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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1918
Page
8
Classified notice notes ostrich feathers and a silk dress offered for sale on Freeman's list. An advertisement promotes watch repair by Haynes and references Next Liberty theatre as part of the listing.
Special to The Star reports German factory towns along the Rhine show weakening stamina due to allied air raids food shortages and stalled offensives. Desertions rise as munition workers face ration limits and police surveillance, while wounded trains and harsh treatment of prisoners highlight wartime strain and fear.
Special to The Star reports King George will not buy new clothes during the war. He announced self denial on personal clothing after being shown samples of standard cloth during a tour of Yorkshire wool towns.
London report says New Zealand draftees evade army service by unusual concealment. One man hid six months in a cliff dugout while another lay hidden in a chimney with feet protruding from the fireplace behind a screen.
London reports foxes have increased after little hunting last winter. Ground game scarce, foxes turn to poultry, alarming farmers who demand action to save their stock.
In London on July 29 a report states Rev. W. Hewlett Cooper sought military exemption for George Davis, his manservant, sexton, gardener, school cleaner and grave digger at Tockenham. The request was denied as Cooper could not supply adequate substitutes.
Miss Milado Jamechek a language teacher was sentenced to death by the Vienna military tribunal for traveling from New York aboard the steamer with Count Von Bernstorff to learn Austria’s level of German influence and prospects for a separate peace.
Report from RERNE dated July 29 describes burglars exploiting bombardments. A clothier shop, and a jeweler and tobacconist, were looted while residents hid in cellars. London reports two survivors from two trawlers recount German submarine cruelties: crews taken aboard then submerged without warning.
Several thousand Seattle men voiced opposition to the five death row stays as Tom Mooney condemned in San Francisco is cited. The crowd backed anti autocratic measures and echoed calls for democracy abroad and at home. Kate Sadler led petitions for Baekenberg and Morrell jailed on criminal anarchy charges. Collections raised 15,600 for bail and Kate Sadler criticized California officials.
Ten thousand workers in Chicago sing Mooney Shall Not Die as Walsh of the War Labor Board accuses Mooney's conviction of being a conspiracy and urges the president to send troops to California to secure Mooney’s release if Governor Stephens does not grant a pardon.
A massive Sunday rally in San Francisco and protests in Oakland and Alameda condemned the Mooney execution. Thousands of workers marched with bands as John R. Walker, a Mooney committee member, delivered the principal speech.
New York labor leaders in a Sunday rally urged Governor Stephens of California to grant a new trial for Tom Mooney. They also expressed gratitude to President Wilson for his efforts on the condemned man's behalf.
In Denver on Sunday labor groups marched in a protest parade while a magi meeting urged President Wilson to grant Thomas J. Mooney a new trial. Local organizers amplified calls for clemency and judicial review.
President Wilson plans a proclamation to Englishmen and Canadians in the United States who have not complied with their home countries draft laws. Men aged 20 to 44 will register and may come under U S draft if they have not joined their forces within 30 days. Irish and Australian nationals will not be conscripted but may have to register.
General Gouraud halted a German breakthrough between Rheims and Massiges by withdrawing then unleashing a devastating fire. He previously led French forces at the Dardanelles in 1915. Like General Pau, he has one arm, which endears him to French hearts.
Pink crepe de chine envelope chemises offered in basement salesroom with ILET pattern lace insertion trim at 2.25 dollars. An alternate version features filet pattern lace and Georgette crepe with narrow shoulder straps, also 2.25 dollars.
Basment Sales aroom offers hemstitched marquisette curtains in cream with a two inch hem. Each curtain set runs 24 yards long and is priced at 2.50 per pair.
An advertisement offers women's fiber boot hose at 65¢ per pair in colors including black white gold pink lilac Palm Beach tan and dark green with sizes 8 1 to 10 plus men s stockings with fib er silk boot and spliced heel and toe in black white gold pink lavender white ribbed white cotton stockings with wide-hemmed top sizes 8 14 to 10 at 15¢ per pair Cement Salesroom.
New drape veils on display feature circular and semi circular effects in black white and brown. Some silk embroidered in gilt or color. Attractive prices at 20 cents and 35 cents each.
Stamped dresser scarfs offered at 25 cents each. Linen-finish art cloth with bluebird designs for cross stitch and embroidery. Can be finished with scallops or lace edging. Basement Salesroom.
Basements sale offers soldiers' sewing kits at 25 cents 50 cents and 1 dollar each. Each kit contains mending necessities a comb and shoe laces in a pocket size khaki case offering compact utility for troops or campers.
Economy jar pints and quarts sold at $1.20 per dozen and $1.35 per dozen. The listing highlights common household canning containers and price points for home preserves.
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