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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1918
Page
2
Reports swirl over whether a Russian actress has married Alexander Kerensky during the crisis. Some friends of Kerensky deny the union while newspapers in Russia question the claim and timings.
The local AR commission notes that lumber and shingles shipments are restricted to war work. J H Bloef, director of lumber supply for the United States Shipping Board, states shipments not essential for war are halted to conserve the nation’s railcar supply.
The Auxiliary of Headquarters Com 61st Infantry plans a benefit dance at the Odd Fellows temple Saturday night. The 10 piece company orchestra will provide music as part of efforts to support the men before they leave, with the committee urging strong turnout.
Ole Hanson will speak at the First Baptist church on Ninth Ave Tuesday evening at 8 p m under the auspices of the Bamarit Fordunder society. Miss Swanson of Coeur d Alene will give a short talk. Muss Sumbers will be rendered by Hilda Lindgren, Miss Hattie and Miss Westland.
Arthur M. Root, long listed among the missing from the Turecania, is confirmed safe by a war department message to his family. He serves as a private in Company F Sixth Battalion 20th Engineers and had worked as assistant chief bookkeeper for Western Union Telegraph Co. before enlisting last fall. Other names mentioned include Roy Muncaster and Robert Fr. Warren as missing, with Carl M. Deemer and Lawrence N. Riley listed among survivors.
Joseph A. Sloan returned from Washington where he told a Senate inquiry panel that immediate elimination of red tape and a material increase in lumber production are needed to reach half of the 1,000,000 tons of wooden ships planned for the year. He declined to discuss the Senate investigation but said Sloan Shipbuilding is still building ships for the government.
At a regular meeting the council approved an ordinance authorizing 70,900 for motor equipment for the streets and sewers department. It also approved 7,000 for repairs to the steam electric plant and 5,000 to seal the Cedar River dam.
Headquarters detachment at Camp Lewis will host a military ball in the Seattle Armory on March 2 to raise a company fund for overseas comforts and extra food. A prize waltz contest pits Seattle and Tacoma dancers in the event.
Sales of war savings stamps in Black Diamond rose by 1624 dollars over three weeks as 500 schoolchildren joined the campaign in January. Teachers spurred interest with thrift talks and then had pupils write essays on the topic.
Floyd A. Thornton aged 29 of 2628 63rd street died in city hospital from a fractured skull after falling 70 feet Monday evening at the Eliott Bay shipyards where he was employed. He succumbed to injuries Tuesday morning.
A new Lincoln statue by Andrew O Connor of Worcester Massachusetts is set for Springfield in the Illinois State Capitol grounds unveiled April 18 during the states centennial admission celebration. The plaster cast, shown in New York galleries, contrasts with the Barnard statue and depicts Lincoln leaving Springfield February 11 1861 to become president with a simple yet strong dignified pose.
A plan for a potato day and a municipal potato depot to boost consumption was proposed by H. J. Mignerey and P. H. Watt. The idea emerged during a joint committee meeting of Seattle civic groups including the city council, state development bureau, and publicity and advertising bureau of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club.
W. J. Roberts, chief engineer of the inter county river improvement project, was exonerated of all charges by the King and Pierce inter county board. The case involved a suit brought by former Pierce County Commissioner W. H. Heed. Readers urged to help with war work. contact Elliott 2319 for volunteers.
President Wilson’s latest war aims speech is seen by Congress and officials as widening the peace door for Austria. Officials say Austria may seek peace while Germany’s liberal factions grow wary. The address emphasizes continued US resolve, troop buildup, and a firm stance on just peace terms. Bulgarian, Serbian, and Romanian officials reacted with support or interest to Wilson’s proposals.
The article reports rising calls for peace in Austria and Hungary as revolution fears grow. Otto Bauer, recently returned from Russia, is linked to Bolshevik diplomacy in Vienna. Widespread death tolls from tuberculosis and wartime shortages press urgency for settlement.
Lakefield Minn Feb 12 warrants issued for the arrest of A C Townley president of the Nonpartisan League and Joseph Gilbert secretary charging disloyalty for allegedly discouraging enlistments in the army and navy.
Classes in voting machine manipulation will be held in the city council chamber and county commissioners office Wednesday Thursday and Friday of this week. All election inspectors and judges have been notified to attend.
Judge Mitchell Gilliam ruled Monday that drivers of so called free busses violated state law in the case against J M Reed a Cowen park free busser. The sentence was deferred pending trials of similar cases scheduled Wednesday and Friday.
Superintendent Frank B. Cooper reported yesterday that Seattle schools face a teacher famine with eight resignations. Five leave for higher pay elsewhere and three marry, shrinking the present force as vacancies accumulate.
Alluring collars in satin Georgette broadcloth and organdy sold on the upper main floor of The Bon Marche. Styles include flat and rolled trims with jabots and waist sets in Georgette silk poplin satin broadcloth or organdy.
Bon Marché offers Special Coffee in 14 pound bags at 50 cents. Described as perfectly blended with excellent flavor and roasted by a coffee expert. Positioned as a best friend in many homes on the fourth floor.
The Pattern Department offers Paper Patterns including official Red Cross Uniforms. The patterns enable making nurse uniforms for service use and are located on the lower main floor.
A small display of valentines priced from 5 cents to 3 dollars on the upper main floor offers various sizes from plain to lace designs for gift buyers.
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