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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1917
Page
8
Feb 17. T G Ryan deputy district alleges Police Chief Clark and Sherwood threatened arrest over liquor and prosecution cases. Clark denies. A scuffle in the chief’s office left Ryan with a cut lip and torn collar as he and Sherwood argued amid accusations of bias and neutrality.
Bremerton February 17 The navy yard returns to an eight hour day for most workers after a period of ten and eleven hour schedules. managers cite strain from long hours while construction on the submarine O-2 and repair work on the cruiser South Dakota and other vessels keep the yard busy.
The piece notes 395 men idle versus 395 men employed at 2.00 a day would generate 247 270 dollars weekly yearly impact. The author compares this figure to annual savings payouts by large banks to their depositors.
American government lists all citizens in Germany to ease mass evacuation if war with the United States occurs. The Spanish ambassador acts as active liaison since Ambassador Gerard’s departure, with the American Chamber of Commerce and United Press compiling names and addresses while Berlin remains quiet and business continues.
National Democratic Committeeman T. J. Donohoe travels from Alaska to Seattle to New York and asserts that Charles A. Sulzer will win the Northern Territory congressional seat not James Wickersham. He cites Nushagak and Choggiung precincts using an unofficial ballot against Alaska law, which, if invalidated, would give Sulzer the victory.
Seattle invites every former college student to attend the third annual All College Night at the University of Washington gym. Hosts include the university faculty Oval club and senior honor society with 1200+ expected. Musical acts and special stunts featured. A civic church federation planning meeting formed at the Y M C A with ministers and laymen drafting a constitution and selecting an executive committee.
Washington February 17 Herbert Hoover chairman of the Belgian relief committee warned that German military interference with accredited American relief workers would backfire. He said reports of orders to discontinue relief are likely countermanded and that allowing feeding of civilians by accredited commissioners benefits the German authorities by avoiding blame on their government. Hoover sought official word from Hohenzollern officials.
The State Department released the English text of a communication from Swiss Minister Dr Paul Ritter as Germanys representative detailing changes sought in the 1799 Prussian treaty. Ambassador Gerard refused to sign, saying he would stay in Berlin until the kingdom came before accepting. Officials would not discuss the document.
Convicted Wednesday on charges of using the mafia to defraud, four former Northwestern General Trading Co. members faced jail terms. Gale Smith received one year plus $1,000 fine, T. Knudson one year and $7,500, C. L. Davies nine months and $5,000, and O. C. Fowler three months and $750.
Washington February 17 government to decide today whether to pursue criminal prosecutions against major newsprint paper makers. The Federal Trade Commission says the newsprint shortage is largely artificial and prices are extortionate, while offering arbitration of prices to avoid court action. Ottawa reports Canada has taken steps to ensure newsprint supply for newspapers.
Former Congressman J W Bryan endorses W D Lane for city council. Bryan lauds Lane as a foe of reactionary measures and a strong opponent of controversial referendums after the legislature adjourned. He calls Lane a friend of public ownership and a conscientious, able, clean progressive candidate.
Eight German war prisoners released from a Nagoya camp, of Alsace Lorraine descent, travel secretly from Yokohama to Marseille to join the French army. Their families remain in German territory amid fears of mistreatment if their release becomes known in Germany. The men were captured after Lamutemao fell to Japan. The Story of Julia Page begins Monday.
A vivid fragment depicts a greyhound scout cruiser named New York guiding children shouts of to the boat and a playful life raft game turned perilous as a survivor dies. Mothers whisper that wartime fear will haunt future generations while one passenger cites rulers sacrificing peace for war. Fire Island appears as the scene shifts.
Mrs Elizabeth Darst of Seattle continues a legal battle for custody of 10 year old Helen Louise Darat Fletcher. The Tacoma court had refused transfer after adoption by the Fletcher family. Affidavits from railroad workers allege unfitness and intemperance, claiming foster parents whipped the child.
Dr Paul Ritter the Swiss minister to the United States is chosen by Germany to represent Berlin in Washington as Germany severes relations. He assumes duties formerly held by Count Von Hernstorff, who has received his passport from the United States.
Report highlights a virtual recognition of the German blockade and Berlin warns it will sink armed American merchantmen without warning. Britain counters Uboat threat with new measures while officials see the submarine campaign waning. President Wilson’s Austria policy remains veiled as Congress nears adjournment and debate over war powers looms. Senate debate over declaring war remains uncertain as March 4 approaches.
New York on February 17 1930s report states Morris Cohen was ordered to give his wife $4 every Saturday after complaining about the quality of the 231 wholesome meals she prepared weekly for their family of eleven.
El Paso reports Col. H. G. Sickel in the New Mexico district orders heavy border reinforcements after rumors that Gen. Jose Ynez Salazar with 200 Villista followers is moving toward the New Mexican border to raid across the boundary.
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