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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1917
Page
3
The state accuses Ford of shooting Agie in a case described as second degree murder. The jury began deliberations at noon after hearers heard the defendant claim self defense and the shooting occurred in a bagy when discovered by bystanders.
Capt. Doug Lass Anstouther Morton, a returned British officer, left a Victoria steamer in Seattle last Wednesday and has not been traced since. Morton, said to have been wounded in Gallipoli and to have shell shock, was employed as an attendant in Victoria.
British troops push forward in the spring offensive capturing 9000 prisoners and 40 guns on the first day. Haig predicts 16000 prisoners by night as Canadian divisions march to the tune of rag time amid snow and sleet. King George sends Haig a congratulatory message praising the operations and Canada’s role at Vimy Ridge.
In Everett Judge Ronald's court Thomas Tracy is tried for shooting Deputy Sheriff Jefferson Board during the Verona outrage. Louis Skaroff, a defense witness, faces cross examination by Prosecutor Cooley over alleged brutal treatment by Verona's mayor and a night officer. Sheriff McRae's character is challenged by Robert J. Fansett, and Capt. Jack Mitten testifies about bullets and dock positions.
In caring for families affected by tuberculosis a cooperative plan forms between the Anti Tuberculosis League of King County and Associated Charities. The league focuses on prevention while the charities aid families already affected by the disease.
El Paso reports Mrs Emilia Toetniges a German boarding house keeper and Henry Bach a German were arrested today by government agents on charges of conspiring with Mexicans against the United States.
A plan to organize an Officers Training Camp style program was approved at the Northwest Business Men's Preparedness League meeting held at 1217 Fourth Ave. The Tacoma movement head Stephen Appleby and former business camp members attended with President Harry Whitney Treat. The Green Lake Business Men's Association donated a large flag to the Green Lake branch post office.
Ralph Robinson, former U S cable ship engineer, earns navy lieutenant commission while son Bruce joins the marine corps and Francia enters the navy as age limits rise to 35 for naval recruiting. Seattle firms urged to boost supply outputs for war. Women in Seattle enroll as motor drivers with a mechanics course to be taught by M S Wrightam at 915 Pike. A Flyer midnight trip between Seattle and Bremerton experiences lights out amid submarine fears.
Seattle Kids press ahead with a campaign to recruit 800 navy personnel and set up stations. A first site will be at 709 Miret, as infantry officers seek cars to patrol industrial zones, with Maj. L L Holles calling for loan of aut cars. Four Tacoma and two Seattle cadet artillery units have reached war strength. six cars were offered for militia use. An appeal for automobile donations comes from the adjutant general’s office.
Eager Huskies waited at the navy recruiting counter in the American Bank building as a messenger delivered a telegram for Vernon Barnes a 15 year old. Lieut Commander Kell read the note and halted the enlistment process saying the boy was underage. The recruit left with tears in his eyes while his parents watched.
Seattle school board decides that high school boys born in Seattle who join the army or navy receive school credits. Seniors who enlist may graduate and receive diplomas if prior work meets standards and commanding officer signs certification. Other students earn two graduation credits for war service.
A sheriff raid at 62 King Street last Monday night netted 18 Chinese suspects held at the county jail on gambling charges. The operation used a coordinated, simultaneous exit from the premises.
Havana reports General Marto G Menocal will remain Cuba's president for four more years after a reelecting vote five months after the last November election. Menocal secured 86 electoral votes to 44 for Dr Alfredo Zayas of the Liberal party.
April 10 report notes government plans to canvass wool in Portland. The move mirrors similar efforts in Eastern wool centers as wool in northern wear warehouses comes under review.
Seattle based King County Dental Association operates a nine chair free clinic at American Lake to treat soldiers teeth before and during deployment. Dr William B Power says about 95 percent of men need drastic dental care while Army dentists are too few to meet the demand. Seattle dentists rotate through the clinic, each serving two to three days at a time.
In Dubuque Iowa on April 16, James Reed aged 70 and Maurice Hoyne aged 5 were killed in a mysterious explosion at the Farley Loetscher Manufacturing Co. plant. A fire followed causing $10,000 damage and the plant was shut down.
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