Spain and Germany tensions rise over food famine fears
Diplomatic circles foresee a probable break with Spain and Germany as Madrid faces a famine like shortage amid food stockouts. Rome cables hint Spain may act energetically against Germany, possibly freeing detained ships to aid stricken citizens while demanding German relief. Meanwhile Seattle’s Mark and Mrs. Heller celebrate 25 years of marriage.
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Washington
Spain
Germany
London
Paris
Rome
Madrid
Diplomata
Huns Cruelty to Prisoners Reported Amid War Strains
The report notes increasing brutality toward prisoners and wartime hardships. Boche soldiers describe depressing conditions at home, while German troops endure scarce leather wood and paper substitutes. Some wear 1914 uniforms as paper shirts become common. Prisoners recount an allied airstrike destroying an ammunition train.
31 Divisions Now in France Signal Big American Push
Gen. March announced 31 complete American divisions are in France amid the Franco British American offensive in Picardy. He cited the 131st regiment of the Illinois troops near Chipilly taking 3 officers 150 men and seven 105 mm guns. The Picardy front now 53 miles long 14 miles deep 50 miles from Paris. He noted British and French drive has pushed Germans back to 1916 winter lines and urged ending the term Sammy in favor of Yanks.
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Washington
United States
Picardy
March
France
Chipilly
Paris
Santerre
March Eald
Sammy
U. S
Silver dollars go off market to swap for notes and bullion
The Chamber of Commerce reports Uncle Sam will melt 350 million in silver dollars into bullion. New federal reserve notes of 1 2 and 5 dollars will be issued instead. Dollars cost 45 cents each but are worth 90 cents, with the government pocketing the spread. The move aims to conserve gold and settle trade balances in silver and aid commerce.
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Chamber of Commerce
Uncle Sam
Treasury
Federal Reserve
Artistic home for little money
George Francis Rowe outlines a plan to finance inexpensive artistic homes. Details on location are being kept secret for now, with requests flooding Rowe's office. An ad to appear in The Star Friday night will provide full particulars and reveal building sites.
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Star
George Francis Rowe
Rowe
Rent Profiteering Condemned by Candidates
In a public exchange candidates promise support for rent control and a Star plan to curb profiteering. They urge commissions or home rule, with calls for fair returns to landlords and measures stopping excessive rent hikes amid wartime conditions.
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Olympia
H. P. Rude
Norman BE
Abrams
M. Cameron
Seattle
James B. Kinne
47Th
FG. Myers
Sandford
M. Prease
47Th Legislative
Star
Dan Earle
Jist
Co. J. Smith
Dan Landon
Cc. K. Por
Pliny Allen
Toren Watson
Robert Grass
Co. C. Bras
Frank E. Boyle
Horace Cayton
Legislative District
E. H. Guite
George Fef. Ryan
44Th
Legislative
The
Colfax
G. N. Hodgdon
42Nd Legislative
Rent strike planned by Rossmore shipyard tenants
I A Evans of Skinner and Eddy workers reports a rent strike by residents of Rossmore apartments at 1206 Howeller. They refused a rent rise from 25 to 37 dollars, vowing to pay the old amount until ousted by law, claiming the landlord said tenants profit from shipyard wages.
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Rossmore
Howeller
I. A. Evans
Skinner & Eddy Employe
Evans
Will Give Concert to Aid Red Cross at Mercer Island
A Midsummer Night's Dream concert for the Red Cross home service civilian relief will be held at Among the Firs Island Park Mercer Island on Wednesday night. The cast includes Frederick Willan Lewis Miss Marguerite De Forest Anderson Claude Madden George Kirchner Leone Langdon Hattie Edenholm Lucy P. Smith with boat fare included in the $1 ticket price. Boats depart Anderson dock Leschi Zimmerman and Mrs E Franklin Park at 7 45 p m.
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Home Service Section
The
Red Cross
Anderson Dock
Leschi Zimmerman
E. Franklin Park
Firemen Sought as Local Department Seeks 50 to 60 Hires
The local fire department seeks 50 or 60 new firefighters. Applicants must pass medical and civil service exams. next civil service test is due next fall. In other news police chief closed the Seenie case amid federal cleanup efforts. Fr Hackleman, 38, a car engineer, was arrested for reckless driving and violation of the dry law after three quarts of liquor were found in his car.
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Civil Service Commission
Fire Department
Tynight
First Ave
Fr. Hackleman
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