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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1917

Page

2

Thirty British tanks lost in Cambral assault report

Berlin reports from London that thirty British tanks were shot to pieces during the British assault around Cambral. The war office said British efforts were exhausted in fruitless attacks as Fontaine to Folie road engagements and a strong enemy offensive in the area collapsed while Indhy was stubbornly defended.

Berlin London Cambral War Office Indhy Fontaine To Folie

Mrs J Borden Harriman Tours British Munitions Factories

Mrs J Borden Harriman began a special tour of British munitions factories to observe how British women were contributing to the war effort. She visits facilities and meets workers, highlighting home front labor in the ongoing conflict.

London J. Borden Harriman

Dancing From New York At Stevens' Easy Walking Dances

Stevens offers simple walking dances taught in private halls with one or two lessons. Street shoes accepted and no prior experience required. Teachers note these dances are easier than old styles and suitable for middle aged and business people. The group lists affiliations with major dancing associations and highlights recent performances in New York and appearances in Palace Hip Orpheum and Colonial theatres.

Stevens Little Coat International Association Masters of Dancing National United Masters of Dancing Association New York City Palace Hip Orpheum Colonial Theatres

Florence Upstairs Store Halves Prices in Overstock Selloff

Overstock trouble prompts Florence Upstairs Store to offer half price suits. The market slogan invites shoppers to pick any suit at reduced rates as part of a clearance effort.

Florence

First Sammy Killed in Action Mother Wears No Crepe

Evvansville mother Alice Dodd, mother of James Bethel Gresham who fell at Artois France on November 3, vows not to wear crape. She rejects mourning, declaring a nation cannot live in black and that Americans must be brave like the sons who fall in France.

Sammy Marif Barnett Evansville Ind America Europe Alice Dodd Evaneville James Bethel Gresham Artois France Patriotiss Mare Dodd James DR. Bowin J. Jews D. D Columbia Austin First Ave Columbie Errest First Second Seattle

Safeguard a Food Supplies

Many families buy food in larger quantities to save costs or ensure supply. They should guard against pests that can ruin food in a night. Extermination with Stearne Paste, sold for 35 cents, is advertised as effective against mice roaches and water bugs.

Five and Six Month Sentences For Assault on Deputy

W. J. Gwinn and James Dawson were sentenced by Judge Otis Brinker to serve five and six months for assault on deputy sheriff Abrams. The report mentions other local notices including commissions, injuries, and a charity drive for American troops in France.

W. J. Gwinn James Dawson Sherif Abrams Otis Brinker Gamma Pri Beta University of George K Northern Pacific A. A. Nichols Yakima Idaho Hotel Nellie J. Sheldon Beattle Fler Mastern Washington Lh Vyarger D. J Chicago Henry C Punk San Francisco Will Mnstall PF. W Stewer St Paulie Enetteh Lutheran Church Thomas Shackieford Otie Hrinker Salvation Army Beattie Street France Chamber of Commerce Chickaloon Matanucka Fields Alaska Myrtle Order of the Eastern Star Alhambra Westlake Ave Pine At Muth Flianhet Lee Muth Elimabeth Lee Pital Maurice Leehey Feather

City Fathers Debate Puget Sound Transit Fare Change

Seattle officials discuss the Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Co. plan to end four cent fares and consider a two cent transfer fare between the Rainier Valley line. Council members cite litigation and rising costs including $30,000 in salary increases and a 75 percent rise in materials, delaying relief.

City of Seattle Public Service Commission Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Co Seattle & Rainier Valley Rainier Valley Watts Moore Lane Corporation Counsel Dameed Raltnter Valleyine Chicago

Tacoma Meat Cutters Unionize and Then Strike

United Press Leased Wire reports Tacoma workers demand eight hour day and union recognition. About 40 butcher shops employing 200 men walked out this morning in shops and packing plants where proprietors had refused to sign up.

United Press Tacoma

Foreign born help Red Cross drive urged at headquarters

Foreign born residents of Seattle show mixed patriotism as many who enter the Red Cross headquarters at 1424 Third Avenue speak broken English. The drive seeks Christmas to Christmas memberships with many volunteers needed and any girl willing to aid is urged to apply at 1474 Third Avenue.

Heattle Ned Cross 1424 Third Red Cross Thira Ave

Fire destroys barn and garage with loss of horses and vehicles

Police investigate a Chicago blaze that wiped out a barn and garage overnight. The fire claimed 142 draft horses 11 motor trucks T2 wagons and 700 tons of hay with damages estimated at 400000. John Hart of the Grand Central hotel reported a theft by his roommate. police say the missing 120 was later recovered from under a mattress.

United Press Chicago John Hart Grand Central Hotel Fourth Ave Yesterway

If you value your watch let Haynes repair it

Ad promotes Haynes watch repair service at the Next Liberty theatre with a brief notice. The wording suggests a local theatre setting and a service offer for timepieces.

Haynes Liberty Theatre

Burglary Reported as Woman Sees Theft at Home

A woman witnessed a burglar steal $50 in cash and a checkbook from her husband at their Sixth Avenue residence, then exit. JW Pryan reports his Wet View Drive home was entered Friday night with two gold chains a ring and silver spoons missing. Peterson of Hotel Craig says $29 worth of clothes were taken from his room Friday night. Officers searched Room 54 and detained 17 year old Alfred Jacobean after finding clothing.

Justes Mra JW Pryan Wet View Drive Peterson Craig Third Ave Alfred Jacobean

Farmer speaks at Democratic luncheon on county mortgage

F M Farmer, candidate for port commissioner, addressed the Democratic luncheon at Good Eats cafeteria. He said a blanket mortgage of 6 million dollars is spread over every county home to fund port terminals and asked if residents will pay to dig deeper.

F. M. Farmer Good Eats

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