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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1918
Page
2
At Ekaterinsky Hall Petrograd the Soviet executive committee heard Lenine respond calmly as critics loudly cursed and swore. He warned against resigning over Germany peace terms while asserting Russia still needs peace and organized action for the future.
Ex Telegraph dispatches report the American and British embassies departing Petrograd, leaving only a few personnel in charge as the Russian capital shifts amid ongoing upheaval.
In Harbin on February 26 the article notes the Siberian situation growing dire with the Cossack general Semenoff seeking Japanese support against Bolsheviks. German forces of 2000 drill at Irkutsk and prepare to reinforce to deter a potential German invasion of Siberia.
Washington reports Americans in Moscow are readying to depart as German forces push toward the city. The American consul in Moscow is arranging safe passage for the consulate staff and local Americans, while state department advisories remain in force.
City officials authorize Caldwell to watch the Public Service Commission proceeding on streetcar rates. The Tacoma Seattle cases are viewed as closely related. In a broader effort, state and city agencies back controls on rising veal shipments as part of a food safety campaign led by Will H. Adams.
Bruce C. Beck, Western Washington food administrator, says the East has a better understanding of the war and is following war rules more closely than the West after returning from the capital.
A special purchase offers corsets in all sizes from 9 to 10 percent and Lisle hose by Burson in fast black with white feet. Seconds but only slightly imperfect.
Lowen main floor offers cotton suiting lengths to 10 yards at 20 cents per yard. The second floor promotes stylish hats with patent leather crowns and Milan hemp brims, including tricorne and poke shapes, plus crepe and straw hats in two tone or solid colors with braid ribbons.
Wool Albatross negligees priced at 2.95 dollars with pink light blue and black options. Empire and belted styles feature accordion plaited skirts and lace edged collars and cuffs. Third floor Bon Marche.
Advertises 10 000 yards of embroidery fabrics for underskirts with new patterns on strong cloth priced at 25 cents per yard. Includes emphasis on quality and novelty of goods.
United States patrols carried out a raid near Ghemin Des Dames with an entire battalion volunteering. German officers captured include a captain and a lieutenant, while Americans took 12 more German prisoners than their own killed or captured on the day.
A 3000 calorie daily ration will be shown at Home Economics hall, with displays of war breads meat substitutes Hoover meals and clothing conservation. Visitors can see what 30 cents buys in food and how to economize daily living.
Charles Gilbert Hoag of Philadelphia, secretary of the American Proportional Representation league, spoke at a Tuesday luncheon of the Municipal League. The event was held at the Masonic Club in the Arcade building.
Dry Squad officers Parke and Elliott encountered a violent arrest Monday near headquarters when they confronted John Kaljetewich and his wife Elizabeth amid open liquor sales at 25 cents per drink. The couple resisted as the officers attempted to seize them.
London Feb 26 Field Marshal Haig reports repulse of a German raid last night aimed at a British sap south of the Arras Cambrai sector. The attempt was halted with no British casualties reported.
Vancouver British Columbia February 26 A strike in the shipyards involving over 8000 men seems inevitable if the 10 percent wage increase is not granted before Friday. Tomorrow yard owners representatives will meet with R P Butchart director of wooden shipbuilding under the imperial munitions to discuss cautions for yards should the men walk out Friday morning. Yards will be guarded to prevent disturbances.
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