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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1917
Page
1
State naval militia mobilizing as sea raiders are sighted along the Atlantic coast. Reports say German forces may threaten the region and the navy hunts for the attackers while authorities in the United States tie up shipping amid the alert.
A Washington article argues against delaying troops for Europe and warns enlisting youthful substitutes would prolong the war. It urges deploying 29,000 trained regulars within a week to spark morale, boost allies, and demonstrate American resolve in the fight against autocracy.
Washington April 7 The federal trade commission could be designated to fix war prices on foodstuffs and all kinds of war supplies as a possible development announced today.
A quirky fragment touts a Saturday edition from a recognized authority on amusement. It references a series and a claim of being the fastest growing paper in the Northwest, mentioning Peete and a recognizable local voice in a bold promotional tone.
The Star urges Seattle young men to join the Coast artillery as 216 more men are needed to reach war strength. Captain Pred Hamilton, in charge of recruiting at Third Ave and Madison St, says federal service call is imminent.
John Gibson of Bellingham, initially rejected for being underweight, returns to try enlistment as the navy recruiting station moves away. He previously dieted and rested to gain weight, but the earlier station closure interrupted his plan and a later attempt failed when fatigue set in.
Brazil seizes the entire fleet of Compania Comercio y Navegation and docks for national defense. German and Austrian legations are guarded as public anger against Germany rises. The steamer Parana was torpedoed with casualties including the fourth engineer and two firemen killed. survivors drifted for twelve hours before rescue.
Two men were shot by militiamen early today after they refused to obey sentries' orders guarding Pennsylvania railroad property in Trenton New Jersey. Both men survived.
Seattle pledges allegiance to the flag and stands behind President Wilson as 15 000 march at 7 p m and attend a mass meeting at the Arena at 8 p m Overflow meetings are set at the Press Club theater on Fifth Ave and University St and at an open air platform In Arena Rev Carter Helm Jones Ole Hanson and Judge Thomas Burke will speak Wilmon Tucker will introduce resolutions backed by the state and county bar associations Miss Almina George will second motions Judge Charles B E Claypool will preside at the open air overflow meeting with speeches by Charles A Reynolds Edwin J Brown and Austin M H Griffiths Musicians volunteer Saturday morning members of the...
Open air gathering at Fifth and University at 8 PM with Dr. Henry Suzzallo presiding. Speakers include Rev. Carter Helm Jones and Ole Hanson on resolutions, plus addresses by Edwin J. Brown Charles A Reynolds and Austin B Griffiths. Music by navy yard and Elks bands.
A volunteer mass band from the American Federation of Musicians gathers between Second and Third avenues for a parade at 6 30 p.m. Members will form marching delegations from Port on the south side of Battery Street.
Reports from Boston claim the steam trawler Tide Swell was sunk about 100 miles east of Boston by a German raider. Officials in Washington confirm a strange craft sighting off Nantucket and note unknown nationality. Secretary Daniels defers details as the navy investigates possible threats near Virginia.
Washington reports the United States gearing up for total war against Germany. Congress acts fast on emergency measures while a war steering committee expedites legislation. King George and King Manuel recognize U S entry. mails to adversaries halted. plans for a $3.5 million financing fund progress as top officials meet on recruiting and defense bills.
The German auxiliary cruiser Cormorant was blown up in Apra Harbor Guam by its crew as U S Marines prepared to seize it. One German warrant officer and one enlisted man were killed. one warrant officer and four enlisted men are missing. Twenty German officers, 12 warrant officers and 321 enlisted men were captured.
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