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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1917

Page

3

Port of Beattie to Sell Stored Launch in Public Auction

Public auction conducted by the Port of Beattie Washington of a 22 foot launch named Howes held in storage for charges accruing since October 1916. If Shepard pays the charges plus notice and advertising costs, the launch will be delivered. Also includes bankruptcy notice for I F Heintzelman with first meeting of creditors on November 8, 1917 in Seattle.

Notich Port Commission Port of Beattie Beattle Washington Pell St Hows Nieperso Nallefy Allew Shepard United States Smith Hutding Meattie Darod Seattle Arnane Mra Pilla J. G. Hoya Hoya Wallner Jai

Renton Hill Guild Rummage Sale At Children’s Orthopedic Hospital

The Renton Hill Guild of the Children’s Orthopedic hospital will hold its annual rummage sale at 607 Piffest on Thursday November 1 Friday November 2 and Saturday November 3.

Renton Hill

City tests may force a better quality of gas

Seattle considers a city owned gas quality testing lab after revelations that gas from Seattle Lighting Co has been heating below standard. Charles A Reynolds, former commission head, says rates rose while quality dropped. ordinance proposes $10,000 for expert services to gather evidence against the rate increase.

Gov Lister Public Service Commissions Seattle Seattle Lighting Company Charles A Reynolds Reynolds Public Service Commission Hanna Monday Hanna F

Fire escape thief loots hotel room at McKalg Hichelsen

A burglar climbs the fire escape to room at the McKalg Hichelsen hotel on Occidental avenue and takes four suitcases, a pair of shoes, and an ivory jewel case before escaping Tuesday night.

McKalg

Public Markets Sanitary Prices Move Fresh Goods Across Aisles

Readable lists numerous groceries and prices at a public market show the breadth of stock from meats to produce. Vendors offer salmon, beef, milk, butter, flour, sugar, canned goods, and fresh fruits with varied per unit and per sack pricing shown throughout the long catalog.

BO Hettie Chile Mtali Federeee Rene Peace Mall Lemwee

Interned Germans Make Toy Soldiers for Kiddies

German sailors interned near Fort McPherson Georgia cast toy soldiers for American French and German children using metal and casting materials. They produce figures of various nations but exclude British soldiers, noting they have no British influence.

Fort McPherson Children of America

Great White Way to Dim to Save Coal in War Time

Washington reports the fuel administration will curb outdoor lighting on the Great White Way and other cities to conserve coal during the war. Signs on Broadway and other outdoor displays will be restricted or extinguished if needed. A public appeal urges households to turn off unneeded lights and use wood where possible.

The Fuel Administration P. D. Noyes Garfield Broadway Noyes Broadway Association New York

Alaska bureau luncheon for road commissioner chairman

Members of the Alaska bureau of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon for Krig Gen Wilda P. Richardson, chairman of the Alaska road commission, at the Butler hotel Tuesday noon. The event accompanies a day of city business and regional updates.

Alaska Bureau Seattle Chamber of Commerce Krig Gen Wilda P. Richardson Alaska Road Commission Butler Hotel

Yacht once owned by Stevenson bought by Seattle skipper

The Casco schooner, famed for its link to Robert Louis Stevenson and its Puget Sound to British Columbia voyages, is purchased by Capt. Harry Crosby of Seattle. It will be hauled at Ballard shipyard for a major overhaul as new sailings shift heads. The Admiral Farragut sails to San Francisco and other Southern ports next Saturday, with Admiral Watson and Spokane following on southern and southeastern routes.

Casco Robert Louis Stevenson Puget Sound British Columbia Harry Crosby Seattle Mariner Ballard Shipbuilding Plant Admiral Farragut San Francisco Admiral Watson Admiral Marri Gut Spokane Alaska

U S Mediator Opens Talks to Avert Phone Strike

U S mediator Verner Z Reed of Secretary Wilsons mediation commission will open conferences in San Francisco to hear Pacific Telephone workers case and then meet with company officials. The strike set for midnight will be postponed until conferences finish. Senator Phelan was informed and urged delay and conciliation. Reed arrives tonight.

San Francisco Verner Z. Reed Wilson US. Mediation Commission Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co Couny U. S Phelan Electrical Workers’ Union Reed

French Push Forward Again in World War I Inches

United Press reports French forces regained ground near Courieres wood after German assaults extended over 600 yards. Allies repelled further attacks on the same front. Bezonvaux sector saw active artillery duels. A German air raid over Nancy caused one death and slight damage.

United Press Paris Courieres Wood Lachuame Bezonvaux War Office Nancy

Steel Giant Declares Extra Dividend

United States Steel Common stock received a per cent extra dividend announced in New York. The report lists the declaration as part of routine finance news from the United Press Leased Wire. In Virginia, Marion Elswick while hunting squirrels on Cumberland Mountain reported a hat snagged by a black snake. He described the serpent as cold and snaky when he looked up to see it hanging from a limb.

New York United States Steel Common Freeling Marion Elswick Cumberland Mountain Blackawake

Steamer Crook and Skagway Bailed for Anchorage

The Crook of the Alaska Engineering Commission and the freighter Skagway of the Alaska Steamship Co. were bailed Monday night for Anchorage. They carried supplies and engineering equipment for U S railroad construction. If Cook Inlet passage is closed they will discharge at Seward.

Crook Alaska Engineering Commission Skagway Alaaska Steamship Co Anchorage U. S Cook Inlet Seward

Meat prices to be fixed next month

The first nation wide meat price limits under government control will be announced within a month. Charles McCarty, Herbert Hoover’s personal representative, says advisory committees are formed to plan licensing and regulate packers as retail policemen. The panel includes J W Sullivan Samuel Gomper’s appointee Prof Frank Tausieng H C Wallace McFadden E Z Russell Wyman Lovejoy and J M Evvard with others in Washington Des Moines Chicago Omaha and Ames.

Hy United Press Chicago Chas. McCarty Herbert Hoover McCarty J. W. Sullivan Washington Wheat Committee Samuel Gomper The Food Administration Frank Tausieng Harvard Tariff Board Wheat Commission Graham Taylor H. C. Wallace Des Moines McFadden Union Stock Yards E. Z. Russell Omaha Wyman Lovejoy Roscoe Til J. M. Evvard Ames Cal

Franklin High to Stage A Carnival

Franklin High school presents a carnival of the East titled Our Neighbors Over the Way in the school auditorium next Friday and Saturday. Over 150 students participate. Features include Orient folk dancing and Far Past Miss Rose Glass directs the production. Proceeds go to philanthropic activities.

Franklin High School Rose Glass

Snowfall Records Shattered In Silver Bow County

Snow totals in Silver Bow County surged with 16 inches in four days, breaking all October records in the county. Officials noted the heavy fall exceeded any October total previously recorded in the area.

Ry United Presse Wire Butte Silver Bow County

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