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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1918
Page
2
Petrograd reports a broad cleanup drive by the Bolsheviks with 300 gamblers and drunks arrested in a major raid on a notorious dive. Authorities pledge to clear food administration problems and restore city order amid political upheaval and plans for a Pan-Russian congress replacing the elected assembly.
Seattle school teachers petition for higher wages to $1,020 a year as room rents rise from $5 to $10 monthly. Forty teachers earn the minimum $900 and a questionnaire from an open meeting shows average board and room bills at $37.50. Among total teachers, twelve have one dependent, three have two, and one has four dependents while some live with relatives.
War correspondent Frederic Coleman urged sympathy for Russia at a China club event. He argued Russia is not defeated, but emerging from a decade of German propaganda and lies. He claimed Germany’s influence in China is broken forever.
An industrial exhibit representing the state's varied industries will be the focal point of a dinner held in the Exhibition building at Fourth avenue and University street on Wednesday.
Consul Thomas H. Kolderup of Seattle was made a knight of the first class of the Order of St Olaf by King Haakon VII of Norway on Saturday. Kolderup has served as consul since 1906 and is vice president of the Guardian Trust and Savings Bank.
The Alki bath house will be converted into a community hall. With ceremonies planned, the house will be presented to Alki residents Tuesday evening by the board of park commissioners.
J W Godwin is named chairman of Seattle committees on food price publicity. He succeeds C F Munday who declined to serve. The report contrasts quiet neighborhoods with the bustle of government work. Smolny Institute in Russia is described as a heavily guarded, mobilized center.
Madame De Sloeck a Russian society leader in London heads the hospital at Harrowgate established by Grand Duchess George of England. She remains a socially prominent figure though described as a woman without a country and continues to oversee hospital work.
Residents start movement to repeal the current ordinance allowing only Class A buildings on Denny Hill. They argue removing the restriction would spur development and help solve Seattle housing shortages.
Jan 14 The city commission will fix the maximum price of all fruit and produce sold in the municipal market. The supreme court upheld its right to do so Saturday.
Jease G. Couch, a salesman for C. W. Chamberlain & Co, is held by police after an alleged Saturday attempt to kill his wife. He fired three shots in her Battery Street apartment, 209, but none struck. Mrs. Couch has filed for divorce.
In Butte Montana a triple hanging occurred at Bilver Low county jail yard. John ONeill Frank Pisher and Sherman Powell were executed after murder convictions. Gov. Stewart refused clemency despite hundreds of telegrams and letters. Powell fainted as the cap fell Fisher smiled smoking a cigarette before death.
A. J. Rhodes, president of the Beattie Chamber of Commerce, argues Seattle must house incoming ship workers and cannot pass the issue to the government. He notes contracts for 12 modern dwellings have been awarded and Seattle hotel men will help find temporary quarters for about 20,000 workers arriving soon.
A Food Administration telegram from Hoover to Hebberd orders porkless Tuesdays and adds porkless days through March on the Pacific coast. Residents may eat beef and mutton on other days due to transportation congestion and rising fish prices.
Imperial Potentate Charles FE Ovenshire of Minneapolis will dedicate a 120 star service flag for Nile Temple Shrine on Wednesday in the Shrine auditorium. Issaquah miners donate one percent of earnings to the Red Cross monthly, totaling over $200 monthly with a crew of about 150 workers.
Limited silk blouses left in striped messaline with a neat semi tailored fit. Not all sizes available in the lot. Hurry to buy before they're gone.
Our season’s untrimmed velvet shapes are sorted into two price groups, 35 cents and $1.00. Many styles remain, with several colors and a good assortment of black live in this sale.
A Bon Marche listing details coats reduced for January with prices ranging from 12.50 to 45.00. Features include pompom and velour coats, heavy plaid mixtures, motor cloth, fur and plush collars, convertible designs, and luxurious velour, Bolivia, and opossum fur trims.
The Bon Marche showcases new blouse models on the second floor. Styles feature tucked fronts, mannish simplicity, hand embroidery, and pearl buttons. Some designs are plain with convertible collars and tailored turnover cuffs.
A retail note describes medium sized untrimmed hats on the second floor. Available in rose blue black purple cherry and yellow velveteen with straight or drooping brim options.
Camp Lewis, Tacoma, Jan. 12. The Red Cross reports its welfare work for soldiers includes sweaters, mittens, and mufflers sent to the camp and a program of military relief. Field Director Arthur J. Pritchard and staff advise soldiers and families on illness, tax, installment debts, and family concerns to maintain homes while at war.
The YWCA plans a nationwide drive January 21 to 27 to support women nurses and munition workers. Seattle contributes a $30,000 quota toward the national fundraiser.
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