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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1918
Page
12
Stockholm reports on July 14 that Warsaw's municipal authorities were told to consult the Polish minister of finance regarding payments of money Germany had forced from the city. The note reflects German control of Poland’s finances and is interpreted by Poles as Poland owing Germany’s war expenses in Poland.
In a three month period, 7086 alleged profiteers faced proceedings and 6603 were convicted. Of 10164 prosecuted under the food control law, 9090 convictions were recorded, reflecting broad enforcement in England.
A movement to build a memorial home in memory of the late Judge Robert T. Daniel of Griffin Georgia has been started by the Grand Lodge of Georgia. Daniel was grand sire of Odd Fellows of the world at the time of his death. The announcement was reported from Atlanta July 18.
London furniture dealers are advertising free insurance against fire air raids and bombardments with purchases. The policy accompanies the goods and is highlighted in a special report from The Star.
A promotional notice extols nitro phosphate for increasing body weight and curing nervousness, sleeplessness, and weakness. It targets thin individuals, claims rapid, astonishing weight gain, and asserts health improves as flesh grows, urging purchase from druggists with a satisfaction guarantee.
Col Theodore Roosevelt receives official word from General Pershing that Lieut Quentin Roosevelt is missing after a July 14 mission over France. Pershing’s cable says enemy planes engaged, Roosevelt hopes he landed safely, and Col Roosevelt replies with gratitude before leaving for Saratoga to speak at a Republican gathering. The message is signed by Col and Mrs. Roosevelt.
London papers note universal English sympathy for the death of Quentin Roosevelt, son of the former president. The Graphic and The Sketch published photographs of the Roosevelt family with the casualty report, highlighting the fallen pilot's valor.
Percy F. Thomas of 4234 Latona Ave seeks a second term as county clerk. Since taking office in 1917 he has expanded duties to wartime licensing and examination of explosive trades. A University of Michigan Law School graduate, he practiced law in Seattle before his 1917 election, and now campaigns on his record.
Investigation of the Traction Co to set proper street car fares and test claims of under 2 percent earnings over five years. Superintendent Murphine and auditors from the comptroller's department lead the probe with city officials and union leaders meeting after wage increase projections.
A high official reports England ends May with ten times more sugar than a year earlier, signaling a growing surplus and averting a famine. The note, transmitted from London, highlights improving stock levels despite prior shortages.
Special to The Star by N Eba Amsterdam July 18 Lieut Albert Von Tilly was buried in Berlin recently The chief mourner was his father a lieutenant colonel who rescued his son's body under fire during a battle on the Western front
Saratoga July 18 Col Theodore Roosevelt rallied New York state Republicans urging full allegiance to the flag and a Republican Congress to back wartime aims. He backed equal suffrage but opposed government ownership, favored supervised business profit, worker cooperation, housing, and old age insurance while criticizing War Department delays and calling for a large army and a campaign against Turkey.
Division 9 issues limited draft summons for 78 men to report July 24 at 3 oclock. Quota estimated at 229 above prior Seattle select drafts with a parade to the depot after noon banquets at the Arena. Names include Carey Fagan Hanley Heiser Burgert Korensraich Dustin Nobbins Hingaman Pedersen Morrison Townsend Agnew Janeen Jonneen Mitenell Shean McCarthy Lasky Thormossen De Long Kensky Hutcheke Klaw Denahue Molbreoke Lendh Heritage Simpson Moenter Moffat Handsetrom Boderberg Grabert Vena Mille Molbreoke Poeppel Benedict Zamutt Nojima Howen Waener Loedersen Ditlefeon Williams Carlszon Feek Moward Woolery Epstein Nayeinger Mare and others.
Special to The Star by N. VA London July 18 a movement across England seeks to force the government to modify its lenient policy toward interned and naturalized Germans. Police protection was needed in several places as public outrage rose. The home office faces public exasperation over its seemingly gentle stance toward enemy aliens. About 6,500 Germans remain uninterned and many are barred from areas and retain season tickets and conduct businesses once held by aliens, harming British trade. Official Washington showing growing interest in sending troops to Russia, via Frank C. Jackson who just returned from Washington.
Washington July 18 Monarch aircraft of unheard-of power are being designed by U S aviation experts for night bombing. The new planes will have 800 200 and 1 600 power with two three and four motors and carry near three tons of bombs. Production of the motorized day bomber is progressing with De Havilland bombers delivering over 140 planes last week to France. Each craft is equipped with motor synchronization flexible machine guns and bomb racks.
Rev. E. B. Sutton will preach outdoors at the corner of Occidental and Washington streets Sunday at 6 o'clock. The event invites passersby and local worshippers to attend the sermon in the open air.
Washington July 18 officials reveal a plan to convert parade lines into double track systems. Director General McAdoo will authorize a massive rerouting scheme and build fleet links, with Robert Lovett surveying all lines to maximize use of facilities during the war.
At Des Moines July 15 the party denounced Governor Harding as 1000 Democrats rose in applause as J J Meyers Carroll temporary chairman accused the president of sneering at the nation. Meyers urged voters not to support fault finders and faulted Republicans for assuming divine right to rule.
A restraining order to prevent the city from canceling the Pacific Audit and System Company license was held over in court until July 29. A show cause order has already been issued.
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