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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1917
Page
4
Louis Tomas, a Kent rancher, and partner Frank Camard were found with Camard dead from a gunshot Saturday night. Blood tests on Tomas's trousers and shoes may determine if the stains are from a pig he dressed or human blood from Camard.
A budget committee special meeting is set for Friday at 1 p m to consider a new ordinance for city employee raises. The ordinance, introduced Monday, covers all departments except library and park, funded by special levies, and adds about 257 792 90 to annual payroll with year end total 158 806 51. Workers earning 3 a day or less get 59 cents more. those at 115 or less monthly gain 10. those between 115 and 125 monthly gain 5.
Oberlin reports on city affairs as council discusses abolishing the 60 year age limit for civil service applicants. The measure, in committee for nearly a year, was sent back for one week as supporters cite potential gains from veterans and older workers.
Grace Jones recounts the 1917 18 Folies examination where Ziegfeld's critics judge chorus hopefuls by form and stage presence. Candidates are discarded or chosen for personality and appearance, with tall noses noted as a rare asset for a prized number.
Market today lists vegetables fruits and prices with numerous items and per unit costs. Includes beans lettuce carrots onions corn apples strawberries and eggs with quotes from producers and wholesale to retailer pricing. Identifies regional origins and various milk products.
Prosecutor Lloyd Black of Snohomish county is to ask Superior Judge Ronald to free more of the 72 members of the I W W held since November 5 for conspiring to murder Jefferson Heard after a battle aboard the Verona. Twenty-two of the 72 were freed Monday. trial numbers were not yet announced.
London April 20. A German destroyer attack on Ramsgate caused light casualties as a boy fled in panic, his teddy bear killed by shrapnel when a shell tore through the roof.
The Swedish government bans export of fly paper for the summer period. The policy aims to ensure domestic supply amid ongoing shortages and aligns with seasonal production needs. Local industry groups expect continued availability for farmers and households.
The city will appeal Judge Dykeman's ruling that requires the city to pay one fifth of Empire Way improvement costs from the general fund. Council Monday directed Corporation Counsel Caldwell to file the appeal.
Advertisement urges readers to trust Haynes for watch repair services at Next Liberty theatre location.
A collection of reader questions and expert answers on topics from hair loss remedies and safe beauty devices to choosing Indian names for Camp Fire Girls. It also covers proper use of opera glasses at theater and a reader letter on honor and dating propriety.
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