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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1917

Page

15

Receiver sought for Canadian Klondyke Power Co case

Alaska reporter says Granville Mining Co. sought a receiver in Yukon court before Judge Macaulay. The bond-holding firm, with Chester A. Featty and US food controller Herbert C. Hoover, seeks control of Canadian Klondyke Power Co. over bonds for a $1,350,000 loan or interest payment.

Alaska Power Co Dawson, Y. T Yukon Judiee Macaulay Granville Mining Co Chester A. Featty Herbert C. Hoover Unite States Food Controller Klondyke Power Co

Wealthy Man Fights 10 Day Dry Law Jail Sentence

John Selbenbaum, a wealthy Jefferson County resident and president of Key City Lights Power Co., is appealing a 10 day jail sentence in Port Townsend for violating the dry law.

United Preas Port Townsend John Selbenbaum Jefferson County Key City Lights Power Co

Governor Neville resigns to accept colonel post

Lincoln Nebraska November 23 Governor Keith Neville resigns as Nebraska’s chief executive to become colonel of the Seventh regiment now in national guard. The resignation takes effect when the regiment is accepted into federal service.

United Preas Lincoln Neb Keith Neville National Guard

German press figure interned as alien enemy

On receipt of instructions from Washington Franz Johann Dorl a German paper associate and ally of Count Von Bernstorff has been interned as an alien enemy in New York.

United Presa New York Washington, D. C Franz Johann Dorl Issues and Evens Count von Bernstorff

Evangelist Kernohan Conducts VOA Meetings Here

Chicago evangelist H. H. Kernohan leads nightly revival sessions at the Volunteers of America Mission Hall located at 1904 Sixth Ave near Stewart St. Meetings run each evening with Monday off, inviting locals to attend.

H. H. Kernohan Chicago The Volunteers of America Sixth Ave Stewart Et

Germans Stripping Cambrai in Hurry

London reports German forces stripping Cambrai of military stores as British and German troops clash within three miles of the outskirts. Gen Byng’s men fortified reclaimed ground and repelled counter attacks though fighting remains intense around Fontaine Notre Dame. French refugees say Cambrai served as a major German munition and supply depot to the enemy’s communications network.

London Cambrai Byng Fontaine Notre Dame Haig Mopperseup Kamerad Cambral Ia

Byng Victory Driven by British War Machinery

British forces press Cambrai as tanks and cavalry fight on while German reserves rally. Prisoners stream back to rear as Haig masss troops and matériel for a surprise attack. Joyful French refugees report relief from American committees and British aid streams through rear depots.

Haig and Hyng Cambrai Huntieh Prac Miles

Liquor Squad Targets Multiple Suspects in City Bust

Louie Hitchcock former Baden pool hall owner was arrested again by the dry squad at Second Ave and Jackson St for possessing whisky. Ellen Anderson of 906 Second Ave Whe was found with a full case containing nine quarts and 11 pints of whisky. Axel Kronquist of 6414 23nd Ave N W faced discovery of 13 quarts of whisky a pint of alcohol and a salt case with 12 quarts of whisky in his possession.

Louie Hitchcock Baden Second Ave Jackson Ellen Anderson Axel Kronquist Ave N. W

Permit Requirement for Service Men Visiting British Columbia

United States District Attorney Allen reports a ruling requiring service men to obtain permits before visiting British Columbia. Applications for permits should go to the local board, except where distance makes this impractical. The rule directs use of the nearest board for each case.

British Columbia United States Allen

Beattie Writer Minnie Pelton White Dies at Home

Minnie Pelton White died at her home at 607 Twelfth Street. She was a noted Beattie writer and a member of the Scribew literary club. Funeral services are set for 2 o clock Friday at the Washington Cremation Society.

Minnie Pelton White White Scribew Literary Club Washington Cremation Sociery

Alaskan Family Survives Mariposa Sinking at Seattle Pier

A boat from Alaska docked at Pier 2 as survivors of the Mariposa crowded the dock. Husband William McKay, severely ill, was rushed to Seattle hospital while wife Nellie and four children faced penniless hardship after fleeing Seward. Alaskans arranged care and lodging for the family.

Alaska Pier 2 Ekirta Mra Nellie McKay William McKay McKay Seward California Mariposa Seattle Diller Hotel

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