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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1918
Page
4
Petrograd dispatch notes a Russian press consensus condemning Japanese landings at Vladivostok as a ploy to derail Russia and threaten foreign interests. The government moves a Soviet force to Vladivostok for protection after attacks on offices and amid protests by workers against Bourgeois and Japanese actions.
Washington April 9 The question of Japanese intervention in Siberia reappears in Japanese presses as Marines remain in Vladivostok. Some papers stress disorders and urge action, while authorities note the prevailing U S stance against expedition remains.
Marion Morgan argues that dancing pure classical forms with intellectual guidance shapes beauty. She promotes dancing as mental discipline and physical harmony for women, praising Greece as a model of education and elegance in movement.
The text notes that Japan remains in force with its stance and could act if Britain and France agree. It states Britain and France showed favorable views when U S positions were sought and discusses efforts by Japanese and American leaders to frame the Vladivostok marine landing as a protective international custom.
The Beattie school board voted to discontinue teaching German in city high schools at term end. The decision followed Supt Cooper's report reversing his earlier stance and cited danger of German propaganda. About five hundred students drop German for French while some instructors faced censure over war opinions.
Portland April 9 government issued a new lumber priority order that requires one car of government lumber for every two cars of commercial lumber. Northwest mill operators argue the rule unfairly limits output since government contracts have been only about 70 percent of mill output and commercial lumber has been piling up due to car shortages. They warn the policy will hurt rather than help them.
Cleveland April 9 The Great Lakes Meet will begin the 1918 season with greater carrying capacity than last year. Tonnage available for 1918 totals 3 503 450 gross tons, as reported by the Lake Carriers association. The increase over 1917 is about 14 500 tons.
The advices imply the step is not a forerunner of a wider intervention. The matter is watched closely amid Japanese press commentary suggesting a trend to compel the leave in some quarters.
The Seattle Fine Arts Society hosts daily lectures in the rooms at 1213 Fourth Avenue. Morning and afternoon sessions are scheduled throughout the week to showcase lectures by visiting and local speakers.
The Infants' Shoe Shop, a department separated from the regular store, now specializes in infants shoes with salespeople trained to fit small feet. Soft Sole Shoes and Slippers priced 65c to 1.00, First Step Shoes 1.85 to 2.50. Upper main floor at Bon Marche.
Silk waists priced at 4.95 in satin crepe de chine Georgette and Pongee offered in effective styles with new collar ideas tucked embroidered and lace trimmed. Bon Marche second floor.
New shipment features dresses for home use and porch wear in plaid gingham and crisp voiles. models include plaid gingham skirts with white linen waists and striped or plain patterns with white trim. Old-Fashioned wrappers priced at 2.25. Third floor.
Gov. Lister arrived for a fur ther conference on the I W W. situation but took no action early today. Spokane officials expected he would assume sheriff and police chief powers, yet hoped their four hour talks might change his plans. A week earlier locals petitioned for intercession, then withdrew, saying they could handle the I W W. themselves. Following this, I W W rendezvous were raided and many I W W were arrested.
In Water Valley Kentucky Mia C R Weaks sent 40 pounds of chicken livers to William Howard Taft for the American Red Cross under the belief they were a valuable medicine for soldiers. Taft replied explaining why livers cannot be used as medicine.
Alfred Reévy, secretary of the National War Work Council of the YMCA, is visiting at the home of his nephew and niece, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Tremelling, located at 1335 17th Avenue. The visit highlights YMCA wartime relief work and familial connections.
Portland will provide chaperons for public dances to protect girls. Mayor Baker appointed six police women to supervise all entertainment venues. They form the war emergency squad, requested by the women's war work committee.
In Collinsville Illinois on April 9 witnesses testified at the coroner's inquest that a boy in knee pants helped stage the lynching of alleged pro German Robert Prae ger by climbing the death tree and placing the rope under mob leadership.
The Seattle salvage department earned $300 in its first month, a 210 increase over the Los Angeles unit after which it is patterned. Growth necessitates new quarters to be occupied in April at 90 University Street, serving as the receiving station for magazines, newspapers, and bulky items. Current quarters are at 2010 Westlake.
Akron, April 9. An employer paid gardeners in last year’s war gardens one dollar per hour. Workers plan to beat that rate this year, showing strong enthusiasm to improve wages.
Petrograd reports Germany has sent a wireless ultimatum to Russian authorities demanding disarmament of all Russian warships in Finnish waters. The move follows a protest by the Smolny Institute against German troop landings in Finland and orders the fleet to comply with the demand.
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