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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1918
Page
6
Foreseeing 10 000 additional war industry workers Seattle’s housing committee appeals to build or open accommodations for 720 000 to 30 000 more residents by year end. Government aid for 1 500 to 2 000 bungalows is eyed but not fixed. Citizens with space for a small family are asked to open homes as a patriotic duty.
Shortage of male workers drives cities like Seattle Kansas City Detroit Philadelphia and New York to employ women as street car conductors on war time grounds. The Kansas City rails advertise equal pay and crowding relief while stressing these workers are additions not replacements.
A vivid park bench vignette depicts lovers urged away by a grouchy officer. Tim the officer frets at public affection, while the couple remains arm in arm under a bright light, as caretakers plan to move the speaker farther along the path.
The Junior Red Cross at Franklin High School reports a year of activity collecting 635 dollars in sacrifice money and producing numerous items. They gathered 50 sacks of sphagnum moss 125 pounds of marmalade 146 hospital handkerchiefs 209 dish towels 45400 gun wipers 734 cleaning rags 112 sacks and many smaller articles.
The Washington State Grange executive committee remains in Seattle to finish business halted when the state convention venue in Walla Walla was denied. They state a federal probe of the action in Walla Walla will be requested.
Angelo Pedro proprietor of a Nebraska soft drink shop at Fifth Ave 8 and King St was arrested Sunday night by city squad members. A quart of whisky was seized as evidence. His place was locked pending further police investigation.
Friends, relatives and business associates attended services for C. Harrison Green former circulation manager of the Post Intelligencer at the Bonney-Watson chapel. Rotary Club and other organizations of which Green was a member were represented.
Mrs Margaret Richardson of 716 Madison Street died Saturday in city hospital after being struck by a runaway auto at Third and Madison. Her body was taken to Lewiston Idaho for burial by her husband on Monday.
Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club traffic observers begin a survey of congestion and danger spots for autos and pedestrians to prevent accidents. G B Contello says a thousand members will join this week. weekly reports will be shared at Friday luncheons. The move seeks to become permanent.
Mrs Ellen Wood of 4706 Woodland Park Seattle credits Tanlac with ending years of back hip pain heartache and sleepless nights after plaster casts corsets and adhesive tape failed. She reports improved appetite and rest as well as a benefit to her son in law and urges others to try the medicine sold by Bartell Drug Stores.
Special Staff Dispatch describes New York City losing power after Washington orders, with Manhattan lit only by brief searchlight traces. The reporter compares the city to wartime London, noting shuttered theaters, dark Grand Central area, and a skyline once bright with signs now silent.
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