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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1917
Page
1
A note in The Star promises detailed coverage of Uncle Sam's war effort in Europe. The paper pledges the best war report in town and warns readers to follow page five for all news about the war on Kaiserism.
An onboard reader, Nolan, chokes while reading Sir Walter Scott’s patriotic lines from Lay of the Last Minstrel. He discards the book into the ocean and isolates himself in his stateroom for two months aboard ship. The Star will publish The Man Without a Country next week starting Monday.
Washington reports a frank shift in war outlook as Russia’s collapse upends allied offensives. Officials say American plans now center on a multi year struggle with the United States tasked to deliver the knockout blow to German militarism. Gen Pershing arrives in England with his staff amid fresh war news.
Albert Hell of Seattle sought a fortune teller after his brother George and his 17 year old wife vanished. The clairvoyant claimed they would meet at Third and Oskrs, leading to their arrest in Portland.
The article argues that modern war hinges on total national effort rather than armies alone. It asserts Russia’s collapse removes a military threat for years and that France and England are nearing their peak while the decisive blow must come from the United States. American awakening to this duty is still incomplete, as many officials have not grasped patriotism’s true cost.
Henry Ford and other manufacturers ordered the discharge of all employees aged 21 to 31 who could not show registration cards. The action targets workers in Detroit during today’s filing period, reflecting wartime labor policy and employer enforcement of the draft registration system.
San Francisco dispatch says Charlie Chaplin plans to join the war effort by making Germans laugh. He registered and refused exemption claiming only his walk as a dependent. he sought registration card No 13 but failed to obtain it.
Washington reports a sharp dispute within the shipbuilding effort as Gen. Goethals fires officials A. Eustis and F. H. Clark over policy clashes on steel versus wooden merchant ships. Denman criticized Goethals for discussing policy with steel interests at a New York dinner.
Washington June 8 The shipping board announced that 160 wooden ships were awarded contracts in the past 10 days. 100 ships go to the Southern Pine Association and 60 to Western coast firms with an option for 40 more at the same price.
A large swarm of long-killed mosquitoes attacked residents on Queen Anne hill Thursday night and drew the season’s first blood. A water shut off is planned on West McGraw Street between Queen Anne Ave and Third Ave and on Second Ave West between West Houston and West McGraw, Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Federal grand jury charges Seattle real estate dealers Carlos L. Bryon and Edward M. Comyne with using the mails to locate lands for a locating fee. They faced $3,000 bail each before Judge Cushman and were to enter pleas Monday. Authorities say the men knew no government land was open for entry and used official letterheads in the scheme.
The Star highlights Saturday shopping from ads across Seattle stores. It lists many retailers such as Standard Furniture Co, Red Front Clothing Co, McCormack Bros, Palace Clothing Co, Frederick & Nelson, Kaerten Outfitting, Westlake Market, Central Public Market, Pine Street Market, and more. The note urges readers to compare ads for best prices and savings.
Herbert C Hoover national food administrator sends a telegram to the Seattle Regiment praising their anti waste drive. He notes the Newspaper Enterprise Association and The Star campaign sparked strong local support and plans to keep the effort active with continued cooperation from Seattle women. He expresses delight at the campaign's success and offers personal assurance of lasting impact.
The Star's mass meeting for the Woman's Army Against Waste will be at the Press club at 3 p.m. Wednesday June 13. Justice Read M. Whitehead chairs with J. W. Spangler as vice president. Speakers include Mrs. Austin K. Griffiths Dr. Carter Herm Jones and Seattle National Bank.
To America and to our allies keep Wednesday afternoon June 13 free for a mass meeting of the Woman's Army Against Waste at the Press club at 3 o'clock. A patriotic program accompanies the announcement of Seattle women’s plan to sustain food censer work.
American expeditionary force commander General John J. Pershing arrives in London with his staff and engineers. He expresses surprise that news of his departure was suppressed and praises the British welcome as significant. The party is to travel on a special train to London, signaling plans for active duty on the western front.
Maj Gen John J Pershing was greeted in London on arrival at the railway station by Lord Derby Lord French Sir Francis Lloyd Ambassador Walter Page and other officials. The scene at the station reflected strong Allied wartime ties.
Washington reports that 100 American navy aviators have landed safely in France to aid submarine detection and active duty. The unit is led by Lieut. Whiting of Massachusetts with Lieuts. Chevrier of Rhode Island, Griffen of Alabama, and Dishman of New York. Most are trained pilots and will receive further war-condition training in France.
Dr Henry Suzallo urges a national Red Cross fundraising effort seeking 100 million dollars with Washington state asked to subscribe 1 000 000 and Seattle 200 000 by June 25. He compares the sacrifice to military service and warns of fatigue but stresses unwavering leadership and collective effort in the Northwest campaign.
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