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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1917

Page

8

Man Killed In Street Fight Two Suspects Flee

Nervick was killed in a street fight outside the Triangle hotel at the am. Two assailants called Mickey and Jackie escaped while S J Cook a waiter was arrested on an open charge. Witnesses Steve Kelly Verdic Devise and Pearl Allen identified the scene and police chased the suspects.

Me Nervick Team Triangle Pietave Railroadway Jackie Mickey S. Jh. Cook Duffy Reble Occidental Ave Steve Kelly Hart Alderst Verdic Devise Triangle Hotel Reiea Nest Nervick Cook Washington St Jack Maya Washington #1 Duffy Rehle First Ave King Weller Nervick Maid Kelly Pearl Allen Erelyn Graham First Ave. S M. J. McNamee Tien Cornelison South End

Rail Dictator Concept Voiced by President Wilson

United Press dispatch reports President Wilson weighing government control of railroads to prevent war time disruption. He may use a dictator model to mobilize freight, munitions and coal if Brotherhood chiefs resist arbitration, with Congress and federal action possible. Executives seek higher revenue as strikes loom and rail finance strains intensify.

United Press Washington New Wilson Railrad Brotherhood Congress Interstate Commerce Comminaton

No Rail Strike, Says W G Lee

W G Lee president of the Brotherhood of Trainmen declares no railroad strike will occur while the union votes on a wage increase, expressing faith in President Wilson's policy. The leader's stance comes as the labor group weighs demands for higher pay.

W. G. Lee Cleveland WG. Lee The Brotherhood of Trainmen Wilson

Villa Forces Take Ojinaga

United Press dispatch from Presidio Texas reports Villa forces seized the Mexican village of Ojinaga after an all day battle. Carranza defenders surrendered to U S cavalry led by Capt Theodore Barnes. One American machine gun operator was killed. Villa reportedly commanded by general Keponian Yodova.

Presidio Tex Ojinaga Carranza Keponian Yodova United States Theodore Barnes Machine UN Villa Ironers

Clemenceau Likely Replaces Painleve in War Council Era

Paris reports urgent public demand for a new premier and cabinet before the Allied war council meets on November 19. Georges Clemenceau is favored as the most likely successor to Premier Painleve amid calls to avoid a ministry vacuum.

Allied War Council Painleve Comment Today Georges Clemenceau

First Asphalt Road Started at Camp Lewis Cantonment

Staff Correspondent reports work has begun on the camp's first asphalt road running in front of the staff headquarters. The plan calls for many miles of similar roads in the completed cantonment.

Camp Lewis Tacoma Cantonment Hee

Suffragists Hunger Strike Prison Garb Refusal

Washington reports two women pickets released after 57 hours of hunger strike at the district jail. Miss Winslow refused prison clothes, wrapped in a blanket and kept on a cot due to weakness from forcible feeding. Several other suffragists remain imprisoned or awaiting court sentences for a second picketing offense.

Washington Woman's Party Tose Winslow Gertrude Crocker Chicago Gladys Chevier Taltimore Alice Paul Winslow Kate Heffelfinger Shamokin Mine Crocker Occoquan

Gerard Will Come Back She Declares

Miss Enid Agassis daughter of the British vice consul in Tacoma says Gerald Newhouse son of a wealthy New Jersey man will return after leaving her at the church. Edward Newhouse denies knowledge of his son's whereabouts and any involvement in the disappearance.

Tacoma Gerald Enid Agassis Gerald Newhouse Weat Orange N J Edward Newhouse New York

Lemon Skin Beautifier Cream From Fresh Lemons

A home remedy for a lemon based skin bleaching lotion mixes juice from two lemons with three ounces of orchard white to yield a quarter pint. Filter the juice to remove pulp and store for months while applying daily to face neck arms and hands to soften and brighten skin.

Jeet

Acids and Stomach Indigestion Remedies

Medical authorities attribute most stomach trouble to excess hydrochloric acid rather than lack of digestive juices. The article promotes diureated magnesia as a safe, inexpensive remedy taken after meals to sweeten the stomach and prevent sourness, gas, and pain, noting it is harmless in powder or tablet form.

Helena Bohner Laurelville Ohio Edsall Pinus Laboratories Monticello Illinois

Dynamite Fuse Found In I W W Room In Alaska Hotel

Federal agents uncovered 6000 feet of gutta percha dynamite fuse and packing cases with I W W records in a room at the Alaska hotel 84 Seneca St. The occupant used the alias Joe Distance and has not been arrested as searches continue for the renter. Densmore the hotelkeeper is an I W W sympathizer and a former socialist candidate. Records seized include a card index of I W W members and their affiliations.

I. W. W. Records Alaska Minute Men U. S A. Rooks Giles Humphrey Ralph Jones Densmore Seattle al Hicks Winlock Ranch

General Sibert’s Sons All Fighters In War Call

Maj. Gen Sibert leads a family of fighters with himself two sons serving as captains one a West Pointer the other a former militia lieutenant a third son has just enlisted according to word received at American Field Headquarters France.

United Press France America Seibert

Thursday Night Dances Support The Star Smoke Fund

A Laundry and Dye Workers union dance at Eagles hall raises funds for The Star's smoke fund for boys in France. Ramblers club dance follows at Laihley hall Queens Anne Ave and Boston St. Mystic Jewel club hosts a Friday dance at Odd Fellows hall. The Star ships a Christmas package to Sammies and rain wipes profits from Strand Theatre, with next Monday expected to bring a substantial sum.

Eagles’ Hall France Laundry and Dye Workers’ Union

Miss Sadie McClellan Wins $30 000 Damages in Breach Suit

Miss Sadie McClellan a 25 year old sal in Washington wins 30 000 dollars in a breach of promise case against Fr Rafferty manager of a ten shoe store. A jury awarded the full amount sought and she fainted when verdict was read. Raferty’s counsel argued the sum was preposterous for a man earning 25 dollars a week.

Washington Sadie McClellan Fr. Rafferty District Supreme Court

Riveter Killed In Ames Shipyard Timber Accident

Robert Holmes a riveter at the Ames Shipbuilding yards was struck on the head by a heavy timber Wednesday and died instantly. He is survived by a widow and three children.

Robert Holmes Ames Shipbuilding Company

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