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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1917

Page

8

Robbers Loom in Narrow Escape After City Holdup

Charles Martin age 32 is hospitalized with a lodged hip after attempting to flee two highwaymen at Eighth avenue and Union Street Friday at 1 20 am. Descriptions place one man at 25, 5 feet 7, 155 pounds in a checkered cap. the other 20, 5 feet 5, 140 pounds with a dark suit and checkered cap. A PB Church Co employee is linked to the second suspect. Earlier, public safety reports detail a banked incident with a nickel plated item.

Charles Martin Sixth Ave City Hospital Eighth Ave Union St Leo Hye Joe Wells Martin PB Church Co

Fred's social time costs him 300 dollars

Halfstrom reports to police that Thursday night three men invited him to a room at the Grand Central hotel for cards. He lost 120 dollars and, after being heavily intoxicated, his purse containing the remaining 180 dollars was taken and the men disappeared.

Halfstrom First Ave Grand Central Hotel

Regimental Colors Presented to Washington National Guard

The Third Regiment Washington National Guard received regimental colors from Union General Maurice Thompson at the Armory last night. The flags, a gift from Frank Waterhorne and Colonel William BE McClure, were accepted with a pledge to protect the unit. A post ceremony review followed, and Company A gave an exhibition drill.

Washington National Guard Maurice Thompson Armory Frank Waterhorne William Be, McClure

Recallers Reply to Miss Louise Strong in War Campaign

The Spanish American War veterans recall committee in Beattie district issues a reply to Miss Louise Strong’s letter to parents and teachers. They accuse her of pro German propaganda, urge her retirement from the school board, and note delays in filing signatures while precinct books are checked. Petitions with signatures can be returned to 409 Mehrhorn Building.

Anna Louise Strong Beattie School Board Miss Strong Mina Strong Kaiser United States Mehrhorn Second Avenue

Two German Planes Wrecked in British Raid

London correspondent reports two German planes destroyed and two forced down in a seaplane raid announced by the Admiralty. Bombs fell on German aeroplane sheds at Mandzaeme. raiders aimed for Uytwerke but turned to the Handwaerne depot due to high winds. all British machines returned safely.

United Press London Mandzaeme Admiralty Uytwerke Handwaerne

No Milk Famine Expected In Beattie Says Inspector

Beattie dairy and food inspector Dr. F B Smith said there is no danger of a milk famine. He cited the 10 cent per quart price rise to eight quarters for 1 as due to higher farmer prices to condensers and noted no serious shortage is foreseen though costs on feed may push prices higher.

Beattie F. B. Smith City Dairy and Food Inspector

Westlake Market Celebrates Seventh Anniversary Saturday

Westlake Market in Seattle marks seven years at the old site and one year at the Westlake avenue location. The market, decorated like a Christmas tree, offers special prices and will give away hundreds of dollars worth of food to visitors, says manager D. Mackenzie.

Seattle Westlake Frederick & Noeleon Westlake Ave D. MacKenzie

Scarlet Fever Fatalities Reported by Pershing

A second death from scarlet fever in France is reported by Gen. Pershing. Medical Private Edwins Linton, of Washington Pennsylvania, dies from the disease after a nurse warned yesterday. Two other fatalities in France include Private Claude Mieusset of Boston and Bugler Floyd Gramps of Minneapolis associated with military units.

United Press Washington France Pershing Edwins. Linton Claude B. Mieusset Boston

College Girls' Shoes Offer High Style At $6 Pair

Ad listing college girls shoes priced six dollars a pair. Gunmetal calf leather with black cloth tops described as stylish. Sizes range from eight to seven.

Various Grocery Deals From Early 20th Century Advertisement

California Seeded Raisins 12c a package. new crop best quality three for 35c. Carolina Head Rice finest quality per pound 10c. Sliced Pineapple Hawaiian Del Monte Brand No 2 cans 16c. Mayflower Coffee fresh roasted per pound 25c. Italian Prunes new crop large fruit per pound 16c. Candy Peel orange lemon 25c per pound. Citron 40c per pound. Green Beans Armour Plate extra fine pack per can 13c.

California del Monte Armour's Helmet

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