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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1917
Page
8
United States Steel Products was yesterday awarded a contract to furnish 1390 tons of 50 pound rails for the Nenana division of Alaska. The price is $38 per ton, totaling about $50,000.
Washington report suggests Britain's preemptive patrols and liner armament have reduced German U boat activity. Critics say guarded lanes may exist and many German crews may have been lost, while some attacks are potentially being hidden by the British admiralty.
Buenos Aires reports a four hour engagement off Fernando de Noronha between a British cruiser squadron and a German raider with the outcome not disclosed. In a separate item, the sea going tug Arctic is sold by Pioneer Sand and Gravel of Seattle to Stirra & Goetz and Fred T. Sherman for about 75000 dollars.
United States hesitates to mobilize for actual war with Germany as navy and economic preparedness progress, while shouting of a possible army of half a million remains uncrystallized. Government aims to deter widespread calm with war talk and neutral work continues. Von H Hamburg is due to aid diplomacy as relations stay strained.
A fire at the Hotel Lenox in Back Bay drives guests to improvised sheet ropes. Former Governor Walsh aids evacuations as flames spread from the second to the fifth floors. About 300 people flee, injuries minor, damage estimated at 75000 dollars. Two hundred two Americans plan departure from Berlin with Ambassador Gerard.
San Francisco February 10 Thomas J Mooney convicted of murder in the preparedness parade bomb explosion that killed ten and faces death after six hours of jury deliberation. District Attorney Fickert reports a confessor alleges a 72 crime conspiracy across Sonoma Alameda Contra Costa and San Francisco counties. Mooney proclaims innocence as defense plans appeal.
Olympia February 10 A Stone & Webster lobby campaign based in Olympia blocks city bids to supply outside territory with light gas and power. The Swale bill to restore city authority was postponed as lobbyists pressured lawmakers while Tacoma traction figure Louis Bean backed actions. The fight may move to new tactics if cities are not restored this session.
Thousands of telegrams and letters pour into the White House and Congress urging neutrality as socialist groups peace leagues and others push a pro peace line. A form telegram often spawns many more as supporters echo the same message amid reports President Wilson favors no immediate war action.
New York February 19. Without the barber pole insignia demanded by Germany two American freighters the Orleans and the Rochester sail today for Marseilles and Bordeaux. They carry no contraband and are unarmed. The Orleans has a crew of 35 including two American citizens besides the captain.
John Burns a 45 year old miner from Wallace Idaho says he befriended a man at the Toro hotel 809 Maynard Ave who asked for a quarter then robbed him of 260 dollars after sharing a bed. Burns claims he was just resting on vacation.
Oliver T. Erickson argues against using the flag for advertising at city hall rallies. He cites Grand Army rules, condemns Dale’s promotional ceremonies, and vows to salute the flag only as a symbol, not for political purposes, expressing strong American patriotism and personal sacrifice for the flag.
Marcus H. McCall received a life prison sentence for the December murder of William A. Shaner in a Portland barber shop. Both men were barbers. The defense argued insanity. The judge noted McCall had been discharged previously and returned to kill Shaner.
Washington Feb 10 reports from the Interstate Commerce Commission indicate the leading express companies had a October business gain exceeding 12 million dollars but higher operating costs reduced net incomes by 64 thousand dollars from the prior year.
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