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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1917

Page

3

Raiser Sees Slavs Routed In Frontline Report

UPI dispatch from London reports Kaiser Wilhelm watching German troops repulse a Russian assault on the south river plain between Pool and Tremboulal. The statement says attempted divisions bore the attack while clashes also marked gains east of Stanislau Tarno Nadworna in Galicia as Russians were driven off.

United Press London Kaiser Wilhelm South River Pool Tremboulal Sereth Stanislau Tarno Nadworna Galicia Salta Valley Carpa Hans Rushad

Russian positions hold south of Tartar Pass

Report notes Russian forces remained in control to the south of Tartar Pass while Western troops were brought to a standstill west of the point, indicating a stalled push and contested terrain in the area.

Tartar Pass

Whisky Saves Lives on Steamer Landing

Cork life belts recovered from the steamer President saved two laborers, D. Johnson aged 42 and James Milestone, when they landed Tuesday. Belts contained 15 pints of whisky. They were seized by Dry Squad Officer Braillard and charged with liquor possession.

D. Johnson James Milestone President Sabe Johnson Milestone Braillard

Federal Grand Jury Deliberations Continue Without Indictments

The federal grand jury resumed hearings Tuesday and carried into Wednesday morning. No indictments were returned by noon, with officials suggesting the session focused on alleged slackers rather than charges.

Federal Grand Jury

Hagen Receives Army First Lieutenancy

A Seattle man was commissioned as a first lieutenant in the army. Arthur E. Hagen of 5803 24th Ave N W was the officer named in the notice correcting an earlier error.

Seattle Arthur E. Hagen 24Th Ave N. W

Picture brides from Nippon arrive in Seattle by ship

A Seattle newsroom profile describes picture brides from Japan arriving on the Chicago Maru into Seattle. It notes the mail order marriage process via the Japanese consulate, a groom meeting his bride on the dock, and the cross ocean wedding practice that leads to remarrying in the United States.

Nippon Pacific Dameel Seattle Ford Joe Yoshida Yoshida Japan Nippon Isle United States

Wilson plans industrial war board to run defense council

President Wilson will announce a six member industrial war board reporting to the defense council with three named leaders Bernard Baruch Julius Rosenwald and Frank A Scott. The board will direct industrial wartime work and separate priority committees will decide shipment priorities for critical goods.

United Press Washington Sam Wilson National Defense Council Shipping Board Defense Council Industrial War Board War Board Bernard Baruch Julius Rosenwald Frank A. Scott

Striking Cops to Appeal Case in Civil Service

Prosecutor A L Lund in Wednesday morning filed informations charging nonfeasance in office against 16 policemen arrested last week after refusal to ride with nonunion crews on traction company cars. The men will appeal their cases to the civil service board. They were arrested on warrants and freed on $500 cash bond each.

A. L. Lund Civil Service Board

Alcoholic drinks in the United States would fill Niagara Falls in ten minutes

A playful figure estimates that if all U S alcoholic beverages produced in a year were poured into the Niagara River the flow would spill over the falls in about ten minutes. The claim uses a vivid visualization to convey the large volume of American drinking.

United States Niagara River

America’s Men Rush to Enlist in War Service Wave

United Press dispatch from New York reports a nationwide surge as men of conscription age rush to enlist in the army navy and marine corps. Many volunteers are drafted men seeking to choose their service, with 333 men examined and sent to Fort Slocum in two days and hundreds more applicants awaiting processing.

United Preee New York America Army Navy Marine Corps United Preas Fort Slocum

Taft wins Portland shoot in Pacific Indians event

Portland July 25 The annual Pacific Indians shoot ends today with W B Taft of Seattle winning yesterday’s 25 target event from two traps. Frank M Troeh of Vancouver Washington takes the hit and miss event.

United Press Portland W. B. Taft Seattle Frank M. Troeh Vancouver Wash

Mine Blast Fatal at Dominion Coal No 6

Halifax July 25 Several men are known killed and 61 entombed in Dominion Coal Co. mine No 6 at New Waterford after an explosion. One report said 12 bodies recovered while five men were rescued. There were 56 men in the section. with those saved, 51 remain missing and presumed dead. The section was badly wrecked.

Hy United Frees Halifax Dominion Coal Co New Waterford

Defense Ad Bureau Proposed at Pacific Coast Ad Men Meeting

A plan to establish a Pacific coast advertising defense bureau as the nucleus for a nationwide organization was discussed at the Pacific Coast Ad Men's association meeting. The resolution was introduced by R. B. Steeple of Spokane.

United Oakland Pacific Coast Advertising Defense Bureau Defense Pacific Coast Ad Men's Association R. 8. Steeple Spokane

Oil land suit official Edwin J Justice collapses in federal building

Edwin J Justice special assistant to the attorney general and leader of the government oil land suits in California and Wyoming died suddenly at noon in the federal building San Francisco authorities said he collapsed while at work.

United Press San Francisco Edwin J. Justice U. S California Wyoming Federal

Contracts for Army Lumber in Danger Amid Northwest Strike

Northwest lumbermen fear army contracts totaling 215,000,000 feet may shift to Southern pine makers as a Seattle strike reduces production. I W W arrests and forest ranger actions accompany fires and camp patrols as union leaders blame mill owners for failing mediation.

Washington Northwest Robert S. Allen West Coast Lumbermen’s Association Northwest Lumber Milla Des Moines American Lake National Guard California Etrikera Dan Murray John Kane C. H. Robinson King County Snoqualmie Lumber Co Murray Kane Robinson Seattle Ludwig Frank Navy Yard Mare Island Navy Yard United States Marshals Stringer Gov. Lister Tom Nolen B. A. Mataon Robert Solen Port Angeles Forest Rangers Snow Creek Lumber Co Clallam County

Two Thousand Butte Miners Return to Work

Two thousand striking miners resume work in Butte mines after operators raise wages to five dollars and twenty five cents per day with proportional copper-based increases. The move is billed as crushing IW W agitation while I W W responds with intimidation tactics against those aiding miners. Separately, a Washington state bulletin urges consumers to carry home their bundles amid rising living costs.

Butte United Press Olympia Suzzallo State Defense Council Hag

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