San Francisco.
Mrs Mary A Woodcock, the first woman accused of drugging to violate the dry law, was found not guilty in Judge Frater's court late Tuesday. The Woodcock pharmacy at 601 Pike St was involved in the proceedings.
Police hunt two roughly dressed men who beat Miss Minnie King into unconsciousness and dragged her body into a vacant lot last night in Los Angeles. The case prompts a wide manhunt as investigators pursue leads and public tips.
Two men wearing women's clothing are sought by deputy sheriffs after attempting to lure nocturnal motorists into flirting, then hold up them. The incident occurred in Los Angeles on May 3.
Fear of dental work keeps people from fixing teeth but we guarantee painless service. We stock Novo-Cain imported for pain free procedures and never run out. Our staff all hold state dental board certificates and we offer a complete exam with no charge and a firm cost quote. Our ironclad guarantee is signed by the operator and by L. R. Clark, owner and manager.
Twelve pieces of tapestry upholstered Jacobean furniture were moved into the new County City building and placed before Mayor Gill. The mayor, noting the cost of 650 dollars, joked about the Society for the Hand using Louis XV pieces and said meetings would be held in the gray and silver room dubbed the throne room.
Plan outlines a large Seattle Memorial Day event on May 30 with lanes laid for the parade. Delegates from 19 organizations including the G A R and Women’s Relief corps form a central committee led by Fr H Hurd as chairman and Rhoda Mapa as secretary. The Elks club will care for veterans and wives during the parade and ceremonies. fireworks and flags will be distributed. A central committee meeting at the Armory on May 11 will set subcommittee work.
The Palace Hip theatre on Second Ave at Spring St formerly the Empress is nearly ready for a 1 PM Sunday opening. The Cal ifornia Hippodrome chain presents six new vaudeville acts and a feature film as the debut program. Joseph Muller, former Bookang Orpheum manager, will helm the house with renewed decor and comfort for patrons.
The Independent Packing Co. signed a three year lease on the Sow End market at Third and Washington streets. F. H. Geismann and Lee Burgess will manage the market. A new delivery system will ensure prompt service with free farmers present during market hours.
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