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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1917
Page
8
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A New York Times cable from The Hague quotes German Crown Prince Wilhelm calling submarines the last argument of kings. He says submarines serve the nation with brave crews willing to face death and to bring the German flag to victory across the seven seas.
Vienna papers condemn former chancellor Von Bethmann-Hollweg for concessions to both sides during his tenure. The Zeit mocks his habit of “swallowing” annexation and democratic principles alike to save his position.
Councilman Haas introduced a bill Monday to change building permit rules. The measure would prohibit storing movie film in office buildings to reduce fire risk.
The Admiralty announced that four German merchant ships were intercepted and captured in the North Sea after attempting to reach the Dutch coast. Two of the rearmost vessels were badly damaged by gunfire. two crews escaped while the others were brought into harbor. Names given: Pelletorm Brietzag Marie Horn Heinzblumberg.
Conflict over the eight hour strike by shingle weavers and mill workers splits opinion across the Northwest. Labor leaders claim mass participation with hundreds of mills affected while employers report only modest walkouts.
Members of the Lumber Workers Industrial union No 500 of the IWW report a statement to lumber firms in Idaho Washington and Montana demanding an eight hour day with full pay. They note 1320 workers on strike at Everett mills and heavy absences at Grays Harbor with about 10000 on strike across the state. A Ballard meeting was held Monday night.
Downtown property owners testified before the council franchise committee about removing heating pipes laid by the traction company under a now-expired franchise. The board of public works is to revoke the 10 inch James street main permit amid a divided council vote and a pending ordinance.
Globe Ariz July 17. Following the mutilated body of private Mark Casado found on a railroad track authorities announce shoot to kill orders for guards at sentry lines with identification and authority required. Police conclude Casado was murdered and officers appointed to probe the case report the finding.
The council voted six to three to appropriate 17000 for approaches to the 15th Ave Northwest bridge on the Nickerson Street side. Critics charged engineer Dimock did not follow plans while Dimock defends bond funds already cover the cost.
Thousands applied for admission to the second officers reserve corps training camp in San Francisco. Major Sam Bottoms, in charge of selecting the 1,100 men to be admitted, received the applications after the deadline closed yesterday.
HESE high top white washable kidskin shoes priced at $6.45 pair. They feature a new narrow-toe last, Goodyear welt white ivory sole and Louis heel with aluminum plate. Available sizes 3 to 8, widths AA to D.
The Northwest lumber industry reports a failed strike with only 3,500 of 40,000 Western Washington workers walking out. Figures cited by J. S. Grammar and J. M. H. Bloedel note scattered mill closures and limited participation across Bellingham Anacortes Seattle Willapa Harbor and Grays Harbor.
Advance arrivals feature subdued stripes checks and plaids in Satins Chiffon Taffetas and Sarah Silks in blue green and plum tones. Suited for afternoon dresses and suits in early Autumn wear. Fabrics are thirty six inches wide and priced at $1.50 per yard.
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