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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1918
Page
10
Rome reports Italy will establish government cooperatives to supply 350000 families and 1.6 million people. The move aims to cut costs by 6 to 8 percent on purchases and sales, with profits shared by cooperative members, marking a major government role in lowering living costs.
Washington report to the senate from Chas. Pies of the Shipping Board says American shipyards delivered sixty percent of the ships promised between October 1, 1917, and October 31, 1918. Of 397 promised ships, 134 are in the yard, 133 ready to be outfitted, and 130 about one third complete. The report notes a shift to owner control of shipyards and competitive future contracts.
An advertisement touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a simple, safe weight loss remedy for both men and women. It claims 2 to 4 pounds weekly without dieting or exercise and offers purchase through druggists or direct mail from the Marmola Co. 844 Woodward Ave Detroit Mich.
United Press reports Fourth and Third Army units push toward Coblenz with 42nd and 76th Divisions securing banks of the Rhine. Eleven divisions move along the Rhine valley while French take southern half near Koblenz. Third Army HQ relocates to government buildings in Coblenz.
Martin Swift admitted killing John Gilmore in a dispute over a school director vote. He said he waited behind a log on Gilmore’s land and fired seven shots, ending with a shot to the head as Gilmore begged for mercy. Sheriff Studebaker confirms the confession and sequence of events.
The University of Washington will end military regulations Friday as the S A T C marine corps consists of 10 men remaining who will dine to mark their muster out. Army training corps men mustered out Tuesday numbered 1640. President Der Henry Sumallo led farewell exercises with former student officers Stunta and muale amid two gatherings at 10 am and 2 pm.
At Ronheur station 129 miles west of Fort William, Manitoba, a Canadian Pacific train coach burned with fifteen people killed. An unidentified man, his wife and baby occupied a berth where a spirit lamp caused the blaze. six of the victims remain unnamed. Most passengers were saved, four suffered burns.
Swiss advices say a German white book will be published in about three weeks. It will disclose documents on the origin of the war and include reports of the German ambassador in Vienna with pencil notations in the Kaiser’s own handwriting.
A Japanese daily praises Samuel Hill of Seattle for fostering Oriental and Northwest relations. The article notes Hill has been wined and dined by top figures in the flowery kingdom, including Marquis Siago Viscount Kato Baron Kondo and Minister Tokonami as his recent hosts.
Private Sam Saptio from Pennsylvania coal country arrived in New York on the Mani after service with the 11th Infantry Pittsburgh unit. A French article credits him with killing ten enemy snipers, rushing a machine gun nest, and capturing twenty eight machine guns at the battle of Fismette on August 16.
Sailors from the naval training station at University of Washington aided the fire department in controlling a blaze at the welfare building within the campus. Damage is estimated at 200 dollars and the fire occurred at 2 00 a m Wednesday after a campus dance ended. The Babinda schooner launch is noted with 4200 tons and Australian government construction.
For best quality gold filled lockets and chains, go to Haynes next Liberty Theatre.
Central Labor council secretary treasurer KE Stack announced a Salem convention on January 6 to set legislative priorities. Proposed measures include health insurance, extended workers compensation, limits on injunctions against picketing, and equal pay for equal work for women and men.
Chief of Staff March announced an early convoy deployment totaling about 1,500 officers and men. The units include the 39th brigade coast artillery, 173rd, 158th, 5801et, 149th, 25th aero squadrons, 102nd and 111th trench mortar batteries, and companies A and B of the 26th engineers.
Secretary Daniels announced the fleet now in European service will reach Ambrose Light at daylight December 29 and pass the Statue of Liberty around 9 a.m. The ships will be moored in the North River as Daniels reviews them from the Mayflower.
Advertisement extols Hood remedies as a new combination family treatment for influenza and illness. It claims Hood's Sarsa par tila Peptiron and Hood's Pills purify blood, build strength, and regulate the system, urging purchase from druggists.
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