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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1917

Page

3

Change Helpful to N W Says Allen

Allen secretary of the coast lumbermen association, recently returned from Washington, calls the effort by the Press Wilson to place the same efficiency in civilian boards as the world army and navy. He says Goethals and the chairman cannot help but influence the Northwest. He notes the dispute with Admiral Capps and Edwin Hurley, a former trade commission member, as capable business leadership.

Wlr. Allen Est Coast Lumbermen’s Associat Washington Est Edwin Hurley Den Trade Commission

President's Niece to Wed Chicago Publisher

Mrs. Cothran, niece of President Wilson, will marry Frank E. Compton, a wealthy Chicago publisher. She is a singer like her cousin Margaret Wilson and has performed in private recitals and public concerts. She has lived in New York and supported suffrage causes.

Cothran Frank E. Compton Chicago Wilson Ike Margaret Wilson New York

Motorcycle police arrest seven motorists for speeding

Seven drivers were arrested Tuesday morning by motorcycle policemen for violating the auto speed ordinance. The offenders listed include R. French 24 A J Jarnig 34 C K Stewart 50 A Anderson 34 Carl Blackstock Earl Arnold 25 and Chas Shaw 18. Jarnig and Stewart were fined 15 dollars each while Shaw and Anderson paid 20 dollars in police court.

R. French A. J. Jarnig C. K. Stewart A. ©. Anderson Carl Blackstock Earl Arnold Chas. Shaw Jarnig Stewart Shaw Anderson

Irrigation Becomes National Issue in Ancient Egypt

As early as 4514 B C irrigation drew national interest in Egypt. The note highlights early dependence on water management for agriculture and state planning in ancient times.

Military news series aims to teach home readers about France war

The Star plans a simple language military articles series to explain frontline events for readers at home. An expert writer, chosen for clear storytelling, will deliver independent pieces as conditions allow, providing a birdseye view without revealing sensitive details.

America France Marrendere Lfe

Secret police hunt for Ruth Armstrong in Havana

The Havana secret police intensified the search for Ruth Armstrong a former schoolteacher from Youngstown Ohio and Los Angeles California. A woman matching her description was seen fleeing a gray automobile near the city outskirts and sought help at an undertaker before escaping in a taxicab.

United Frees Havana Ruth Armstrong Youngstown Los Angeles Miss Armstrong

Patrolman Flora Discharged After Vacation Incident

Patrolman F. K. Flora of the Seattle police department was discharged by Chief Charles Beckingham after disobeying general order 87 which suspended all furloughs during the street car strike. Flora had left for Tacoma Monday night with a note stating an eight day vacation.

F. K. Flora Seattle Police Department Charles Beckingham Beckingham Flora

Kerensky Seeks to Save Army and State in Interview

Prime Minister Kerensky appeals to defend the state against anarchy and uphold government unity. He urges concentrating power, stopping economic disorder, restoring finances, and placing the state above personal interests while warning against a return to pre revolution conditions.

United Press Petrograd Kerensky Coclailet Tam

Mill Strike Standoff Persists in Pacific Northwest

In sympathy with mill workers, shingle weavers and woodmen walkout in Western Washington and a British Columbia mill resumes eight hour shifts. J C Brown of the International Shingleweavers' Union cites limited progress as employers and lumbermen claim control. Immigration Commissioner Henry M White notes no mediation progress.

Woodamen Washington British Columbia J. C. Brown International Shingleweavers’ Union New Westminster Lumvermen Henry M. White Department of Labor

Storviken Trial Sail To Launch Maiden Puget Sound Voyage

The Norwegian freighter Storviken completed a trial run around Puget Sound on Monday afternoon and will be loaded for her maiden voyage. Built by Seattle Construction and Dry Dock Co.

Stolt Nielsen Skinner & Eddy Corporation Storviken Puget Sound Seattle Construction & Dry Dock Company

Pershing Zone Will Link Base to Front Lines in France

An American controlled line of communications will span from the base on the French coast to the front. Pershing's head of communications will organize three services supply sanitary telegraph service railway service and military police across base and advance sections to keep the army supplied and ready.

Pershing United States France Gen. Pershing War Department

Military Railways and Police Force Organized

The commander of communications forms a service of military railways with an engineer officer as director. He assumes control of French and captured railways in the American front zone, builds new lines, and forbids nonrailway officers from directing trains. A separate military police unit will protect inhabitants, enforce order, guard roads, arrest unauthorized personnel, track civilians, and police rail facilities.

Three Shot in Strike Rioting Kills Cannery Worker

Pablo Blanco, a cannery striker, was killed instantly and Frank Enderlin plus an unidentified man were wounded when Enderlin fired on strikers outside the Pratt-Lowe Preserving plant in Santa Clara. Enderlin, foreman of the cooking department, said the group threatened him and he fired in self defense. Police and firemen dispersed the crowd.

San Jose Pablo Blanco Cannery Frank Enderlin Enderlin Pratt-Lowe Preserving Company Santa Clara Pratt- Lowe Sines

Night Raids Yield 80 Prisoners West of Havrincourt Vermelles Hollebeke

Three night raids reported by Marshal Haig resulted in 80 prisoners taken. Raids occurred west of Havrincourt, east of Vermelles, and west of Hollebeke, with successful operations cited.

United Press London Marshal Haig Havrincourt Vermelles Hollebeke

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