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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1917
Page
8
Dorothy Haskell, 15, daughter of C. M. Haskell of Tacoma, fell into an ice crevasse on Mount Rainier Sunday noon. A guide was lowered to 800 feet without locating the body. search to resume Monday, though recovery chances are reported as very slim.
About 250 Frye & Co. butchers return to Plum Street exchange after a week long strike that ended with an eight hour day ten hours pay and abolition of the cook house system. The agreement covers James Henry and Barton companies as well and removes Frye from the Central Labor Council unfair list.
Hoover opens drive to lower prices by regulating wheat and flour, vowing to buy the 1917 wheat harvest if needed. He orders licenses for large mills, open government buying at terminals, and price fairing measures with elevators and millers to curb profits.
The first violence in the United Railroads carmen strike in San Francisco occurred just after midnight as strikers clashed with police and guards. Two hundred forty strikers swore not to return until wages reach 3.50 a day for an eight hour shift.
United Press reports 600 imported strikebreakers at Selsa twenty miles from Kansas City as rioting quiets after cars burned and a mob drives out workers. No deaths. nearly twenty injuries reported. no street cars in operation since Wednesday noon.
Gerald Canton a Broad way high school teacher seeks exemption as a conscientious objector. He argues the district board of appeals should hear his case after being discharged from public service and alleges a superficial medical exam. He informed J J Sullivan by letter that he opposes military service but would serve in non combatant duty. His case comes before the school board this week.
Maj. Gen. Pershing and Ambassador Sharp offer the Pershing Cup as prizes for a Sammies field day of rifle shooting bayonetting grenade throwing and machine gun work. Contests occur under warlike conditions with elimination rounds leading to finals likely attended by Gen. Pershing and Gen. Sibert. Sunday brought rest as American troops in khaki enjoyed a holiday in wooded lanes and haze covered hills.
Four Minute Men under government authorization will soon explain war issues in brief talks at public places. Frank Gates oversees assignments for the County Council of Patriotic Service and has named a committee including Charles C. Pierce James Q. Clemmer H C Ross F M Radford Carl Croson and a yet unnamed shipyard representative.
Atlantic Port reports Henry H. Houston from Philadelphia returns from seven months as an ambulance driver. He notes German gunners now target U S ambulances more, a shift since America entered the war.
A salesroom ad lists coats in gray or green tweed at 9 75, velour in Burgundy green or navy at 12 50, Melton cloth navy or black at 16 00, striped plush in gold green or Burgundy at 17 50, soft velour with fur collar at 19 75, and heavy cheviot in navy green or brown at 23 50 with full lining and decorative features.
A fashion note describes a breakfast suit set pictured with a delft blue or pink percale jacket and skirt. The right sketch shows a 1.50 set with white trim and kimono sleeves, while a 1.65 version on the left features blue or pink percale, scalloped trim, piping, and a back fullness held by a wide belt, sold in the basement salesroom.
Black cotton stockings for children in ribbed medium weight fabric sized 6 to 10 offered at 25 cents per pair.
A simple kitchen device promises to blend butter with milk to make a two pound roll in about a minute. It claims to whip cream mix mayonnaise dressing and cake batter quickly and effectively.
Student officers who spent three months at the Presidio training camp prepare to turn in kit and take a 12 day furlough. Most will join the new national army with some possibly remaining at the Presidio to assist in training for a second camp.
Six Western governors held a Portland conference to coordinate wartime issues. They did not adopt formal resolutions or a definite program but agreed to cooperate on boosting crop production and addressing other war related challenges.
London reports that Vice Admiral David Beatty may soon become first sea lord as Sir John Jellicoe steps down. Jellicoe reportedly seeks relief from arduous duties after long service.
New Bedford mass August 13 confirms the American liner City of Athens was sunk off the coast of Africa. All passengers were saved. Details of the sinking are lacking.
Excerpts describe Paula Newton’s voyage encounters with Mrs. Van Renssalaer and her son Rubin. A stewardess notes high-stakes gambling among rich passengers and a draft button controversy. Paula laments mother hunger and reflects on love, humanity, and personal guidance while aboard.
Otis Bevan, 54, died at Providence hospital Sunday from injuries after a team of horses ran away and dragged him about a quarter mile along a country road at Hoodsport Saturday morning. Medical authorities described his death as the result of the incident.
Wells and three co defendants face trial September 12 on charges of conspiring to incite revolt against the draft. All plead not guilty.
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