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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1918
Page
3
At the city jail a suspect remains under investigation into his sanity as family tragedy looms. A thrift stamp program is cited. Harry J. Stitch, master mechanic of the city traction lines, will depart Tuesday for St. Paul to inspect streetcars Seattle may buy for its municipal lines.
Police questioned twelve individuals after a Sunday night rally in support of the Soviet government at the Moore Theatre Seattle. No arrests were made. several were released after investigation at Justice Department offices.
City building department issued twenty five permits from 9 to 11 am on Monday as part of a drive to provide Seattle workers with homes. Half the permits cover small bungalows and the rest add to existing houses. The Chamber of Commerce reports export freight will continue via railroad bills of lading. Ten thousand homes for war workers are planned with Beattie and other builders. Committees report progress and actual construction is set to begin. The Builders' association seeks a six hour day for skilled labor on contracts, matching shipyard practice.
A paid advertisement by Kawin J. Brown argues for civil liberties amid quarantine practices. It cites the Miligan and Vick cases, defends the Wassermann blood test as helpful but not conclusive, and condemns Seattle health department abuses in quarantining individuals without clear evidence. The piece denounces police interference, wrongful detentions, and calls for legal protections.
A proclamation dated August 6 from the revolutionary government of Archangel announces allied intervention support for the Northern district of Mussaa and seeks aid from the United States Italy France and other allies. It condemns Bolshevik rule and outlines aims including a single all Russian government defense of the north and restoration of liberty and labor rights amid famine.
The Woodmen of the World eight camps plan a September 1 picnic at Fortuna Park with proceeds benefiting The Star Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund. Co. O. Smith chairs the picnic committee and A. H. Benkendorf the publicity committee with several novel stunts. boat trip and picnic admission cost 60 cents.
After returning from Washington D C the mayor and Utilities Superintendent Morphine were confined in the mayor’s private office when a locked door resisted. They yelled for help, then used force to break free as Secretary Conklin arrived to investigate the noise.
Mayor Ole Hanson will drive the first rivet at 4 p m Monday in the third keel laid at the Seattle North Pacific shipbuilding yards. Two thousand workers will take part in the celebration.
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Federal judge sentences June O Donnell to 60 days in jail and a $100 fine after she pleaded guilty to selling liquor to men in uniform. Judge Neterer had urged spiritual actions and knitting for the Red Cross as part of the case, despite earlier leniency discussions.
Utilities Superintendent Thomas Murphine announced he completed his survey of Puget Sound Traction Light and Power Co. books and will present results to the city council Monday. He declined comment on possible fare increases to cover higher car wages. Car men’s union leaders met Mayor Hanson but settlement remains with the council. A joint Minute Men meeting for Precincts 263 264 and 270 was set for Monday night at Alki Commercial hall on Alki beach.
J F Blain District Officer U S Shipping Board denies personal quarrel with Pigott and rejects claims of his resignation as false and harmful to the government shipbuilding program in this city. The Star notes Blain’s surprise at the article and his request for a correction.
T D Cody of 18164 Ninth Ave reports J J See of 1827 Terry Ave robbed him of 60 dollars in an alley. Police lock up Cody and interview J S See, father of J J See, who says the men fought for a quart of whisky. J J See later captured at Fourth and Pike, possibly after drinking more than the quart. Both men jailed.
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