Seaside fashion notes mingle with wartime fund drives
In a lively column, the writer observes a debonair bachelor on First Avenue and notes a thrift campaign for the Roosevelt memorial amid wartime fundraising. The piece praises Americanism, Lincoln, and Teddy Roosevelt, urging generosity for Seattle’s $40,000 share, and ends with a playful millinery glimpse featuring sea shell motifs and exotic shell embellishments.
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Roosevelt
Abe Lincoln
Lincoln
Seattle
National Fund
Teddy
Mystery Kidnapping Linked To Seattle Slaying
A young woman, found murdered near Cascadia Avenue on the Roger Brown estate by Lake Washington, may be tied to a claimed kidnapping near Sixth Avenue. Police note a possible abduction motive, while footwear from Seattle and Tacoma shops helps identify the victim.
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Cwilnecuweu
Wwe
Seattle
Tacoma
Danan Marri
Roger Brown
Ordinance to curb rent hogs in Seattle readied
Mayor Fitzger ald requests a special Seattle council session Tuesday to consider the Kennedy ordinance with an emergency clause. Chief Assistant Kennedy finished final touches Monday. The measure would take effect immediately if approved, with tenants expected to attend the meeting.
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Fitzgerald
Seattle
Thomas J. L. Kennedy
Kennedy
President Wilson resting comfortably says physicians
Washington reports indicate the president's digestive disturbance has subsided almost completely after a fairly good night. At 11:20 a.m. today the physicians Grayson Ruffin and Stitt issued a bulletin noting the president is comfortable this morning.
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Washington
United Press
Grayson, Ruffin
Stitt
Vienna Pleads for U.S. Aid Over Food Fuel Shortage
The Stadtrat passes a resolution asking Congress to aid Vienna in its desperate plight. Officials warn shortages of food and fuel could cause thousands to die this winter.
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Vienna
Stadtrat
American Congress
Urges Probing of Trade Commission
Senator Watson of Indiana introduced a resolution calling for an investigation into charges that employees of the federal trade commission are engaged in socialistic propaganda. The probe seeks to determine if public servants promote political ideas in their duties.
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Trade Commission
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Watson
Indiana
Reverend Crowther Attacked Over Japan Stand
The Star rebukes Rev. J E Crowther of First Methodist for defending Japan and opposing Americanism. The writer accuses him of gullibility and cites immigration figures to dispute his views. The Star vows to continue reporting truth and stand for America first despite boycotts.
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J. E. Crowther
First Methodist Church
Japan
United States
Crowther
Northwest
Dr. Crowther
California
Seattle
America
Col House Raises Strength Rapidly in New York
Col. E M House, confined to bed after arriving from Europe, was up today and gaining strength rapidly. Reports from his home indicate he may leave for Washington within ten days.
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Col. E. M. House
Europe
Washington
Wenatchee Apple Crop Valued at 20 Million
Seattle businessmen touring Wenatchee report the valley is laden with apples. Estimated ten thousand carloads will yield about 20 million dollars this fall for growers and the Wenatchee Commercial Club notes the heavy harvest.
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Seattle
Wenatchee
Loneliness After Death of Loyal Collie Leo in Kennydale
Leo the Scotch collie beloved by Theo Potter of Kennydale is dead after a poisoning. Potter, a lonely fireman, cared for Leo since saving him from the pound six years earlier. Potter and Tom the cat, once a trio, are now desolate. Potter rents his home and plans to live near the works rather than return.
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Leo
Theo Potter
Kennydale
Potter
Lake Washington
City
Tom
Cat
Highland Hills
Belgian Woman Rescued From Bridge Suicide Attempt
Despondent after a quarrel with her husband over a $5 alleged theft, 45 year old Mrs. L. L. Vanshee attempted to leap from a First Ave bridge. Bridge tender Capt Thronson saved her, with passersby and police aiding. Juvenile department took custody of her six children.
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L. L. Vanshee
Front St
First Ave
Thronson
Runaway Car Strikes Woman Downtown Injures Laura Starnette
Miss Laura Starnette of 2822 Boylston Ave. was struck by a runaway automobile downtown. She is hospitalized with shock and an injured ankle. Doctors say injuries are not serious.
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Laura Starnette
Boylston Ave
Monor
I Want What I Want When I Want It Ad
A playful verse from William Allen of 211 West 58th Street promotes a cash prize and a show at the Clemmer. The snippet appears in The Star want ads as a promotional rhyme inviting readers to participate.
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William Allen
West 58Th St
the Clemmer
Identification Sought For Woman Found Near Mt Baker Park
Police seek identification of a murdered woman found near Mt Baker Park this morning. Description notes a white dress with lace, white underskirt, brown laced shoes size 3, slight build, about 110 pounds. Authorities urge any leads to speed up the case.
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Gigi
Mt. Baker Park
Mayor asks drug squad to curb narcotics sales
Seattle mayor proposes a six‑cop drug squad to arrest illicit narcotics dealers. In a Monday council memo he asks funds be appropriated for a plainclothes unit, to be appointed by Chief J F Warren, to tackle opium and other narcotics sales.
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Seattle
Fitzgerald
J. F. Warren
Thieves Steal Morphine From Doctor’s Office
Prowlers broke into Dr. N. Yow at 115 Yesterday early Monday. They used a pass key to steal one ounce morphine one ounce cocaine a gold watch and a revolver. Police were informed today.
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Dr. N. Yow
Youth Worker Hurt After Shipyard Fall
Gus Ryan age 19 a reamer at Skinner and Eddy shipyard fell into a hatchway early Monday suffering a badly bruised chest he was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
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Gus Ryan
Skinner & Eddy
Supreme Court Allows State Food Seizure Power
The U.S. Supreme Court rules states may seize foods held in cold storage beyond six months as set by laws. The Columbus Packing Company challenged Ohio limits but the court upheld the law, rejecting the packing interests challenge in a decision affecting cold storage regulations nationwide.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Ohio
Columbus Packing Company
U States Supreme Court
Accusing Grocers "Big Five" Packers
Chicago witnesses hear attacks on the big five packers by American grocers accusing them of wresting profits. Interstate Commerce Commission representatives will hear testimony on railroad rate practices and alleged favoritism toward the packers.
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Accusing Grocers
Big Five” Packers
Chicago
Big Ff
Whi Grocers
Interstate Merce Commission
Cers’ Association
Slight Chance War Ban Lifting Could Follow Peace Move
Washington reports a very slight chance President Wilson may lift the war time dry ban before January constitutional prohibition. After ratifying the German treaty, peace could be proclaimed with Austria and end the war in technical terms. If the ban ends, large whisky stocks held in bond may be released as part of the shift.
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Washington
United Press
Wilson
United States
Austria
Senate
Department of Justice
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