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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1918
Page
4
Special to The Star from London reports Togo Yamato Hakashi known as Yamato, a machine gunner nicknamed Honorable Lewis, earned praise in training for deadly accuracy. In a crater battle he fearlessly defended a position until mortally wounded, saying his gun could not catch Honorable Lewis.
President Wilson pledges Danish relief on the Schleswig Holstein issue in a letter to Stev. K. Bodholdt Racine Wisconsin, as Danes in the U S and Europe press for self rule and government rights amid the war. Wilson ties the Holstein dispute to broader justice aims guiding Allied nations.
Ansietant Corporation Counsel Kennedy reports that Mrs L Wianer faced a $15 installation fee and $4 40 in materials when switching to a home pay phone after roomers. AE Leighton paid $15 installation and $44 40 for office moves in the Hurke building. The $15 installation fee hike from $10, urged by Portmaster General Parlesen on 1 August 10, lacks a special order from the public service commission.
In New York on November 15 J J Shubert theorizes longer fall skirts stem from bow legs and knock knees among chorus girls. He claims four to six of seven women have such defects and fashion hides them, noting the average woman’s legs are not beautiful.
Hugo Stillman, jailed in King County, is to be arraigned in federal court Monday on charges of importing liquor from Montana. He was arrested while allegedly carrying two suitcases filled with wine along Second Avenue.
Frank Wise, of 715 Olive et., says two men confronted him at Fourth Ave and Vike et. Friday night demanding his money. One assailant reached toward a hip pocket, prompting Wise to retreat and seek police aid. The attempted holdup ended as a failed grab and Wise escaped with authorities alerted.
Former legislator Dr Walter T Christensen is cleared to seek a port commissioner role after Attorney General Tanner ruled no law prevents a salary funded post from being held by a sitting or former legislator. The question arose from a prior legislative vote allowing salaries for port commissioners. The ruling confirms Christensen may run.
The Western Washington Baptist convention will convene for two days starting Tuesday December 3 at 7 30 p m. The event was originally planned for October at the First Baptist Church in Seattle.
J. R. Hermann of Denver will speak on Reconstruction at the Commonwealth club annual meeting. The event is set for Monday November 25 at the Good Fats cafeteria at 7 p m.
A burglar took $60 from the room of A. I. Morgan at 1309 Third Ave Friday night. Police investigate the home invasion and seek witnesses. Morgan reported the incident to authorities and describes the intruder as a prowler seen fleeing into the alley.
Mr. and Mrs. Hl. R. King of 1539 15th Ave N E. return home Friday to find a burglar inside their house. The intruder entered through a rear second floor window using a ladder and fled after being startled, leaving behind a pile of hastily assembled valuables.
Miss Birdie Campbell of the local government employment office urges women who took domestic war work to resign and free their positions for returning soldiers. Officials say no more men will be shipped to Seattle for government labor as transportation payments are terminated per a Washington telegram.
Three juvenile runaways from the Washington Children's home were captured by police at Fourth Ave and Pike St early Saturday. They are in the care of the police matron awaiting return to the home.
John and Mrs. Moden will present talks on war and peace forecasts from the Bible at I O G T hall 1109 Virginia St Sunday at 7 30 p m.
Miss R. Leon of 1310 Yesterday reported a dress theft after a customer left the shop without paying. Police investigated the address provided but no response was obtained at the door.
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