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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1918
Page
3
LONDON July 9 German artillery pounds new positions north of the Somme while Australian troops take gains south of the Somme. Field Marshal Haig says during the night London troops raided east of Arras capturing a few prisoners and a machine gun.
A plan aimed at workers offers a safe place to invest savings, large or small, to earn interest and share profits. Information available by contacting Elliott 1284 or POVITARTS BROND COMPANY 601-606 Lowman Building, Seattle.
Advertises for a high school boy to work afternoons with paper route experience preferred. Apply to Mr. Denehue at Star office or 70 Harn Trade. Also call at Goon wears and apply to Kelknep Glass Co on KR. Br. end Siewert St.
Witnesses with knowledge of food hoarding testified Tuesday as Pierre Ferry, arrested last week for hoarding 600 pounds of wheat flour, moves toward grand jury. If indicted in federal court he faces up to 2000 dollars fine and up to 12 months in jail.
A chaotic listing from the Public Markets corner shows stalls offering salmon and a wide range of grocery staples. Items include tongue in 2c, bacon and lard, Del Monte products, baking goods, eggs, butter, coffee, and canned foods with varied prices per item and per dozen.
Battle analysis notes continued Allied offensives along the West front under Gen. Foch. The report credits American forces with boosting Allied confidence and stresses that German reserves and training shifts undermine Hindenburg's offensive plans, creating a disquieting outlook for future German operations.
Amsterdam report says Germany and Austria Hungary will be subjected to food seizure rationing and prohibition of free trading. Von Waldow announces meat and bread ration reductions with planned meatless weeks. Wels warns of worsening food supply and potential strikes. Tageblatt notes August 1 start of weekly mentions.
Washington July proposal before the House wage and means committee aims to tax all daily use articles not essential food and clothing. The $8 billion revenue bill would raise duties on high price shoes clothing autos and gasoline and tax hotel meals above a set threshold while deeming many nonessential items taxable.
In Eugene Oregon on July 9 volunteers from a wedding party kissed a bride three days married to a volunteer groom who was going off to the army. The whole contingent joined in the kiss as the bride blushed.
Skykomish district led with the highest pledge and stamp sales in King county. The district including Tye and Alpine pledged 13,026 toward a 7,760 quota. War Savings Stamps HQ announced the result on Tuesday.
The will of Charles Io Crane, Seattle capitalist who died May 27, was filed in probate Tuesday. All property is willed to his wife Alice H Crane, to be held in trust and divided among their children at her death. Appraisal of the estate's value has not been completed.
English nurses, in a July dispatch from London, lament life without companionship of men and claim they are treated as nuns, the only workers in the country allowed no recreation, highlighting their unhappy days in the Star special report.
A peculiar dawn observation reports the sun appearing to rise in the west, prompting questions about atmospheric illusions or unusual optical effects. Local observers note the event lasted several minutes with no associated weather anomalies.
A sheriffs posse near Garner killed one of two outlaws during a cabin arrest attempt. Warl Chariton was fatally shot after firing at Deputy Cheater Davidson, who was wounded. The other bandit, W. L. Johnston, was jailed as stolen goods were found with them.
A roundup of delinquents from the 1918 draft class who failed to fill questionnaires or report for examination began Tuesday. Information boards continue to apply under the work or fight order. In the Hetective service board No. 6 deliberations on Karl Delfer, classed as in a non casual occupation, with changes to farm machinery agent. Alfred Sims an American died of starvation at Swansea, noting religious mania and diet of bread.
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