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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1918
Page
1
Public notice urges residents to register before the February 19 primary and March 5 general elections. Office 1a on the first floor county city building is open until 5 PM.
The article quotes lawmakers and citizens debating state capitol construction spending during wartime. Senators Nichols Ghent and Hull criticize funding as unnecessary, while Palmer supports proceeding. Christensen and Zednick urge restraint amid high material costs and war conditions.
A resolution before Seattle port commissioners aims to centralize operation of all port terminals under a port manager. The plan likens the role to a city manager and would take effect if approved, reflecting a nationwide trend in municipal administration.
A Seattle Chamber of Commerce committee met Thursday to review the coal situation and devise methods to meet a possible order to close industry in the West. A report on advisability of closing certain industries here is expected.
London report notes 38 officers killed in a mutiny at Kiel after a submarine crew led the revolt. The story, sourced from Raab, Switzerland, says several Kiel mutineers from cruisers joined early rebels and highlights dwindling U boat numbers as a trigger.
The battleship Michigan lost its foremast in a heavy gale on January 15. Six sailors were killed and three injured. The dead include Osben C. Belyeu Chipley Florida Carl F. Marahren New York City Clarence E. Book Denver Colorado Frank J. Prinz Cole Camp Missouri Julian Bell Crees Texas John A. Chico Thorwood New York Fireman. Injured seamen are Edward M. Donald Bayonne New Jersey Gordon Farmer Wilson Iowa and Virgil V. Diggers Hardy Oklahoma. All the injured were seamen of the second class.
A malicious rumor claimed eight men died and 14 were injured at a shipyard. Secretary W. R. Bowles of J. F. Duthie company said there is no truth to the tale. Coroner Tiffin investigated and found the report false, suggesting it aimed to hinder labor at the yards.
National League for Women's Service in Seattle launches leather vest drive using old gloves to manufacture warm dry vests for service members. Mrs. David Bowen leads a 12 member team, sourcing leather, coordinating schools, and collecting gloves while local businesses donate linings, cleaning, and workshop support.
United Press interview with Herbert Hoover, U S food administrator, discusses efforts to build confidence between food administration and consumers and producers. He cites letters from plain folks, limits on profiteering, and the balance between fair prices and producer needs while noting powers to license wholesalers and firms.
The article explains an international committee, including America, France, England and Italy, coordinating the purchase of the Cuban sugar crop. Refiners would share raw sugar, profits cut to 1.30 per 100 pounds, saving about 25 million yearly. Licenses to wholesalers would limit consumer prices to 9.4 to 10 cents per pound.
Petrograd January 17. Reports say the former czar and his family escaped, prompting telegraphs to Siberia for confirmation. They had been guarded at Tolokal the capital of Western Siberia after removal from Tsarko Selo, with attempts to move them to St Peter and Paul Fort in Petrograd resisted by Kerensky and Bolshevik governments.
Mrs. Arthur Elliott told the Tome Department of the Chicago Woman's Club that a modern woman should fear losing the privilege to select her husband. She criticized customs that force women to use indirect methods and dress for persuasion instead of open declaration of love.
Five men from the 14th Infantry stationed in Alaska faced court-martial findings reviewed by Maj. Gen. Murray. Reports say the defendants planned to destroy Fort Seward with dynamite and kill loyal regiment members as part of an anarchistic plot.
Four deaths from natural causes were reported to the War Department by General Pershing. The deceased were Private Isaac Jorden of the engineers from Waldon Georgia pneumonia Private Rudolph Brandmill of Calumet Montana pneumonia Private War Champion of Anniston Alabama bronchitis and Private Robert Payne of Morgan City Louisiana pneumonia.
In Napavine on January 17 Sheriff Berry faces charges tied to Oscar Main brother of Supreme Court Justice John F Main in the Napavine murder of Fred H Swayne a local grocer. Defense lawyers Maurice Langhorne H B Donohue and Judge Main pursue the case with private detectives probing a weapon linked to the crime and possible clues from a deep well behind the store.
Washington January reports show the fuel administrator Garfield facing sharp Senate questions after issuing a five day suspension aimed at easing coal demand. Congress denounced the order as bewildering and potentially unlawful, with railroads and shipyards seeking exemptions and possible White House action within 24 hours.
The navy department asked the fuel administrator to exempt from the coal order all destroyer construction shipyards. The Shipping Board supported the action.
Otto Falk, head of Allis Chalmers, said he would not close his plant until receiving word from the Navy Department. The Milwaukee plant is producing crucial equipment as fuel restrictions tighten.
About 300000 people in Minnesota are estimated to be affected by Fuel Administrator Garfield's order. An additional 100000 in other Northwestern states not under the order will be affected by the shutdown of Incurtrida.
Public and federal authorities prepare a fuel order with deliveries resuming January 23. From Friday morning until then only essential use is allowed. Starting January 21 and for nine successive Mondays, meat markets close. gas stations and pharmacies face limited hours and fuel use stops with exemptions for war-related needs and penalties up to 5000 dollars or one year in prison.
Government orders drastic five day shutdown across eastern half of the nation with Mondays as holidays for ten weeks. Workers, industries adjust to coal restrictions affecting 30 million tons and billions in wages while protests erupt in the capital and offices weigh compliance and authority.
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