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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1919

Page

9

First Division Men at Camp Seattle En Route to Camp Lewis

Eight officers and 553 men of the First division, recently returned from overseas, passed through Seattle on their way to Camp Lewis for demobilization. The group, in Germany since the armistice, comes mainly from the 24th and 28th infantry, with several from the 161st Infantry, the old Second Washington.

Seattle Camp Lewis Germany 161St Infantry Second Washington

Assassination Rumors Denied of Bolshevik Leader Lenine

London dispatch from the Central News Agency reports no confirmation of rumors about the assassination of Nikolai Lenine the Russian Bolshevik premier, circulated on the bourse yesterday.

Lenine London Central News Agency Nikolai Lenine

King Albert to Run Own Engine at Yosemite Visit

King Albert plans to drive his own railroad engine during a Yosemite park visit. He requested permission to operate the locomotive and travel through the valley despite the hot dry conditions. A royal representative notes the king has a strong interest in mechanics.

King Albert San Francisco Albert Yosemite Park

Proud Rooster Is Better Than Hen

A Buff Cochin rooster in Corona California hatched seven Ancona chicks after accepting eggs to incubate. The diligent father has tended his brood since the hatch, impressing neighbors with his parental devotion and care.

Corona Cal United Press Ancona A. A. McPherson Thiat City

Army flyer Col Hartz to land in Auburn next Tuesday

Col Hartz of the U S Air Service will land an army bombing plane in Auburn next Tuesday afternoon. A joint committee from the Flyers club Aero Club of the Northwest Transportation club and local chambers will meet the aircraft on behalf of Seattle due to lack of a Seattle landing site.

S. Hartz United States Auburn Seattle Flyers Club Aero Club of the Northwest, Transportation Club Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club

Elephant hide tanning costs and timeline

The skin of an elephant, when tanned, is very expensive with a tanning process taking about six months.

Marine Corps Leaders’ Long Service Records Highlight Growth

Major General Barnett, commandant of the United States Marine Corps, has 38 years in the navy and 16 at sea. In six years as commandant he expanded the force from 10,000 to 60,000. Major General Lajeune, head of the second division from Chateau-Thierry to Coblenz, served 30 years with the Marines.

Barnett United States Marine Corps Lajeune Chateau-Thierry Cobleng Marines

Redwood Fire Threatens California Park Rampage Arrest Report

A large wildfire in Redwood Park near Governor's cabin area halts after burning many giant redwoods. Park Warden Dool says crews believe the fire is contained today, though risk remains. In a separate raid on a shoe shop back room at 613 Maynard Ave, 51 people were arrested. Four men Chin Lee Jake Chin Antoine Vugicich Sam Leaonich face gambling charges. others released. Special investigators and constables conducted the raid, finding multiple games from lottery to chuck-a-duck.

Maynard Ave Fred C. Brown Frank T. Gordon James M. Lambert Tom Mulligan B. H L. Brown Chin Lee Jake Chin Antoine Vugicich Sam Leaonich

Fire Marshal Opposes Sale of Fire Station Site

Fire Marshal Harry W. Bringhuret protested to Mayor Fringerald Thureday against removing the Third Ave and Pine St fire station to Fourth Ave and Battery St. He called the move a calamity even with a proposed interim station at Fourth Ave and Union St. The council, which sold the Third Ave and Pine St property to Bon Marche, approved a report to buy the Fourth Ave and Battery St site, with an ordinance to follow. Bringhuret vowed to fight passage.

Harry W. Bringhuret Fringerald Thureday Third Ave Prie St Fourth Ave Battery Bringhuret Firat Ave Union St Pine St Bon Marche Battery Et

Chinese Students Endorse U S Government Plan

Five Chinese students studying at the University of Washington spoke at a China club luncheon at the Masonic club. They urged that every chance be given Chinese students to study the American form of government so it may be implanted in their country. The speakers were Chien Feng Cheng J. Quincy Cheng J. K. Theodore Lee W. Tung and Chung Zee.

University of Washington China Club Masonic Club Chien Feng Cheng J. Quincy Cheng J. K. Theodore Lee W. Tung Chung Zee

Spokane Building Hit by Dynamite

A dynamite blast struck the rear entrance of a Main street pawnshop in Spokane, shattering several windows in downtown businesses. Police are puzzled by the motive. Plate glass windows were broken in the Old National Bank building, a major downtown structure.

Spokane Main St

Marmola Prescription tablets promise fat loss without dieting

An advertisement touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a safe, effective weight loss aid. It claims users can eat what they like and avoid exercise while shedding two to four pounds weekly, with therapy continuing until the desired weight is reached. The pills are sold for one dollar via Marmola Company, Detroit, and are said to improve overall health.

Woodward Ave Detroit Mich Thia

Violinists and Dancers Star in Palace Show

The Palace bill opens with Fi Violin Misses led by Hattie Kitchner in A Symphony of Tone and Color featuring five talented women. Ward and Howard deliver comedy and singing, Grace de Win tres performs a clever ventriloquism act, and Jack Hawkins showcases His Sister a college life playlet.

Palace Hip Hattie Kitchner Ward Howard Grace de Wintres Jack Hawkins and Company

Celebration at Chinese wedding in local Shanghai restaurant

Arthur EB. King and Mae Lillie Chinn, members of the local Chinese colony, wed with a 15 course dinner for 150 guests at the Shanghai restaurant. Rev. Floyd J. Beckwith officiated at the First Baptist Church members ceremony, as the couple plans a honeymoon to San Francisco before returning home. Both attended Seattle schools.

Arthur EB. King Mae Lillie Chinn San Francisco Shanghai Floyd J. Beckwith First Baptist Church Seattle

Bakers Establish Scientific School With 60000 Subscriptions

A telegram received by the Seattle Baking Co. from Gust a K. Rasmussen at the national bakers convention in Chicago reports $60,000 has been subscribed to found a school of baking to scientificize the bakery business.

Seattle Baking Co Gusta K. Rasmussen National Convention of Bakers Chicago

Irish Priests Oppose Day Fight in Prohibition Note

Ennis Ireland Sept 26 Efforts to interest Irish priests in the prohibition movement through the mailing of literature of the American Auto Saloon League are having little effect according to Bishop Fogarty of Killaloe. The bishop is a teetotaller but believes prohibition infringes personal liberty.

Ennis Ireland American Auto-Saloon League Fogarty Killaloe

Moon changes linked to landlord’s trial for attempted murder

John Hibberd, landlord of a Swallowfield pub, was committed for trial at Reading on charges of attempting to murder his wife. Mrs Hibberd testified that her husband was “always most peculiar and eccentric at the changes of the moon,” during the September 26 proceedings.

London John Hibberd Swallowfield Reading

Egypt to England wireless line planned with new stations

Direct wire lease communication between Egypt and England will be realized once Leafield in England and Abu Zazal near Cairo are finished. The project costs about 850000 dollars over the original estimate.

Egypt-To England Wireless London Egypt Benelend Leafield Abu Zazal Cairo

Local Groceteria Directory Listings

A list of Groceteria locations including White Center 16th and 8th W at Barton, Alki Point 2634 Alki Avenue, Beastlake 201 Eastlake Avenue, Renton Hill 1320 Pike, and Leschi Park District 28 1801 Westeray.

White Center Groceteria No 16Th 8. W Barton Street Renton Hill Pike Leschi Park District Westeray

Lost Boy Returns After Riding Overnight

William Turner 10 son of Mrs G K Turner 1242 EB 69th st had been missing since Wednesday and returned home Thursday night He said he hopped a truck after school and rode to Renton junction where he jumped off He spent the night in woods and walked to the Seattle highway where he signaled a city bound car

William Turner G. KE. Turner Renton Junction Seattle Highway

Rome to Tokyo air flight planned despite Fiume seizure

The Italian embassy stated the seizure of Fiume by Gabriel d Annungio will not hinder the Rome to Tokyo air flight project. An Italian aviation office has been organized and the Japanese government will welcome several Italian aviation officers en route to Japan.

Tokyo United Preas Gavriel d'Annungio Fiume Rome Japan

Boldt's Uptown and Downtown Eatery Tour

A note lists Boldt's locations at 1414 3d Ave uptown and 913 2d Ave downtown inviting patrons to dine at both sites.

Boldt's Uptown 3D Ave 2D Ave

Four Minute Men Rejoin Drive For Iron Army Campaign

Four Minute Men who aided the war fund drives will be active again for the Elks campaign to raise 250000 for the Iron Army. October 6 to 13, Sullivan, chairman, called a meeting of four minute speakers. Monday noon at the Arctic will host the program.

Elks Paign Iron Army Sullivan Arctic

Great Old Remedy for Skin Diseases S S S

Modern ad promotes S S S as a cure for skin eruptions eczema and other conditions caused by impure blood. Claims external factors are irrelevant and urges readers to begin the vegetable treatment from a druggist. Includes address for medical guidance.

Swift Laboratory Atlanta

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