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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1917
Page
1
A historical appeal urges Americans to uphold democracy liberty and peace over materialism. It warns that without sacrifice the nation risks intellectual and physical enslavement and calls for renewed resolve to help Europe become democratic and secure lasting peace.
Mrs. Josephine Miller, 60, a medium, was fatally burned when her dress caught fire from a stove in her 1203 E Denny Way apartments. She ran to the People's grocery at 1201 E Denny Way where flames were extinguished after consuming most of her clothing. First aid with bicarbonate of soda was given by Lieut. Blackford, and she was taken to the city hospital where her condition was hopeless. A bakery employee and Charlies Smith aided in the attempt to control the blaze and locate her daughter.
A high speed street car carrying 108 Willis-Overland shop workers overturned at 6 30 AM in Toledo. About 50 were injured and several fatally. Firemen pried doors free as trapped men cried out and heat and smoke filled the car.
Forecaster Salisbury warns of more snow or rain tonight and Sunday amid continued cold with 6 am readings near 26 and a warmer high of 56 reported Friday afternoon.
Governor Ernest Lister urged the Washington legislature to pass a state bank guaranty law to protect depositors and strengthen banking laws. He called for expanded powers for the state bank examiner and noted two guaranty bills, one compulsory and one optional, with a substitute aiming to combine best features.
A list of financial institutions including Seattle State Bank Scandinavian American Bank American Savings Bank & Trust Co Union Savings & Trust Co Northwest Trust Savings Bank People's Savings Bank University State Bank and others across Spokane Yakima Pasco and Tacoma endorse the bank guaranty law 80 to assure absolute protection for depositors. The roster also names Lincoln Trust Co Washington Trust Co Spokane State Bank Puget Sound Bank & Trust Co and Fidelity Trust Co among endorsers.
A call for readers to submit editorials up to 250 words by 2 pm Friday. The Star offers a $10 prize for the best piece written on the reader’s ideas about editorial content. Submit typed on one side, signed with name and address for consideration.
The Pacific Coast Steamship Co. liner Senator collided with Border Line’s Northland off Blunt reef near Eureka California after 1 am Saturday. Northland damaged and headed to San Francisco. Senator sailed from Seattle for San Pedro with few passengers. No casualties reported. The Senator formerly served Alaska routes and is tied to a merger of steamship interests.
Harry Hammond, freed by ex Sheriff Hodge for church duties, is again in King County jail after Friday arrest in Vancouver British Columbia. He reportedly tried to enlist in the British army but was refused. The $100 reward offered by Sheriff Stringer will go to the Vancouver officer who made the arrest.
Olympia February 24 The House may concur in Senate Bill 44 which passed the Senate almost unanimously. The measure would apply the Mann ant white slave law to within state cases as well as interstate ones. Transportation of persons for commercial purposes within the state would be punished by a penitentiary term, while other offenses carry a jail sentence.
President Wilson is expected to sign the congressional dry bill. The liquor permit department issued 3,374 permits, including 894 to women, the largest record since prohibition began.
David Von Gangland, 40, a deck hand on the North Star, slipped from the gang plank while the vessel lay at King and Winge shipyard in West Seattle early Saturday. He sustained minor injuries and was taken to the city hospital.
Across three states a late yesterday storm left four teens dead and many others killed or injured. Property damage is difficult to estimate as reports tally casualties and widespread destruction spread through Atlanta area and surrounding regions.
Halifax expects Frederick VIII to allow Count Von Bernstorf and party to continue to Denmark tonight. Officials who examined passengers and cargo return home as the voyage proceeds.
In San Francisco on February 24, Thomas J. Mooney, found guilty of complicity in the preparedness parade bombing, is scheduled to be hanged at San Quentin on May 17 after Superior Judge Franklin Griffin overruled his motion for a new trial.
Berlin via Sayville reports the Italian transport steamer Minas sank after a German submarine attack in the Mediterranean. Of the 1,000 troops aboard, only two men survived, according to the press bureau.
A Duwamish town near Seattle becomes a battleground over the upcoming school board election. Alexander Washington leads one faction backing Walter Bass and Louis Ludwick. Dr. William E. Olmstead heads the opposition with Otto Rosberg and John McKeen. With 118 voters, tensions rise as both sides accuse the other of manipulation and “gum shoe” plots in a heated local political contest.
London reports seven Dutch vessels totaling over 27 000 tons were sunk in the barred zone near the western approaches to the channel. Four ships were bound for home with full cargoes. Crews were safely landed and Dutch authorities had knowledge of passages. Vessels named Zaandyk Noorderdyk Bemland Gasterland Jacatra Menado Bandoeng.
Berlin report via Sayville Wireless cites Berliner Lokal Anzeiger claiming no German submarine has been lost since February 1. The brief note asserts ships and naval events are intact as of late February.
Twenty five new Americans passed naturalization tests in federal court Saturday and were admitted to citizenship. The group included seven British, eight Swedish, six Norwegian, two German, one Russian and one Italian.
The American vessel Rochester is due to dock in Bordeaux this evening after passing through the barred zone successfully. The ship's escape from the diver blockade confirms a clear transit into a secure port during wartime operations.
The Star describes every worthwhile show in Seattle for the upcoming week. Listings cover Mission Coliseum Class A Liberty Alhambra Orpheum Colonial Metropol Pantages Moore Oak Rex Clemmer Palace Hip Theater and other venues with over 60 000 copies daily.
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