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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1918

Page

4

Ballard Candidate Hanson Appeals to Labor Support in Ballard

Hanson told about 600 at Eagles hall he would not allow anyone to go to jail for being unemployed, urging jobs and new industry. He traced his labor advocacy from Scranton to Wisconsin and Montana, read letters from labor federations praising his record, and accused E B Ault of false reporting to discredit him. Dr W T Christensen presided as Hanson defended his lifelong labor stance.

Ole Hansen Eagles’ Hall Ballard Hanson FJ Brown Progres and Labor Bradford Supreme Court Indus Intelligent Foundation New Industries Nood Wran Corporation Lu Ralph W. F. van Ruff Hank Hlansor Wisconsin Scranton Montana Ault E. B. Ault Union Record Labor

Cyril Maude Cancels Seattle Engagement

Delay in ship arrival from Australia forces Cyril Maude to cancel his Seattle performance for the night. Metropolitan Manager George Hood has been notified that the actor is en route, but Vancouver delays prevent a timely Seattle appearance.

Cyril Maude Metropolitan George Hood Australia Vancouver Seattle

Two Steamers Captains Held On Booze Case

Coastwise steamship captains are jailed by the dry squad after liquor is found aboard their vessels in a dry port. Charles Borg, 61, captain of the Admiral Watson, and four crewmen face charges after 17 cases of whisky and related liquor were discovered. L. J. Schage, captain of the Nome City, also from San Francisco, is held on similar charges after 48 quarts and four pints were seized. Both captains posted $500 bonds and denied knowledge of the caches. The Admiral Watson sails for Alaska.

Charles Borg Admiral Watson San Francisco Seattle J. Sehage Nome City Borg Altho Admiral Watson Aaile Alaska Schage

Britons Extend Longest Battle Line On Front

United Press dispatch from the West Front reports Britons extend from the North Sea to the Oise. Haig’s forces gain a substantial sector previously held by the French south of St. Quentin, leaving French coastal and Belgian sectors as the only parts where France holds the line.

William Piilip Simms United Press North Sea Oise Gen. Haig St. Quentin

Twelve to avenge death of Elgin soldier on Tuscania

In La Grande Oregon on February 22, twelve Elgin youths, friends of Terry Tuttle, travel to Portland to enlist in the army to avenge his death. The men say Tut tle's death spurred their decision. In Copenhagen the Bavarian railways plan trousers for women conductors and guards to replace worn skirts.

LA Grande Ore Terry Tuttle Elgin Tuscania Tuttle Portland Copenhagen

San Francisco High Girls Form Socialist League

Seventy five San Francisco high school girls formed the Young People's Socialist league and pledged not to salute the flag or stand for the Star Spangled Banner. Hazel Stewart, suspended for refusing to salute the flag, reported the group holds meetings at a Market Street hall and discusses patriotism, the war, government and capitalism with strong praise for internationalism.

San Francisco Young People's Socialist League Mies Hazel Stewart League Ita Stewart

Ban on mutton lifted for meatless days through April

Washington reports the food administration allows mutton and lamb for meatless days until April 15 while beef and pork bans stay. Since November 1, U S beef exports to allies are under 5 percent of total slaughter. European rations fall to one pound per person weekly amid looming famine fears. Hoover warns the next 60 days could be most critical in food history due to rail congestion and distribution cuts.

Washington Food Administration America Europe Hoover

Regents Rename School to College of Business Administration

The regents of the University of Washington at a meeting decided to change the act of business administration to a college of business administration.

The University of Washington Act of Business Administration College of Business Administration

Jumpers Jeans Corduroys and Overalls for Every Trade

Heavyweight denim overalls with eight pockets priced at 2.00 and matching jumpers also 2.00. Black denim overalls with bib priced 2.00. Indigo blue striped denim overalls 1.75. Men s jumpers 1.75. Painters and paper hangers overalls 1.50 and jumpers 1.50. Carpenters overalls white duck 12 pockets 2.50. Corduroy trousers olive drab 4.00 and 5.00. Waist overalls 1.25 1.35. Water repellent pants 3.50 with matching coats. Khaki pants 1.75. Kentucky jeans 2.25. MARCHE.

Kentucky

Serpentine Crepe Kimonos At Bargain Prices

Crepe kimonos in serpentine crepe with floral designs and both Empire and belted styles offered for 1.25. Special Saturday sale at The Bon Marche on third floor with additional Crepe de Chine silks at 1.40 a yard and a range of spring silk shades on the upper main floor.

BON Marche

Women’s Munsing Union Suits in Various Sizes and Necks

Medium weight cotton Munsing Union Suits described with sizes 34 86 38 priced at 1.50 and sizes 40 42 44 at 1.75. Features include high and Dutch necks, long and short sleeves or sleeveless, knee to ankle length, fine ribbed bleached white fabric.

Cammeyer

French Kid Gloves and Silk Hose Display

Women’s imported two clasp French Kid Gloves with oversewn seams and Paris point backs, some with contrasting embroidery. Also washable Kid Gloves, fiber silk stockings in multiple shades, elastic ribbed tops, seamless feet. Phoenix Pure Thread Silk Hose in white gray khaki tan and more. Hosiery section upper main floor.

Paris Phoenix

Wells Faces Sentence as a Seditionist

The defense and prosecution clashed over Wells and his co defendants in a sedition case. Wells argued the circular reflected socialist views and criticized conscription while urging jurors to consider the atmosphere of the writers. Prosecutor Reames labeled Wells the arch conspirator and noted wartime loyalties. The scene included emotional reactions from Wells and the courtroom crowd. Wells’ son shouted “Frameup” as the verdict loomed.

Wells Wilson Russia University of Washington Papa Prosecutor Reames

Grain price relief urged for substitutes in poultry feed

Northwest poultry raisers press Herbert Hoover and the Washington delegation to regulate prices of oats barley and corn as a substitute for wheat. The Merchants' Exchange grain and feed committee says railway hauls drive up costs and farmers seek relief.

Northwest Herbert Hoover Washington Grain and Feed Committee Merchants’ Exchange

Submarine Sinks Spanish Steamship Mar Caspio

Madrid February 22 The Spanish steamship Mar Caspio a steel steamer of 2723 tons was shelled and sunk by a submarine an official report stated today The vessel went down after the attack with loss of the ship and crew not yet confirmed

Madrid

Dock Men End Strike With 800 Back At Southern Pacific

Approximately 800 striking longshoremen returned to work at the Southern Pacific steamship docks in New York today. The action followed a misunderstanding of the new wage agreement by both the company and the workers.

New York Southern Pacific Steamship Docks

I W W Leader Admits Fire Setting At Westwood Lumber Plant

Frits Hagerman, head of the I W W, allegedly confessed to starting an $800,000 blaze at the Westwood California lumber plant. Jay Stevens, president of the Pacific underwriters board, said Hagerman also admitted traveling along the coast with other arsonists and cattle poisoning. Hagerman, in custody at Susanville, reportedly received German funds and is deemed an enemy of the United States. Total estimated damage reaches $1,000,000.

San Francisco Frits Hagerman Westwood Cal Jay Stevens Board of Underwriters of the Pacific Stevens Hagerman Susanville Hays Germany United States

Russian and Polish Troops Off to Front

Amsterdam dated dispatch reports Kaiser Wilhelm set to go to Reval and War saw as German fleet nears Reval. Petrograd sources indicate Russian and Polish troops are headed to the front.

Amsterdam Kaiser Wilhelm Reval Warsaw Petrograd

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