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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1918
Page
13
Senator Jones Objects to Brief War Work Shift
A fragment notes Senator Jones protesting a rumored push to a one hour daily restriction in Northwest lumber for war needs. It claims eight hour days revived logging, aiding spruce supply for aircraft, and predicts his protest will sway administration mood amid broader Congress actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Northwest
Presim
Congress
Casey Jones
Katy
Old Lake Shore
Uncle Sammy
Sam
Reading
Help Your Soldier Morale With Cheerful Letters
Governor Arthur Capper urges focusing on support and optimism for troops. He warns that discontent weakens resolve and stresses the power of letters that lift spirits rather than spread worry. He notes letters from home should cheer and distract from grim wartime realities. The piece mentions two letters from TR and asks readers to consider their impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Capper
Kansas
Go to It Uncle Sam Bill Tightens Food Controls
The piece argues the president gains broad powers to regulate food in homes and eateries to conserve supplies. It warns against resistance from wheat lovers and plain people, claiming supporters will justify the coercive measure as necessary and compares it to conscription. Camp Lewis officials report graft among lawyers in Tacoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Harding
Uncle Sam
Camp Lewis
Tacoma
War board blamed for weak leadership and red tape
Editor bemoans the war industrial board and Daniel Willard as powerless amid excessive authority spread. Calls for decisive business management and warns Congress and administration. Mentions Burleson renomination, Taft on rail control, Seattle power site aid, and various political jabs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Industrial Board
Daniel Willard
Willard
Congress
Theyre All Heroes The First American Hero
An article lauds American soldiers in Alsace as equal heroes amid German shellfire. Private Charles Orr of Kansas refuses to leave wounded bunkmate Private Charlie Cox of Oklahoma. Orr steadies a fallen comrade and returns to battle, epitomizing the shared bravery of all who serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Cox
Oklahoma
Bunkie
Charles Orr
Kansas
Lad
Orr
Merc Orr
Box
Bunkle
George
Calla Charles Orr
Bankie
Income Tax Puzzles Readers Question Tax Editor
A reader inquiry asks for guidance on income tax matters. The Star announces a mail connection to its tax editor where questions will be printed with answers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
The
Star
Questions and answers on 1917 income tax in Washington
The Star’s Q and A column clarifies tax returns and exemptions for 1917. It covers residency, dependents, head of family status, depreciation, stock losses, and alimony in determining taxable income and exemptions, with references to forms and federal offices. The Ypres auxiliary power schooner test is noted as a separate item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Seattle
Internal Revenue Office
Federal
Ypres
Puget Sound Bridge & Dredging Co
Washington Shipping Corporation
Local Pockets For War Taxes In News Bits
The column notes odd measures from Hobart Daily Republican and Cleveland efforts to handle coinage for war taxes. A Seattle man proposes segregating copper pennies from half-dollar pockets to simplify payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Seattle
Lem Smith Finishes Home Project Near Depot Deck
A local report notes Lem Smith completes a home improvement near the depot deck. A visitor riding the 11:15 accommodation observed activity and spoke with Jeftae who nearly completed a task. Bid Laanfield offered Jeff a dime to help whitewash a hen coop, but Jeff already had funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lem Smith
Lem
Jeftae
Why Our Sammies Are Not in Front Line Fight Yet
London January 25 Field Marshal Haig reviews the past year’s fighting and urges that American troops sent overseas months ago receive adequate training before entering the line. He emphasizes training for both offensive and defensive missions and for officers who will command.
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London
Field Marshal Haig
America
Ade
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