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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1918
Page
1
The piece laments Seattle's eight years of policing scandals under Mayor H. C. Gill, urging pity for the city as Gill remains in office and epitomizes the alleged corruption.
Seattle officials argue Seattle Lighting is not justified in a 25 cent monthly charge and 15 cent per thousand cubic feet rate hike. witnesses discuss rate bases, prior valuations, and proposed adjustments amid hearings before the state public service commission.
Washington reports the food administration warns that wheat leaf days and strict economy will save 90 million bushels for the allies. Immediate restriction of wheat use in homes urged, with hotels cafes and public eating places to be placed on mandatory wheatless days and waste prohibition. Legislation has already been introduced.
Camp Lewis Tacoma Jan 11 almost all camp retainers ordered into uniform for civilian and semi official roles. YMCA secretaries athletic instructors and boxing coaches wear greenish drab Norfolk style with YMCA circle triangle in red. Newspaper correspondents wear olive drab officers uniforms with white left arm band bearing a scarlet C. Librarians wear same as correspondents with blue band and yellow initials of American Library Association. Red Cross workers wear officers garb without rank insignia and with Red Cross on left arm.
Camp Lewis Tacoma January 11 soldiers may not have tattooing done. Many men bear company insignia tattooed on their bodies but the information could aid the enemy if captured, so a general order bans the practice. Thousands of soldiers plan to visit Seattle Saturday.
Paris January 11 news indicates Gen Nivelle will command an army corps and transfer to Algeria. He was previously demoted from commander in chief after last year’s April offensive.
The King County Democratic club will act on the Reynolds resolution at its Saturday noon meeting and lunch at Good Eata cafeteria after a prior postponement.
Petrograd reports the Bolshevik government suspends dividends of all private companies and bans stock transactions as it moves toward nationalization and determines interest obligations. The action aims to reshape private business amid the ongoing political consolidation.
Officers at the camp refused to discuss the renewal of the Seattle quarantine and denied the rumor as baseless. A high officer, who would not reveal his name, issued the denial on Friday.
Washington January 11 Congress adopted a conference report authorizing the secretary of the treasury to buy 200 million dollars of farm loan bonds during the next two years. The senate agreed to the report.
Berlin dispatch reports Chancellor Hertling will answer the Allied peace proposals from President Wilson and Lloyd George with a Reichstag speech expected Monday. The speech will address the peace alma ad dresses received through Copenhagen.
A nationwide blizzard belt covers the Rockies to the Appalachians with heavy snow and record cold. Six to nine inches fall in parts of Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas, with Devila Lake North Dakota and Valentine Nebraska reaching 32 below. The snow blankets the wheat and oats belt and sharpens moisture for spring planting while crippling rail traffic in the Southwest.
Police Lt Hans Damm at central station handles first violations by issuing a mandate to appear for a reprimand. Chief Warren pushes traffic ordinances as drivers wait long in line, often over 30 minutes in prohibited zones. Citizens recall various delays from shaves to restaurant waits.
Sheriff Jack Stringer leads new crackdown on speeders on the Pacific highway as deputies report numerous arrests under the administration. The action follows an example act by the police and targets reckless driving and dangerous speeds.
Washington reports Lieut Commander David Bagley praised crew of the destroyer Jacob Jones after a U boat torpedo strike. The ship flooded, sank stern first. five officers and 39 of the crew survived among 7 officers and 103 men aboard. Ten men were recommended for commendation for their heroism.
In Denver on January 11, 60 Colorado state officials debated how to obtain copies of 30,000 draft names for the war department. Women could not be hired at the $60 a month maximum, prompting a plan to use statehouse staff on their Saturday half holiday. Justice S Harrison White objected that saving $400 would cripple state efficiency by $10,000, while Gov. J G Gunter and the draft board challenged him. Secretary Rhoady Kenehan estimated copying would cost $5,000.
Luther Duncan was jailed in King County awaiting federal grand jury action on a charge of robbing the Hadlock post office. Deputy U S Marshal Tobey said Duncan took 150 dollars from a registered letter on December 17. Duncan, who pleaded not guilty, said he borrowed the money and returned a like amount.
Police puzzled by a street circular advertising an I W W meeting found the leaflets inserted in folded Industrial Worker newspapers. After investigation several arrests were made in connection with the discovery.
Petrograd reports Foreign Minister Trotsky asks suspension of Brest-Litovsk talks until responses to central powers proposals are prepared. Trotsky vows Russia will fight to the bitter end if imperialists refuse to listen, urging a transfer of negotiations to Stockholm and warning of renewed war readiness.
Prague reports say Czech leaders from Silesia and Moravia adopted resolutions calling for a Czech republic. The Austrian government reportedly warned of rising republican sentiment and doubled the Prague garrison.
In Berba Ohio on January 11, Baldwin-Wallace College faced a student strike threat over alleged pro German bias. The campus removed President Arthur L. Breslich to avert a walkout, appointing Dr. F G Ream as acting head while Dr A R Storms oversees, awaiting Ream’s arrival.
James Bell, a naturalized German, was arrested by federal agents for making alleged threats against President Wilson at his Bryn Mawr home. He was bound over to federal court by Commissioner McClelland and jailed after failing to post a $3,000 bond.
Senator Swanson of Virginia introduces a bill to empower the navy department to take over naval oil reserves in California and Wyoming, signaling a potential shift in control of strategic petroleum assets.
William Hanna, a councilman, filed Friday with the city clerk to seek re election. The filing marks the initial step in Hanna’s bid for another term on the council.
Amsterdam dispatches report Ukrainian negotiators pressing for peace talks despite word from Brest-Litovsk that German negotiations were suspended. Uncertainty remains whether the conference will resume or if Friday’s meeting involved only central powers and Ukrainian representatives, now treated as an independent state.
Washington January 11 The war secretary Baker faced harsh questions from Senators Wad Chamberlain McKellar and W about the army supplies and a rosy forecast. They urged he acknowledge possible shortages while Baker defended his claim that initial rush needs were met and every man in France had full equipment despite looming crises.
Eight L W W members arrested at Camp Lewis were indicted by the grand jury on charges of circulating false reports about treatment of soldiers. They will likely be tried early February with attorney George Vanderveer, who also represents the LW W in the Everett riot case and a Chicago W W suspect in espionage.
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