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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1917
Page
1
President Wilson and the United States mobilize food for allies with rail and shipping board plans to deploy 1 000 vessels. Congress considers exempting farm labor and boosting crop output while a national defense agricultural council may be formed. Defense measures and naval orders proceed as bids open for 38 000 ton submarines.
Boston and Marblehead hosts of the first official joint maneuvers of submarine chasers and hydro aeroplanes in Massachusetts Bay. Journalists Kerby and Duckworth describe seaplane attack practice with the mosquito fleet and Lynx chaser, highlighting seaplanes as the eyes of the fleet in anti submarine warfare.
Field Marshal Haig pushes along a 30 mile battle front as British forces threaten the Lens Arras Douai coal field. Canadians on Vimy Ridge report 3600 prisoners and 72 officers with 23 guns, while three British corps take 7294 prisoners and seize 88 guns and 18 trench mortars.
The Star ads bring Seattle's top bargains to your home daily, detailing the most important events and inviting readers to read and act. This presentation makes the store benefit feel immediate and accessible through advertising.
Washington April 1 reports that congress may adopt income conscription as a revenue measure to fund the war against Germany. Debate centers on the starting threshold with proposals ranging from 2500 to well over 25000, and tax increases likely for incomes above 10000 to 25000.
The Catholic Betterment league schedules a quarterly meeting for Wednesday evening at its headquarters in Boston. Members are urged to attend and participate in planned discussions and activities.
A series of war conferences will be held between the United States and the entente allies both in the US and abroad. The talks focus on safeguarding shipments of foodstuffs and supplies to entente ports and will expand to broader physical cooperation as the war progresses.
A citizens mass meeting at the Tivoli theatre First ave and Madison st noon Thursday will discuss wartime food supply control and proposed income tax measures to fund the war Rev Hugh G Ross pastor First Congregational church will speak on lessons from Allied food control and wealth mobilization Speakers include Mayor Gill James K Bradford former corporation counsel Mrs Thomas Crahan president of the Women s Federated Clubs of Seattle and a Central Labor Council representative The Commonwealth club handles arrangements and the theatre donated by management
Termato Was Wet Ed Termato, a Japanese bell boy at the New Cecil hotel, was arrested Wednesday morning by Sergt. V R Putnam and Officer C V Harvey of the dry squad after it is alleged they had purchased a drink with marked money.
Majority Leader Kitchin introduced a historic administration bond bill authorizing 5.0 billion dollars in bonds and 2.0 billion in treasury certificates. The Ways and Means committee approved it unanimously, with aims to fund Allied government bonds and redeem a 3 percent loan maturing August 1, 1918.
War Department orders Seattle to stop recruiting for the coast artillery militia and train existing recruits. Local contingents were within 180 men of war strength when the order arrived on Wednesday morning.
Publicity appropriation from the legislature will enable Washington to cooperate with British Columbia and Oregon in a national advertising campaign. Secretary of State T. M. Howell explained the plan at a Seattle Ad club luncheon held at the Bon Marche on Tuesday.
County auditor defends permit process while W C T U observers monitor the office A spotter for the association allegedly obtained four permits in one hour under different names The auditor says signing the permit blank is an oath and vows cooperation with the W C T U to prosecute repeaters with warrants.
Washington April 11 Rabbi Wise of New York recommended to Secretary Lansing the appointment of William D Wheelwright of Portland Oregon as ambassador to Japan to succeed Ambassador Guthrie.
Mrs. Clara Ball widow of James Mall an engineer killed last fall at Cle Elum on a Northern Pacific engine won an $8000 jury verdict in Judge Alston's court Wednesday morning.
The army appropriation measure totaling about 278 million dollars for regular army maintenance was approved by the Senate today in Washington.
The War Department ordered the discharge of National Guardsmen with dependents, including wives and children, stating the adjutant general may remove such men. Assistant Adjutant General L. L Bolles anticipated the orders reaching Seattle, noting that few infantry guardsmen and perhaps sixty in coast artillery would be affected. Officers with good salaries are excluded. each case will be carefully reviewed to avoid slackers escaping service.
Hugh M. Caldwell of the city spent 50 dollars on legislative activities in Olympia during the last session. The money was not itemized. If the judiciary committee recommendation is approved the city council will express thanks but will not refund the amount.
Buenos Aires reports Argentina recognizes the justice of the United States declaration of war on Germany but repeats its neutral status for now. The decree cites violations of inter national rules and keeps open future policy options.
Rio de Janeiro reports general public rejoicing at formal severance of relations with Germany. Many circles advocate moving beyond severance to join the war. In other news, the University of Washington will honor its 15 past presidents at a general meeting in Meany Hall Friday morning on campus.
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