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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1917
Page
1
Soldiers and sailors joined a Nevsky Prospect march by heavily armed anarchists displaying banners calling for the social revolution. Speakers urged looting banks as demonstrations continued without arrests, with parade rifles revolvers and grenades seen.
Washington announces 500 000 men to be selected in September will be quartered at six divisional cantonments American Lake named among sites. Cantonment size could rise to about 40 000 troops with larger groupings and nearby facilities planned.
Five National Guard divisions totaling about 125,000 men may ship to Europe before winter as Army General Staff weighs sending the guard abroad to bolster Pershing’s forces. The plan envisions best trained guards joining regulars, with training in the United States and France, to make a substantial impact on the Western Front.
Correspondent reports in Petrograd that released criminals after a June 2 independence celebration commit murder at a wealthy merchant Gregorioff’s mansion. A trio, claiming anarchist motives, robs him of 26 000 roubles, one bandit killed by bystanders, another captured, third dies by self-inflicted wound. Militia and workers pursue justice as strikes grow.
The Rev. Carter Helm Jones of First Baptist church was welcomed back by a 550 member congregation dinner Friday night after attending the Cleveland Baptist convention.
The week’s cinema slate features new releases and ongoing run films at multiple venues. Major titles include a fantasy adventure opening Friday and a courtroom drama continuing this week, with times and locations listed by each theater.
Washington June 2 The state department asked cable companies to investigate a government message to Russia urging a separate peace and urging continued war against Germany. The note stresses the message explains America’s position and aims to bolster Russian resolve.
Seattle opens five bathing beaches this Sunday with band concerts at Alki from 2:30 to 5. Beach facilities serve up to thousands. suits rent 15 cents a day at select parks while others require bathers to bring their own. No charges at most sites.
Chicago June 2 Fourteen men including Baron Kurt Von Reiswitz former German vice consul hero and Gustav Jacobsen were indicted by the federal grand jury for alleged conspiracy in a plot to foment a revolution in India. It is alleged Jacobsen and Von Reiswitz paid large sums to Albert H. Wehde George Poehm and several Hindus to stir up an uprising in British India.
Chicago June 2 Sixteen individuals and nine firms dealing in butter and eggs were indicted by the federal grand jury for violation of the anti trust law.
Jitney operators led by Ralph Pierce announce Saturday plans to ignore a court order and run donation busses after Monday noon. Prosecutor Lundin says he will arrest drivers once complaints are filed, while 25 free busses already operate under a restraining order seeking a permanent injunction next October.
Co W Burdette and John Cox, loggers, dressed in women’s clothes to flirt on Second Avenue. County Cupid Morris Kennedy and J Riley escorted them to jail, but Judge Gordon suspended the sentence, calling it a joke.
County Cupid Morris Kenedy faces lawsuits over licenses to wed before 11 Celock Saturday. The region reports the busiest marriage day in two years with 33 ceremonies on the first day after the new service law took effect.
Opinion and rhetoric urge support for the two billion dollar Liberty Loan as nations reel from conflict. Messages insist Americans must sacrifice and mobilize funds to arm soldiers and win the war, warning against failure and urging unity.
Dr Newell Dwight Hillis Samuel Chamberlain and Dr Sil lis spoke at a mass meeting at the Orpheum theatre on Liberty loan aims warning of Germanys threat to civilization. Chamberlain and Hinks addressed local finance goals with Seattle subscriptions totaling 2526000 that day and 8200000 due. A musical program and patriotic singing accompanied the talks as readers noted national revival and support for liberty bonds.
Adjutant General Thompson says Washington's Second Regiment of Infantry will be among 125,000 National Guardsmen sent to France before fall if staff plans are approved. He asserts the Second Infantry is certain to be included and is the most efficient unit.
Detted Press Leased Wire reports the first actual craft of American citizen soldiery may be September 6. Preparations target the first 500,000 men with careful planning for supplies housing and equipment to minimize mistakes and ensure proper care for inductees.
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