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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1917
Page
1
Reports describe Germany moving toward stronger actions in Belgium and detaining American workers and Whitlock as U S tensions rise. Officials weigh peremptory demands via the Swiss minister while awaiting full details of detentions and communications with Washington.
The article reports on a referendum drive in Washington State to close liquor gates by June 10 unless 20 000 supporters back the bone dry measure. It notes key political players like Gow Lister and Anti-Saloon League figures, debates over sacerdotal import allowances, and penalties for violations.
United States officials grow wary as Germany pushes a ruthless U boat campaign and an Austrian submarine joins the war. The sinking of the Lyman M Law without contraband sparks ire. President Wilson plans cautious steps and may ask Congress for sea protection. Break with Austria looms as German misdeeds mount.
Ambassador Gerard reported to the state department that Germany tried to force ratification of the 1799 treaty under threat of taking American newspaper men as hostages. The message outlines technical specifics of Germanys demands and may reference the Whitlock incident, though officials would not confirm details at noon.
Tomorrow ads in The Star describe offerings from Standard Furniture Co Page Grote Rankin, Woodhouse Grunbaum Furniture Co, United Tea and Coffee, Hopper Kelly Co, Frederick & Neilson, and Beatice stores. Heat offerings regularly appear in The Star.
William Hussey challenges Alice Lichtenberg of the Humane Society who, proving her officer status, swears out a warrant for his arrest. He faced charges for cruelty to a horse after mistreating it and insulting the officer. Justice Brinker will hear his explanation.
In Oregon efforts to curb smoking rise alongside dry laws. George Conger, Seattle head of the Anti-Saloon League, who helped push the bone dry bill, is noted for smoking cigars while critics claim he runs the legislature. Food prices rose modestly with wholesale ranch eggs dropping from 44 to 25 cents and potatoes at 60 to 65 dollars a ton from 56 and 60 the prior day.
Opinion column argues that the United States must end the war by supporting democracies in Europe and sealing the doom of autocracy. The piece contrasts American captivity stories, German food reports, and censorship, concluding Germany is in its last ditch and Kaiser's throne must be kept by family rule.
Hugh O Lyons an accountant for Canada's immigration department was arrested in Stockton California and confessed to stealing 15000 dollars lost in Winnipeg grain exchange speculation. John Gordon a family man was sentenced to five years in the provincial penitentiary for stealing three sacks of flour from a freight car.
Antonio Higgs, a porter at a barber shop owned by Hl. G. Bashford, allegedly cleaned the shop too well and took $23 from the cash register. Bashford filed the petit larceny charge, and Higgs is held at the county jail.
Spokane February 15 John Lawrence former member of the state board of railroad commissioners was found not guilty of conspiring to use the mails to defraud In the United States district court here today Gale Smid 8 T Knudson Clyde L Davies and O C Fowler former officers of the Northwestern Trading Company and its subsidiaries were found guilty of the charge The jury was out 27 hours.
Wellesley Massachusetts February 15. Misses Gladys and Margaret Jones twins from Moravia New York entered the freshman class at Wellesley College. The question of which sister is Margaret or Gladys arouses keen curiosity as a male caller is anticipated.
Hubert Bridges of the port commission told Medina Bellevue district citizens Wednesday night he would vote for free ferry service if a petition is presented. The statement was made during a Bellevue meeting addressing local transit options and public transport needs.
Dr. Allen Dale running for reelection faced a quiz event at the Frye hotel hosted by the Women's Good Government league. Questions centered on his ties to interests like Seattle Electric and his stance on home rule, drawing sharp exchanges with officials and rival candidates among the audience and speakers.
Hanna Vehon, 15, of Portland, is in police custody as her father is summoned to escort her home. Thomas King, 22, also of Portland, is held for breaking his parole after traveling to San Francisco with the girl two months ago following a burglary conviction.
Forest Stanley, star of The Bird of Paradise company, returns from five weeks in Oregon and will join the Moore organization when it opens here Sunday after a vacation.
The Seattle Times yesterday raised its price to 2 cents on all editions except the noon issue. The move follows Eastern papers that increased prices due to higher white paper costs.
A soft drink establishment at 208 Second Ave. 8 owned by Wm Olson was raided Thursday morning by Sergt Putnam’s dry squad on a search warrant. Three and a half quarts of whisky were found and Olson was arrested for possessing illegal liquor.
Tacoma February 15 Paul R. Haffer started a four month jail sentence on the charge of libeling the name of George Washington. His conviction grew from a letter to a newspaper criticizing hero worship and alleging Washington was a slave owner a tippler and often used harsh language.
Seven medals honoring scholarship awards at St Marys College in Olympia were stolen Wednesday night from Mrs. Margaret Carey of 7005 Palatine Ave. The burglar forced a window entry.
Arthur Renu, impaneled on the February King County jury, attended court briefly then failed to appear again. A bench warrant was issued by Presiding Judge Smith. He cited illness as the reason for his absence. He was fined $5 and excused for the rest of the month.
Jim O'Leary, custodian of $650000 Hughes money, remains watch ing and waiting. He will not cash in until after inauguration day regardless of the electoral college outcome, and he will keep the interest.
Chris Schwabe foreman of The Star's composing room has not been seen for a week after last seen hiking toward King street station in a new suit of clothes carrying grips. Meanwhile Edith Spicer of Belding Michigan married him at her sister's Boise Idaho home Monday noon.
Ten Barberton men organized the first Kaiser's Mustache club in the United States here in Barberton. Membership requires a mustache a la Wilhelm, and the group grows daily as the club forms.
Miss Mary West suffered a forehead cut and severe bruises when a runaway Rainier stables horse struck her at Third and Madison streets Thursday at 8 am. She was taken to the city hospital. Washington announces a spring convention of one legged men with about fifty delegates, many salesmen from artificial leg factories.
In St Paul on February 15 the Minnesota state senate approved the bone dry bill by 49 to 16 and sent the amended measure back to the house. The delay shifts its effective date to January 1921 and requires House action on the amendment.
Washington Feb 15 The Webb bill to amend the constitution for a national prohibition was formally reported favorably to the house today by Representative Carlin Virginia for the judiciary committee with Representative Gard Ohio in support.
The senate adopted a rider to the post office bill making all prohibition states bone dry including partial prohibitions and personal importation limits. Representative Carlin announced the action today.
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