19 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1918
Page
1
Western Senator Johnson argues for permanent government control of railroads, condemning 1915 1917 compensation as indefensible. He contends unity of purpose is impossible under private ownership and says nationalization is the logical postwar outcome. He criticizes wartime sacrifice versus railroad compensation.
Three explosions shook Patterson New Jersey today and shattered windows. Reports say the blasts occurred at the Wayne Powder Works near Patterson and caused damage in the vicinity.
Eyeleth Minnesota note reports Fred Nylund, 40, a farmer 13 miles from Eyeleth, killed his wife and four young children after brooding over a son’s death, then took his own life. The tragedy occurred today in Eyeleth, Minnesota.
The best reporter George Randolph Chester and his collaborators travel to France to document life behind the lines in February 1918. The series promises vivid portraits of French resilience and civilian experience during World War I.
Ralph A Horr a mayoral candidate telephoned a local paper after a shooting at his office around 1130 PM He says two men forced entry from a side door a gun was fired and Horr was wounded in the left shoulder during a struggle Police searched but did not locate the revolver and the two assailants fled through an alley.
The Star lists advisory voting options for mayor and city offices with a recommended council slate. A separate police briefing describes Ralph Horr’s shooting, noting no witnesses, a peculiar silver-like bullet, and threats by mail and phone, with investigation ongoing and Horr recovering at home.
Seattle voters braved fair weather to begin the primary election with polls open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Prediction cited more than 60 000 votes cast. Voters choose one mayor candidate and three councilmen with optional fewer selections.
John Schwender, 56, a laborer from 6755 25th Ave N W, voted despite being marked dead by county officials. Election officials consulted Registration Clerk Bill Gaines who urged the board to allow Schwender to vote, extending his heartfelt congratulations.
Voters will nominate candidates today for mayor council corporation counsel treasurer and comptroller. The slate includes James F Bradford C J France H C Griffiths Austin E Griffiths Ole Hanson Ralph A Horr John F Murphy for mayor and Hugh M Caldwell John T Caney for corporation counsel Harry W Carroll for comptroller Fid L Terry for treasurer and numerous names for council. Two years ago 58 082 votes were cast in the primary election.
Washington report cites Hoover figures showing a 7 percent drop in 1917 food shipments due to U-boat activity. He notes higher losses earlier in 1917 and warns railroad failures have hurt supplies more than the enemy, detailing grain cargoes 100,000 below 1916 in the ten months to January.
The entertainer Harry Lauder spoke in a moving show at the Metropolitan theatre about his son John, a captain with the Scots in France, dying in the trenches. He described choosing to turn to God and urged wartime sacrifice, announcing a fund to aid maimed Scottish soldiers and sailors.
Petrograd reports Bolshevik foreign office says Russia will resist any German advance. If Germany advances they would be declared counter revolutionary and fought in Alexeiff and Kaledines. The foreign office notes huge socialist recruitment and no trade with Germany. Trotsky outlines peace terms Germany demands Poland Lithuania Riga Moon Island and four billion dollar indemnity.
Berlin says German forces have begun an advance toward Russia. They crossed the Dvina River without opposition and stated they are moving from the Kovel area to aid Ukraine in the dispute.
Washington reports German military leaders expect a swift win over a defenseless Russia. They aim to conquer Baltic access, narrate a new victory at home, and press the Ukrain e front while Russia’s army is disorganized and short on supplies.
London report states there were no casualties and no damage in last night's air raid. This follows two prior raids the week, which caused 27 deaths and 41 injuries in total, according to official tallies.
The audience reacted to Harry Lauder as he moved from entertainment to a message of self sacrifice. He declared his chosen path and announced plans for another performance Tuesday night, signaling a spiritual shift.
A rumor circulated via Vasa Copenhagen claims the Bolshevik government in Russia has fallen. A Petrograd dispatch counterclaims the Bolsheviks plan to resist a German advance, with no substantiation for the overthrow rumor.
A Petrograd wireless reports Russian commissaries are compelled to accept peace on central powers terms. The message indicates willingness to sign under those conditions.
The second trial of Hulet M. Wells and Sam Sadler for seditious conspiracy opened with U S District Judge Jeremiah Neterer presiding. Clarence L. Reames arrived to coordinate state county and municipal efforts against sedition. Wells Sadler and co defendants Morris and Joe Pass face charges over alleged anti conscription literature May 13.
Thrift budget contest offers 60 dollars in prizes. Winners will be announced in Wednesday's Star. Judges named by the YMCA thrift committee include A. J. Rhodes Chamber of Commerce president and Commercial Club head James A. Duncan Central Labor Council secretary . Shorrock from the board of education.
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