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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1918
Page
9
A fragmented directory page shows free consultation medical practice, patent attorney services, loan offices offering small unsecured sums, bicycle repair and sales, chattel and collateral loans, detective agency listings, physicians and opticians, Turkish bath and storage services. Dense with street addresses and vague offerings.
Reports describe renewed heavy fighting as German forces attempt to flank the Arsonne massif with large numbers, facing fierce resistance and growing artillery duels from the Woëvre region to Lorraine. French and American reconnoitering parties penetrate German lines amid the clash. Gen. De Goutte reportedly advances in Belgium. Deputy Sheriff J M Edwards travels to New York with rug dealer N S S Zakian after an attack at Liberty Loan HQ. Zakian is ordered removed to his home city on medical grounds. A notice announces a November 6 1918 special Port of Seattle election on commissioner compensation set at 1000 dollars per year.
The Star presents Joe Stecher, famed heavyweight and Great Lakes sailor, showing the body scissors head scissors and toe hold. These holds, described as punishment moves, rely on powerful legs to force a fall while inflicting pain and pinning shoulders.
Announcement by N. Hurley shipping board chairman says 15 to 20 wooden shipyards will be eliminated from the board's contract list due to inefficiency. No curtailment of the program is expected, as workers will move to more efficient plants. Northwest yards are not expected to be affected.
The University of Washington may field a football team later in the season to face a strong invading squad, possibly the Oregon Aries. Proceeds would go to war funds, with coaching by Claude Hunt and consent from university athletics authorities.
The Mare Island marine football eleven will face Camp Lewis at the Tacoma stadium on Thanksgiving Day. They plan an away game against the University of Oregon in Portland on November 23, under Coach Lonestar Dietz. Key players Bill Steers Gillia Lodell and Glover are contending for backfield and line positions. Maj. Riner travels East to assess Marine options for Great Lakes Chicago match if preliminaries succeed.
A 74 year old farmer from Oelwein Indiana T A Sherbeck seeks his three brothers Swan 68 John 62 and Solomon 67 whom he has not seen for eight years He reports losing a suitcase in a downtown shop containing all his personal effects and asks police help to recover it. Toronto report notes Frank Foyston former Seattle hockey star may join the Canadian Hockey Association in a potential trade for Corbet Danney.
Philadelphia reports Jack Dempsey and Battling Levinsky to fight next as soon as influenza restrictions end with Newark airdrome likely venue. Local fans recall Dempsey’s patient win over Miske and question Levinsky’s fighting style amid new promotion by Jack Curley.
The Multnomah Athletic Club football squad plans a trip to Camp Lewis, likely Saturday or Sunday, after quarantine cut their Rose City game. They arrive boasting wins over the University of Oregon and Vancouver barracks and seek revenge for last season’s 10 to 2 defeat. Camp Lewis shows early promise after a decisive Foundation Shipyard victory and solid play against Great Lakes naval training station.
Henry Samuelson of Fortune Truck Co was arrested on October 17 for stealing three auto tires worth 43.50 from Seattle Tire and Rubber Co located at 908 FE Pike St. In 1916 he served a forgery sentence at San Quentin, California penitentiary.
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