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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1917
Page
6
Four hundred Chinese pheasants from the state game farm at Walla Walla will reach Seattle Wednesday and be released in western Washington counties by game wardens. The birds are several months old.
Secretary of State Robert Lansing states the United States will not accept peace based on the German leadership’s word. He argues a durable settlement must rest on justice, not punitive terms, and that proof of will from the German people is required before any covenant or disarmament plan can endure.
UPI reports editorial writers across the nation scrutinize Wilson's reply to the pope. They see a potential shift toward democratic leadership and emancipation for German and Allied peoples, while praising or critiquing the note's stance on peace and the war.
President Wilson’s message, praised by diplomats, calls for no punitive postwar victory and rejects annexations. Allies aim to avoid dismemberment of empires and urge no rush to crash Germany, seeking a peaceful, equal world order with free development and no economic war after the war.
The Men’s Section receives a large line of Fall Shirts in late materials and patterns. Stripes and figures appear in both French and laundered cuffs. Size range 14 to 17. A special display will be presented Piaretad for £1.00.
The Rhodes Company reports ongoing shipments arrive with improved style and material. Better values are found in both style and material as inventory updates continue.
German language newspapers in New York comment on America’s response to the pope and argue continued democratization is the best chance for peace. The New York German Herald says events in Germany show powers at work toward peace, while the Staats Zeitung cautions rulers may not heed American assurances. The Anzeiger notes the Reichstag signals support for democratization amid shifting opinions and Russian developments.
The piece argues a punitive indemnities policy is unlikely to win Germany’s surrender, while Allied forces grow stronger with American help. It cites German casualties surpassing three million, economic strain, and hopes that a year or two of U S power will force Germany to accept Wilson’s peace vision. It notes the pope’s stance and Wilson’s defense of world rights against Kaiserism.
Pete Shad of the I W W refuses to return to Hood River Oregon after being seized by local vigilantes. He was removed from the Hood River city jail and taken to a river bank where a rope awaited for hanging. He begged forgiveness and said he would depart as far from Hood River as possible.
Nita Nolte and Edith Robinson of Bellingham, wearing skirts, were arrested on the Great Northern right of way near Black River junction. They were released to await trial on trespassing charges and vowed to return home in feminine attire. Fred Nolte, husband of Nita, accompanied them. the pair denied smoking while jailed.
The Star prints an error that regular periods will begin at 8 50 a.m. next year. Assistant Superintendent Cole confirms the correct start time and notes 8 30 a.m. was misreported.
Funeral services for Rezin W Pontius aged 89 were set for 8 p m Wednesday at the Butterworth Sons chapel. A longtime Seattle settler who arrived in 1864 he died at his son Frank A Pontius home near Bothell Tuesday.
The Wool Dress Goods Section features Broadcloths in Beetroot Taupe Musket Brown Plum Burgundy and Forest Green. Fine qualities are represented with Geralda Beatrice Patricia Imperatrice all in 54 inch widths.
Union Dye Works announces the formal opening of a new $25,000 plant at Eight and Jackson and a near term price cut on clean wearing apparel. The facility features strict ventilation sanitation and a reading room for the women workers. Established by F Islander, the firm has grown for over ten years with S Simms joining as head of the dry cleaning branch.
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