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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1918
Page
4
Vienna dispatch reports Karl of Austria abdicated rather than adopt Archduke Friedrich’s terror methods to save the throne. Friedrich urged firing on republic supporters and ruthless measures to keep the nation under control, but the plan failed.
The column previews films and acts at the Coliseum Lib erty Rex Colonial and Clemmer. It notes The Hope Chest starring Dorothy Gish and George Fawcett, My Cousin at the Strand, Quicksand at the Strand, String Beans at the Liberty, King Frederick in Rex, Mr Logan U S A at the Colonial, Love Watches at the Clemmer with high society satire and a music feature.
Sergt. Jack Mates of Portland with the 116th Washington signal corps is back on furlough in Seattle from a West Haven hospital. He plans to rejoin the University of Washington after discharge and has seen action at St Mihiel Boissons Lorraine and Argonne forest. He was wounded by a bursting shell.
Special to The Star reports in Bern that Switzerland refuses Vorarlberg joining any Austro German estate, fearing religious imbalance as Vorarlberg is Catholic and would upset the Swiss confederation. The piece notes Vorarlberg might seek independence with Tyrol or form its own state, while Switzerland opposes Austrian Italy accessions and any move that changes the alpine blueprint.
William Parmeriee was appointed by Prosecuting Attorney Alfred H. Lundin to officiate hearings on import alcohol license applications. He will represent Lundin's office and follows Lundin's consultation with prosecutor-elect Fred C. Brown. TONACCO FUND lists W. L. Gardner and Ruth F. Doherty with small monetary entries.
A rhymed verse extols gifts born from heart rather than price or compulsion. It contrasts sincere giving with forced offerings and reflects on appreciating loved ones during the holidays. The poem ends with a quirky reference to a shop scene and an upstairs slam setting.
Private Guy M. Clausen of Seattle served with Headquarters Company 23rd Infantry in France. He fought at Chateau Thierry and is listed among the war dead, confirmed by the War Department. his mother is Mrs. L. Hf. Dyer. His brother Albert Clausen enlisted in the navy.
Chinese peace delegates numbered 18 arrive in Seattle aboard the Suwa Maru for a one day stop before sailing to New York and on to France. Marshall Langhorne of the State Department welcomes the party on behalf of the government.
Amsterdam dispatch says Count William Hohenzollern will hold elaborate Christmas rites in Amsterdam and Amerongen castle. The ex-kaiser allegedly influenced castle staff, including removing a sermon from court chaplain Dr Ernest Von Dryander, and helped cut the Christmas tree.
President Wilson commutes the death sentence of Recruit Ernest F. X. Leud for desertion and refusal to wear the uniform. The punishment becomes dishonorable discharge and 20 years imprisonment. Leud was attached to the 163rd Depot Brigade at Camp Dodge, Iowa.
The weather bureau announced a white Christmas across the Middle West with heavy snow reported in Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Western Missouri and parts of Northern Texas. Snow has fallen in Eastern Missouri as well according to the bulletin.
F Hubbard of Lincoln Nebraska says Tanlac restored his health after years of indigestion nervousness and rheumatism leading to severe weight loss. He reports rapid weight gain to a healthy level plus relief of headaches sleeplessness and pain and notes his wife also improved. Tanlac sold in Seattle by Bartell Drug Stores under a Tanlac representative.
Naval volunteers from Oregon and Washington urge return to inactive status after early war service. They left school and jobs on April 6 1917 and helped sail 200000 miles, convoying in submarine zone for over a year. They call for support from senators and congressmen to regain liberty and resume civilian lives. They sign as Naval Volunteers of Ore gon and Washington Pel ham Bay Park Naval Camp New York.
A four year old baboon mascot named Jackie served three years in Egypt and France with the South African Honourable Artillery Company. He followed troops to the front and, though wounded at Kemmel Hill, returned to parade London streets in full South African soldier attire with service chevrons and a wound stripe.
Peter Carlson of 3999 Stoneway suffers a fractured skull after a delivery truck at Western Avenue and University Street runs him down. Driver Jack Caston of 1205 S. Alder Street says the collision was unavoidable. The incident occurred Monday evening at the city intersection.
Special to The Star reports severe influenza toll among Arctic Indigenous communities. An Indian woman with two ill children traveled 33 miles by canoe and portaged six miles to reach Chapleau where only two doctors serve 260 miles. A rescue party has departed to help.
Lieut. Col. John Pringle, a Canadian forces chaplain, arrives in Seattle to spend Christmas with sister Mrs Campbell. He served four years in France and earned two gallantry promotions praised by Sir John French. Pringle previously led Dawson Yukon and Atlin ministries before a six year St. Andrews tenure in Sidney Nova Scotia before joining overseas service with the Nova Scotia Highlanders.
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