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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1919
Page
2
Don Thatch Kelly and the Kings announce May 17 as Straw Hat Day in Seattle with a fair to celebrate wearing straw kepis. Weather forecasts promise fair spring conditions and minimal rain, despite haberdashers’ varied straw models and styles.
Hotel men from every section of the state will meet in Tacoma Tuesday evening to hold their annual election. A large delegation from Seattle left for the City of Destiny Tuesday morning. J C Marma duke, manager of the New Washington hotel, will not be a candidate to ascend himself as president of the State Hotel association.
Seattle police and fire departments face another week of free rides on Muny Street cars as council delays the ordinance to transfer funds from the general fund to the street railways. The measure was laid over Monday to allow minor changes before final action.
A truck from Miller Transfer Co driven by John Mattson was struck by a street car at Second Ave and Spring St late Monday afternoon, breaking the truck in two. The street car was only slightly damaged. Mattson told police the street car started up as he crossed the intersection.
Sipes and his corps of expert assistants claim health hinges on perfect teeth. They warn decay and gum disease threaten overall health and can cause serious complications. Dr Sipes offers pain free tooth extraction and a free exam with other work ordered to show his method.
Smillie serves as teacher of the miners who seek higher pay shorter hours and better working conditions. He represents the miners in conferences with the government.
Plans for the American day celebration on May 17 were abandoned by representatives of the Mayor and King County officials. The Parents' Association of Washington cited fear the event would conflict with plans to welcome home overseas soldiers.
Brig. Gen. Ira A. Haynes, newly assigned commander of the North Pacific Coast Artillery Corps district with headquarters in Seattle, will arrive within two weeks to assume duties.
The city moves to sue for compensation after Buoy No 2 sank in El Hott bay when the steamer Mexico Maru and the sailing ship A. J. Fuller collided on October 30, 1918. An ordinance presented Monday authorizes the legal department to file suit to recover damages.
Jack Boyce a Seattle longshoreman says Tanlac cured his stomach pains gas and heart palpitations after years of poor appetite and fatigue He reports gaining weight improving digestion and energy and praises Tanlac sold at Bartell Drug Stores under a special Tanlac representative advertisement
Uollities and finance committees will study an ordinance to authorize a $790000 utility bond line for municipal street railway improvements. The council notes current revenues should cover operation and maintenance plus debt service. Proposed work includes extensive track additions on Harbor avenue, Alki avenue, Virginia street, and numerous connections and expansions to the existing system.
Henry Amdal driving for Importing and Produce Co. lost control of his auto truck and struck a Salmon Bay street car at 15th Avenue North West and Nickerson Street late Monday afternoon. The truck was wrecked but Amdal escaped injury. the street car fender was torn off.
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