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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1918
Page
8
At Camp Lewis, 200 alien enemies are discharged from the National Army amid treason allegations. Four Austrians held under suspicion of plotting against officers and comrades face possible court martial and death if convicted. Other cases include internment for a drafted Austrian and a sergeant’s internment for missing documents.
Washington reports that authorities at Camp Lewis Washington have full power to act in cases involving four national army soldiers charged with treason. No arrests have been reported or expected until after court martial. If found guilty the verdict will be reviewed and approved in Washington.
C H Burnett, head of the Own Your Home drive, claims Seattle has 1000 unoccupied houses for sale. He states rents run 25 to 30 dollars a month, with cash purchase options from 150 to 300 dollars and monthly payments of 25 to 30 dollars.
New York report notes a change as high pedigree dogs living with members of the 400 who own apartments at the Hotel Majestic are now denied sweets and delicacies, reflecting shifting tastes or policy.
Vancouver based traveler J Howden reports vast munitions and railway stockpile around Vladivostok and its three mile fringe. He notes many Canadian and U S railway engineers are leaving the area. He questions Lenin and Trotsky as leaders, citing his own South African War experience.
A letter to the alien property custodian from South Dakota asks how a 160 acre farm can be saved for its children and the United States after the father abandoned it for Germany at the outbreak of the European war. He left $5,000 and fled with his wife and kids without the deed.
Community booster meeting called for awakening Seattle and King County to wartime spirit. Naval training band will present music and speakers include Dr Henry Lassallo University of Washington president Supreme Court Judge J Stanley Webber and others. Brig Gen Folta Camp Lewis commander invited to speak with presiding officer DE Skinner. Hippodrome decor underway by Mrs Winfield Smith committee.
Austin FE Griffiths, once a mayoral candidate, declares support for Ole Hanson calling him a good, square man and promising unity. Hanson plans speeches tonight at Phalen’s hall and Oltman’s hall with other candidates and legislators also appearing.
Mexico moves to boost food output with a new subsistence department to oversee supplies. Chambers of commerce pledge help to equalize distribution and promote cultivation. Emergency US corn shipments of 140 carloads seek to stave off famine amid transport troubles.
Philadelphia February 23 Jonn Pennell renowned artist declines the degree of doctor of letters from the University of Pennsylvania. In a letter to President Smith Pennell objects to accepting any degree from an institution he calls lacking in courage and justice.
Calgary residents faced a gas shutoff as the city and gas company argued in court over an injunction. A 300 pound policeman blocked the valve box Thursday night, guarding the flow and defying attempts to turn the crank and cut off the city's lights.
The 1800 ton Westfield cargo steamship, built by J Duthie Co, completed a trial run Friday and was accepted for immediate use by the United States Shipping Board representatives.
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