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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1917
Page
1
War report from France details German destruction in Bapaume and surrounding villages. Citizens recount ruined churches and homes, desecrated graves, and the abduction of girls, while French troops press forward through shattered streets.
Logan Billingsley ex head of Seattle whisky ring remains at large after sawing through a window bar at the United States immigration station on Sunday. He claims he will surrender at McNeill Island in a few days and says his confession was sincere. Guards report no sounds heard and the jail break is being investigated.
Washington reports that food is the top request from the Allies as Arthur Balfour arrives for talks with President Wilson and U S officials. Diplomats discuss shipping, munitions, finance, and naval matters while stressing no immediate troop plans.
The supreme court ruled for the government in the Oregon and California land dispute. The decision involves millions of acres granted to railroads and later claimed by the United States by forfeiture.
The Star highlights extensive savings from Seattle stores with full particulars inside. Prominent ads and specials from Standard Furniture, Grote Rankin, Rhodes, Woodhouse Grimbaum, McCormack Bros, Gottstein Furniture, Frederick & Nelson and others promise best offerings in town.
About 10 000 residents are expected to march under Elka leadership to show support for President Wilson in the war against Germany. The parade Wednesday afternoon will halt schools mills and factories as labor fraternal and civic groups join the event.
The piece defends President Wilson and national defense policy, condemns Senate and House critics, and denounces an “American Union Against Militarism” ad campaign opposing the draft. It lauds John Burns and John Morley as conscientious figures and urged patriotism and unity in wartime.
Captain Arthur Kuhn a mechanical engineer listed on the German army active list was arrested by justice department agents and interned today as an alien enemy. A raid on his Farmers Bank building offices yielded communications mainly in German. Kuhn was the local representative of Carl Still Company which fabrics machinery for explosive plants.
The Seattle Caterers Association will meet Monday night at Good Eats cafeteria to discuss demands by restaurant employees for higher wages and shorter hours. Caterers say increased food costs make concessions hard while employees’ free board lessens impact from the cost of living.
Secretary Houston told the Senate agricultural committee that he requested power and funds to conduct an immediate survey of the nation's food supply to determine resources. He warned that the total current supply cannot be estimated.
Clyde Singer, 17, walked four miles to Dr. J. L Millett at 771 N 78rd St Sunday with a bullet in his left shoulder. He was struck by a stray 22 caliber bullet while coming from the woods at 87th and Aurora beyond the city limits. The report notes a rumor about the Kaiser in Holland may stem from a misstatement.
E. O. Sawyer of the Seward Gateway reports Chief Goodlatoh worries over the European war. The Alaska Indian notes the United States marshal embodies peace and order, recalling arrests for drinking and fighting. Sawyer visits Cordova on a Chamber of Commerce mission to Seattle.
Patrolman W. F. E. Worsham recovered his 100th stolen car in two years on Monday morning. He located the vehicle of Frank Tipple at 6406 20th Ave N. W. which had disappeared last night. Since March 18, 1915, Worsham has regularly recovered automobiles and aided in breaking up two major gangs of thieves.
Washington April 23 Turkey has broken relations with the United States, the state department was officially advised today by Minister Stovall at Berne.
The 700 members of the Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association No 38 in Seattle will contribute 10 cents each monthly to the Red Cross for the war duration.
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