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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1917

Page

15

Dorothy Parker Selected for Blue Wing Role in Camilo Opera

A remarkable choice for the role of Blue Wing in the Player Tononine Camilo opera is Dorothy Parker born in Okanogan county Washington. She has lived in the Evergreen State and grew up among Indian friends. Parker, mentored by Mile Christine La Parraque, is seen as Northwest’s promising soprano with a dramatic voice and language learning talent.

Dorothy Parker Blue Wing Mue Wing Okanogan County Mile Christine la Parraque Northwest Metropolis

Washington men urged to form helper fund for soldiers

Relatives and friends of Company A second Washington infantry urged to attend a Friday meeting at the Chamber of Commerce room to form an auxiliary to raise a meal fund for the men. Sophomores in civil engineering at the University of Washington will survey American Lake army post this summer under J W Miller and W B Duck.

Company A Second Washington Infantry Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club U. of W American Lake Army Post J. W. Miller W. B. Duckte

One Legged Men Split Shoe Costs in Dalton

In Dalton on May 4 two mill workers, both named Joe. Joe Fain with a missing left leg and Joe Carter with a missing right leg share a single pair of shoes. Both wear the same size and split the footwear between them as they work.

Dalton Joe Joe Fain Joe Carter Carter Fain

Favor Stiff Taxes Share Favor Stiff Taxes Share

Washington notes Congress focuses on taxpayer equity and war funding. Inheritance and income taxes are favored to finance the war, with discussion of stamp, tariff, and post rate options. Officials warn of deficits if grain-to-spirits conversions pause and urge revenue from multiple taxes to reach about 1.6 billion dollars.

Washington, D. C Congress

Loyal club promises lively nights at 104 Madison

War effort noted while promoting a lively Coast venue. The Loyal at 104 Madison near Firet Ave advertises dance music, a corps of girls, singing, dancing, meals, and affordable prices with no price gouging. Attendees are invited to bring friends and have a party in a lively social scene.

Madison Firet Ave

Germany Reports Giant 360 Foot U Boat Developed

London dispatch cites Boston survivor John Anderson recounting a new class of exceptionally large German submarines. He describes a 350 foot vessel alongside standard 170 to 236 foot subs, noting the Hektona crew endured two days afloat after torpedoing.

London Germany John Anderson Boston Elze

Reichstag Conservative Party Seeks Chancellor’s Peace Stance

Copenhagen May 4 The conservative party in the reichstag has formally asked Imperial Chancellor Von Bethmann Hollweg to define his attitude amid concern over socialist parties' resolution urging peace without annexations and compensation, Berlin dispatch reports.

Copenhagen Reichstag von Bethmann-Hollweg Berlin The Politiken Today

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