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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1918
Page
1
Victor Morgan reports that Germany and Austria face severe food shortages with cattle feed on cow beets while humans struggle on bread made from bran and straw. Mayors warned against cow beet, fearing revolts if potato supplies fail, as the scarcity persists into winter.
Mitzi Hajos, the American debuting star born in Budapest, will headline a Met Theatre benefit for The Star’s tobacco fund. The Pom Pom company joins 15 big acts in a 50 cent reserved-seat show to aid soldiers in France, with Hajos knitting between acts to support the cause.
Seattle gas customers will avoid a 25 cent monthly ready to serve charge but new state approved rates raise some costs. At 1000 cubic feet, charges drop from 1.40 to 1.25, while others may rise or fall differently. Officials note the change shifts costs from small users to large consumers and a full explanation continues on page.
A wartime speech urges unwavering effort to supply munitions and sustain science for victory. The president warns that liberty and national life hinge on winning the war and on every citizen’s pledge of sacrifice of time money and effort. The talk emphasizes unity against foreign influence and a lasting postwar glory through effort.
A Swiss observer returning from Germany notes a striking lack of playing children in visited towns. He explains underfeeding causes lassitude and fatigue, leaving kids unable to exert themselves. Only non physical games were seen. Victor Morgan.
The Telegram reports a record 25 degrees in a hard winter morning as Seattle endures a cold snap. Forecaster Salisbury cautions for more cold but no sun. Residents dig out overcoats and coal men take a hit as wind chill bites the city. Children hunt for skates amid the chilly mood.
The Natal Training Station band of 49 pieces from the university will perform patriotic music at the Met Friday noon as part of the vaudeville show featuring Mitzi Hajos. Band Master Thomson arranged the program this morning and promises a memorable affair.
Berlin strikers issue an ultimatum printed by Vorwaerts demanding accelerated peace talks without annexations or indemnities, inclusive participation of workers of all countries, improved food distribution, free public meetings, end militarization of war factories, release of political prisoners, democratization of state institutions, and universal suffrage by direct secret ballot.
Copenhagen Jan 31 news in Germania reports the German strike still grows. Under Minister Wallraff refuses to negotiate with workers. Many socialist leaders arrested in various towns. In Berlin a thick fog aided agitators distributing revolutionary pamphlets undetected.
Amsterdam dispatch reports there is no news of a serious strike movement except in Berlin. The semi official German source stated today that Berlin shows no plans for a large strike, suggesting a calmer situation overall.
United Press reports on January 31 that two U S soldiers were killed and four wounded with one captured in a sortie on a small American salient in France. German forces attacked at 7 15 am under mist hindering communication and counter barrage as Sammies fought bravely with heavy losses.
An earthquake lasting about 50 seconds and felt within 500 miles of Cleveland was recorded at St Ignatius College yesterday. The shock was not noticeable to people, only on recording instruments.
Washington Jan 1 The Provost Marshal General Crowder announced changes in physical requirements for national army draftees allowing thousands previously rejected to be accepted for service. The war department aims to hold for all forms of service those whose defects can be remedied or those assigned to lighter work, while unfixable cases are kept out.
Geneva reports a Basle dispatch via La Suisse detailing clashes between troops and strikers in Berlin with casualties. Austrian officers allegedly led the revolt, removing insignia to join troops, while Vienna dispatches claim a revolution, not a strike, is unfolding. Prague also notes authorities struggle to suppress protesters with troops arriving to help.
In a telegram dated January 1941 from Amsterdam the German Kaiser appeals for aid to his people during severe testing. He asks political leaders and all who love Germany to rally support and provide assistance.
A group of anarchists and pan soviet congress delegates were arrested by the Bolshevik government in Petrograd after threatening to hold American ambassador Francis responsible for the treatment of Alexander Berkman.
A sharp cold wave swept the upper Midwest with North Dakota seeing temperatures around 88 below and Minnesota near 25 below zero. The extreme cold affected daily life from travel to outdoor work as utilities braced for strain.
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