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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1918

Page

8

One Man Hold Up Fifty Proves It Is So At Liberty

Liberty program features Big Bill Hart in Selfish Yates holding up fifty men at gunpoint for an hour. Roscoe Arbuckle appears in Moonshine two reels. Madge Kennedy stars in The Fair Pretender. Other bills include Fatty Arbuckle, Sydney Drew comedy, and Pathe Weekly.

Big Bill Hart Liberty Roscoe Arbuckle Star-Liberty Weekly Clemmer Creammer Madge Kennedy Sylvia

Basement Salesroom White Tub Skirts Featured

White tub skirts priced at 1.95 and 2.25 with wide belts large patch pockets and button trimmed tabs along the full front. Waist measurements range from 24 to 32 inches marking Basement Salesroom offerings.

London Urges Workmen Circle to Back Wilson in Pittsburg

Socialist Congressman London of New York urged the Workmen's Circle convention to unite for President Wilson's peace program. He warned of Prussian militarism threatening Belgium Serbia Russia France and the United States and urged support for a world at peace based on Wilson's principles.

Rep London Workmen Circle Wilson Pittsburg Congress New York Workmen's Circle Belgium Serbia Russia France Tingland Germany

Examiner Cleared In Police Exam Cheating Probe

Civil service commissioners ruled D P Kenyon was not involved in any leak of exam questions for police lieutenant and captain tests. Three more witnesses testified as the probe continued Tuesday. R C Smith was hospitalized with a concussion after being struck from a Schwabacher Grocery Co. truck at Bellevue avenue and Pike street Tuesday.

Leutenants D. P. Kenyon Civil Service Commissioners Kenyon R. C. Smith Senécast Schwabacher Grocery Co Bellevue Ave Pike St

Bouillon Resigns for Washington War Work

A. V. Bouillon has temporarily resigned to answer to the government’s call in Washington. No replacement will be appointed by the county commissioners, and Bouillon is expected to return to Seattle after completing his war duties. He earned $500 monthly for conducting an efficiency survey of county offices.

A. V. Bouillon Washington, D. C Bouillon Seattle

Winkler Urges Members to Attend Red Cross Meeting

Mrs. Amelia M. Winkler, Degree of Honor Red Cross auxiliary president, urges members to be present at meeting Wednesday afternoon in Evergreen hall Baillargeon building.

Amelia M. Winkler Degree of Red Cross Auxiliary Evergreen Hall Baillargeon Building

Utility Baskets and Accessories Sale Notices

Utility baskets priced at 25 cents each with trays small waste baskets and flower baskets offered in a local sale. The listing highlights affordable household items available for quick purchase.

Stamped Gowns Offered at Basement Sale Price

A basement salesroom advertises stamped gowns for $1.00 each. The items are described as tempered for dainty designs and embroidery, emphasizing exceptional value at the stated price.

Apron Styles Offered at 25 Cents Each

Circular sale note for Margaret Aprons and Ell-Cut Aprons in percale with dark stripe and figured patterns. Prices set at 25 cents, white piping details noted. Circular tone suggests catalog-like listing for shoppers.

Paul Perigord To Speak At War Luncheon In Seattle

Italians invited to a patriotic luncheon Friday noon at the Arena. The Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club member's council hosts about 1200 war workers who are expected to attend. Lieut. Paul Perigord, the "Fighting Priest" of France, will address the gathering.

Arena Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club Paul Pertgord France

Municipal league backs U S rail and telecom ownership

Unification of railway terminals and government ownership of railways telephones and telegraph service companies was approved at the Municipal league weekly luncheon at the Washington Annex on Tuesday.

Municipal League Washington Annex

Hurd Declares Candidacy for National G A R Commander

H Hurd of Seattle announces his bid to lead the Grand Army of the Republic national encampment as commander-in-chief. He has served as department commander of Washington and Alaska, both endorsing his candidacy. The election is set for Portland at the next encampment opening August 18.

H. Hurd Seattle Grand Army of the Republic Washington Alaska Portland

Revenue Leaks in Traction Co Found in Seattle Row

City committees and the mayor pressed Puget Sound Traction, Light and Power officials over finances and franchise obligations. President Leonard defended earnings while sparring over city transfers and service costs as council members sought relief and accountability.

City Council Hanson A. W. Leonard W. C. McGrath Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Co Stone-Webster Washington Light Leonard Seattle Bellingham Everett Erickson Lane Third Ave

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