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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1917

Page

3

Old German couple faces hunger after loss of beloved cow

Lehman family relies on Queenie the Jersey cow for milk and groceries. Queenie’s death leaves the elderly couple, aged 63 and 70, struggling to survive in Berlin, with three sons abroad and little income. A new cow costs $35, offering hope to avert public aid.

Queenie Old Abergott Jersey Strange Land Yyn Berlin Queanie Ae Lehman Lehman U. S Robert Lehman United States Philippines

Auburn High School Strike Delayed Over Principal Reconsideration

Striking Auburn high school students postpone walkout until Monday amid discontent over Principal J B Stout. They were promised the board would reconsider the appointment. Friday's Globe Republican will publish statements outlining charges against Stout.

Auburn High School J. B Stout Globe Republican Stout

De Luxe Talking Machines and Pianos Hit Cut-Price Sale

In Seattle a large stock of talking machines pianos and player pianos is moved to a bigger store as Cut Price sale begins. The retailer promotes quick low profit sales with monthly terms and emphasizes unprecedented discounts on fine instruments from top manufacturers. Customers urged to visit tomorrow for the grand opportunity and policy-saving advantages.

Ramaker Bros. Co First Avenue Marion Street America Seattle

Duncan Says He Was Misquoted About War Matters

Editor James A. Duncan disputes a newspaper report misrepresenting his war stance. He asserts he proposed council Red Cross cooperation with self named executives and vows to uphold his labor activist conscience. The Star defends itself, noting attempts to reach Duncan and promising correction.

the Star Seattle Red Cross Council Red Cross Gates Star James A. Duncan Central Labor Council Duncan Mr. Duncan Organized Labor

Botica Freed After Reversed Case In Liquor Shipment

Antono Botica was charged with making a false statement to obtain liquor and dragged Frank Jurich into court. Jurich’s permit was shown to be false, listing 2705 Third Ave instead of 4009 Seventh Ave, and he was fined $50. The case was reversed and Botica discharged.

Antono Botica Frank Jurich Botica Jurich Third Ave Seventh Ave

Opening of Spring Rush to Yukon Markets

First shipments of perishables and other urgent orders are held at Leharge awaiting ice breakup on the Yukon river. The opening of spring traffic is anticipated around May 10, with destinations including Fairbanks Ruby Iditarod and Dawson.

Fairbanks Ruby Iditarod Dawson Leharge Yukon River Yukon

Funeral set for J. P. Cass in Tacoma Saturday

J P Cass past grand sachem of the Improved Order of Red Men died at his Tacoma home Wednesday night and will be buried Saturday at 9 o'clock. The funeral will be held from his home.

J. P. Cass The Improved Order of Red Men Tacoma

Cold storage men accused of destroying food to boost prices

Senator Stone of Missouri charged that U S cold storage firms destroy food in plants and in farms to prop up prices. He urged government seizure or supervision during wartime to prevent waste and safeguard food supplies. He cited reports of agents buying crops and letting them rot to depress market prices.

United States Sen. Stone Missouri Stone

Sanderson & Porter Probe Hoquiam Aberdeen Yards

Representatives of the firm of Sanderson and Porter examined shipyards in Hoquiam and Aberdeen as part of a study to build wooden ships for the United States government.

Sanderson & Porter Hoquiam Aberdeen United States

Local Briefs Cover Accidental Injury and Local News

Dr W J Warren aged 67 of 1221 Summit Ave suffers scalp wounds after being struck by Amer Norgaard at Minor Ave and Olive St Thursday evening. Minor Lake church choir concert Friday at 8 15 pm. Judge Smith voids Paul Hutchinson appeal bond for 200 due to nonappearance in Ramaay election contest case. Frank Richardson 40 a linotype operator for Seattle Times dies after surgery at Minor hospital. J B Glenn Lambert Tire Co salesman dies at the Northern hotel after street illness. F E White 1521 34th Ave reports auto stolen from Jefferson between Second and Third. New trial sought for Sing Lee convicted of assault last March amid overheard chatter from Ted McCormick. Bremerton Union high school to host old fashioned spelling bee with cash prizes Friday.

W. J. Warren Summit Ave Amer Norgaard Boren Ave Minor Ave Olive St Green Lake Ramaay Frank Richardson Seattle Times J. B. Glenn Lambert Tire Co Northern Hotel F. E. White 34Th Ave Second Third Jefferson At Sing Lee Ted McCormick Union High School Bremerton

Bernstorff May Be Appointed Zimmerman Successor

United Press reports from Copenhagen suggest Germany may replace Alfred von Zimmerman with Count Bernstorff as Foreign Secretary to seek U.S. reconciliation. The rumors reflect German internal dissension or a calculated publicity move to ease American war preparations.

Copenhagen Germany America Austria Count von Bernstorff Alfred Zimmerman Bernstorff United States Empire

German War Preparations Reported Amid Time-Wasting Plays

The article notes a necessity for substantial war preparation and argues the move aligns with Germany's past pattern of delaying tactics. It emphasizes the strategic aim to build readiness while maintaining appearances of progress.

Germany

Legislative burlesque play planned for May 26

A play written by Mrs. H. L. W. Clark of Seattle will be produced by the Legislative Federation of King County at the Metropolitan Theatre on May 26. The burlesque satire depicts a woman’s lawmaking body in the year 2099.

Crawford Wins Alienation Case In Tacoma

May 4. The jury found no damages for Harry L. Crawford in the $10,000 suit over alleged alienation of his wife’s affections by Clay D. Darrah.

Tacoma Harry L. Crawford Clay D. Darrah Crawford Darrah

Booze Thief Strikes Ole Braken Home

Ole Braken of 416 Terrace street reports a thief stole a quart of whisky from his room last night. The marauder also took a suit of clothes a shirt a gold ring a safety razor and shoes.

Ole Braken Terrace St

British Will Visit House On Saturday

Washington May 4 Members of the British commission will visit the house Saturday Speaker Clark announced. Balfour expressed gratitude for the invitation and suggested 12 30 P M on Saturday next May 6 as a convenient time for the visit.

Washington Clark Balfour British Commission House of Representatives

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