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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1917
Page
3
Ellis Pedagoe, 22, enlisted in Tenney's ambulance corps, failed to attend drill despite repeated attempts. Dr. Tenney directed Leedy to arrest Pedagoe, who was found in a barber shop with one side of his face shaved. the sergeant did not wait for completion.
Canadian troops wearing gas masks penetrated German lines to 500 yards on a 70 yard front east of Avion. By 4 am, 60 German prisoners were counted, with many more casualties. Reports from Petrograd claim Russian forces took 1,000 prisoners near Krevo in the Vilna sector. German attacks on Craonne were repelled after initial penetrations by French lines.
Seattle officials announce four days for drafted men to receive official lists and verify if their serial numbers are included. Exemptions must be filed within seven days after mailing. physicals begin with a one third sample on each of the first three mail days. Headquarters for exemption boards to be determined as lists are made public.
Paris July 23 The La Fayette escadrille moved its quarters to a new station where American air fighters will patrol offshore skies with life preservers issued to every man. Sergeant Willie Haviland of Minneapolis suffered a severe shakeup after a fall during the move. Corporal J H Doolittle of Chicago fought German planes, was wounded in the leg, and narrowly escaped after a German attack near an observation balloon. His plane was badly damaged but landed safely, and he was taken to a hospital.
Judge Frater grants traction company a writ petition move to take city mandate to federal court. Counter motion to remand to state court planned after ruling. Corp Counsel Caldwell argues equity jurisdiction. Howe cites receivership clause. Judge Wrater notes inability to safely operate cars.
All men women and children in the state may enlist for service in a new army for democracy. The League for Patriotic Service will be state wide as an auxiliary of county councils for patriotic service. Instructions come from the state council and county councils coordinate work. County councils seek advice from prosecutors and sheriffs offices for law and order. Home course organization and control will be county directed. Harold Preston leads the King County council stating sworn deputy sheriff status required. Room 418 in the County City building is the King County council headquarters.
Joseph Tumulty’s son, 12 year old and oldest of six, accompanies his father on a vacation and says he sees no fun in the U.S. presidency.
Washington reports from Americans in Berlin indicate Germany faces a deepening food shortage and war-material scarcity lasting into winter. U S cables say 600000 tons of wheat are needed by mid August with poor crop prospects and declining Kaiser popularity. Officials cite Chancellor Michaelis signaling full mobilization as Germany’s strength may wane from here.
A terrific explosion under Pier No. 64 on the North River partially wrecked the dock and started a blaze shortly before 3 PM. Several men were reported injured.
Under orders to remain neutral, the King County Council for Patriotic Service acts as a messenger between car strikers and the traction company. Harold Preston notes the council’s mediation aims to end the Tacoma and Seattle streetcar walkouts with input from Labor and Chamber leaders. Immigration Commissioner Henry White offers mediation help, and James Duncan reports on seeking traction company stance from Leonard.
A call to unite Seattle against profit driven control of public transit and light, blaming Boston based financiers for wage cuts and rising living costs. The piece urges municipal ownership as cure and warns against violence while highlighting motormen and conductors' fight for fair wages.
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