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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1917
Page
1
Amid brutal winter on the Western front an appeal urges Seattle residents to join the Red Cross before Christmas. The poster highlights American volunteers aiding wounded troops and calls for immediate local membership, with headquarters at 1424 Third Ave near Pike Street.
Thirteen Black soldiers of the 47th U.S. infantry were hanged at Fort Sam Houston on the Houston riot killings night of August 23. Eleven others received various federal prison terms while five were acquitted. Major General John W. Ruckman oversaw the executions at Camp Travis by Salado Creek.
The Senate Military Affairs Committee voted for a broad inquiry into the military setup including the draft army. Secretary Baker and other officials will be questioned on war preparations and training in France as well as equipment, cantonment conditions, and the overall readiness amid rumors and criticisms.
Cooks and waiters in Seattle demanded that no meat be bought from Seattle packing plants and the Ta coma plant, but the union official denied the move. Plants remained short of help with few returning from sympathy strikes. Portland men may be brought to fill vacancies as packers stand firm.
Pr. Glimer, a mechanic, was fined $25 by U S District Judge Neterer Monday for wearing a sailor's uniform while not a navy member. A cryptic line notes a phonograph needies and an old hair brush misused with a curry comb.
Chauncey Wright Seattle’s most famous restaurateur died of an apoplectic stroke shortly before 2 am Tuesday at his home 1238 First. He directed four restaurants by phone and had warned of a forthcoming public debate on meat conservation. His death follows a two week illness and leaves a family in mourning with his father, daughter, and grandson Edward Heuss among the mourners.
Star reporter recalls Chauncey Wright of Occidental avenue who never turned away a hungry man. He fed travelers from Seattle to Dawson, bought five million in cashier checks to save money, and built a thriving restaurant empire through hard work and generous philanthropy. He lived large, drove fast, and left behind happiness, good works, and many friends.
The meat division of the food control bureau approved a profit increase for Frye & Co meat packers of Seattle Washington. It is the first concession under the division’s special regulation since a national nine percent maximum was set for packers. Frye & Co sells directly to consumers in most cases, prompting the regulation.
Centralia Washington mayor John Galvin urged a broad coalition to back a vice crusade aimed at cleansing the city of immoral activity and making Centralia safer for soldiers. He mailed a circular to church groups, county authorities and civic organizations requesting aid.
A dispatch reports Miss Katherine Stinson, aviatrix, who took off from San Diego this morning attempting a San Francisco flight, passed Bakersfield at noon. She ascended earlier this morning, and the journey continues toward Frisco.
Water supply Will be interrupted on Sixth avenue between Weller Street and Seattle Boulevard on Wednesday December 12 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The outage affects nearby blocks and residents should prepare for temporary service loss. Local authorities urge residents to secure interruptions and plan accordingly.
City council votes 4 to 2 to authorize impeachment charges against Mayor Gill. Corporation Counsel Caldwell and C J France, representing 25 civic groups, begin drafting charges at 9 30 am. Caldwell expects three days to prepare. A special council meeting will decide whether to proceed to trial. The mayor may answer within five days.
Mayor Gill accepts Charles Beckingham’s resignation amid efforts by citizens to lift Gen. Greene’s city quarantine. Joe Warren, former deputy U S marshal and ex police chief of Spokane, was chosen at a downtown law office conference. Warren, 58, 6 feet 4 inches and 218 pounds, has a long crook catching record and was recommended by Capt. T B Foster.
Petrograd December 11 Bolshevik authorities formally declare war on Gen Kaledine and his Cossack revolters along the Don. Troops dispatched from Kazan on an armored train via Kharkoff while Ensign Krylenko is ordered to rush front line troops to crush the revolt. Martial law is proclaimed across the Don region.
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