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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1918
Page
1
Seattle recorded a world health milestone in 1917 with 6.91 deaths per 1000 residents. Health Commissioner McBride cited a 366,445 population basis from the Census Bureau as the record's foundation. The year saw 2,533 deaths, contrasting with 2,537 in 1914 and 7.07 per thousand in 1916.
A Star letter-writer urges a table meeting of all parties to solve shipyard worker transport, stressing U S interests over any one group. Hugo Kelly asks about jitney service, while mayoral candidates Ole Hannon and C J France demand immediate transport coordination as a war necessity.
Warren and federal officials disclosed a large bootlegging operation involving dry squad police officers and ex convict Raleigh Faulkner. Arrested were Sergt. G H Comstock and Joe Ravelle among others. Faulkner alleged to have paid protection fees and to have shipped 210 cans of liquor concealed as auto polish to 50 gallons every other day.
Vetrogard dispatch says the council of combat executives acknowledged Krainia’s independence, a move seen as recognition of the Bolshevik government by the White Russia forces. The decision aims to legitimize the rebellion led by Cossack factions aligned with the so called White PSIA. The independence effort has simmered for over three months.
London dispatches report German and Austrian delegates are returning to Brest to discuss possible concessions with Russia. The message mentions a German delegation led by Foreign Minister Kuehlmann and Count von above as part of talks alongside Bulgarian representatives. The exact terms were not specified.
Petrograd reports the opening of the constituent assembly set for January 18 if a 400 member quorum is present in Petrograd. The notice notes the move and mentions no church collection issues tied to profits.
Admiral W H Fletcher, once in charge of the navy convoy system abroad, has been relieved and ordered home after charges that the Antilles was torpedoed due to negligence. The move follows debates over convoy sufficiency and whether Admiral Sims provided enough protection. no court martial was held.
State Board of Law Examiners will hear Mayor Gill and his partners H B Hoyt Frye and James Raley at 10 a.m. in room 407 County City building on disbarment charges. The mayor defends himself and will file a written answer to a complaint alleging his name was used as a member of the Merchants' Protective corporation law firm. If convicted, they lose the right to practice law in the state and licenses will be revoked.
Washington reports that the third Liberty loan campaign will open February 15. Authorities could not determine the total amount to be raised in this third drive.
Washington reports Provost Marshal Gen Crowder sees rising draft age to 40 or 45 as likely in future. He argues older men should fill skilled war labor while preserving young men for combat. Of 10,683,249 men aged 31 to 45, about 3,525,472 are unmarried and 1,389,388 would be eligible under present rules.
London January 4. Before the Russian constituent assembly, officials agreed that England cannot grant formal recognition to the Lenine Trotsky government or acknowledge Litvinoff as ambassador. Unofficial dealings with the Bolsheviks would continue in Buchanan’s absence, through a trusted commissioner.
A Tageblatt dispatch from Tokio reports Japan has decided to resume fullest diplomatic relations with Russia marking a notable shift in East Asian diplomacy. The announcement signals renewed official ties between the two nations.
United Press reports the House mission believes the 1918 alliance actions lay a firm victory foundation but expects the war to last two to three more years. Plans include speeding troop training, pooling Allied shipping, and reorganizing war bureaus to cut red tape as 1918 is seen as a bloody year ahead.
President Wilson urged Congress to grant full powers to run the nation's railroads under Director General McAdoo. He called for measures to protect stockholders, travelers, and private shippers, and proposed compensation based on three years of net income ending June 30, 1917. He warned treasury support may be needed for expansion amid wartime demands.
Four men entered the South Side jewelry shop of David Holtz before noon today as two cars stalled in front. The thieves seized diamonds and jewelry valued at $15000 while other men guarded the exits.
Portland officials announce a new night steamer link between Portland and Salem after a petition by Salem business leaders. The service begins January 16 and aims to boost regional transport and commerce.
Sergeant Comstock calls the case jobbery and describes a drunken liquor dispute. He recalls a man visited his house for liquor, left without it, and has been angry since.
Sergt. Comstock was visited at his home on North 2nd Street shortly before 1 by Sheriff Stringer Special Gray and two officers. They confiscated five quarts and five pints of whisky three gallons of beer and a small amount of beer were also found.
Four inmates escaped the Tacoma county jail early today after assaulting Jailer Peter McCabe and binding him to a cell bars. They looted the jail office using officers keys and stole between 50 and 600 dollars from the safe. Deputies and police hunt for John Johnson and three others. an attempt to free George Pidd failed.
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