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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1916

Page

2

Former officer Margett posted five thousand bail

Former police officer B J Margett, turned over to federal authorities by attorney John J Sullivan, posted a five thousand dollar bail after arranging a nine thousand, five hundred ninety dollar bond. Hearing set for November 27. The case involves a bar at 1905 Ninth Ave tied to A De Martini. Authorities recovered items after De Martini faced a dry squad arrest.

B. J. Margett John J. Sullivan Sullivan A. de

Seven Sins of Society Pride and Its Social Pull

Winona Wilcox examines pride as a facet of the seven deadly sins noting its ties to vanity ambition and social status. The piece contrasts arrogant displays with earned pride in lifting families and communities from poverty to prosperity.

Napoleon

The Peacock Alleys And The Parade Of Pride

A critique of social clubs and urban elites. The piece condemns the commodified luxury of fashionable women and the empty pride of status, noting men chase display through cars and hotels while neglecting family foundations. It warns against a democracy that tolerates aristocratic vanity.

Mariner Rides Stolen Car In Wild Fourth Ave Cruise

James Hamilton, a Seattle steward, seized a parked car outside the Rainier club and steered wildly down Fourth Ave. The auto hit the Rainier club curb and then the Seattle Athletic Club entrance before wedging between stone pillars. Police arrested Hamilton and he was jailed.

Squirrel Whisky James Hamilton Rainier Club Fourth Ave Seattle Athletic Club Hamilton Gorge H. Tilden

Wilson Increases California Lead in Presidential Vote

San Francisco Nov. 17 Secretary of State Jordan oversaw official vote compilation in Sacramento as five counties remained to be tabulated. United Press reports Wilson leads with 198 482 to Hughes 183 703, a net gain of 14 779.

San Francisco Sacramento Jordan United Press Wilson Hughes

Sulphurro Aids Seattle Boy From Crippled to Healthy

A Seattle family reports their six year old son recovered from pneumonia typhoid and inflammatory rheumatism after using Sulphurro. After months of decline and a twisted heart he began a swift recovery following the August 11 1916 dose and is now a vigorous, pain free child active in sports. The letter endorses Sulphurro and claims substantial savings.

Max Pearne Longfellow Max W. 8. Pearne Clark Pearne Motors Company Fast Madison Street Mr. Pearne Pearne

Cheapest Fares to California

The Multnomah steamer, one of the Cormick Steamship Co fleet, sails Saturday November 18 for Southern California ports. It offers ample passenger comforts and unmatched meals. With heavy travel, reservations are advised at the Milwaukee ticket office, Second Ave and Cherry St. Phone Eliott 4812.

San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego Multnomah Me.Cormick Steamship Co California Milwaukee Second Ave Cherry St

A Boy in Battle Leaves Message for His Mother

The 19 year old heir to Lord Glenconner Wyndham Tennant fell in battle in France. A note found in his jacket reads a heartfelt message to his mother praising love and peace and ending with a blessing. The piece ends with moral quips about leadership and thought.

France Lord Glenconner Wyndham Tennant

Secret Service Pursues Girl Tied to Counterfeiting Plot

Federal agents arrest N. K. Wilken and seize a counterfeit operation with over $65,000 in bogus ten dollar notes printed at a Santa Clara office. Investigators hunt for the girl believed to have aided the thief, linked to the Minneapolis plant and the printing site.

Los Angeles Federal Secret Service N. KR. Wilken Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Olis Santa Clara

Thief Uses Lantern Ruse to Steal Hens in Howertown

A man called out two of William Lilly’s sons in Bethlehem on November 17 claiming a broken down car and borrowed a lantern. The next morning the lantern was found in the hennery with 40 choice hens missing.

Bethlehem William Lilly Howertown

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