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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1918

Page

4

Liberty Theatre Opens With Selfish Yates and Moonshine

In Thiraty Center Arizona the Devil's Own saloon owner Yates faces a bold woman who challenges him. Wil Hart stars in Selfish Yates, a Western, with Patty Arbuckle in Moonshine as a rival tale of danger and intrigue. Fatty joins the generator cast as the plot unfolds amid moonshine clashes and frontier threats.

Liberty Wil Hart Yates Patty Arbuckle Selfish Yates Billie Thiraty Center Arizona Fatty Blue Ridge Mountains Virginia

Cannery Plan and Alaska Dog Teams Linked by Fish Run

F P T Rowe told the States bureau of fisheries at a hearing that a lower Yukon salmon cannery could be built if it does not affect the fresh water run. He warned that reducing the run would deplete the food supply for dog teams.

Yukon River Bishop F P. T. Rowe States Bureau of Fisheries S. C

Curriculum Reform Eliminates Courses at University

The emergency committee reviewed all offerings and removed non essential courses from the University of Washington curriculum ahead of September. The aim is to streamline study options and focus on core requirements.

Univer of Washington

British recruiting unit chief reassigned to New York

Dr. Ronald Strath, chief medical examiner, ordered to New York to join mission headquarters. Matt Sawyer of Spokane named division superintendent of the Milwaukee railway to replace J F Richards. Rogers Brown Co to build four 5 000 barrel and seven 10 000 barrel oil tanks at a cost of 75 000 dollars. Rev Edward K Barte to lecture on Continuity of Life at Knights of Pythias hall with Psychic Research Society of London. For soldiers fund the division No 4 patriotic defense council hosts a dance May 18 at Redding's hall. DAYTON Mrs Theresa Whirt.

Ronald Strath New York City Matt Sawyer Spokane Milwaukee Railway J. F. Richards Rogers-Brown Co Edward K. Barte Knights of Pythias Hall Psychic Research Society, of London Tobacco and Magazine Fund For Soldiers Patriotic Defense Council Redding's Hall Dayton Theresa Whirt

Settlement sought after cat dies of nervous prostration

Lam of Johnson seeks compensation after his cat died from nervous prostration following a chase by neighbors dog.

Lam Johnson Cat

U S approves accumulation of rail supplies at Seattle port

Gordon C. Corbaley secretary of the Chamber of Commerce explains that millions in railroad locomotives and steel are stored at Seattle awaiting shipment to Russia by the Russian commission. The government supports keeping supplies on hand to ship quickly when conditions allow. Four American and British mission staff recently resigned amid charges of waste and misused funds.

United States Russia Commission On Ways of Communication Gordon C. Corbaley Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club Comminasioners Krussla Seattle Corbaley

Home Grown Hogs Prove Profitable In Washington

H F E Bower man of Snoqualmie Falls demonstrated profitable corn fed hogs by selling 20 head in prime condition to a Seattle packing house. Hogs fattened on corn and peas raised last summer brought bids up to 17.70 dollars per hundred.

Washington H. F E. Bowerman Snoqualmie Fallse Seattle

American Planes Crash Near Toul in France

Two American planes returning from a patrol over enemy lines crash near the Toul front, northwest of the city, after falling from about 3,000 meters. The cause of the accident is not known.

France Toul

Rearrest of State Socialist Leader Herman

Emil Herman the state socialist secretary has been rearrested under indictment for sedition act violation. He failed to provide bond acceptable to the district court. Bond set at $20,000.

Emil Herman

Creel regrets congress slur in letter to House Rules chair

George Creel chairman of the committee on public information admitted his indiscretion and expressed regret for remarks in which he called Congress a slum. He said the remarks were misconstrued and wrote to the House Rules Committee chairman.

Washington George Creel Committee On Public Information Pou House Rules Committee Congress

Fire in junk yard causes $300000 in damage

Oakland reports a blaze last night in a junk yard caused about $300000 in damage. Fire officials investigate the origin and spread of the flames.

Oakland

John B Allen School Dedication by PTA Group

The John B. Allen Parent Teachers Association will dedicate the new John B. Allen School at 66th Street and Dayton Avenue on Saturday evening at 7 30. The event marks a milestone for the neighborhood and school community.

John B. Allen Parent Teachers’ Association John FB. Allen Dayton’ ‘Ave

German intrigue and war drama dominate local theaters

Coliseum presents Gerard's My Four Years In Germany in a second week, praised for patriotic detail and Kaiser portrait. Clemmer showcases The Fair Pretender with Madge Kennedy, Carmen of the Klondike continues, and Over There leads Strand as Charlie Richman and Anna Q. Nilsson join the cast. Liberty offers Selfish Vates, and Mission features The Merriane Lie.

Bill Hart Selfish Yates Liberty Anna Nilsson Charles Richman Strand Germany Coliseum Hbeasic Frograms Liberty Mary Vickford MD Clemmer Clare Williams Gerard Henides United States Clemmer Madge Kennedy Liberty— Mart Patty Attuckie Dereth Phillips Hisky Heed Padmand Keese The Yukon

Orpheum Opens With Within the Cup and More

Manager Eugene Levy debuts his first feature film With In the Cup at the Orpheum Theatre along with a Burton Holmes Travelogue and the war film Our Ally, the Tank. A twelve piece orchestra directs selections by La Grand Carter. Also showing Hensie Karriecale and The Marriage Lie at Mission Carmel Myers. Edmund Breese stars in The Spell of the Yukon at Class A Sunday.

Eugene Levy Orpheum Theatre Beasie Barriscale The Tank la Grand Carter Raymond Hensie Karriecale Paris New York Edmund Breese Yukon Alaska Robert W Service

Regimental Colors Presentation at Fort Worden

Maj. RE. P. Waterbrook of the 69th artillery will make the first official presentation of regimental colors in the Northwest on Wednesday at Fort Worden. He will present the flag to the 64rd regiment as Col. Allen reviews the unit. Boats depart Seattle at 8 a.m. and return at 4 40 p.m.

RE. P. Waterbrook 69Th Artillery Northwest 64Rd Regiment Fort Worden Col. Allen Seattle Fort At & A. m

Prostrated by Heat Fells Teamster in Chicago

A Chicago teamster collapsed from heat on Friday while riding in a wagon and suffered a fractured skull. He was prostrated by the heat and fell from the wagon, receiving medical attention.

Chicago

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