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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1918
Page
9
A wartime address argues that U S policy rejects excessive profits from the war and aims to end feudal corporate greed. The speaker, citing shipyards and Latin diplomacy, calls for liberation through American industrial power and a universal commitment to peace after victory.
American units press the fight northeast of Chateau Thierry moving through villages and woods to seize Epieds after heavy shelling and street fighting. German resistance stiffens as Luftwaffe sorties and parachute flares light the roads while allied gunners and planes target enemy machine guns and supply lines. Prisoners report weakened German units with heavy losses in gunners and equipment.
Labor leaders including Daniel Kelleher will speak at a labor mass meeting designated as Stamp Night to promote Seattle's war savings quota. Ladd will direct the program with music planned.
Rk. McDermid, sole American merchant at Vladivostok, told the Chamber of Commerce Seattle must act to win Siberia trade. He urged a fully equipped Y M C A branch at Vladivostok with Seattle men in charge, noting New York and Cincinnati are now best known to Siberian merchants.
Aghes Kelleher sought permission to construct ten garages on her property at 10th and East Harrison. After the city building department denied the request, she appealed to Judge Dykeman who ruled in favor, noting the superintendent’s claim that ten private garages equal one public is not prohibitive where authorities already advised her rights.
The 7th Infantry Band at Fort Lawton offers a morning church program with three selections including a song and two orchestral pieces. The 3:45 pm afternoon concert features Hellini's Grand Overture and Bellini's Norma along with five other selections.
The city streets and sewers committee proposes canceling ordinances for Baker Avenue improvements. The panel argues the costs would raise property assessments too much. The legal department advised cancellation and the creation of a new measure.
County commissioners and engineers meet to discuss Washington state highway maintenance costs totaling 490 188 48 for a year ending May 1918. George F Cotterill spoke for James Allen and Samuel Hill hosts visitors at his home after the session.
Ernest Glendenning, famed for Baby Mine and Prunella, appears in a Marine training photo at Paris Island South Carolina. The stage star is shown scrubbing clothes and learning new skills not taught on stage as he serves with the Marines.
Mary Hansen was bound over to the federal grand jury after a hearing before Commissioner Mobt W McClelland charged with bigamy to obtain a government allotment paid to a soldier's wife. She allegedly married Elmer Hana the night before his departure for service without divorcing her husband John Kearney of the New Deed hotel. Capers, assistant to Clarence JL Kien, handled the government's case.
Alleged I. W. W. figure Jasper Burdick was released on personal recognizance by Chief Warren after a two day dispute with Acting Mayor Holton. Burdick, arrested July 2, was held in the city jail without charge until a federal investigation charge was filed and then suspended.
Teachers examinations will be held at Broadway high school for three days starting Thursday morning August 1 at 9 o clock. Superintendent Burrows expects many applicants as the next rule requires nine weeks normal training for non graduates starting September 1 this year.
G A R Red Cross to hold a tag day Saturday for the G A R home in Puyallup. W T C Daughters of Veterans Union Dames and patriotic friends invited. G A R Red Cross members to assemble at Arcade building room 4008 at 9 Saturday morning.
The government will immediately reinstate locked-out telegraphers in Seattle once control of Western Union lines and local offices resumes. The message from Commercial Telegraphers' International union head Konenkamp cites a promise from Postmaster General Burleson who will oversee government lines.
Vatican officials began the process Tuesday to canonize Father Felix de Andreia an American priest, marking the initial stage in his sainthood bid. The move signals a formal inquiry and consideration by the church authorities.
A stark wartime call urges every citizen to act with maximum diligence and efficiency during a national period of need. It emphasizes doing the utmost work possible and avoiding delays or hesitations.
An advertisement extols painless dentistry by graduate registered dentists in a Seattle office. It highlights sterilization, white uniforms, and high volume to offer low prices, with an ironclad satisfaction guarantee signed by the operator and L. R. Clark. The pitch urges readers to have teeth examined and treated for better health and efficiency.
Star readers criticize war era cartoon depictions of German soldiers in comic supplements. They question the insult to Allies, call for counter-voices, and share personal stances against publications seen as trashy during wartime. Other letters discuss sugar rations and war industry labor conditions at Boeing plants.
The Kent Boys and Girls club of Washington State College extension service will hold a joint picnic with Auburn club at Redondo on July 80 at 2 30 PM. Members bring their own dinner and the Meld events for both boys and girls are the main attraction.
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