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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1917
Page
1
A call to action urges passage of a bank guarantee law after years of delay. The piece blames political maneuvering and mentions broad banker support and public protection, arguing lack of such law risks depositor confidence and state banking solidity. It stresses that the 1917 legislature must act without excuses.
Kansas City and West Missouri mail order liquor houses are expected to close once the Reed-Bent dry liquor bill gains presidential endorsement and becomes law. Dealers have supplied mainly Kansas Oklahoma and Colorado since those states went dry, and the loss of cross border sales will financially strain most firms.
Postal savings data show Seattle ranking fourth in gains for January 1917 with deposits rising by 3.6 million, about five times the January 1915 increase. Nationwide figures report 675000 depositors and total deposits of 115.66 million across the postal savings system.
Read tomorrow’s Star for the best offerings from Grote Rankin Co Brockman Arche Peederick & Neilson. The ads promise tempting specials readers should study carefully to gain value from Seatje’s top retailers.
George La Fayette Washington, a great great grandson of George Washington, in Philadelphia calls the cherry tree tale a harmless myth that did good. He says Washington was clever enough to avoid lying yet human enough to tell a tall tale, noting the tale’s strength lies therein. Washington resides in Woodbury New Jersey and works as a bank clerk.
The Holt liner Perseus was sunk off London on February 22. Three Chinese and one European aboard are missing, with crews and passengers unaccounted for after the disaster.
Rioting broke out in Philadelphia as hundreds of Jewish women confronted dealers over price hikes. Pushcarts were overturned and Seventh Street shops entered after uncovering night price increases. Intermittent fighting continued until police reserves arrived.
Chicago faces unrest as wheat stockpiles at elevators and mills meet soaring costs. Officials fear a New York style outburst and urge faster relief from price hikes. Board of Trade leaders denounce railroads and the Interstate Commerce Commission for inaction.
Miss Jessie Rankin an employee of the Hollywood ranch had a narrow escape when a five ton truck driven by G H McCoy skidded at the corner of 63rd and Ravenna and overturned. Rankin was thrown from the seat onto the sidewalk and bruised, taken home at 319 17th ave. McCoy escaped unharmed. Bottles of milk and other goods were scattered over the street and sidewalk.
George C. Conger, head of the State Anti Saloon league, argues Washington’s bone dry law is stricter than the federal bill to curb liquor importations. He says the national plan allows scientific or medicinal importations, while the state law permits only sacramental uses.
Mrs. Jay Morton, formerly Miss Margaret Gray of Booneville Indiana, marries Chicago multimillionaire manufacturer and landowner after serving as nurse to his first wife. She met Morton while caring for his wife. The couple begins a honeymoon in the Orient.
The Northwest Federation of Indians in Tacoma urges the national geographic board to replace Mount Rainier with Mount Tacoma. Resolutions commend the state legislature for memorializing the board and request the substitution to Tacoma or its variation Tahoma.
Five Americans were aboard the Swedish steamship Skogland sunk by a submarine off the coast of Spain on February 18. Consul Hurst of Barcelona reported to the State Department. The Skogland sailed from Norfolk with a cargo of coal for Bagnoli, Italy.
A Berlin Reuters dispatch via Amsterdam reports American prisoners on the Yarrowdale have been released. Miss MacClure formerly of the Midnight Follies will model at the Hotel Washington fashion show Thursday at 9 30 p m.
The Central Labor Council unanimously endorses Robert T. Hesketh Oliver T. Erickson and W D Lane in the councilmanic race pledging support. Secretary James Duncan says the trio are best suited to serve workers and carry a constructive campaign.
Councilman Oliver T. Erickson D Lane candidate for council and Robert Boyns former president of the Commercial Club and the Women's Relief Corps will join the Ballard Monster club 1917 gathering Monday night at Eagles hall 22nd ave and Ballard ave. Charles Knosher leads the entertainment with music and readings.
The piece argues Washington used patient restraint amid French and British tensions, paralleling Wilson's approach to Mexico and Germany. It notes public opinion, delayed action, and the eventual success of treaties in keeping the United States out of war, emphasizing prudence in foreign policy.
Passengers aboard the liner Philadelphia recount the White Star liner Celtic striking a mine 12 hours out from Liverpool and returning to port. An officer later confirmed the Celtic hit a mine and was towed safely back to Liverpool before resuming voyage to New York. The Celtic, 20 904 tons, built 1901, previously carried mails from the United States to England after the submarine blockade.
New Britain Connecticut deployed two State Guards companies after nine simultaneous fires last night. Two men were arrested on suspicion of arson as alarms overwhelmed the fire system. The damage tops fifty thousand dollars with a tenement house homes and several other properties burned. Citizens queued as militia restored order and guard remained on duty.
Olympia Feb 22 Mrs Ina P Williams of North Yakima won cheers in the state legislature by moving to suspend Rule No 20 which barred smoking in the house. Her signal to suspend the rule followed a reading of an inning code as delegates fidgeted and the clerk prepared to read more.
Headed by J. E. Chilberg of the Scandinavian American Bank, seventeen bankers from across the state have forwarded resolutions to the house and senate urging passage of a proposed bank guaranty bill.
Pierre Feb 22 Gov Norbeck signed the bone dry bill after a delegation of 50 prohibitionists sang How dry I am, the measure taking effect July 1.
Washington reports that the U S battle fleet has vanished from public sight. President Wilson Secretary Daniels and the chief of naval operations alone know its location As war looms secrecy becomes the navy’s oath Yard areas will be prohibited mail to ships will be censored and correspondence routed through the navy department Fleet wireless contact will be maintained with Admiral Benson as the nation trusts its officers to guard its defenses.
Ten models at MacDougall Southwick’s showcased spring looks with metallic slippers and ash barrel skirts. Shows run Thursday and Friday at MacDougall’s with runway parades and dinner dances at the Coliseum. Chinese colors and flesh toned details noted as stylish while color blind critics are excluded.
Fragment mentions dressing, a woman, an ash barrel, and using it as a model, but lacks context or complete details to determine a full news item.
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