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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1917
Page
7
William Willard, 33, arrested in a Seward hotel raid on December 7 and held as a disorderly person, escaped from a room in the pub Mc safety building during treatment. After three hours of liberty he chose to return to jail, resuming his confinement.
Abbie O'Neil, held as a disorderly person at the public safety building, escaped through a window to the court area, climbed a ladder to the first floor, and entered again via a window before returning indoors with an officer.
United Press reports the national war work council will erect three new YMCA buildings and two large gymnasium sheds. Work starts immediately to enlarge five of six YMCA structures at Port Kearney and to add a remount camp building at Camp Lewin.
Deputies executed warrants Wednesday targeting eighteen individuals cited for operating vehicles without valid licenses. The operation focused on arresting unlicensed drivers identified through warrants and enforcement data.
Alfred Benson, age 6, killed himself with a plate in C. Berg's taxidermist shop at 1419 First Ave on Wednesday morning. Henson, a Norwegian janitor, lived at a Stewart Ave lodging house between First and Western Aves and worked at the shop.
An Atlantic port reports the first ship to dock carrying wounded from France. The British warship carried over 2,000 Canadians and would have normally proceeded to Halifax.
Franklin Hichborn announced an energized effort in San Francisco to urge ratification of the national prohibition amendment by the upcoming California legislature. The campaign aims to secure broad support, with the California Anti-Saloon League leading the push.
An advertisement for Haynes watch repair promotes services at the Next Liberty theatre with a simple call to value your timepiece and seek expert repair.
Congressman John J. Miller arrives from Washington to urge mobilization at home and increased industry and shipping to support American forces in France. He reports on his European tour and discusses Belgium's King Albert, Pershing’s coordination challenges, and forthcoming speeches in Seattle events and at Camp Lewis.
Staff Correspondent reports at Camp Lewis Tacoma on December 19 that floods have flooded large areas and caused property losses though army engineers say the camp itself remains unflooded. Lakes appeared in multiple sections, some three to four feet deep, but mostly in unoccupied camp land. Wells at Dupont and Murray nearby ran dry despite heavy rainfall over the past week.
Gen Irons approves athletic council decision barring pugilists musicians or entertainers from appearing outside the camp or accepting money for performances at soldiers affairs. The ruling aims to keep events within camp duties and prevent outside earnings by camp personnel and visiting acts.
Divorce proceedings were launched yesterday by Catherine Von Gerste against Julius Von Gerste deputy sheriff. She claims lack of support since their June 12 1914 marriage seeks restoration of her maiden name and a restraint on his withdrawals from National City Bank asserting it is her property.
Olympia officials returned the proposed eight hour universal day bill to socialist party representatives because it was filed too late at noon. It must be filed by February or within ten months before the November election.
A Standard Furniture Company window presents a battlefield diorama with both sides fighting. The scene includes exploding bombs, heavy guns, wire entanglements, rushing reinforcements, a ruined village, a Red Cross hospital, observation balloons and scout aircraft, all laid out to measure accuracy.
A short exhortation urges personal health and efficiency to fulfill duties to family friends and country. It emphasizes looking after oneself first to perform responsibilities effectively and give of the best.
A formal enumeration of standard policies and daily routines guiding operations. It outlines routine practices, governance expectations, and the consistent procedures followed within the organization. The text emphasizes stability, compliance, and uniform application of rules.
Congressional war investigators urge creation of a U S department of munitions to speed field artillery and ordnance. A senator on the military committee says the probe will push for a munitions minister with full authority, following McCormick’s plea and comparisons to England and France.
Final hearing on logging rate disputes of Tidewater Logging Co and Electric Logging Co from Tacoma will be held by the public service commission next Thursday morning in the Chamber of Commerce rooms in Seattle. The plaintiffs allege railroads overcharged about 50 000 dollars for lumber hauled, claiming Tacoma Mill Co paid 1 per thousand feet while they paid 1.10 to 1.20.
Mrs. Ethel K. Wood was sentenced to six months to fifteen years in the state penitentiary for swearing falsely about her daughter's age. She testified her daughter was fifteen, leading to a marriage later. State law prohibits marriage under fifteen.
CAMP LEWIS Dec 19 All excursions to army posts and other needs of railroads not absolutely necessary will be discouraged by the commanding general of departments National Guard and national guard divisions according to a war department bulletin posted Tuesday.
To Register Opposition Other German socialists stated their objection to a separate peace would be formally registered. They cited audacious war aims of central power rulers and imperialist boasting as reasons to oppose a treaty with Russia that could bolster German militarists, mass troops, and threaten German socialism on the West front.
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