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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1917
Page
1
Critics blast a proposed beauty road at Stevens Pass funded by county money with critics arguing the North district needs practical roads for farmers not a gift to auto tourers. They accuse taxpayers groups of silence while auto interests push the project and question the new board’s stance.
Secretary of State Lansing and Attorney General Gregory urged the Senate Judiciary Committee to pass immediately a bill authorizing the president to act against violations of international law without war. If enacted, the president could deploy land and naval forces to keep American ports open and ships plying the seas, unless war is required by events. The committee planned action Thursday.
Olympia Feb 20 Representative Swale of Everett introduced a joint memorial urging Congress to restrict the shipment of phosphorus between states. He cites recent destruction of property and several manufacturing plants caused by phosphorus bombs and asks federal action to curb transfers.
Ig MPLA February 20. The legislature will hold a special session Thursday to welcome the Signal Corps and Troops on the border. Soldiers arrive in Olympia at 11 a.m. and will be met by both houses and escorted to the house chamber where Gov. Goldster will deliver the welcome address. They depart at 1 p.m.
Readers can boost savings by watching The Star ads for bargain opportunities from Seattle West stores. Profit depends on how carefully shoppers use the available offers shown in the newspaper.
Clarence L. Reames U S district attorney for Oregon returned to Seattle to assist in the federal booze graft case targeting Mayor Gill Chief Beckingham and ex Sheriff Bob Hodge. The two sensational trials are set for the second week of March before Judges Ronald and Neterer.
Six councilman candidates were nominated Tuesday from an 18 person field. Polls opened early and will close at eight. Erickson Hesketh and Dale seek reelection. Three of the six nominees will win March 6 when city and port bond issues are on the ballot.
Federal agents say Mrs Reed a well dressed Canadian woman is the linking figure in an opium smuggling ring. She was seized at King Street station with 24 cans of opium worth about 1200 dollars and another can in her hand bag. Her unknown full name and British Columbia residence are noted by authorities.
Miss Ella Hewitt won a breach of promise case in Judge Smith's department after Washington Lee Bartlett failed to appear. She claimed an agreement to marry on August 23, 1916 but learned Bartlett already had a wife. Attorney James Kiefer filed the suit but would not disclose identities.
Weatherman Salisbury warns of new snow and rain tonight and Wednesday. Early Monday Seattle saw fresh flurries as a holiday week begins. Temperatures ranged from 25 to 46 degrees with Mt. Baker Park reporting the most snow by 7 AM as streetcar crews noted.
More than 300 bareheaded women with babies in arms marched to City Hall demanding relief from soaring food prices. Marie Ganz led the group, was arrested after most protesters dispersed, as crowds gathered in City Hall Park. Riots followed in surrounding tenements over onion and potato price hikes.
Maj. Gen. Fred Funston dies after hotel illness in San Antonio Texas His body will be moved to San Francisco for burial at the Presidio on Saturday New state display at the Alamo follows public viewing from 3 30 this afternoon until nightfall Funston praised as a tireless fighter and a favorite with officers and men Gen Pershing assumes temporary command of the Southern Department.
San Francisco date line reports Maj. Gen. Frederick Punston will be buried in the national cemetery at the Presidio after an announcement by Maj. Gen. Bell. Mrs. Funston, prostrated, hosted a dinner at the Presidio last night in honor of her sister Mrs. William Cullen when news of the general's death arrived.
Three cars were reported stolen to the police Monday. N P Comatock of 1119 Howell street lost a five passenger Ford at Becond and Madison. R W Thompson of 1454 ER Harrison street lost his Ford left in front of the Moore theatre. EF C Braun of 1020 Seneca street reported his Buick taken from his home late last night.
Edgar D. Wise aged 60 was found dead Tuesday at his house 103 Lakeside Ave by Thomas Billingham engineer at the Leschi power station. Wise had apparently been dead since Saturday. death due to a hemorrhage. He leaves a son and daughter in Denver.
New York Feb 20 Admissions by steamship agents show that German U-boat warfare has halted immigration to the United States, reducing arrivals by about 40,000 people.
American Ambassador Penfield in Vienna asked the Austro Hungarian foreign office about Austria’s position on submarine warfare. The inquiry targets whether Austria has withdrawn its disassurances over the Ancona and Persia submarine incidents. Berlin reports the government press bureau restates that intruders into the barred zone perish.
American writer Ines Haynes Gilmore reports that English women urge an end to the fighting, arguing men in trenches must be spared and praising how war experiences empower poor women to earn wages, buy clothes, and improve living standards.
Gov Lister signed the bone dry law ordering prohibition with effect in June ninety days after adjournment. Rep Halsey claimed the signing pen as a keepsake while penalties include penitentiary terms for third offenses. Only a referendum with over 20000 signatures can delay the law.
Olympia February 20 Gov Lister warns liquor shippers from San Francisco and other states that attempts to send money to Washington for the bone dry referendum will meet vigorous prosecutions.
Olympia Feb 20 the bill to establish four year terms for county officers passed on reconsideration by 25 to 18 after being defeated yesterday.
Washington February 20 The administrations espionage bill passed the Senate by a 60 to 10 vote marking a major action in national security legislation. The measure aims to expand intelligence and counter espionage powers amid ongoing security concerns.
In Bremerton Med 20 a sentinel eyeing the top of a runway built behind an industrial plant keeps watch. The structure stands 12 feet high and serves as a lookout over the airfield activity.
Prominent Alaskans were entertained at a Tuesday noon luncheon hosted by the Alaska bureau of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club, showcasing regional business ties and civic interest.
Amid food price crises in New York and Seattle, activists led by ex councilman P Revelle rally 40 speakers to push a $600000 bond vote on a municipal market system. Prices remain high as brokers and growers blame each other while merchants warn of lost business.
Restaurant men form a committee to study a $600,000 municipal market proposal and may campaign for it. They also decide to stop offering free potatoes and coffee with meals while the issue is considered.
In Portland on February 20 a strong smelt run filled Cowlitz creek from bank to bank. Eyewitnesses say fish piled up creating a surface bridge while fishermen hauled them with scoop shovels as the price fell to two cents a pound.
The city council approved using a sidewalk segment and adjacent roadway on Sixth Ave between Westlake Ave and Virginia St for market purposes. Three feet of the sidewalk and five feet of the roadway will be available for market activity and related stalls.
Chicago freight car congestion and shortages persist as embargoes remain in force on Eastern and Western roads. Only special cases lift embargoes to meet local conditions, keeping food prices high amid ongoing rail bottlenecks.
Representative Linbergh of Minnesota testified before the House Judiciary Committee that the Federal Reserve Board conspired to shift financial interests to Wall Street. He cited testimony from Redfield and Williams along with J P Morgan and other bankers to support impeachment charges.
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