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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1917
Page
5
Olympia February 6. The house of representatives approved compulsory military service by 78 to 13. A memorial to Congress declares the system democratic and places the duty on all citizens, not a professional class. A joint memorial pledges to provide state resources in war.
An advertisement argues that women are as efficient as men in business when healthy. It promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the key remedy for ailments of the so called weaker sex, claiming forty years of use to restore competency and efficiency.
A Central News dispatch from the continent reports American Ambassador Gerard has left Berlin and is expected in Switzerland. Reports from Berlin say Gerard does not plan to depart before Thursday. Gerard seeks Washington guidance on Von Bernstorff’s departure and requested his passports after a long talk with Foreign Secretary Zimmerman. German press largely backs the government stance on submarine warfare, labeling it President Wilsons break with Germany without naming America.
Interstate Highway association members at Paseo urged the state legislature to appropriate 50 000 for advertising as part of the Pacific Northwest tourist fund. Delegates from Northwestern states noted 700 million dollars in annual tourist spending with only 2 percent captured in the Northwest. The goal: attract more sightseers to the region.
Attorneys for ex Sheriff Hodge and four city detectives argued to quash the indictments in the booze graft conspiracy cases. Judge Neterer took the demurrers under advisement and would rule Wednesday morning. Bell and Dore argued that the indictments were invalid. DA Clay Allen and Winter S. Martin defended the indictments. Martin filed a brief on conspiracy.
Berlin via Sayville February 6. Secretary for Foreign Affairs Zimmermann denounces President Wilson’s measure as a break from tradition and international law cutting off direct communication and regular intercourse with the transatlantic world.
London February 6. Two British steamships were sunk today. The Warley Pickering was sunk in the barred zone. The Floridian has also been sunk with sixteen crew saved. The Floridian is a Leyland liner registered at Liverpool with a gross tonnage of 4777.
Olympia February 6 The bone dry prohibition bill passed the house 74 to 18 with no debate and moves to the senate. King county members voting against it were Grass Manogue Renick and Wilson. others against included Adams An derson Boyd Bradley Crawford A. A. Kelly Morris Murray Peterson Mark FE Reed Smith Stratton Westfall.
Everett officials report the newly organized Coast artillery company was mustered into the Washington National Guard after a successful recruitment drive. Lieut. Col. Percy Kessler Capt. A. P. Hyde of the regular army and Col. Clarence Blethen of the National Guard attended the muster.
London reports a naval incident involving the German submarine shelling a British freighter, killing an American sailor. Britain expects a formal American declaration of war soon, while diplomatic officials press neutral status as the United States remains not officially at war. Further details of the Cavestone sinking are scarce.
Washington Feb 6 A cablegram from Consul Freet at Queenstown confirms the death of Richard Wallace an American negro seaman of Baltimore. He was killed during the shelling of lifeboats after the crew left the British collier Eave Stone. The Eave Stone was sunk by a German submarine near Faernet yesterday with details not yet available.
Forty subjects of Germany and Austria have signified their intention to become U S citizens by taking out first naturalization papers here since news of the break with Germany became known Saturday.
A vintage advertisement touts 25 cent Knowlton s Danderine claiming dandruff ends within ten minutes of application and hair grows finer thicker over weeks. It promises scalp relief, renewed vitality, and a lush appearance by applying with a cloth strand by strand for dramatic soft shiny results.
An advertisement promotes Northwestern Shorthand Reporting School in Seattle Washington. It argues poor business judgment leads to failure and urges enrollment in shorthand typing and civil service courses to stay alive and modern.
Argentina’s Minister of Agriculture Pueyrredon faced heavy attack from anti government newspapers over his past role as legal adviser to Standard Oil in Argentina. The oil resources and government owned Comodoro Rivadavia fields are central issues. critics warn of a conflict of interests.
Count and Countess von Bernstorff with about 200 in their party will sail from New York for Germany in roughly a week likely through a Scandinavian port. The group includes German consular officers and domestic staff.
A casual note offers general wellness encouragement to avoid staying bilious or sick and suggests simple self care without medical instruction.
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