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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1917
Page
12
Washington reports the United States is operating about 400 ships as part of a government program. The fleet earns millions, funds treasury needs, and keeps freight rates high by aligning with the Interallied Shipping Commission. The policy reduces private competition and aims to curb nonessential commerce.
Washington dispatch reports 19 men lost when the submarine F-1 sank after a collision with an enemy ram in home waters. Navy officials anticipate further details within a few days as investigations proceed. The list of deceased includes machinists mates, electricians, gunners mates, and chief technicians from ports across the United States.
Washington reports hard times ahead for pushcart banana men and banana lovers as war measures lead Uncle Sam to seize many large and best suppliers in the fruit trade, promising shortage after the new year.
Edward F. Hall machinist mate died Monday afternoon when the submarine F-1 was rammed and sunk by F-323 in home waters during a fog. His wife lives in West Seattle, navy department said Tuesday, though Hall’s name does not appear in the Seattle directory.
The recall attempt against District Attorney Chas. M. Fickert failed as results from the December election show Fickert defeating Chas. A. Sweigert by two to one. First choice tallies were Fickert 46 255 Sweigert 25 768 Haynes 1 721 with about 75 000 votes cast. Fickert praised patriotism over anarchy in his post election statement.
Fifty representatives of the salmon fishing industry met with Will A. Lowman in Seattle to urge federal action. They adopted resolutions asking the government to establish five experimental fish stations in the Pacific Atlantic and Great Lakes regions.
A garment described as bound with two tone cord and furnished with a heavy tasseled tie cord. It features a handsome shawl collar and is pitched as a splendid Christmas gift priced at $7.00.
A catalog note highlights Pretty Novelties in Jersey silk and taffeta for street wear and lace trimmed models for evening wear. Prices range from 4 1 2 to 18 50 with several mid range options. Becond Floor.
Basement Salesroom features Mackinaws priced at 4 1 2 and 6 1 2 dollars for boys ages 6 to 17 in gray green blue brown or red plaids. Also listed are boys rain coats 2 75 with rain hats 50 cents and ruff neck sweaters 2 00 to 2 50 plus caps 60 cents and gift neckwear 25 cents. Also chiffon veils for women at 65 cents.
Attractive Angora finished sets priced from 2.25 to 2.75 dollars feature caps and scarfs in rose, Copenhagen, emerald, gray, white, cardinal and heather. Scarves with fringe and matching caps, plus knit silk scarves in bright shades with contrasting stripes, range 6 to 10 dollars. First Floor.
Speci ally praised for practical gift seekers these crepe de Chine and messaline blouses come in white flesh color maize and dark stripe options. Lighter colors feature hem stitching and lace trim while striped versions have a plain color vest or collar. Priced at $2.35 and $4.55 respectively.
The ad promotes women's gloves at 1.25 per pair in white lambskin and gray washable lambskin. It notes NE is safe to supply gloves since a few women have an over supply.
Ivoroid toilet articles offered at 25 cents to 9 dollars and 50 cents to 3 dollars 25 cents. Items include powder boxes hair receivers nail files button hooks cuticle knives buffers salve jars card cases tale boxes soap boxes combs trays manicure sets mirrors hair brushes and frames and more. Basement sale room ad copy.
Government owned barges and tow boats would move coal steel and heavy freight on rivers and coastal waterways before the war’s end. The plan, directed by Theodore Sient, follows rail and railroad problems and aims to revive river traffic with congressional support and private cooperation led by Redfield.
Joseph Conrad of Tacoma won 1200 damages from Alexander Legear of Seattle after jurors found Legear caused the alienation of Conrad's wife. Conrad sought 5000 in the Superior Court before Judge Ronald's department.
At the Seattle based American Chinese Silk Manufacturing Co board meeting, Mark Ten Sule was sent to China to begin small scale loom operations until the war ends. Sule has been an American citizen since 1876.
A new plan aims to publish wholesale and consumer prices to curb retailer profits. ASeattle committee will include a food administration rep, a retailer rep, and a wholesaler rep. Charles Munday will chair the Seattle board, Nash will represent retailers, while a wholesaler rep is to be chosen.
Housekeeper friendly notices describe two types of aprons. The plain Delft style in light blue or pink with plaid is priced at $1.00 and doubles as a house dress when worn partially open. A percale apron in blue or black and white checks features elastic shirring and embroidered scallop trimming, priced at $1.25.
Beacon Cloth bath robes in many colors and patterns with satin trim or pipings and tasseled cords at waist. Prices range from 2.75 to 5.50 dollars. Flannelette gowns offered plain white or pink and blue stripes with frog fastenings and trimmed with satin bands or braid, priced from 0.50 to 1.50 dollars.
Red Cross officials set a $50,000 goal by tonight as part of a membership drive. By Tuesday end, $44,384.82 had been collected and a 1,000 member canvass is planned for Friday to cover downtown businesses. Volunteers at Labor temple will receive instructions at 9:30 a.m. and Pioneer square donors included many foreigners.
Thomas H Tracey and four co defendants were convicted by a federal jury of conspiring to wantonly destroy timber in the Olympic national forest. They face fines up to 21000 and a maximum 15 years in prison after allegedly starting a fire and attempting to intimidate workers to abandon suppression efforts. Prosecutors included W F Staley and D McDonald with defense by A G Meltride.
Soriki, a Japanese national, was fined 100 dollars by Police Judge John RB Gordon on Tuesday afternoon for possessing liquor in a public place.
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