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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1918
Page
2
Gen Feuh addresses women from his front HQ as British French and Italian forces coordinate a unified Allied effort. A large map marks March 27 to April 4 German advances, halted by a breakwater obstacle and exhausted assault, with Allied staff pushing for unity on the front.
Seattle raises large Liberty Loan quotas and builds war infrastructure. An army of 22,000 in shipyards, 600,000 tons of shipping, and record shipbuilding pace mark the city’s sustained wartime effort. Volunteers, Red Cross, YMCAs, and women train for service as Seattle unites to back Uncle Sam.
National alliance for hungry people of Poland stages a dance at Colonial Hall Fourth Ave. at 8 30 p m Saturday admission thirty dollars per person proceeds go to aid Polish hunger relief efforts.
In Francisco on April 6 robbers entered Grace Grabine’s room at a Colum bave hotel. They restrained her with a drug saturated handkerchief and escaped $4,000 worth of diamonds.
April 6 report from Toledo describes Doyle a local school teacher running onto the track with a coat to flag a heavy freight car about to derail as a following passenger train loomed behind. The quick action reportedly prevented a major wreck and saved the troop train.
A mob hanged Robert S an alleged pro German in early April. The action targeted five ringleaders, including a discharged soldier who died in France, as instigators.
Far and Near N Slaanwanhoak a Hollander is in custody awaiting federal inquiry on seditious speech. Director KR Ayers of the San Francisco Ad club will address the Seattle Chamber luncheon March 8 at the Bon Marche. Raymond Stiffer, tug Cornelius Cook engineer, drowned at Chesley moorings Saturday night. A patriotic ball will be held Sunday at the Knights of Columbus hall by the Seattle branch of the H Bohemian National Alliance. George Fales appeared in superior court on custody questions concerning his child with John Fales and the mother seeking custody. Miss Gwendolyn Green of Burke Ave enlisted in the army telephone service. she graduates April 19 in Evergreen hall. The King County Degree of Honor convention will meet at Bail largeon building and memorial services for 42 members will be held at Eagles hall Sunday at 2 pm. Camp Lewis exceeds the draft quota, sending 200 more than the 3 973 men required for the 95 000 national army units. Indictment for murder in New York against Morris Rothenburg for the killing of Harry Cohen known as Harry the Yet On a business trip. J C Norman of the Dexter Har t National Bank left for the East. A junk dealer’s shop was broken into and a 700 pound casting stolen. The King County W C T U held its semiannual meeting at Green Lake Baptist church. State Food Administrator Heberd will confer in Portland on flour pricing for patriotic households with more than 30 days supply. Ex Senators S H Piles and Dr J B Crowther to speak at First Methodist on Liberty Loan drives Sunday evening.
Municipal taxes assessed against soldiers will not become delinquent during the war under the soldiers and sailors moratorium. Assistant Corporation Counsel Frank B Griffith states the rule. The interpretation was submitted to City Treasurer Ed L Terry on Friday.
General Ferdinand Foch shown in his combat uniform between German and Allied forces at Amiens. The portrait highlights the array of Allied colors pinned to his breast, symbolizing unity among forces under his command.
George Creel of the Committee on Public Information and Lieut O M Rounds the pilot escaped injury when their airplane made a bad landing at Pimlico race track. The craft was demolished but both remained strapped in their seats as Bounds lost control while avoiding a middle schooling jump.
Milwaukee April 6 Senator elect Lenroot said the administration asked him to stay in the house until the mineral lease and water power bills are disposed of and he remained unsure about when he would resign from the house.
A compact summary of key U S actions from April 1917 to April 1918 with dates marking American entry into World War I. It notes declares of war, Allied cooperation, selective service, Liberty Loans, troop landings, naval actions, railroads take over, peace aims, and massive wartime mobilization. It highlights Wilson, McAdoo, Baruch, and creation of war measures and credits.
Spokane authorities raided I W W offices uncovering literature that could fuel federal charges. Police detained 93 men and one woman, with two men and the woman later facing federal or local court hearings after investigations.
Madera County with 11 000 population becomes the first to exceed its Liberty Loan quota by subscribing 209 000 against a 17 000 target. County Chairman David R Hart telegraphed United Press with the achievement in California.
Federal and state officials opened a formal inquiry in New York on April 6 into complaints from numerous callers who found ground glass in bread, candy and flour bags. The investigation seeks to identify the source and prevent further contamination.
At 11 15 Saturday Base Hospital Unit No 50 entrained at the King Street station. Major James B Eagleson leads the unit with other officers awaiting orders. The 100 nurses will join later and training for two to three months is planned before embarkation.
Sunday the Northwest Cooperative Campers will hike starting from Fort Lawton on First Ave and Pike St after 2 pm. They will ride by car to 29th Ave West and walk five miles by road beach and trail to West Point lighthouse with a bonfire and coffee gathering.
A shop advertises exchanges for purchased clothing when sizes are implied. It touts wares including coats dresses and more and claims to help men decide by offering guidance on materials and construction.
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