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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1918
Page
3
An old advertisement touts a hair removal paste using delatone or similar powder. It claims a two minute application on surface hair will rub off and leave no trace after washing. The note warns to use the original Delatone product to avoid disappointment.
The government withdrew its motion to forfeit the bond of Emil Herman, secretary of the state socialist party, convicted of espionage and sentenced to 20 years in the MecNeil s taland case. Bondsmen offered to cover expenses for Herman’s apprehension after he tried to attend a socialist convention in Chicago. Herman is currently serving his sentence.
Seattle schools shift to war footing with plans for army training courses in high schools for students affected by the draft. Night classes begin September 23 in six high schools and about a third of grammar schools with vocational subjects and home economics. County schools also start, emphasizing agricultural programs at Enumclaw high school and night classes in larger centers beginning October.
A group of seven Italian newspaper men led by Robert Rudd Whit ing arrived in Seattle from Portland to tour the city and shipyards. They will visit Camp Lewis and attend gatherings with civic leaders to observe American war effort and report back to Italy.
Friction rose in council as city license committee and employment agents sought renewals. Councilman Bolton urged jail for all in the trade, calling them suckers for hiring others. Some agents threatened legal action to keep licenses. majority licenses held for one week.
Nathan P. Birch head of the Beattle Newsboys Union was committed to serve a 60 day jail term for draft evasion and ordered into army service after six weeks. He had remained free on supersedeas bond pending appeal. Moran School on Bainbridge Island prepares for military academy cadet program and drills for older and younger students.
Four youths are missing from homes in Seattle and nearby areas. Andrew McCall, 14, from Allentown Washington, left home September 2 wearing a light gray suit and is believed to be in Seattle. Teddy and Lurley Gay, ages 12 and 14, from 7012 12th Ave North, were last seen leaving home around 10 am September 2, to well papers. Cuddy Benner, 14, from 1606 Lakeview, sailed from Lake Union and returned two hours later after a suspected drowning.
Kang Negasse, identified as a Japanese national, was arrested by federal customs officers Saturday night after attempting to negotiate the sale of 43 unset sapphires smuggled into the port from a Mart liner. He is in county jail after a preliminary hearing before United States Commissioner Hobt W. McClelland and could not post $500 bail.
Harry Eugene Long petitions a change of name to Harry Eugene Long in Superior Judge Srater's court. The court is expected to grant the abbreviation change as requested.
Mrs. Kittle White of Past Beatle Washington credits Tanlac with curing her asthma and digestive ills after years of costly treatments. She says the tonic revived her strength, appetite, and weight, and she no longer suffers headaches or back pain. Tanlac sold in Seattle by Bartell Drug Stores under special representative.
An advertiser praises Robert A. Tripple, noting 12 years of renting from him in Seattle and a past rent reduction. The testimonial endorses Tripple for county assessor, promising a businesslike office with capable aides and dismissal of political favoritism.
The mayor rebukes Capt Blain and calls for immediate action using lawful powers. He argues the shipping board should not seek city permission for fare hikes but employ its legal authority to ensure adequate service.
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