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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1918
Page
11
Ton May 23 reports that Director General Mo p ordered relief of all press duties as part of railway reforms. Officials say the move could save about $1,000,000 by shedding executive and managerial positions across the system.
Mrs Theresa Snelling of 1715 Bradner Place Seattle declares she endured long term distress from stomach pain headaches and insomnia. She credits Taniac after trying many medicines and doctors and says the remedy restored her health allowing her to sleep and perform light housework again.
Junior and senior pupils from the Margaret Olson School of Expression and Dramatic Art will present a recital on Friday May 31 at 7 30 p m in the Odd Fellows temple Tenth Avenue and Priest Street to raise funds for Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund The program includes a series of plays and recitations with a cast of named performers and a One Act Princess Marguerite’s Choice featuring Princess Lady Undine Fairy Kenevela Sir Mendel and Prince Crosses
A memo notes Nut House employees sending a cashier’s check for 19.27 and praise for bonds and Red Cross drives. It mentions a March rally and lists names such as Nellie Mosely Heth Atkins Vere Atkins and Marjorie Avery Hobvert Atkins, with references to colors and marches in a wartime context.
A note on a letter by Denver defendant Charles Jacobs hints at German influence in the I W W case. Government attorneys suggest surprises regarding alleged German ties to the LW W and its use, with evidence extending to Colorado Texas Utah and Montana.
Portland May 24 United States Judge Wolverton revoked the citizenship papers of Carl Swelgin a Prussian and I W W agitator and organizer after a trial showing he falsely swore allegiance to the United States The ruling is expected to threaten I W W citizens of foreign birth and Swelgin was interned as an enemy alien.
William Butler, 40, described as an organizer for the 1 W. W., was commissioned at Spokane to reorganize the 1 W. W. in Seattle after Chief Warren's raid and was arrested at Second Avenue and Washington Street on Wednesday. Efforts to have him deported will be pursued.
Gilbert M. Roe attorney for Senator Robert La Follette told the senate privileges and elections committee on May 23 that it was unthinkable to doubt his loyalty or that he wished Germany to win the war. Roe seeks dismissal of disloyal and seditious speech charges.
In Oregon City Miss Florence Cheney Bullard 17 sues G W Guthrie for 16000 claiming the teacher violently kissed her after a theft of a kiss. The school board investigated but re employed Guthrie with a raise in salary for next year.
In Yakima on May 23 W H Hall of Parker bottom testified in superior court that he distrusts banks and buries his money in glass jars in his backyard. He keeps as much as twelve thousand dollars at a time under the sod during the suit.
Mount Rainier lodge 806 of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen hosts a fundraising ball at Redding's Queen Anne hall on May 29 for the emergency relief fund. Mayor Ole Hanson will dedicate and present the service flag at 9 30 p m.
Vienna reports emphasize Secretary Baker's statement that 500000 American soldiers are in France. Amsterdam dispatch notes the prominence of the claim in Vienna papers.
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