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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1917
Page
8
War fund organizers in Seattle urged residents to donate ten dollars to the Y M C A with a quota of 200000. contributions stood 180000 short. A representative would collect by calling Main 6208 or at the Y M C A. the drive extended an extra day to close the gap as other cities statewide surpassed their quotas by 30 to 72 percent.
New York news describes the plea of Demencia Matera to defend Bianca De Saulles in the murder case against her former husband John Lancer De Saulles. The defense seeks a verdict of temporary irresponsibility due to alleged mental disturbance and seeks a square jawed jury while painting a dramatic courtroom scene at Mineola.
Deputy Sheriff W. J. Kerr was injured when 50 or more Ames Shipbuilding workers attacked him after three prisoners were arrested for gambling aboard the Weat Seattle ferry. Kerr suffered a bruise to the right temple during the assault as the men fled and later surrendered.
A Russian mission addressed a Seattle mass meeting at First Presbyterian urging American support for Russia. Maj Washburn spoke of faith as a factor in victory, and Lt Com Hwoshinsky noted 2,000,000 Russians in trenches with supply shortages. The future of the war, they said, hinges on American material and moral backing.
A teacher builds a business personality in students from the outset, emphasizing early practical skills and mindset to prepare them for real world demands. The approach focuses on initiative, resilience, and problem solving to meet market needs.
Seattle's first day of fixed coal prices brings misery for King County coal committees and merchants. Critics say the schedule doubles costs for consumers and threatens small dealers. Chairman John Higgins explains the calculation from mine to downtown bunker, showing a $7.55 per ton price and detailing mine cost, freight, and bunker charges.
Dr. G Etsujiro Uyehara, a Japanese parliamentarian visiting the United States, says Japan wants China to become a power for its own protection. He and five colleagues tour the country to foster American Japanese friendship. A banquet is set for Thursday at the New Washington hosted by Naokichi Matsunaga, the Japanese consul.
About 80 campaigners joined 30 volunteers Tuesday to gather more signatures for the Anna Louise Strong recall petitions. They were recruited at a Monday night meeting in Veterans' Hall.
Lamp Shade Frames of four six and eight panels arrive in sizes from six to twenty six inches in diameter in oval square and fancy shapes. Also arriving gilt braids fringes galloons shade trim crepe plain and oriental silks in broad colorings and designs. Classes offered Wednesday and Friday afternoons from 1 30 to 5 o clock at First Floor.
New blouse models cater to generous figures with larger armholes and longer sleeves and waists. Made of Georgette Crepe and Crepe de Chine, semi-tailored and dress styles feature lace or embroidery trim in flesh color white navy black and striped options. Sizes 46 to 58 priced 5.75 6.50 8.50 and 9.50.
New Chenille bordered veils priced at 1.25 1.50 and 2.50 on first floor. Pom pom borders feature chastered chenille dots forming borders for square and round meshes with straight or scalloped edges. Available in Taupe Purple Brown Navy and combinations.
C.B. CORSET Model 460 for medium and slender figures in pink coutil with low bust eased by rubber inset. Sizes 19 to 26. Price $1.50. second floor.
Collegiate shirts for boys run in blue white green and khaki with French cuffs. Sizes 12 44 to 14 percent. Price 1.50. Regulation O D Army sweaters for boys in sizes 28 to 34 cost 5.00.
The fire department answered a false alarm at 1 o'clock Tuesday morning at 822 Broadway N Battle Creek Sanitarium. Minnie Callow, 50, a patient from an unknown address, shattered a window with bare fists and began throwing furniture from her room before nurses intervened. A passerby heard the crash and saw debris fly from the window, mistaking it for a blaze.
John Hoffman a sailor was overheard wishing the Kaiser would invade the United States. He was found to be a German I. W. W. and reportedly wished all U S soldiers would be killed in France. Howard Wright recommended internment during the war. Hoffman is held in the city jail for safe keeping. The Prefontaine building at Prefontaine place and Yeaster way was sold to Ideal Investment for about $400 000.
George Biladeau, 20, received a seven to twenty year sentence from Judge Mitchell Gilliam after his conviction on a statutory charge tied to a September motorcyclist gang. His attorney, W R Bell, sought a new trial but arrived late. Bell said an appeal would follow. Tess Miller, also charged in the same case, faces trial Tuesday morning. The Despatch steamer is set to depart for Southeastern Alaska Tuesday night at 9 o'clock.
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