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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1918
Page
8
Rome cables report Italy will requisition every acre of tillable land and redistribute it equally among all citizens. Seed costs and farming tools will be borne by the state, with farmers paid during the next crop season. Scientific instruction and intensified farming will be provided, and land distribution will be free of charge to maximize wartime value.
Two men were killed and seven injured in an explosion at the Philadelphia navy power house. The blast occurred in a four inch boiler tube due to a tube rupture. The deceased are B. H. Sheldon and Alex, both of Philadelphia. The injured were also Philadelphia residents.
A benefit party arranged for the Seventh company Washington Coast artillery at 1531 Fourth Ave was postponed from January 2 to January 16, preserving the event for the unit and supporters.
Paris dated report says German officers in prisoner camps force French artists to produce portraits and artworks for the Fatherland. Artists are paid little or nothing, with some receiving a few dollars per canvas and others sent to salt mines after protests.
President Wilson will address Congress Friday as it resumes sessions to push wartime programs. The session will review rail operations, defense funding, and rail and fuel measures, with a $3.338 billion deficiency appropriation and a push for high speed ship production.
J. W. Pagler reports in France on seven missing American soldiers from the November 3 trench raid. Official bulletins note 12 prisoners were taken but a Berlin photo shows only five, fostering doubt that the seven remain alive and prompting warnings of German mistreatment of prisoners.
More than 200 uniformed men were entertained Tuesday by the DPD A.FL and the Soldiers and Sailors club. Guests included three Canadians recently returned from the front. The program featured an afternoon skit and an evening dance.
Mrs. Hattie Dodger of 1163 Eastlake Avenue was struck while hurrying across the street to greet friends. She suffered a broken leg and other injuries and is at Seattle General Hospital. The driver of the machine was H C McElroy of 2012 First Avenue.
Raymond Stevens of the United States Shipping Board argues for a uniform labor policy during war, stating labor builds ships and government must fairly partner with workers. He warns against navy crews replacing trained sailors and calls for government wage standards and a central labor council to coordinate labor policy.
A San Francisco newsboy named J. Frenchy Lambert turns pennies into dollars by selling scent papers to buy Liberty Bonds. He has saved $1,500 and plans to purchase the same amount in the next bond issue, framing his thrift as wartime magic.
Countess Anna Pauline Fredericka Von Gorst Kaiser Wilhelm’s first cousin and singer died early Tuesday at her daughter’s Seattle home Mrs John 8 Mountain 5634 12th Ave N E She was known locally as Mrs Von Kalow daughter of Prince Albert of Prussia and once starred as Madame Verina with Adelina Patti She studied under Liszt and Rubenstein.
Passengers on two Madison aft cable cars were shaken up in two accidents with other cars Tuesday. At 3:25 p m one car hit the rear of a Phinney car on Second avenue and at 7:05 p m another struck a Beacon Hill car on First avenue. No serious injuries reported.
B Bjornbak the pur chasing agent for the German government and Ed M Bayless guard held by Immigration Commissioner White disappeared after leaving a downtown hotel on December 30. White said efforts to locate them have failed and he does not know their current whereabouts.
Second Floor features new white lingerie blouses, while First Floor offers new embroideries. Basement Salesroom highlights lower priced lines of white goods including household linens and bedding as part of January showings.
Suits and Coats in the Winter Garment Clearance priced at 28.75 with substantial reductions from former pricing. Suits described in broadcloth burella and wool velour in green brown navy with Hudson seal and muskrat trim. Coats include wool velour overtene pompom tweeds Nersey Cravenetted cheviot with Nutria fur collar. Second Floor.
An assortment of Convent Embroideries on fine longcloth features raised eyelet work with square or circular scallops in varied patterns. Ideal for lingerie and children's garments. Widths range from three to nine inches, priced at 20 cents per yard.
Twenty seven inch wide flouncings offered at $1.25 a yard. Embroidered with tiny floral sprays on fine batiste and Swiss with narrow embroidery ruffling. First floor location noted.
Ambassador Romulo Naon, a Pan Americanist and adviser to President Irigoyen, rises in importance as Argentina faces a domestic crisis after Count Luxbury's diplomatic dealings are exposed. The Argentine government conducts vast wartime business from a Corcoran Street address, underscoring its strategic staking in Washington.
Basement Salesroom presents an early showing of new season styles in silk frocks priced at 16.50. Descriptions highlight hip draperies over drapes novel designs, gray silk over-collar, soutache braids, Georgette sleeves, metallic lace bodices, and bold bustle-backed skirts. Several silk taffeta frocks feature palette of blue, cerise, brown, and white with bouffant hips and bow effects.
Three leathers highlight these affordable pumps: light-weight dull leather white nubuck light-weight patent kid with a flexible hand-turned sole and Louis heel. Black pumps feature a high front to stay trim with spats. Sizes 2 to 7 for 3.85 per pair.
Advertises women’s white calf pumps priced at four dollars and fifteen cents per pair. Describes a graceful snug-fitting last, fine finish, flexible hand-turned sole, Louis heel, sizes 2 to 7 and widths AA to C.
The First Baptist church of Philadelphia received a call from Rev. Carter Helm Jones pastor of Seattle First Baptist. He will likely announce his decision at Sunday service. Dr Jones has led Seattle church for five years and three months and has expanded its membership more than twofold through civic involvement.
Mrs. Maud Hudson Smith wife of Portland insurance man Rod B. Smith was found dead in her hotel room after a night of heavy drinking. An autopsy will determine the cause of death as her husband lay unconscious nearby amid empty champagne and whisky bottles.
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