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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1917
Page
3
The Supreme Court affirmed Kansas State authority to levy a foreign corporation tax on railroads operating in the state. The Rock Island railroad challenged the tax claiming it burdened interstate commerce but the court rejected that argument.
An old advertisement touts Hamburg Breast Tea, called Hamburger Brust Thee by Germans, for home use. It recommends a tablespoon of tea steeped in boiling water, strained, and consumed hot to relieve congestion, loosen bowels, and treat colds. The product is claimed to be inexpensive and vegetable-based.
Col M K Saville Camp Lewis police chief criticizes Seattle finances citing local improvement district bonds and a supreme court decision while Mayor Gill defends the revolving fund as sound finance. He alleges a campaign to keep city money in banks and hints at meddling by Tacoma figures.
Rome reports a flood of refugees as German and Austrian forces press into the north. A Sioux City mother, two under four, fled with her children recounting day and night evacuations. American Consul Carroll praises Italian reorganization and refugee care in Rome while urging American participation in Italy’s fight. Italian workers pledge patriotism and aid to the government.
Mary's church announces a daily baggar at the parish hall throughout the coming week. Parish members are invited to attend for meals and social fellowship each day.
News notes from early wartime Seattle report a navy radio operators course at the university campus as a path to enlistment. Also listed are meetings, thefts, accidents, and local events including a district club dinner, police searches for a missing butter tub, a Japanese immigrant case, and a motorcycle crash injuring Sergeant Donlan and Mrs Donlan.
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