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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1918
Page
7
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J J Jew serand French ambassador to the United States commends Cleveland poet Ed mund Vance Cooke for his poem Mothers of France. The piece was inspired by Baker’s account of a French burial ground visit where an American soldier’s body lay and villagers mourned.
Maj. John Purroy Mitchel former New York mayor arrived in the city and was taken to his mother's home. Mrs. Mitchel requested no public gathering at the station. The body will lie in state at City Hall and funeral services are set for Thursday at St. Patrick's Cathedral with aviators flying over the cortege and dropping flowers.
Carl K Gray, director of operations for the United States Railroad Administration, announced at a Transportation club luncheon that 277,000 troops have been moved from the Pacific to Eastern centers. He cited government road work aiding war railway problems and noted coal movement for winter expanded by 50,000 tons versus the prior year.
An elaborate July 14 observance by French citizens and friends will take place in Hearts. A banquet at the Washington hotel leads to a ball at the Masonic temple with France Amerique directing. Sunday features a Woodland park picnic and patriotic meeting with speakers including Governor Pirment Lister Judge Thomas Starke Jr Henry Buzzalio and the French Consul M Pierre du Chevilly.
From Unga Alaska came $200 to buy a week’s supply of tobacco for 800 soldiers as part of The Star’s Our Boys tobacco fund. Funds raised at a dance by the Unga Sewing Circle and Olalla Camp No. 10363 MWA were forwarded by Mrs H Lawitzer with contributor names published.
Ernest M. Keene, longtime captain in the Washington National Guard who resigned over a year ago, has been reappointed captain of infantry in the National Guard reserve.
Armenian born in Turkey Peter A Mirren, whose father mother and three brothers were massacred, seeks enlistment in the U S Army. He was long treated as an enemy alien but now gains a chance to train at Camp Lewin. Fire Chief Griswold reports King County forest fires nearly under control.
Purporting to ease stomach issues teething discomfort and feverishness the advertisement claims Mother Gray Sweet Powders for Children regulate bowels relieve worm troubles and headaches. It touts a 24 year history as a safe reliable remedy and urges mothers to keep it on hand.
In Cleburne county near Heber Springs troops pursue about 40 alleged draft evaders. Firing was heard as a running clash continued after a Sunday confrontation that left a deputy sheriff and two resisters dead. A separate note reports Mrs Lavell a fortune teller fined $100 after accepting gold dust, a wedding ring, and $20 from Mrs May Doughty, with an appeal filed.
July 9 Bethlehem Pa. Uncle Ram seizes control of telegraph lines as war board weighs disputes at Bethlehem Bree. workers cite confusing overtime bonuses and bans on collective bargaining while the company defends longer hours for wartime production. The board’s stance favors eight hour day and workers rights to bargain.
Albert Moodie, former assistant U. S. attorney, resigns as a major in the National Guard to accept a commission as captain in the National Army.
A 69 year old worker cites relief after three doses of Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for long standing stomach troubles. The ad claims the preparation removes intestinal mucus and inflammation, easing stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. Money back guarantee. Owl Drug Co Bartell's Drug Stores and druggists advertise.
Armour and Company Cudahy Packing Co. Morris & Company Swift & Company Wilson & Company assert wartime profits justify investments and say prewar comparisons are misused. They claim portions of profits reinvested, high costs and capital needs driven by war, and invite public scrutiny of their distribution and byproducts efficiency.
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