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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1918
Page
1
The Pike Place Market opens with 2000 buyers lining up for seven cent steelhead salmon as the Muny fish market begins operations. Dr. McBride and staff oversee the launch while eager customers jockey for the first fresh fish at the new city market.
Edward R. Stettinius of New York is appointed surveyor general of all army purchases to coordinate procurement across five bureaus. The move signals a push for a munitions ministry and war cabinet reforms amid congressional debate and Baker Chamberlain tensions. Stettinius, long tied to Morgan interests, brings extensive wartime procurement experience and will base his office in Washington.
Amsterdam dispatches report German Chancellor Hertling dismissing President Wilson and Lloyd George peace proposals as unsatisfactory and outline the German stance on each of the points. He cites a separation from entente cooperation, and discusses arms, Belgium, Alsace Lorraine, and a possible league of peoples. Czernin in Copenhagen calls for discussing US war aims.
The text outlines numbered points on autonomy and independence for various regions. It mentions Serbia securing an outlet, Turkey's stance on nationalities, and a general union of nations to form covenants protecting political independence and territorial integrity for all states.
Washington Jan. 25 The appointment of B Ed Stettinius as surveyor of supplies will have absolutely no effect on the fight for the director of munition bill, Senator Chamberlain announced today.
Surgeon General Gorgas told the Senate military committee that lack of sewage facilities and overcrowding in national guard and army camps caused epidemics. He said camps often have no sewage systems, crowds reduced floor space, and untrained orderlies and nurses delay proper care.
Copenhagen dispatch reports the resignation of Hungarian Premier Wekerle, signaling ongoing political turmoil in Austrian Hungary and adding to instability in the region.
John W. Tincher 55 district manager of the Knights and Ladies of Security died at Providence Hospital after being struck by an auto truck at Seventh and West Lake. The vehicle was driven by L. M. McKinney of Fortune Transfer Co. Police raided three Japanese gambling joints below Yeasterway Friday morning.
Secretary of War Baker asked Senator Chamberlain for a chance to speak before the Senate military committee to present a complete summary of American efforts and refute charges against the War Department. With presidential backing, he argues for a full public answer to show progress and sacrifices by officers, men, and citizens.
Washington January 25 Gen Pershing reported American forces on the French front were in action on several occasions early this week and Monday. One casualty was reported as killed on January 21 with no further details of the combats available.
Severe rioting was reported in Berlin on Wednesday and Thursday with mobs marching in the streets demanding peace. Dispatches transmitted today noted the unusual absence of Th any's newspapers from Berlin, which was seen as significant.
Petrograd dispatch reports the United States may recognize the Bolsheviki government very soon. Officials refused to comment on the circulating claim.
A portion of 1300 gallons of hard cider confiscated by police in recent raids was destroyed Friday morning.
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