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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1918
Page
12
The Ames Construction and Dry Dock plant launched the eighth vessel at Westwater Way Monday evening. Margaret Ames, daughter of the company president, acted as sponsor. The 1800 ton steel freighter is one of six built for the United States Shipping Board and to be placed in service.
R M Calkins former Milwaukee traffic manager now in Chicago will assume general manager duties at the Patterson McDonald shipyard upon his return. He will move his family to Seattle as permanent home with son R M Calkins Jr already active in local business.
Northwest fisherman Lucas Carr of Eagle Harbor calls for protection of sockeye salmon by law in Washington and British Columbia. Carr, a prominent 23 year veteran, warns the supply may be depleted without legislative action.
Beattie shipyards seek 27 000 business and professional men as laborers. Laurence Wood of the federal employment bureau says the demand is for skilled workers. Those interested should report at the government employment office located at First and Union.
Hoquiam reports the Grays Harbor fleet catching 114 whales with Moran and Aberdeen each at 43 and Westport at 25 as crews grow scarce with two months left in the season. Tacoma notes the Wakana ferris type ship launched at Seaborn yard with Mrs. A R Hunt as sponsor. seventh launch by Seaborn yard.
An advertisement promotes delatone for women to remove hair or fuzz. It instructs making a thick paste with the powder and water, applying to the skin, waiting 2 or 3 minutes, then rubbing off and washing to leave skin hair free. It warns to ensure the product is real delatone to avoid disappointment.
The Barnum & Bailey caravan of camels will visit town late this month, with a street parade on circus day and a new pageant Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp. Camels provide nourishment storage via humps, aiding long desert travels, and are now common in large shows. Three new camels join a expanding herd already appearing in the show.
In a letter to The Star, Senator William Wray pledges a fight against greedy landlords. He doubts city charter authority to appoint a commission but says legislature could enable cities to tackle rent issues. He suggests wartime measures and promises to work with the attorney general after re election to push a bill.
Montevideo August 14 reports say a general strike paralyzes all business. Several people killed amid clashes with police. Government appears helpless as the public watches strikers’ power. Windows shuttered, trains and power companies idle, newspapers not publishing. Troops and police bivouac in streets.
Jack Charles Read of San Francisco vowed to drop 15 pounds in 15 days to qualify for U S Marines after being told he was overweight. He will follow a physician prescribed diet and exercise plan and reappear at the recruiting station, joking that Shylock had only one pound to spare.
Eight selects from the local board have answered the call for training as auto mechanics, carpenters, blacksmiths and vessel operators. They will depart August 14 for Oregon State Agricultural College in Corvallis, Oregon. Listed are Elton Lee Ingold, Albert Hansen Lindford, John Edward McVeety, Charles Axel Ahlquist, George Monroe Hartig, Harold Aston Wooster, Harold F. Casserd, and Harry Myron Mortrude with home addresses provided.
Mrs. Penelope Thomas marked her 100th birthday at 4243 14th Ave N FE in Seattle. More than 60 friends attended hosted by her son H E Thomas. Present were daughter Mrs. George Hamilton and grandson W A Thomas, who traveled from Valdez Alaska. Relatives from Nooksack Washington also joined the celebration.
London Aug 13 French forces press west and south toward Roye Lassigny and Ribecourt advancing after capturing Lee Loges wood and Ecouvillon midway between Lassigny and Ribecourt. German withdraw to stretch lines as 33 enemy divisions face French flank extension near St Claude farm and Laussigny.
A British invention of a submersible electric motor pump has aided the admiralty in salvage work. A steamer with cargo valued at 17 500 000 dollars was recently salvaged using the device.
George Francis Rowe promotes Seattle tracts and garages as affordable alternatives to rent in a free ad style piece. He cites rising rents, notes easy terms, and promises wholesale building materials and plans, urging readers to request a circular and visit the site when ready. The piece frames the move as a lifestyle choice with scenic views and future property value.
General J. L. Hines leads the 35th Division of the U S Army in combat operations on German soil in the Vosges near the Swiss border.
The Homes Bureau detailed an extensive advertising plan at Cobb Building headquarters in Seattle. Aimed at property owners, the drive will use motion pictures and posters to stress the urgent need for more homes for shipworkers and other recent arrivals. The campaign is planned as a permanent effort beyond the war, with a publicity committee including Morgan, Woodward, Mel, Radford, Foster, Carpenter, Sample, Norton, Clemmer, Swasey, Von Herberg, Wood, Prosser, and Harris.
Haig reports British troops moved north of Roye and along the Somme north bank while American forces push north of the river. German counterattacks near Fauquescourt between Chaulnes and Roye repulsed. Morris sector attack in Flanders also beaten back. In Georgetown, pioneer women form the Women’s Hamilton club to back M L Hamilton for county commissioner.
In the Somme sector the Germans remain entrenched along familiar positions while French forces advance artillery and move in extra big guns. The bombardment replaces heavy machine gun fire and indicates intensified operations with mustard gas reported in use.
Italian and Austrian aviators clashed over the Adige valley in a Vienna dispatch. Emperor Karl was said to be reviewing troops and remained on the field with his staff until the engagement ended.
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