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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1918
Page
5
The Cologne Gazette reports German anger over Allied deception claiming no offensive was planned in this front. It cites prisoner statements and mass tank use under cornfield cover as factors behind the misconception and the subsequent shift in action.
In July 25 King George decorated Lieut Com A C Carpenter of the States destroyer Fanning with the Distinguished Service Order at a palace ceremony.
Mrs. J. B. Pratt of 323 25th Ave S was found dying Wednesday afternoon on Frink Boulevard near Tistave by three boys who saw a man rush up the steps and say a woman was dying below. She was taken to City Hospital by private car, where physicians ruled death the result of poison. She was described as despondent.
Judge Dykeman side stepped quarantine concerns and ordered Edward L. Tweedy produced in court for a habeas corpus plea. City officials argued against court in the stockade while Brown called the stockade quarters rotten and rat ridden in a tense Superior Court session.
The city utilities committee backed a plan by Superintendent Morphine to interchange transfers between the 17th Ave line and the Greenwood line of Western Washington Power. A purchase of 24 street cars is recommended, 20 for the new elevated line and five for increased level-route traffic. Councilman Haas will inspect street cars in Tacoma and possibly Spokane for potential use.
Seattle detectives pursued Mada Firide a 17 year old girl and a 20 year old man named Bingee who left Concrete for Seattle on Wednesday night. They reached Seattle ten minutes before police arrived. Both suspects are described as tall well dressed with the youth dark and the girl fair.
Deputy marshal and Food Administration officials raided Hulett C. Merritt's Pasadena home and seized 209 pounds of sugar as allegedly unlawfully hoarded. The sugar will be sold at auction as contraband under libel proceedings. Merritt remains at large. penalties under the regulations include a $5,000 fine and up to two years in prison.
CAMP LIEWIR July 2 The M P at Lewis emphasize discipline and readiness while likening themselves to big brothers to soldiers. They stress endurance, policing without harsh punishment, and the goal of guiding comrades to do right while maintaining order on camp streets.
In Rome on July 2 Signor Cortez, found guilty as part of a swindler band that looted 6 million francs from Banca Lizzale, was sentenced to nine years and two months plus a 8600 franc fine. Former Magistrate Colazza received eight years. other members drew one to seven years.
The Archbishop of Athens and president of the Greek Holy Synod arrived en route to America to settle important questions concerning the Greek Orthodox church in the United States.
Charles M. Schwab, director general of the emergency fleet corporation, arrives in Philadelphia after inspecting Pacific coast shipyards and argues no American steel should be sent abroad until U S shipyards hold a 60 000 ton reserve. He warns exportation harms the shipbuilding program.
Washington July 26 Japan sends its reply to President Wilsons proposal for aid to Russia. The note outlines Japans stance on coordinating relief and supports coordinated action with allied powers to address the Russian situation. No further details were included in the released text.
A columnist argues the five Chicago packers control meat and many foods and warns the public must assess whether trust can rest with two or five large firms. They acknowledge efficiency but label packers as profiteers, citing federal trade commission findings and rising prices for meat butter eggs and canned goods.
The government may seize control of milk production from inefficient farmers to reorganize the milk trade. Distribution is already in government hands, with plans to meet public demand.
The Central Labor Council warns business institutions in Seattle that solicitors for a Labor Day edition of the Pacific Labor Review have no affiliation with organized labor in Seattle. There is no authorized paper or publication by Organized Labor of Seattle or The Seattle Union Record. Any claim of backing is misrepresentation aimed at money from businesses.
Miss Loomia of the Northwest nursing bureau says nurses are in high demand in France. Seattle Red Cross offers a 15 lecture course under Mrs. Lazier to train nurses aids, with hospital practice. French speaking capability is valued for work with repatriated civilians in France. Classes start next week at 4135 Arcade building. enrolment at 1213 University St. Eligible women without age limits or with male relatives in service may find home work with wounded soldiers.
The National War Labor Board issued the first of several awards in car men wage disputes. Carmen and over 36 companies sought higher wages and better working conditions. The board will establish a living wage to base locality wage scales, with projections of up to 50 cents an hour in some cities. current averages run 40 to 45 cents.
The Seattle Police League recommended a general $25 monthly salary increase for patrolmen. The meeting at police headquarters appointed a committee to oppose presenting the request to the city council soon.
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