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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1916

Page

5

Refugees From Chihuahua Still En Route

At Juarez border a train from Chihuahua City has not arrived by early today though it was due since yesterday. Families of six Americans and several foreigners waited at the station as consuls ride the train. Carranza officers say tracks are torn up below the border to hinder Villa. A report claims Villistas desecrated an American captain's grave in the cathedral yard.

Paso Chihuahua City Juarez Altho Chihua Hua City Carranza Villa Villistas Col Doniphan

Thanksgiving Prayer by George Martin

A devotional Thanksgiving prayer asks for sight to see divine handiwork and wisdom to speak and act righteously. It seeks guidance to hear God’s voice and follow His path, acknowledging human frailty and the world’s fleeting nature. The speaker prays that Almighty God grants a grateful heart and upright conduct for all to come.

Earth God George Martin

Extra launch trip added to Bellevue Medina route

The launch service between Leschi Park, Bellevue and Medina will add an extra daily trip starting at 10:45 p.m. in the near future after port commission action on Wednesday. The port also will cooperate with the city on filling Railroad between Broad Street and Smithe.

Leschi Park Bellevue Medina Leschi Port Commission Ween Broad St Smithe

Caledonian Society Dinner Highlights St Andrews Day

Various Seattle events note a St Andrews banquet by the Caledonian Society at the Butler. UC and PA alumni hosted a Seattle dinner. Dr. Slingerman urged state supervision of private children's homes at Rotary. An auto collision injures David Schwartz. 800 witness a Tacoma dispute between a Slav and an Austrian.

St. Andrews Caledonian Society of Seattle Butler Monroe Reformatory Andy Smith August Ziegler University of California Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Club W. H. Slingerman Russell Sage Foundation New York Rotary Club Washington Annex David Schwartz East First Yesterway 17Th Ave Schwartz Tacoma Clark-Nickerson Lumber Co Everett Department of Labor Good Eatn Louie Low Louis Leland John Milner J. T. Blakeley Seattle Construction & Dry Dock Co Ames Shipbuilding Co

Villa Cuts Off Pershing Forage Route Near Guzman

El Paso November 29 A Villista bandits action cut the Mexican Northwestern Railroad line near Guzman blocking the channel that supplied forage to General Pershing's American expeditionary forces. A small group burned several bridges on both sides of Guzman about 80 miles southwest of the border, in a report to U S authorities.

el, Paso Guzman

Colgate Dominates Brown 28–0 in Rain Slicked Showdown

Colgate over Brown 28 to 0 as Hubbell and West score in a torrential rain. Key plays include Anderson to Neilson for a second touchdown and Pollard fumbled returns and strong Colgate defense sealing the win.

Good Brown Anderson Neilson Colgate Weat Beore Pollard Purdy Ward de Vitalis Hillshouse Sprague Gilo Hillhouse Hubbell Gillo Marshall Prssession Ihe Gio Spencer Andersons Durdy West Donovan Weeks Jeman Conroy Thru

Campulung Taken Opens Route Through Berg Pass

Germans capture Campulung Romania and open the road through Toersburg pass for Teutonic forces. Bavarian troops seize seventeen officers and 1,200 men along with seven cannons and substantial baggage. The report cites the official statement issued today from Sayville Wireless.

Berlin Sayville Campulung Rumania Toersburg Pass

PORE TREATMENT A Marvelous REALING OINTMENT

A skin remedy promises faded freckles and diminished pores with whitening and soothing effects. The realing ointment claims to clear impurities, reduce inflammation, and improve complexion with a few applications, available through druggists in Pasadena and Owl Drug Co.

New Times Doe Co Pasadena Cal Owl Drug Co

Orrine Drink Habit Cure Promoted with Money-Back Guarantee

The advertisement touts Orrine as highly successful in treating drink habit victims and offers a full refund if no benefit is observed after a trial. It promotes a simple home treatment in two forms a powder and a pill both costing $1.00 per box and invites readers to request a free booklet from Swift's Pharmacy located at 2nd and Pike.

Orrine Swift 2Nd and Pike

Thanksgiving on America's Poorest Spot in New York East Side

A New York Times style piece visits the East Side to depict Mrs. Hannah Dember and her five children on Thanksgiving. With a quarter chicken as turkey and decayed apples, cranberries bought from a pushcart, and coal coins, she frames a fragile feast. The story highlights scarce resources and hopeful gratitude.

New York America East Side Hannah Dember Dember

Turkeys Cost U. S. Army 23 Cents A Pound

Wilson & Co large meat and produce agents supplied $23,000 worth of turkeys for U S soldiers on the border. The firm headquartered in Chicago distributed the birds through its El Paso branch. Government paid an average of 23 cents a pound.

Dallas Tex Wilson & Co Uncle Sam Chicago Ita el Paso

Do Your Xmas Mailing Early Warns Washington Officials

Officials warn of a Christmas mailing rush as December deliveries loom. Mail to foreign countries must depart quickly to avoid delays caused by wartime censorship and postal disarray. Mark packages not to be opened until Christmas to spread joy to recipients and carriers alike.

Washington

Tradition Wins in Turkey Day Row

Nov 50 That Thanksgiving occurs today the last Thursday in November is a triumph of old fashioned Americas sentiment and tradition over dyai ness Merchants in many cities sought to have the president proclaim November 28 Thanksgiving day The Jewelers Board of Trade in New York urged the earlier day Merchants in other cities and several Chambers of Commerce adopted earlier Thanksgiving resolutions But Pilgrim tradition triumphed.

Washington Jewelers Board of Trade New York Wilson Chambers of Commerce

Theatres Grand Presents Diverse Acts at Local Show

Collis Le Page from Universal Studios showcased gender impersonation at the Grand theatre performing as a youth. The Deacon Jones Quartet, Gustad Duo, Strickfaden and company offered sketches and comedy acts. Lonsdale and Busehe delivered a playful routine. Theda Bara stars in Carmen as the photo attraction.

Grand Collis le Page Grand Theatre Universal Film Studios the Grand Deacon Jones Dixieland Gustad Strickfaden and Company Lonsdale Busehe Sphinx

Germany Ready for Peace Yet Must Fight On

Berlin reports Chancellor Theobald von Bethmann-Hollweg in the Reichstag introducing a national auxiliary service bill for civilian mobilization. He said Germany seeks a peace that preserves its existence while enemies refuse peace, and pledged continued war effort to sustain supply of materiel amid a world at war.

Berlin Sayville Germany Theobald von Hethmann- Hollweg Reichstag Romania

Turkey Thieves Shot by Ranch Owner Near Richmond

Far Regan's poultry ranch at Richmond High lands was attacked by thieves in a car. Regan fired his shotgun after hearing voices in the turkey coop, with at least one intruder fleeing. An auto was seen driving toward Seattle after the incident. No victim identity found in hospitals. About 200 turkeys were stolen from Seattle ranches in two weeks.

Far Regan Richmond Highlands Seattle

Russians to help Romania break German pressure in the Carpathians

Allied plans rely on Russian forces to relieve Romania as Russian units bombard German positions in the southern Carpathians. Experts expect the German Field Marshal von Mackensen to ease the assault on Romanian troops nearing the capital’s defensive line.

London Rumania Star Carpathians von Mackenzen

Sub attacks fishing fleet sinks three trawlers

London dispatch reports a German submarine attacked the Brixham fishing fleet Tuesday afternoon without warning. It sank three trawlers and shelled the remaining vessel. all crew members were safely landed.

London Brixham Lloyds

Soccer Teams Mix At Dugdale's Park

The Skinner and Eidy team faced Seattle Construction and Dry Dock in a lively challenge at Dugdale Park this afternoon. The Seattle bagpipe band provided music during the match.

Dugdale’s Park Skinner & Eidy Seattle Construction and Dry Dock Dugdale Park Seattle Bagpipe Band

Ban Put On Smokes For School Kids

Seattle school officials impose an ultimatum to curb student smoking on the way to and from school. Teachers will be held responsible for the actions of the reckless students on property or en route.

Seattle

Dr. Suzzallo Lectures Alumni at Elks Club Smoker

Washington alumni praised the university ideals as President Suzzallo addressed attendees at a smoker held by the Elks Club. He had just returned from the East where he reviewed new faculty materials and met with several members.

Washington University Suzzallo Elks’ Club

Seattle residents tout Adler ika as quick bowel remedy

In Seattle many try a simple bark glycerine mixture called Adler ika for upper and lower bowel relief. A spoonful is claimed to ease constipation sour stomach or gas and a few doses may prevent appendicitis. Swift’s Pharmacies on Second Ave and at Pike and 285 N Broadway carry it.

Seattle Swifts Pharmacies Second Ave Pike Broadway

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