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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1918
Page
4
In Chicago's Little Italy two people were shot near Death Corner. Wealthy Italian merchant Thomas Perotta was wounded, and Peter Ordilano was killed. A bystander named William, a Black laundryman, was also wounded as the scene remained tense.
Crowds honored the national mood as a woman prompted the crowd’s action against a watchman who failed to salute the flag. The hat was kicked off after one block, completing the act started during the procession and reflecting the day’s patriotic tone.
In a letter to Mrs. John Pt Johnston of 6609 California, John B Johnston, recently arrived in England with American forces, relays a message from King George praising American soldiers. The note says the Allies gain heart and spirit from their company and wishes them speed in their mission as they join the fight for human freedom.
The itinerary of the Countess de Iiryas and her sister Madame Jacqueline de Dryas, in Seattle under the Public Information Committee, is canceled due to poor health. After finishing their Seattle schedule they will return to Washington, D.C., for several months rest. The countess, famed for hospital work since 1914, stays with Mr and Mrs James Mackarlane at 1649 Federal. She will address a women’s meeting at the Labor Temple annex, is guest at the White Elephant shop, dines at the Sunset club, and will be luncheon guest of the Women’s University Club.
Theatrical Stage Employes Local 16 and Local 154 collected 8.10 during the Labor Day parade for the Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund. A Japanese 6 yen bill arrived today from a water tender of Local 16 and 164. The dispatch notes a Umatilla water tender and a grounding near Inubol Lake in Japan with gb yen 2.50.
The More Homes bureau committee begun canvassing the business district to gather pledges for building houses. One thousand pledges have been secured. four thousand more are needed to reach a goal of five thousand houses by January 1 under director P. Be Bands.
Food administration says grocers and shoppers misinterpret rye flour limits. County administrator notes the rule: two pounds rye flour to three pounds wheat flour, or one pound of substitutes to four pounds wheat flour.
A Seattle burglar robs the Coleman's office of Styers & Hyers during a weekend haul, taking Liberty Bonds and War Savings Stamps totaling 3000 dollars. Meanwhile five former Seattle men, James A. Haight Jr. and others, earn commissions as second lieutenants after training at Camp Taylor Kentucky.
A promotional piece urges women to strive for health by using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It cites common female complaints such as headaches back pain nervousness and the blues as conditions the tonic can address, claiming it restores strength and happiness.
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