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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1918
Page
1
Lt. A. F. Hogland, Army flier undergoing a reconnaissance air mail flight from Mather Field, California, to Seattle, arrived in Eugene at 2:30 p.m. after overnight stop in the city. He departed at 10:10 a.m. today, delayed an hour by engine trouble.
Nineteen twenty four era interview with C. C. Lyon reports doughboys discussing postwar jobs and social shifts. Soldiers say eight hour days, decent conditions, and union of veterans will reshape industry and politics. A Minnesota veteran vows to expose candidate hypocrisy, while others foresee women remaining in work but marriages reducing labor need. Government case against Harry Mashue on drug act violation is set but stricken.
Lieut Hogland arrives in Seattle after a 265 mile flight from California in four hours and fifteen minutes. He flies over Cascade peaks and lands in an open field as crowds gather. University of Oregon A T C guards the aircraft while city and state officials consider a transcontinental air mail route via Seattle. He plans to depart Thursday for the return trip, aiming to be back Friday evening.
Lund a 22 year old Franklin high graduate who joined the Canadian forces in 1914 and later served in the Imperial flying corps sustained severe injuries in a trial flight at 7000 feet. His sister Mrs H. received the news saying he broke his foot dislocated his ankle and suffered multiple bone and skull injuries. An accompanying aviator in the trial was killed.
In Chehalis on December 4, children are barred from attending moving shows due to an unspecified ban. The local measure restricts minors from entering theaters. Officials have not clarified the ban’s duration or enforcement details.
The University of Washington naval training camp will begin releasing 20 percent of its 5 000 men with the first 1 000 to be discharged in two weeks. Initial discharges will be 50 daily, rising to 100 later. Demobilized are categorized by need: students returning to college. essential industry workers. those needed in their business. and dependents. A 2:20 PM assembly at the Armory featured Rear Admiral Glennon Gov Lister Major Hanson Suzzallo and Commander Miller Freeman reading a message from Secretary Daniels.
The message from Josephus Daniels to Commander Miller Freeman at the U S Naval Training Camp in Seattle praises the five thousand trainees for their patriotic service. He notes many sailors wished to fight abroad, honors those not sent overseas, and says they remain ready for future active duty if needed.
A Leipzig Workmens and Soldiers council dispatch says Field Marshal Von Hindenburg will be arrested and the great general headquarters dissolved. The decision was announced from Copenhagen on December 4.
Washington December 4. The U S Navy has bought all American Marconi radio stations except four high power plants. The Sayville station was recently purchased from the alien property custodian. With these purchases American Marconi relinquishes ship to shore message handling.
Madrid Dec 4 Differences among cabinet members led to yesterday’s resignation of the Spanish cabinet as tensions surfaced over policy and leadership.
Paris December 4. A straw vote of 100 front line soldiers found little enthusiasm for a West farm homestead on a 40 year plan. Most expect to return to old jobs and gain job priority. Dr Frank Spaulding says about 10 percent will take up agriculture, while 43 trades show interest in industrial and commercial fields.
Berne reports that Rumanians in Transylvania and Hungary have decided to join the Romanian kingdom, a move that aligns regional sentiment with national unification. The decision reflects rising support among ethnic Rumanians across border areas seeking stronger ties with Bucharest.
The article profiles President with a mission to negotiate peace in France, focusing on safeguarding American principles, naval build up, and potential world sea policy. It details escort fleets, warship divisions, and historical context linking Ford’s 1915 pilgrimage.
Rerene dispatches from Berlin say the abdication document signed by the crown prince is to be published Tuesday and it is expected to omit any mention of his heir.
COPENHAGEN Dec 4 British Admiral Sinclair s light cruiser squadron reached Libau on Monday advancing naval movements in the Baltic theater and signaling reinforced maritime presence.
The piece argues Wilson should push for open door diplomacy and a wartime aim to end wars, criticizing secret treaties and victors' justice. It states the president faces a pivotal job in France to secure a lasting peace and world democracy through a new, open approach.
Former Emperor Karl plans to enter the March Austrian elections at the head of a democratic monarchy party. He aims to unite supporters and form a constitutional monarchy akin to England's, with the grand dukes of Austria. Observers deem his chances of success slight.
The Popolo Romano announced that Italy will enter an alliance with France and England, placing Italy in a three nation pact amid ongoing European diplomacy.
The notice urges listing a business for sale with a dealer under the Business Opportunities classifieds. It encourages a profitable selling moment and suggests using a dealer’s classified section to reach buyers.
The transport Lapland, carrying 2020 U S soldiers from England, arrived at New York harbor and anchored at quarantine before docking. Most troops join aviation training units. cheers erupted as the vessel passed Hoboken with the George Washington and President Wilson aboard nearby.
The federal board of appeals of the Emergency Fleet Corporation began its hearing on the Macy award for shipyard workers. Union officials warn a strike of 150 000 workers from British Columbia to California could follow a unfavorable decision and report a large vote in favor of striking.
A $110 Shave Angle Relay client at a Sorrento hotel barber shop on Maynard Avenue between King and Weller streets reported a theft. While he was being shaved, a person exited wearing his coat containing a $50 Liberty bond and $60 in cash, Angle told police.
New York December 4 President and Mrs Wilson stood on the bridge as the steamship George Washington carrying the president to the peace conference sailed from Hoboken at 10 22 am. She passed Sandy Hook at 11 46 headed for France while airplanes circled and a 21 gun salute echoed from her batteries. The city offered a tremendous sendoff with whistles and cheers from crowds along the river and off Staten Island. President Wilson remained on the bridge waving as the procession moved down the bay toward the Atlantic.
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