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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1917
Page
1
New York Feb 9 Henry Ford vows to loan any portion of his vast fortune to the government if the nation enters war and will take no profit. He cites pacifists, praises the undersea craft, and suggests banks profit from war while offering no concrete aid beyond financial support.
The Star lists six red haired entrants including laithean Fraser and Josephine Tucker with prizes like theatre boxes and a Washington's birthday colonial ball coupon. Voting begins anew Monday with daily totals and special 100 vote coupons.
Miss Mildred Beverly visiting from the Hit the Trail Holiday company tests local leaders by asking them to recite the Star Spangled Banner in Mayor Gill’s office. Several officials admit they cannot remember the words, some claim they know a desk version, and a crowd gathers as the chorus is hummed.
A revolver hidden in a sack of glue and a bottle of unknown acid were found in the south end of the jail. Deputy Hughes and Jail Superintendent Shellberg recovered the pistol after a tip from a visiting pair of women tied to a prison break plot. The acid awaits analysis by the city chemist as officers prepare to arrest the suspects.
A fragmented page lists furnishings firms and department stores with page references. It names Rankin Furnitures Woodhouse Grunbaum MacDougal Southwick Wentlake Market Paterson Frederick Nelson and Gately among others, inviting readers to consult the Saturday shopping list across several pages.
Montreal reports that among 78 armed vessels in the submarine zone up to Wednesday night, German submarines sunk only six. The figure comes from a special cabinet note to the Montreal Star attributed to William Hodge, minister of labor in the British cabinet.
In Olympia on February 9 the Senate approved a revised mothers pension measure by 30 to 5 restoring benefits to single mothers whose husbands left them for over a year. Senator Taylor of King county previously led the drive to limit the law to cases where husbands were dead insane or imprisoned.
Registration books stay open until 9 p m Saturday and close for the two elections February 20 and March 6. Voters with no recent registration must sign Friday or Saturday to participate in the city elections. Six council seats are chosen, three later at March 6. Bond issues total 600000 for a cold storage and marketing system 450000 for arterial highways 450000 for the port commission belt line and 275000 for the Montlake bridge over the canal.
Coupon promises five votes in the RedHeaded Girl Popularity Contest and directs the taker to credit the same to a provided address. The text lacks verifiable details about organizers, dates, or official rules.
The 741, W. W. in Everett Jail on murder charges will be tried in King county on March 5. Judge Ronald ruled at Everett Friday morning. Fred Moore chief counsel for the men argued that a fair trial could not be held at Everett. Thomas B. Tracy will be first among 74 tried.
All Oregon and Washington troops at Calexico are expected to depart for home tomorrow after railway coaches are arranged. Cars are leaving Los Angeles today and should reach Calexico tonight.
Washington reports Count Von Bernstorff has cooperated with former Secretary of State William J. Bryan and Senator Stone to urge the German government to avoid war. A New York intermediary relayed Bryan’s request, and Bernstorff expressed sympathy but cites his status as a private citizen. A plan reportedly included a coded or open message via Sayville wires with State Department approval. The outcome remains uncertain.
Bessie Pearl McKenzie, once 2 years old in Fremont, vanished from public view 18 years ago. Her father left $500 in his will to her, and Seattle attorneys pursue any trace after a six month search. The case notes divorce, remarriage, and possible marriage as the only lead.
The State Department questioned why Ambassador Gerard’s departure from Berlin was delayed. Secretary Lansing doubted Germany’s intent, noting no official notice of Gerard’s impending departure and awaiting confirmation from the Swiss minister.
Rumors of a covert peace maintenance strategy reach wider attention as U S and Germany emerge as key players. Officials avoid public confirmation while the Neutral program appears ambitious, with Dr Paul Ritter of Switzerland playing a leading role in ongoing conference efforts.
American Ambassador Gerard prepares to depart Berlin Saturday with his staff and embassy officials. Passports were granted by the German government, and Secretary Grew was alerted to arrange the embassy exodus. A special two section train will depart for Berne as the Spanish ambassador begins formal representation of America in Germany.
Lima Peru February formal protest presented to Germany over the sinking of the Peruvian sailing vessel Lorton by a German submarine. The government condemned the act and demanded a full inquiry and compensation.
About 14 jail inmates and guests hosted a drunken gathering on Fifth Avenue near Profanity Hill. Bottles were stolen from barrels, spectators laughed from the Yester bridge, and truck No 41434 was reported to loot bottles while officers failed to intervene. Announcements for a future similar event have not been announced.
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