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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1918

Page

3

Yeomen of the Navy Train at Lake Washington Camp

Naval training camp at Lake Washington welcomed yeomen servicewomen in uniform prescribed by Secretary Daniels. Chief Anne Hathuret, captain yeoman, veteran of the lake station, enlisted August 3 1917. Women sailors join four year terms with full pay and duties, marking a wartime celebration at headquarters.

Uncle Sam Naval Training Camp Lake Washington Daniels Naval Reserve Anne Hathuret Yeoman Lake Station Yeoworen

Italian Planes Bomb Austrian and Marine Base at Cattaro

A squadron of Italian seaplanes and planes bombed the Austrian and marine base of Cattaro on the eastern Adriatic coast Monday, an official announcement said. The action was part of Italy's wartime operations.

Rome Cattaro

Lost 700 Platinum brooch in Seattle near Second Ave

A 700 platinum brooch set with 13 diamonds and 16 pearls was lost Tuesday night in Seattle. It belonged to Mrs Joseph Schermer, wife of J Schermer the Dreamland dancing pavilion manager. The item vanished on Second Avenue and is sought by the owner.

Seattle Joseph Schermer J. Schermer Dreamland Dancing Pavilion Second Ave

Commission to Continue Probe of Exam Leaks

The civil service commission will press on with its inquiry into alleged advance knowledge of police promotion exam questions. Fourteen officers testified over three and a half hours, with more witnesses to be called next Tuesday. Chief Warren and County Prosecutor Lundin led the panel as officers claimed rumors of meritless promotions persist.

Civil Service Commimion Warren Lundin Bannick Searing Mason and Damm

Telegraphers of Ten Cities May Walk Out

Telegrapher unions in 19 cities report willingness to strike after discharges of commercial telegraph workers. President Konenkamp urged delay until Thursday morning as War Labor Board decision expected within 24 hours. Western Union and officials did not respond to reinstate locked out workers.

Washington International Konenkamp Telegraphers’ Union Konenkamp Har War Labor Board J. F Campbell Union W F. Schwandt Western Union

Calhoun Named On Draft Board

Isaac P. Calhoun former mayor of Kent was appointed by President Wilson to succeed Wallace G. Collins as chairman of the district draft board for Western Washington. Collins, a lumberman, resigns due to ill health and realigns his duties.

Isaac P. Calhoun Kent President Wilson Wallace G. Collins District Draft Board Western Washington Collins

High School Girl Missing Near Hunt's Point

Eugenie Reif, 12, from Franklin High School, has been missing from her Hunt's Point home near Lake Washington since Tuesday afternoon. Her father, FF. W. Reif, reported her absence and police aid is sought. she boarded a Mount Baker streetcar at 4 PM to catch a boat to Hunt's Point and has not been seen since.

Eugenie Reif Franklin High School Hunt's Point Lake Washington FF. W. Reif Mount Baker Street

Boaz Buys Booze At Federal Auction

Seventeen hundred quarts of liquor sold at a Wednesday morning auction held by Marshal Boyle. Buyer J. W. Boaz purchased the lot and will forward it to A. J. Wolff in San Francisco. A separate report notes a garage theft on 19th Avenue North East as George Davideaon found his car stolen.

Third Ave Federal Building Wm. J. Boyle J. W. Boaz A. J. Wolff Market al San Francisco George Davideaon 19Th Ave. N. E

Naval Station at U to Have a Hostess House

The University of Washington Naval Training station will construct a hostess house with telegraphic orders from Washington DC approving the plan. Puget Sound Bridge and Dredging Co. will build under an existing order and the house will be supervised by the naval warfare department after completion.

Naval Training Station Washington, D. C Puget Sound Bridge & Dredging Company Naval Warfare Department

Tanlac credited with curing longshoreman's wife from rheumatism

John Hanson of 213 27th Street Seattle reports his wife’s dramatic recovery after two years in bed. He cites improved appetite sleep and mobility after taking Tanlac and urges others to try the tonic as a reconstructor strengthening digestion and blood, with Seattle Bartell Drug Stores as the local seller.

John Hanson 27Th Street Fast Seatte, Walsh Taniac

A Good Set of Teeth Is a Good Introduction

A dental office advertises high grade graduate dentists with state board certificates on display. It promises best materials, low prices from high volume, ironclad guarantees, and painless methods. Free examination and estimate offered with no obligation to proceed.

State Dental Board

Glendale Father Kills Daughter Then Takes Own Life

In Glendale California on May 15 J A McCullum a wealthy resident shot his 16 year old daughter Annie as she slept then killed himself after entering the dining room. The deed followed by his despair over his wife's illness.

Spondent J. A. McCullum Glendale Annie

Aliens Fire On U S Depot In Middletown Ambush

Three Austrian suspects fired on an aviation supply depot at Middletown while hidden behind a screen of buses. Soldiers responded, pursued, and captured the assailants.

U.S. Depot East Middletown

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