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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1918
Page
1
The piece argues that Trotsky critiques leaders who push a democratic peace while pursuing annexationist aims. It claims imperialist tendencies under the cover of self determination and notes a continuation on page 12. The text references President Wilson and central empires in December.
In Berlin officials promise to use arms against all participants in the general strike with no distinction between strikers and others. The government declares the proclamation of the command and orders citizens to carry out duties and avoid crowds. The warning comes as soldiers fear revolt and the regime braces for violent action.
The United Press interview with Trotsky is examined, arguing his view of Russia’s foreign policy and U S aims in World War I. The piece notes Bolshevik actions, alleged betrayals by western democracies, and the call for Western statesmanship to handle Brest-Litovsk and future peace moves.
The state Public Service Commission held a Friday hearing on a petition by Pacific for increased intra switching charges. Shippers, represented at Byllester, argued the rail deal benefits some parties while others pay the cost. The commission heard entinuations alleging the commission is unqualified.
Cam Butcher and Albert Perry faced potential clashes at the McDonald Patterson shipyard area as Patrolman W A Cox intervened when Smith allegedly drew a knife on a streetcar Friday. Smith is jailed and Perry remains in custody as a witness. Meanwhile, reports from Rome cite ongoing enemy attacks around Sassarosso ending in a dawn thrust.
Washington reports troops now defending a trench sector in France to hold the Allies lines. The location is withheld, but the forces are counted in to “do their bit” and a large-scale clash with Germany may occur. German focus on American lines is believed to seek demoralizing effect, yet confidence remains in Pershing troops.
Small craft warnings were ordered displayed at 730 a.m. for today and tonight as moderately gusty southwest gales threaten coastal waters.
Workmen's Circle league members met in Collingsfield house to curb rent hikes amid new government job growth. James Duncan Mark Stone Ben Arguat Jacob Kaliva and chairman Mark Litcchman spoke as they adopted a resolution urging Secretary of Labor Wilson to appoint a board to fix rent prices.
Camp Lewis soldiers return home Saturday night with polished uniforms for a benefit dance at Mason Hall to raise funds for their company. The Seattle contingent will participate in the event.
London reports from Madrid say the Spanish government sent a note to Berlin protesting the torpedoing of the Spanish ship Giraldi. The dispatches indicate Madrid urged Germany to clarify the act and prevent further maritime aggression in the Atlantic theater.
Official details say 45 killed in Paris during Wednesday night German raid. 11 women and 5 children among the dead with 207 wounded. Prisoner accounts describe a 20-plane Gotha raid with fixed routes over the city at about 6900 feet. An interview in La Journal quotes a former prisoner and Signor Caproni discussing future air campaign plans.
Snow began early and by 8 AM three inches lay on Seattle streets with another inch possible by afternoon. The weatherman predicted a turn to rain as southeast winds push temperatures from 26 at 8 AM to about 30 at noon, with a warmer, rainier outlook across Washington Oregon and British Columbia.
At 8 oclock this morning the thermometer read a low figure with rain expected this afternoon or tonight. Groundhog Day arrives on February first and two years ago Seattle faced a severe blizzard with heavy snow. Transportation companies report no impact from the snow yet.
Mrs. H. B. Moore of the Audubon Society of Seattle urges every citizen to feed birds during snow. She says birds struggle to find food and that placing crumbs or scraps on window ledges or in backyards can help them survive the winter.
A large noon crowd at the Metropolitan heard Mitzi Hajos and the Pom Pom company in a one hour bill of laughs aided by the naval training station band. The event raised over 280 for the Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund as a patriotic, holiday performance ended amid roaring applause despite snowfall.
Essay-length excerpt reveals Von Papen quotes about German superiority and civilian obedience as Victor Morgan highlights in The Star. It traces backlash on German intellectuals, teachers, and officials blamed for WWI outcomes, noting punitive justice and unionized labor compared to other workers.
Washington reports German war chiefs move to quell unrest as strikes target troops. Communications indicate relentless precautions and stripping of privileges for Alsace Lorraine divisions, revealing a strong-handed approach to suppress disturbances. A major test of Germanys endurance in the war effort is anticipated.
Copenhagen February 1 reports say hunger has become the weapon used by German workers in a strike to pressure submission. Trades union leaders are said to bow to the tariffs and oppose the strikers with strike benefits to force workers to concede. No riots in Berlin but disturbances persist in the suburbs.
Rotterdam February 1 reports German press accusations that Bolshevik agitation weakens the army and fosters anarchy, with Nachrichten of Duseldorf warning agitators and wire pullers will intensify the strike and hinder peace delegates. Cologne Volks Zeitung urges action by social democrats to push a peace program and political demands.
Berlin reports that Germany issued a state of siege order banning all public meetings to suppress unrest. The proclamation urged citizens to refrain from gatherings and pledged to use all means to maintain order, amid general strike activity.
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