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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1917
Page
1
Montreal reports show Curtis & Harvey plant at Dragon Quebec hit by massive blasts. At least 20 killed, 40 worker homes destroyed, and a $1,000,000 loss estimated as communication lines fail. Dozens more feared missing.
United Press reports a raid by French and allied aeroplanes within 11 miles of the Rhine. Seven German machines were shot down, eight damaged, two French planes did not return, and several targets including Colmar camps and Freiburg were bombed amid fires. Nancy and other Alsace towns were hit with casualties not listed. The dispatch hints at a broader air war and possible American participation.
Twenty six French military prisoners were organized by the German guard to work in dangerous positions at the front, according to H. Gallia, a chamber of deputies member. The government protested to Berlin, alleging Germans forced prisoners to perform miltary labor under all four armies, freeing German troops for combat.
President Wilson announces direct action on the coal crisis likely next week. He may authorize the Federal Trade Commission to set coal prices from mines to consumers while not taking over mine operations. Immediate coal shipments to the Great Lakes region will be enforced within 48 hours under the priority shipping law. Greece Placed Under Martial Law by Athens authorities.
Italian immigrant Liberio Picciano is held on homicide charges after his owned dog and a second mongrel attacked 9 year old Ralph Protta. The boy climbed a fence to a yard where the dogs dragged him. A policeman shot one dog and the other as the boy died at the hospital.
Edwin Gustafson a year old son of a Kirkland laborer died after being struck by a Tolt Kirkland stage near the Kirkland ferry landing. Oscar L Blau driver of the stage from Tolt. boy suffered skull fracture and broken leg, died at Kirkland hospital ten minutes after the accident. Coroner Tiffin to be informed.
Two Mexican nationals who entertained German consular officials at Juarez and angered Carranza authorities are exiled to Los Angeles. Arulfo Gonzales governor of Chihuahua and Gen. Jose Murguía, once Carranza’s fighting general, compelled their departure. they plan to live in Los Angeles.
Chicago dealers report eggs and butter will not rise to predicted levels as the public resists. Over 6,000,000 cases of eggs in storage may force losses for much of the supply this season. Some expect a Hoover price cap on butter around 40 cents per pound and a similar ceiling for eggs.
A $25 fine was imposed in Justice Prinker's court on Saturday against Mr. and Mrs. Roy Thig operators of the Careon Hairdressing college in the Denny building for violating the minimum wage law. In the second case Judge Prinker deferred Judgment and admonished the defendants to be careful in future operation. They were convicted of charging girls tuition to learn manicuring and hairdressing and then using the girls to prepare toilet lotions.
In Seattle a groom candidate appeals to the prosecuting attorney to release Mary Odlovich who is kept in a room by her father over a $300 dowry. The father argues price reflects wartime costs and age disputes hinge on whether Mary is over 18. A circus train note closes with elephants stopping a West-bound train, drawing a separate anecdote.
Albert Bloas Jr a 21 year old teacher in Cascade and Warren schools filed affidavits with Division 11 seeking discharge from select service as a conscientious objector Under Section 4 of Article 1 of the select service law he argues Congress may not establish religion or impede free conscience The board of education has been notified of his filing.
Washington reports that some American forces will move to southern Cuba for training soon. The Cuban government offered a training ground, and the State Department accepted with pleasure after evaluating which units would benefit most from the program.
In Chicago an elephant belonging to George Coletta of Seattle reportedly swallowed his draft registration card. The trainer and Coletta's valet stated the animal took the card, prompting police intervention. Coletta was released.
Local note outlines plans to fund a tobacco drive with a Star Boat effort led by the chief and sheriff. Dance tickets go on sale Monday at downtown venues, 50 cents with ladies free, and unlimited dancing all night. Smoke tickets also go on sale Monday. Contributions from various residents are listed, including amounts from Sint Aveotiberian 540 Ravenna Boulevard and others in Washington state.
The I W W forecasts a general strike across Washington Oregon Idaho and Montana as 1 W W prisoners in Ellensburg may be released. Herbert Mahler, former secretary, says freeing 50 of 54 inmates signals demands may be met, while Jim Larkin heads the Butte unit toward Portland to direct the Northwest walkout.
Thieves stole a car from Porter Furniture Co. at 1627 Second Ave on Friday evening. The vehicle crashed into a telephone pole on Second Ave before the suspects escaped. Local authorities investigate the reckless joyride.
Willie Jones of 2503 West 65th Street caught a five foot string of tom cod in under two hours while fishing with other Seattle youths. Frank Jacobs photographed Willie as he started home with the catch. The weekly will debut Sunday at the Liberty theatre with Willie and numerous kid anglers and reveal the location of the fishing spot.
United Press reports that 114 German aircraft were shot down or forced down in a week of fierce air fighting as the Allied offensive resumes in Flanders. British losses include 40 planes missing. four and a half tons of explosives were dropped on German stations. The drive near Lens continues with repulsed counterattacks and gains along Langemarck and Steenbeck.
An admiralty report says British scout ships engaged German destroyers and minesweepers, with damage to a German destroyer and several minesweepers. Submarines also attacked British light forces. the battle occurred Thursday morning with no British losses reported.
An American steamer believed to be the Rapide is in distress miles off the coast, reported to naval authorities. Thick fog hides the sea and the crew have abandoned to boats and are headed for the port nearby.
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