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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1917
Page
1
A Seattle viewpoint argues for paying every private $3 daily wage during service. It contends this would democratize the army, raise cadets to respect, and end caste barriers, while preserving discipline. The plan includes half pay kept as a trust, funding pensions and insurance reforms.
Victory for striking carmen in Seattle and Tacoma seemed assured when a conference between A W Leonard of the Puget Sound Traction company and the general strike committee drafted a plan of settlement. The plan, if signed, will be submitted to a vote tonight. Arbitrators include Dr Suzzallo and James A Duncan.
Chicago reports four deaths and about 50 heat related illnesses in the last 24 hours as temperatures reach 90 by mid morning and forecasted to hit 99 or 100 later. Relief may come with possible thunder showers tomorrow in the northern part of the state.
London reports Britain and France launched a joint offensive in Flanders and the Chemin des Dames, driving to first objectives after a week of artillery. Fighting extends on a broad front north of the Lys with gains reported and further actions expected. Russian forces under Kornilov also counter at times while Italian fronts see limited activity. No word yet from the Macedonian or Far Eastern theatres.
In Holland Michigan the village of North Holland buzzes as Hendrick Vinkemulder, missing for 32 years, may still be alive. His wife remarried Reinert Bultema and has farmed near Crisp after more than two decades of waiting. A postal card from Derok indicates the man’s possible survival.
A Spokane bank was robbed of seven thousand dollars shortly after noon. Deputies and a posse pursued the robbers toward Medical Lake, but no details of the suspects or getaway route were available.
United Press dispatch from Tokio reports anarchists at Viatka station attempted to wreck or burn the train carrying Elihu Root, head of the American mission to Russia. The incident is described as part of ongoing anti allied agitation. Continued on Page 2.
Balmy Benny remains puzzled about the light and the mysterious Moses. Readers are invited to share cures for a cold and offer other ideas, with responses appearing on page 8 in the Squirrel Food cartoon. Benny’s confusion grows as clues unfold.
A vintage ad copy urges readers to trade with a progressive local merchant noted for fresh stock and attentive service. It promises good advice and aims to secure a permanent customer base by highlighting Seattle’s best store offerings and urging regular reading of The Star ads.
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