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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1917
Page
9
United Press report from Syracuse New York chronicles Charlie White a 30 month old world champ billed as the strongest baby. He reportedly lifted a ten pound barbell and held weight on his chest for one minute while others tote heavy weights and attempt to beat his measurements.
Nine employees of the port commission's East Waterway terminals resigned in protest of actions by Commissioners Robert Bridges and C. A. Ewald. They claim the commissioners unfairly discharged chief G. B. Greene after his resignation and arraignment of the port administration.
Irkutsk dispatch reports sunflower seed a beloved delicacy among Russian soldiers at railway stations where troops gather. The brief note notes the practice amid wartime life and travel conditions.
Local advertisement for Haynes offering watch repair services at the Next Liberty theatre.
Soldiers ride troop trains with platforms strewn by spent shells of sunflower seed. They crack seeds between teeth and deftly extract kernels with their tongue as they travel.
A supposed murder scene at Mr. and Mrs. Peter Doltz's home ended as a farce when police found Doltz feigning death on the floor. Mrs. Doltz had fled to a nearby drug store claiming she killed her husband with a rolling pin.
Burglars stripped the Eagle Hrass foundry at Spokane est and What com ave of tools Thursday night in a bold overnight burglary.
A Cincinnati innovator introduces freezone in tiny bottles sold at drug stores for a few cents. Apply a few drops to a tender corn or hard skin and the corn loosens and peels away. The ad claims no irritation or pain and urges keeping the bottle on the dresser.
Senator Miles Poindexter lauds the 161st infantry now en route to Camp Mille Mineola New York for training before overseas duty. He notes Washington soldiers are among the nation’s best and urges citizens to support the war effort. The 2,000 men will join the Rainbow division and later move to Long Island. exact route and arrival date are kept secret.
William H Beachy sues carnival manager Harry H Hargrave over proceeds sharing with The Star tobacco fund. Agreement split gate revenue 60 percent to The Star 15 percent to shows and 5 percent to concessions for the Sammies smoke fund. Beachy says he is Hargraves partner. Hargrave says he acted alone. Trial may be delayed to Saturday.
A Serbian student kills an Austrian prince triggering a world shocked by war and death. The piece reflects on global turmoil while detailing John Jones whose poor dental health leads to decay and ill health, noting excessive blame on work or worry rather than dental disease.
Alfred Goul, 18, an ex inmate of the Chehalis training school, on trial before Justice Brinker for carrying concealed weapons, threatened to knock the block off a witness Friday and was sentenced to five months in the stockade for his rough behavior.
The piece notes soldiers answering the call for service and investing their pay in 4 percent Liberty bonds. It urges continued support as Uncle Sam funds the war effort and hints at advertised clothing items available upstairs at Florence, urging readers to contribute.
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