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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1917
Page
1
A. Fido Bowser warns of dog food shortages in Seattle, citing thousands of dogs on short rations and urging immediate relief. He accuses humans of hoarding while blaming war causes, warns of potential retaliatory measures, and recounts inspecting garbage cans in his neighborhood for scraps.
Seattle women motorists are invited to join the Red Cross motor detachment. Volunteers must dedicate at least four consecutive hours weekly for a month or longer. Inquiries at the Cobb building.
A U S correspondent recalls watching a young British airman nicknamed Pat perform daring aerobatics near the front. The 20 year old, soon to be a pilot in the Royal Flying Corps, jokes with fellow airmen and sings in a dining room, unaware of the danger around him.
The nine month old custody dispute over Jackie De Saulles escalates as his mother Mrs. De Saulles fights for guardianship while the boy remains with relatives after the Long Island tragedy. The case centers on whether the boy can stay in either home under court decree and the tension between parental rights and safety.
Saturday Today promotes money saving opportunities for shoppers listing ads from Standard Furniture Co Grote Rankin Red Fr Clothing Palace RU Fe bens srunbaum Rhodes Carl Schermer Fraser-Paterson Frederick & Nelson Dougall-Southwick Ready Co. Market Ads The fastest growing paper in the Northwest.
Inspector Powers said there is a standing eye for gambling dens but no special raid order. Chief Beckingham unavailable. Deputy Hutcheson noted small force limits and that raids in the city are not his office’s duty.
An enormous government repair shop will fix faulty teeth and eyes of drafted men with free service. Ten thousand volunteer dentists form the Dental Preparedness league led by Dr. J. W. Beach of Buffalo as president. If a draftee avoids local dentists he is sent to the cantonment for treatment.
Mobilization day for the drafted new national army set for September 1 may be postponed. Provost Marshal General Crowder today stated that the new date probably would be September 4.
The Seattle Star plans its second Labor Day bicycle race for boys age 17 and under with multiple prizes for top finishers. Last year’s winner was 16 year old Leslie Carbis who received an auto bike valued at 42.50 from Piper and Taft. This year the route will avoid busy streets and start around 9 a.m. Watch The Star for details.
Secretary McAdoo will ask Congress for a new bond issue running into billions after a Capitol conference with several House leaders. The move follows discussions at the capitol today as the administration seeks expanded borrowing to finance late wartime needs.
City officials and hospitals refute reports of a long running Seattle slugger attack spree. Coroner Chas Tiffin warns deaths within 48 hours after doctor calls must be reported, denying any hospital census of 26 patients tied to assaults. Authorities urge caution about unfounded rumors causing fear.
The select service will exempt infantry applicants who wear glasses while allowing thousands of spectacled men into ordnance medical engineers and quartermasters corps. Glasses will be permitted in these branches. The army expects to recruit many doctors as medical talent to keep soldiers healthy and plans to have 20,000 doctors in uniform by January 1.
Local boxer Tommy Clark, a lightweight well known in the ring, was passed by district doctors but claims exemption citing a dependent wife. He works at the Skinner and Eddy shipyard and seeks relief from service duties.
D. S. Tobias, District 10 recorder, recounts a German-born naturalized citizen neighbor who wishes to avoid U S service. He says both he and his brother would rather fight for the Kaiser than for the United States, calling such sentiment un-American and suggesting internment for such individuals.
An examining physician told Morris Frank that his case of cold feet was familiar and he should not be exempt from the draft. Frank replied that he has suffered from cold feet since boyhood and felt ill enough to be in bed today.
Walter E. Garlock waited two hours at an exemption board office in San Francisco before doctors determined he was totally blind.
Eleven women were assaulted in West Seattle and two near Woodland Park this week. City workers say many women who work late stay in downtown hotels to feel safe, while police urge calm noting reports are hearsay and no citywide panic is justified.
Washington article outlines Secretary McAdoo's proposed war compensation and insurance bill. It would create government funded life and disability insurance for soldiers, with $8 per year per $1,000 up to $10,000, plus death indemnity and dependent allowances. The plan estimates $556 million over two years and details sharing of pay with families, including $15 from a soldier’s $338 monthly pay to his wife and graduated support for dependents.
Chicago reports the annual style show by garment makers has decreed that women's blouses will button down the back this winter. Women are reacting strongly while prices rise sharply. Dresses with a 12 year old length remain valued despite changing styles.
The Hon. Cecil B. Fitzgerald, president of the city council, acted as mayor on Friday due to Mayor Gill being confined at home with rheumatism.
Seattle division board officers report using powers of the provost marshal general to close down on suspected avoiders. Board 11 chief Charles Grant says 28 claims were held for proof, two enlistment verifications demanded, 26 dependent relative claims approved, one denied. Fourteen absent examinees were fined and referred to United States District Attorney Allen.
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