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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1917
Page
1
Echo Zahl of The Star works as a hello girl for three days to report on life in the telephone office and the strike stir. She aims to tell readers firsthand what is happening at the other end of the line.
President Wilson established the draft system with a proclamation outlining classifications and exemption boards. The plan screens men for military service while safeguarding against unfairness, with a first levy expected within weeks and a potential draft of one million. Exemptions include essential industrial workers and those supporting dependents plus certain religious groups.
General Brusiloff’s offensive in Galicia reports 3 prisoners in 24 hours with more attackers along the Galician line. Kominkhy taken with seven guns and seven machine guns captured. strong German positions in the Brzezany sector. Volatile fighting also reported in the Carpathians and Caucasus as Russia presses other fronts.
Charlie Chaplin faces compulsory military service as Britain asserts rights over his conscription. The comic actor must join the American army or be drafted by Britain, with recruiting officers hoping to keep him from pranking the front lines. The public fears Chaplin’s absence will deprive fans of his humor.
Paris plans a grand Fourth of July to honor America day with Gen Pershing approving a full battalion of American Sammies in regulation marching order to march through Paris streets on Independence Day alongside American soldiers and navy officers. In York William Winter, dean of American dramatic critics, died Saturday night.
Dr. M A Matthews issues a written statement praising Sergeant Putnam for enforcing laws and hints at support for his civil service reinstatement. He claims Putnam received $1700 from him to aid in his work and notes that Mayor Gill and Chief Beckingham sent Putnam to seek encouragement.
Henan Tung, former emperor of China deposed in the revolution that made China a republic, announced his accession to the throne again and the government of the empire. Martial law was proclaimed across Peking and President Li Yuan Hung was formally ordered to relinquish authority.
The Chinese monarchists staged a coup d etat dislodging President Li Yuan Hung and naming Gen. Chang Shun dictator with backing from Han Shihechang. They aim to restore boy emperor Hanan Tung who was removed in 1912. Civil war party divisions loom as coup unfolds.
Sam Klumph, a painter, was found dead in a basement after being stabbed and bludgeoned. Maud Hallock and E. G. Brown were arrested amid blood stains, a broken window, and a bloody fingerprint linked to the crime. Brown claimed ignorance. Hallock denied knowledge as neighbors recalled a loud Sunday argument.
A wartime urge argues for bombing Germany to break morale and hasten victory. The writer contends aerial bombardment could deter autocracy without ground fighting, proposing hostile aviators fill German skies to frighten civilians and end the war, even if terrible.
A reporter covers a grim city murder in Hogan's alley. The narrator follows the crime from the office to the scene, notes blood and a suspicious woman Maud Hallock, and returns to the office as the sun still shines through the window.
Charley Baird, cashier, was slugged by two bandits as he entered Rumps bank in Chicago. They robbed him of between 10 000 and 20 000 he carried in a satchel and escaped. Delegates representing county employees will meet Monday to discuss the pending wage increase before the county commissioners.
The Star highlights stores in Seattle featuring top Fourth of July offers with strong savings. Shoppers can compare deals and find items at prices designed to attract last minute buyers.
Headlines report race rioting in East St. Louis with casualties and arrests. A mob attacked police and guardsmen after a nighttime clash that killed Detective Sergeant Samuel Coppedge and injured several officers. Deputy Prosecutor Summers files charges unrelated to the unrest.
Washington reports Ruye sia warned of a broader war drive in Galicia with a Slav army units and a general assault planned around July 1. Berlin admits village Kominkhy loss amid Russian Galicia offensive. says new barriers stopped follow up attack.
Announcement to ship owners to be prepared for requisition by the United States government is expected to be issued today by the Department of Commerce according to Secretary Redfield.
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