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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1917

Page

2

395 More Men Are Called By Division No 3

An additional call for 395 men in Division No 3 to be examined for select service was announced. Examinations take place in the old council chambers of the public safety building. The list includes numerous individuals summoned to appear Thursday at 9:00 AM and 8:30 AM on Friday, with many named attendees.

American Lake R 4 Council Public Safety Building Readay Shipping Board Altho 'T Yarda

Notable Names List from Historical Record

A long roster of individuals appears, including Walter Anderson, Alfred Woolery, George Thorman, Louie Fisher, Abe Kotkina, Herman Aronson, Conrade Maneen, and many others. The fragment resembles a names-and-roles section from a historical newspaper, with numerous personal names and possible cross references to families, communities, or institutions.

Lewie Lareen Lowe Capetato Marty Jensen Harold Melland Morris Louta Bender Arthur Julian Kahl Roy Manchester Morrie Sigel Wilbur Hurgert Frank Bulger John BR. Doyle James Lester Smith Robert Walters Willams Thomas Coleman Owen John Avens Chisholm James Francis Moreland Arley Andrew Russell Carl John Nordaren Frederick James Wilson Floyd Faringer Vace Raymond M. Hrisner John Albert Finch Loan Harold Lew Harry Rosenthal

Monroe man arrested in Seattle for carrying liquor

Alex Bernald of Monroe was arrested in Seattle Tuesday night and found with five gallons of alcohol. In police court Wednesday Judge Philip Tworoger questioned the alcohols use and imposed a one hundred dollar fine after Bernald claimed it was for mechanical purposes to run his Ford.

Alex Bernald Monroe Seattle Philip Tworoger Alex

Tobacco fund appeal gains broad support from readers

The Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund reports large donor participation including the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Washington lodge No. 864 sending $5 via P. M. Ellis of Auburn. Cardinal Gibbons and Theodore Roosevelt offer endorsements amid hundreds of letters praising the effort to supply tobacco to U.S. soldiers in France. Total disclosed contributions reach $2,756.10.

Brotherhood of Railroad Washington Lodge M. Ellis Auburn Our Boys In France Cardinal Gibbons Theodore Roosevelt

Enclosed fund to buy tobacco for American fighting men

A letter explains an American fund initiative to buy tobacco packages for soldiers in France. It notes each dollar purchases four tobacco packages and that each package will be addressed to the contributor, with a promise that the soldier will send a message of thanks.

France

Confessions of a Wife Ends With a Hint of the Case To Be Continued

In a reflective journal style Margie and Dick discuss his recovery from illness and his longing to return to work. They ponder Mollie’s fate and the maternal role, recalling a famous rich daughter and a betrayed husband. The excerpt closes with a moral about money, status, and law.

Budget Trimmed by City Council Cuts Police Captains

After a heated session the council trimmed 6660 from next year’s budget. Losses include two police captains to be appointed early, a comptroller clerk position, and an electrical machinist in the fire department. Fire Chief Stetson said the department could manage without the machinist. Herman Chapin urged tax cuts to keep industries from leaving. Chamber groups pressed for reductions as lobby voices argued.

Stetson Herman Chapin Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club

Permit system remains out of order across states

United Press dispatch from Olympia reports officials saying West Virginia’s Reed dry law interpretation allowing one quart a month into the state has no current effect in Washington where a similar permit system exists. If West Virginia’s case reaches the U S Supreme Court and is upheld, Washington’s permit system could be restored.

United Prere Olympia West Virginia Ten Washington United States Supreme Court

Millionaire Vanderlip to Work for U.S. at $1 a Year

Frank A. Vanderlip president of National City Bank will sever all business ties to serve the U S government at one dollar a year during the war He is named chairman of the war savings certificates committee to lead a nationwide savings campaign organized by the treasury department.

Washington Frank A. Vanderlip National City Bank New York United States Vanderup War Savings Certificates Committee Treasury Department

Woman Bound and Gagged in Home by Thugs

Mrs Zoe Estus, 28, was overpowered and bound in the kitchen of her mother’s home at 2459 Queen Anne Ave by two assailants. She later regained consciousness. police searched the area but made no arrests. Reports said other women faced harassment Tuesday night and a man in women’s clothing tried to enter 1525 34th Ave.

Harry California Margie Altho Mollie Mary Elfene Sonny Zoe Estus Queen Anne Ave J. M. Denison Katus

Charlie Had Good Cause to Beat It

Judge Tworoger questioned Charley about his actions after an officer testified he was in a place where opium was smoked Charley claimed he did nothing and simply left when a police presence appeared The judge remarked he would also beat it under threat and sentenced Charley to fifteen days.

Chas Rogers

Japanese Banker Hosts Seattle Banquet for Yokohama Bank

Amid Japanese and American flags the Yokohama Specie Bank Ltd of Japan was formally introduced to banking circles at a New Washington hotel banquet Tuesday evening. Fifty prominent Seattle men attended with H. Kudo in charge of the Seattle branch and Corwin B. Shank acting as toastmaster.

Yokohama Speech Bank, Ltd Japan New Washington Hotel Seattle H. Kudo Wan Host Corwin Shank

Seattle Workers Demand Immediate Action on Arbitral Merits

Seattle labor leaders press the Shipping Board Labor Adjustment Board to grant a new wage scale retroactive to August 1 and end the strike threat. Officials say the government will pay half of increases in yards with more than 10 percent profit on government work, while owners resist.

Weble Adjustment Board San Francisco Portland Seattle Fehle Shipping Board Miller

New Apron Styles At Bon Marche In Readymade Range

The Marjorie Apron priced at 1.25 introduces a new style with bright percale in pink blue lavender and tan plus rick rack trim and a novel shoulder fastening. Elinore Dress Aprons 1.75 feature gingham in solid colors plaids and stripes with pockets collar and cuffs. Gingham Band Aprons 29c each offer full cut checked gingham with rick rack trim and are tagged for Thursday sale.

BON Marche Elinore

Fancy Baskets Reduced In This Collection

A Bon Marche third floor sale offers waste paper and infants baskets with reductions. Nine fancy colored waste paper baskets priced at 1.00, four infants toilet baskets cut to The, six more waste paper baskets marked to BSe, one trimmed infants weighing basket at 2.50, one trimmed infants toilet basket at 2.50, six sewing baskets at 0.50, and fifteen trinket baskets at 0.05.

BON Marche

Extra Size WAISTS at 50 at Bon Marche

Bargain waists offered in extra sizes up to 54 at 50 cents each. Plain and neat styles with tucked or embroidered details and collars ranging from low to convertible. Located on the second floor of The Bon Marche.

BON Marche

Bon Marche Offers Comforter Materials and Calico

Advertises Cotton Batts priced 59c each with weights between 214 and 234 pounds per batt. Comforter Challie 12/2c yard wide offered in lengths up to five yards with patterns. Also 1000 yards of 24 inch Calico in large patterns for comforters up to ten yards. Lower Main Floor Port Desk urges support for Soldiers Libraries with a donation.

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