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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1918
Page
3
The draft terms between Britain, the United States and Canada hinge on nationality. It states American subjects in Britain aged 21 to 25 face draft, while British and Canadians in the United States have specific draft protections. The agreement covers future draft laws and requires mutual respect of provisions.
Francisco June 15 Am Porta San Francisco hotel has been indicted by the federal ary for hoarding 4 920 pounds 10 000 pounds of beans and pounds of rice contrary to fed regulation.
Amsterdam report states a pro treaty accord will end hostilities and allow peace talks. It notes both Russia and Ukraine show willingness to enter negotiations based on today’s advices.
Puget Sound Company opens the summer ex season this Sunday June 16 with a Hood Canal excursion aboard the Steamer Tom. Thousands joined last year and with favorable weather expect even more riders to enjoy a nature escape. The steamer departs Colman at 9 a.m. and returns to Seattle later in the day.
Prosecutor John Carmody recounts a Seattle case where Deputy Hill arrested Magnusson for failure to support his six children. The family lived in a bare 108 North 45th Street home with two dry loaves and two tins of milk for dinner. two youngest children lacked clothes. Magnusson, a Fremont plumber, had $26 on arrest. neighbors cite abuse. The wife described years of beatings but urged action to feed and clothe the children.
Viola Raphael of 211 Ninth Ave is classified as an alien enemy and must register on Monday June 17. Her father fought at Gettysburg and died soon after. her husband served in the Spanish American War and the Canadian army before discharge. he was born in Alsace Lorraine and never naturalized.
Lieutenant O'Brien, American hero of the Royal Flying Corps, suffered a broken nose and other injuries after a 2000 foot fall during an exhibition flight at Kelly Field. He remained in hospital as doctors feared possible complications and he canceled a Houston lecture engagement.
A non sectarian male chorus named Apollo club is organized in Seattle. Recruits are invited to present themselves to the music committee to be assigned to voice sections. The group meets on Monday evenings in the basement of St Mark's church.
A fragmented verse lists money as the thing we come with and leave, earned by work, spent on purchases, rent, groceries, clothing, interest, breaches, and services. It hints at savings and shopping for new clothing items, mentioning Florence and coats and hats in a stylized ad-like line.
Lillepoulous Greek consul for Beattie district protests he faces discrimination in army draft classification. He claims he is married and his wife dependent for support and notes his exemption claim to be under Greek diplomatic status would only be considered in Washington. He accuses Local Board No 6 chair Whitney of unfairness and malice.
The Van der Heiden murder trial for the Collin couple’s deaths on August 16, 1916, enters its final phase as Deputy Prosecuting Attorney M Brackett finishes closing for the state and defense counsel Jay Allen plans to begin his case. The defendant appears confident and composed, sharing smiles with counsel as four hours are allotted to each side, a record long argument in King County courts.
Offices of Internal Revenue in the post office building stay open until 5 PM Saturday to collect late income tax payments. After 5 PM a 50 percent delinquency tax is imposed. officers will issue 50 percent fines and warrants for arrest to nonpayers. refusal may lead to property confiscation and prison.
Telegraphers union says Postal Telegraph Co in Seattle offered reemployment only on a selective basis and not reinstatement with back pay. Superintendent J A Forehand proposal to rehire as needed prompted the union committee to reject doing business under those terms. A protest telegram was sent to international headquarters in Chicago.
Reports from Lake Washington bathing beaches show 300 to 400 bathers daily, rivaling Alki beach records. The park board invites commanders of all force training camps near Seattle to use the city bathing accommodations free.
Federal officers seized six sacks of flour from Rev. L. Gainer superintendent of the Pacific German Methodist conference in Spokane. Investigation traced the flour to shipment from Ritzville on November 30, 1917, by secret service agents.
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