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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1917
Page
3
Frantic protests spread as San Francisco streetcar workers present their wage and benefits package. The message asks for 3.50 per eight hours, 1.50 for overtime, 12 days off annually, and a vacation payment, with union support noting average 15 hour workdays.
Residents baked under a scorcher as temperatures neared 1917 levels with heat driving crowds to Woodland Fort Lawton and Alki Beach. Sun concerts drew thousands to park events while car service struggled to handle the traffic and shade offered relief from the heat.
A semi official Frankfurt Zeitung report says German socialists may refuse to attend Stockholm conference with Entente nations on war responsibility. The piece notes possible non participation by German Socialists and discusses implications for the meeting.
JAFT EATS AGAIN PCL AT CENT. In Clay Center Kansas Aug 13 the ex president Taft made progress after days of fasting. He began sitting up in bed yesterday and today. Dr Morgan said he should be able to walk in two or three days.
Commissioner McCleland bound over for federal court on a morning hearing. Siggisa, alleged slacker, faces charges. Tylen lacks a blue registration card. Paul Ogden John Russell and Surensky are scheduled for hearings, described as in the same fix. Ad notes hotel Butler dinner and refined atmosphere for a pocketbook.
Rev. Billy Sunday may come to Seattle for fall 1918 revival meetings after the Seattle Ministerial Federation secured unanimity from local churches. Pastor Paul W. Rood of the Swedish Tabernacle will travel to Hood River, Oregon, to obtain a final decision from Sunday.
A conference between allied air fleet officials and spruce lumber manufacturers is set for Monday in Portland to discuss supply arrangements.
H. B. Lavell a 34 year old lineman from Seattle Heights employed by Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co sustained severe bruises after falling ill from a scaffold incident at 211th Ave South striking a chair in the process.
United Frees Leased Wire reports from London dated August 13 that the battle of Flanders advances into week three with Haig saying nothing of special interest to report. Brief engagements continue as Germans try to regain last week’s gains while British artillery holds and inflicts heavy losses. In the Aisne front brisk fighting persists as Germans seek positions for a potential retreat, with the French regaining ground north of St Quentin after repulsing most attacks.
United Press dispatch from Paris reports continued artillery duels in the Aisne region with renewed German infantry assaults north of St Quentin. French forces repelled several attacks as fighting persisted along the front.
The War Office states all enemy assaults were repulsed, outlining successful defenses and reinforcing ongoing wartime vigilance. No further details are provided in the brief update.
Rome reports Austrians are hurrying reinforcements to the Carso front in anticipation of a strong Italian attack. Italian aircraft are very active on Carso and other fronts as the war continues.
Washington August 13, Rev. DOD. H. Martin pastor of Wesley M. E. church denounced Senator La Follette and his pacifist colleagues in congress as friends of the Kaiser calling them unfit to hold seats. His sermon titled The Friends of the Kaiser in America was delivered to his congregation. A French physician claims spinach has been hermed the broom of the stomach for cleansing that organ.
Federal agents, per District Attorney Clay Allen, are investigating the sale and distribution of anti draft pamphlets in Seattle. Officials name suspects behind the alleged anti draft plot and vow to trace origins and arrest conspirators while interment orders affect wartime actions.
The itemized clippings report a divorce suit filed by Catherine Riedel in Oakland, a tribute to Bo Sweeney by the Democratic club in King County, and visits by Booth Fisheries representatives in Chicago. Other notes include a Cleveland dog lost and restored by judge Moylan, a charity dance by Musicians' union in Seattle, a sightseeing car accident, a US travel group picnic at Silver Lake, an injury at Fourth Ave and Virginia St, a Japanese sailor fleeing immigration, and various deaths, elections, and local events across cities.
New York Supreme Court Justice Cropsy cut a verdict from 225000 to 125000 for Honora May O'Brien in a suit against John Bernard Manning. The aged millionaire who jilted the 65 year younger woman must accept the reduction within ten days or a new trial will be ordered.
Ohio and Kentucky high grade crude oils rose today marking the first annual advance in the Ohio Penna valley. Pennsylvania high grade climbed to 3.25 a barrel and Kentucky to 2.30, likely signaling higher gasoline prices.
Representatives of the Carmen's union and the San Francisco and Oakland Terminal railways met in conference to settle disputed questions and avoid a threatened strike. Both sides accepted arbitration as the path to resolution.
State editors plan early press time and travel to Chehalis for the 31st annual Washington State Press Association convention from August 22 to 25. Seattle speakers include Prof. Colin V. Dymen and Frank P. Goss of the university journalism department, BE. B. Troxell, W. W. Bell, and J. W. Hopkins of MacDougall Southwick.
Manager James Marmaduke of the Hotel New Washington has opened part of the Rath keller as an army and navy club for visiting and local commissioned officers. The club will be without expense to the officers.
Thousands of women and girls are urged to help in the war effort through registration pledging individual effort to advance war aims. There is no financial obligation. Headquarters are at 107 Cobb Building.
Police records show 8S. G. Linton known as Peanuts arrested Sunday by city squad for alleged bootlegging, marking his second arrest in two weeks.
In Seattle 1916 the meat packing industry employed 875 more workers than before and produced goods valued at 15 million 168 thousand dollars.
Amsterdam Aug 13 The German government is likely to issue a statement soon on the telegram from the Kaiser to President Wilson published by former Ambassador Gerard The censorship withheld publication for six days The press splits on its authenticity with Lokal Anzeiger doubting it while the Cologne Gazette deems it genuine.
Grain men nationwide have prepared to meet Hoover’s statement that the government will take over the 1917 wheat crop. A Chicago Board of Trade official said the announcement would have little effect on the market.
Robbers forced entry to the Volunteers of America on 1982 Seventh Ave by chiseling the door Sunday night. They took 159 dollars in cash and a five dollar Nut House check from the safe.
Twenty hundred Anaconda smeltermen vote to strike this day with early returns showing a majority in favor of a walkout. A full vote of 2,490 men is expected to decide after a two thirds majority is required to call a strike. If enacted, the walkout could close or cripple copper mines across the district as the Great Smelter cannot handle all ore output.
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