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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1916

Page

2

Foreign Born Citizens Own Their Homes Why

An article argues foreign born citizens pursue home ownership as a path to independence, contrasting European landlord and tenant classes. It highlights Suquamish as an example where owning land and working in Seattle is feasible, noting Kitsap Transportation Co and the Kitsap II ferry service with multiple daily trips linking Suquamish and Seattle.

Europe Suquamish Seattle Kitsap Transportation Co Kitsap II

C Gerald to Enter Plea Friday in Liquor Case

Mayor Gill praises courage in a campaign against liquor law violators as resolutions pass the Municipal league. Judge Frater upholds Prosecuting Attorney Lundin’s seizure warrant ruling, while F Kubata and J Armin appeal after fines of 190 and jail terms are imposed. Clarence Gerald arraigned in superior court and given further actions.

Gill Municipal League Frater Lundin F. Kubata J. Armin Gordon Clarence Gerald

Popcorn Wagon Heist Reported by Local Vendor

Castoriano of 122944 Washington Street runs a popcorn wagon. Three boys took three bags for $5.60, then three more boys followed, stealing the money to total $5.60. He pursued briefly before officers were alerted as police investigate. Modern rooms and hotel ad text follow.

Washington St 13Th Ave. S Main St

Master Builder O. Shuey and his home mission

The article honors H. O. Shuey founder of a building and loan association at 808 Third Ave. He claims to have helped about 1,000 families own homes in Seattle, never foreclosing during hard times, and achieving not a single divorce or litigation over twenty years. He promotes Golden Rule business and Christian principles in home building and financing.

Seattle Hr. O. Shuey Third Ave The Cascades H. O. Shuey Building and Loan Association

Tacomans Aim to Lift The Curse With Name Change Plan

Sixteen Tacoma officials including Mayor Fawcett visit Seattle as guests of the Rotary club. They form the Justice to the Mountain committee pushing to rename Mount Hatmer to remove a curse. An open Tacoma citizens letter to Seattle residents cites Marshall Lane Rev W A Major and The Seattle Star as supporting the change.

Russians Plan to Grab Turk Lands Near Bagdad

Landon May 17 report says twenty thousand Turks were withdrawn from the British front east of Kut el Amara to meet a Russian push toward Bagdad. Diplomats believe Russia aims for a swift war end by seizing Turkish territory.

Landon Kut el-Amara Bagdad Russia

Graduates Named From Swedish Hospital Training School

Twelve new nurses will graduate from the Swedish hospital training school at exercises in the Swedish Tabernacle, Pikest and Bellevue avenues, at 8 p.m. on May 19. The list includes Elizabeth Gustafson, Anna Lanton, M. Elizabeth Anderson, Ruth Hansen, Martha E. Eskolin, Rose M. Taylor, Martha M. Bloom, Ruth E. Anderson, Juanita M. Woods, Esther C Johnson, Augusta M. Erickson, and Ellen D. Granquiat.

Swedish Hospital Swedish Tabernacle Pikest Bellevue Ave Elizabeth Gustafson Anna Lanton M. Elizabeth Anderson Ruth Hansen Martha FE. Eskolin Rose M. Taylor Martha M. Bloom Ruth FE. Anderson Juanita M. Woods Esther C Johnson Augusta M. Erickson Ellen D. Granquiat

Wilson Urges US Trade Bodies Standardization Aid

President Wilson sent a letter to FTC Vice Chairman Hurley urging support for trade associations and similar groups. He argued standardization would cut production costs and improve quality across industries.

Washington Wilson U. K Federal Trade Commission Encouragement of Trade Associations Hurley

Soap Free Shampoo From Coconut Oil

Advice warns against alkali in soaps and shampoos drying the scalp. Coconut oil mixed with water provides a pure cleansing wash that creates a rich lather, rinses easily, and leaves hair soft, bright, and manageable while removing dust dirt and dandruff.

Penrose Loses Pennsylvania in Primary Moves Split

Returns show Brumbaugh and Vare faction gaining delegates while Gov. Grumbaugh controls headquarters. Penrose camp claims partial victory as Brumbaugh's lead grows. Noonevelt and Ford performances vary and Roosevelt lags behind expectations.

Martin Grumbaugh Brumbaugh Henry Ford Roosevelt

Seattle Men Win National Posts in Sons of the American Revolution

Three Washington men receive national offices in Newark New Jersey election by the Sons of the American Revolution O J C Dutton of Seattle elected vice president general George A Virtue of Seattle chosen national trustee and Rev John O Foster of Tacoma named chaplain

Washington Seattle Newark N. J Sons of the American Revolution O. J. C. Dutton Geo. A. Virtue John O. Foster Tacoma

Hughes Leads Roosevelt in Vermont Primary Returns

In Montpelier on May 17, Jose tle Hughes led Roosevelt two to one in early returns from Vermont's presidential preference primary. Elihu Root and Governor McCall of Massachusetts trailed with scattered votes.

Montpelier Josetle Hughes Roosevelt Elihu Root Gov. McCall Masachusetts

Mrs Higdee Hosts War Veterans Group Meeting

Mrs Richard C Higdee will entertain George H Fortson Auxiliary United Spanish War Veterans at her home 4445 Briar Hill Thursday May 18 at noon Lunch at the Hollywood 212 Pike Adv

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