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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1918

Page

8

Care for veterans between discharge and reentry

The article discusses plans to provide ade quate care for veterans and their dependents during the interval after discharge and before full reestablishment as private citizens.

German Foreigner Minister Denounces Annexation Motive

German Foreign Minister Kuehlmann rejected annexationist aims in a speech before the Reichstag committee on Saturday. He was quoted affirming that the declaration of Count Westarp did not reflect government policy and condemned expansionist motives.

Amsterdam Kuehlmann Reichetag Count Westarp

Conservative leader calls for land seizure after military wins

A remark by the leader of the German conservatives advocates seizing territory in light of recent military successes. The stance is deemed incompatible with the imperial government's stated principles and is considered impossible to pursue.

Ukrainians Seek Aid From FOB Commander Refused

Vienna dispatches quote Ukrainian reports saying Ukrainian fighters asked the Austro Hungarian commander for assistance in the battle to hold Tuck but were refused. The report appears in a Dutch paper cited by Vienna.

Amsterdam Tuck Vienna

Baker replies to war critics in senate hearing

Baker defends wartime camp conditions in a Senate hearing, citing three court martialed officers over neglect of sick soldiers. He vows accountability, notes letters read by Senator Chamberlain, and says health care in camps is a non negotiable duty. He also details inspector Dr Roger Hornsby’s role.

Capitol Senate America Baker Senator Chamberlain Chamberlain Department Roger Hornsby

German Papers Attack Czernin Over Peace Talks

German papers brutalized Count Czernin Austro-Hungarian foreign minister for signaling talks with President Wilson. Cologne Gazette says Czernin sent his speech to Wilson before delivery. Count von Reventlow denounces the move as endangering Germany. Die Post calls the attack on Czernin a fraternal rise for Wilson.

Amsterdam Count Czernin Wilson Cologne Germany Count von Reventlow Czernin Taglische Rundachau Die Post

Ballard Streetcar Service Starts in Seattle Ballard Extension Opens

The four cent fare line from downtown Seattle to Ballard begins with cars every 20 minutes. The first car No 108 leads from the county-city building over the 15th avenue bridge to Ballard, amid a crowd of 700 and officials including Mayor Gill. Citizens praise municipal ownership and call for continuing low fares and expanded service.

Seattle Ballard 15Th Ave Salmon Bay Loyal Heights Fourth Ave Dozgan 16Th Ave Market St Leary Are Gill Skagit River Seat Traction Company Charlies RK Fitzgerald Caldwell Chamber of Commerce State Public Service Commission Public Services Commission Bolton Central Labor Council Fallard Lake Burien Clarence Gear Public Ownership League Erickson Ths G. W. Johnston F. R. Dettler C. FE. Cooper R. M. Williama

Wilson Urges Square Deal for Mooney

President Wilson asks for a new Mooney trial. District Attorney Fickert plans to call Frank C. Oxman as a witness if a new trial is granted. Fickert warns the current conviction stands if not overturned, while Attorney General Webb supports a new trial amid Governor Stephens awaiting state supreme court action.

San Francisco Thomas J. Mooney Wilson Fickert Frank C. Oxman Oxman Mooney Webb Stephens State Supreme Court

Ham Sandwiches Hit On Porkless Days

San Francisco report states ham sandwiches are not exempt from porkless days as ruled by State Food Commissioner Merritt. A Capitol Hill car collided with a Rainier Valley car at Fourth and Pine around 8:30 p m Saturday night injuring Frances L Jones 54 of 8411 47th Ave S who was taken to city hospital with a hip injury.

San Francisco Merritt Fourth and Pine Capitol Hill Rainier Valley Frances L. Jones 47Th Ave. S City Hospital

Corsets Meet Wartime Service Needs for Patriotic Women

Corsets designed for wear under chic frocks suit home and social use while admirably serving wartime duties women are now performing. The piece notes fit for varied services and the wartime spirit guiding fashion choices.

Seattle Chamber Pushes 300 to Sell City Opportunities

A group of 300 Seattle business leaders will start a city promotion drive tomorrow at 9 45 am. They will split into sub committees at the Hotel Butler to visit at least 20 prospects in their lines, recruit new Chamber members, and advocate selling shipping facilities, climate and scenery to attract industry and tourists.

Seattle United States Arma Chamber of Commerce Butler Chamber

British Air Raid Drives Mannheim Into Panic

Geneva dispatches to the London Daily Express report Berlin travelers describing Mannheim as terror struck after a British raid. An injured German said civilians rushed from buildings while police tried to control crowds and some cried for peace.

London Mannheim Geneva London Daily Express Germany Basle

Andania Crew and Passengers Safe After Torpedo Attack

More than 200 passengers and crew of the Cunard liner Andania were saved in a coastal town in Ireland after a second torpedo explosion reportedly killed five stokers. Lifeboat exposure left many in tattered clothing. two babies were carried ashore by sailors while others wore blankets. The submarine was sighted twice, the second time at about 20 yards.

Ireland Cunard Andania

Couple's quarrel ends in hammer attack and suicide

Mrs. Louis Taft, badly beaten by her husband with a hammer before he killed himself, is expected to recover at Chehalis. Taft had a troubled marriage after a four day courtship and recent releases from Oregon penitentiary and Alcatraz Island jail, with limited details of the earlier holding.

Chehalis Dan Altho Louis Taft Taft Oregon Penitentiary Alcatrax Island Cal

Washington Coal Surplus Stays Unmined Amid Demand Lull

Fuel Administrator David Whitcomb reports 6,000 tons of coal remained unmined in Washington during the week due to lack of demand. He notes traffic has not hindered deliveries and warns the oil shortage could affect coal supply if it persists.

Washington David Whitcomb

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