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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1918
Page
2
Government eight hour day plan for spruce lumber pilots ships planes. West Coast lumbermen discuss policy to cut work hours and keep production steady. Union pressure and rival views shape reaction as mills prepare to adopt the order amid past strikes and wartime needs.
A devastating blaze in James Mear's home in Alta left his four family members dead. Firefighters fought flames that claimed two children, a wife badly burned, and exposed others to freezing conditions. The barn also burned as witnesses sought help in the extreme cold.
Candidate Ole Hanson distributed a circular letter to a wide mailing list before the primaries. Even rivals received requests for support. Hanson says he did not sign the letters personally and that a mailing firm obtained names from various professional lists, including labor officers and doctors.
New York reports that frost and frozen Neva ice create a battlefield for Germans to attack Petrograd. The winter ice covers the Neva and framing fields allow sledge transport of heavy guns from Kronstadt toward the city, reducing naval risk.
Winnipeg reports 750000 bushels of wheat destroyed and property damage of $400000, not counting grain loss, from recent incendiary fires in Manitoba elevators. The Manitoba Fire Underwriters released the total today citing extensive damage across facilities and warehouses.
Mrs. BE Lamb says Loveless life and years of quarrels led to the shooting of her husband at Paisley. A .caliber rifle was used, striking him on the bridge of the nose as he rushed to attack with a heavy stick. Sheriff and coroner's inquest at the Lamb ranch followed in Dre. Feb. 28.
London reports February British losses total 19,492 with 4,542 deaths 11,393 wounded and 3,557 missing. Six month casualty tally lists January 74,038 December 80,034 November 120,679 October 813,558 September 196,430 August 60,373.
T. Marano, 39, held on a charge of trying to persuade men in the navy to desert, has been released by U. S. Commissioner Robert W. McClelland. Marano was represented at the hearing by Attorney Jacob Kalina.
Paris dispatch says artilleries were active along the right bank of the Meuse and north of Hill 344. The French official statement reports patrols taking prisoners around Beaumont in Lorraine.
City council members inspected voting machines in districts where tally differences suggested likely errors. Officials said mistakes arose from carefulness issues. Caldwell was asked to draft a resolution reprimanding those at fault and preventing future missteps from affecting appointments. The review showed Caldwell carried every precinct over Casey, contradicting early figures that Casey led in any district.
The government announced control of all platinum supplies and additional property to boost explosive production. The War Industries Board will allocate resources for War and Navy needs, while several Eastern rifle and arms manufacturers were placed under government control.
Federal investigator F. J. Heney urges Congress to shield government searches from judge delays. He cites Judge Maker's writ of error delaying examination of papers at Swift & Co. vault as cited in an open letter to the commission. He argues attorneys or wealthy individuals should not block enforcement.
Four transcontinental rail lines halt accepting export freight at eastern terminals until East agents secure assurances from local export and import officials that tonnage is reasonably certain. The move aims to clear about 700000 tons of exports stalled in the region.
Detectives pursue leads into the Wednesday night shooting of I Mori a Japanese night watchman at the Harry Cohen & Co warehouse 3446 Kilkitat Ave The motive remains unclear with the wife stating she heard scuffling above before the shot and found Mori dead Police doubt robbery was the motive as the warehouse contained little of value A stranger who wanted to use the phone visited the premises Tuesday night but was refused entry
The report says allied envoys have deserted Petrograd with minimal hope of remaining in the city while the American embassy reportedly falls into Norwegian hands. German forces push toward Petrograd as Russians retreat from Heval and prepare to destroy railways. Brest-Litovsk talks renew.
Prof. George Lemenossoff head of the Russian mission on ways of communication announced at a New Washington dinner that Russia would erect a statue of Washington in Elliott Bay after the war if plans materialize. He outlined efforts to express gratitude and toured Russian transshipment yards, Meadows warehouses, and Great Northern docks with Seattle business leaders.
Marshal Haig reported British units conducted night raids at Greenland Hill north of the Scarpe and in Houthoulst Forest. They captured 12 Germans and a machine gun at Greenland Hill and took 12 prisoners plus three machine guns at Houthoulst Forest. Artillery duels occurred near Havencourt wood and east of Ypres.
Paul Martin, on trial for burglary in Cleveland, recounted a 1905 incident involving War Secretary Baker. He said he took a watch and $45, and later returned a small pipe after Baker was hurt by the act. The pipe’s recovery is presented as part of his testimony.
At prices from one to three dollars, pairs of knickerbockers appear in cassimere, worsted, cheviot, and blends with belt loops and multiple pockets. The ad highlights diagonal and herringbone weaves suitable for boys.
Advertising list for creams and lotions for chapped hands and rough skin. Includes Hind's Honey and Almond Cream 45¢ Jergen's Benzoin and Almond Lotion 15¢ and 25¢ Caroso Cream 23¢ Richard Hudnut's Marvelous Cold Cream 50¢ and 1.00 Richard Hudnut's Cold Cream in tubes 25¢ and 50¢ Colgate's Cold Cream 25¢ and 50¢ Sanitol 2¢ and others Luxor and Pond's offerings with various prices. Located on lower main floor.
The shop offers shoes for babies and children with varying needs from chubby feet to weak ankles. Styles include soft kid leather, footform lasts, flexible soles, and wide ankle openings. Sizes range from 2 to 8 with prices from $1.65 to $2.75, on the upper main floor.
In this lot you will find messalines and taffetas in many patterns and colors. 36 inch silk poplins 60c per yard. Grays browns burgundy blues and lavenders in stripes checks and figures. Upper main floor Bon Marche.
Silk waists priced at two dollars fifty cents on the second floor of The Bon Marche feature crepe de chine Jap silk and Habutai silks. Smart tailored styles include Peter Pan collars tucked fronts Venise edged collars and stitched crepe bands in spring colors.
A local sale offers 200 bolts of soft finished Long Cloth at 1.50 per bolt, 86 inches wide with 10 yards per bolt and a limit of one bolt per customer. Also offered are 36 inch Long Cloth at 2.00 per bolt, ginghams plain and plaids 25 inches wide with lengths up to 20 yards, not over 12 yards per piece, priced at 10 cents per yard.
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