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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1917
Page
2
Washington reports a tense note to China sparked by Secretary Lansing. State Department efforts to identify who altered the message failed, while Britain refused to share its text. The incident centers on Japan's reaction and possible concealment within the department.
Seattle's five members of the State council of defense prepare to begin coordinating state war activities. The first meeting is set for June 25. until then, Dr. Suzzalo says members will not know powers or responsibilities. Red Cross drive duties will occupy many members before the meeting.
The sun's eclipse will be visible in Seattle on Tuesday June 19. Viewers should rise before sunrise and use smoked glass or proper eclipse viewing lenses to observe safely.
Washington June 18 All women will register between July 1 and 15 to join the food administration in conservation and waste reduction. The pledge asks for names addresses family size breadwinner occupation and garden status with a six point plan to save wheat meat fats transportation and surplus storage.
The Farlington Parent-Teacher Association held an all day meeting Tuesday to discuss food conservation with Mrs. Springsteen and Mr. May Springsteen presenting plans from the Woman's Army Against Waste and the Food Administration. Last week the group hosted a waste saving picnic for 31 Farlington schoolchildren showing economical results. all children ate a plain lunch with butter and peanut butter on the same sandwich and none left early sick.
Canned salmon is not planned for trench rations in Europe. National Council of Defense assigns an 3 percent cap on total salmon pack to meet immediate needs, as advised by C. H. Clarke.
James M Hay, a student at Seattle college, receives the Bishop O'Dea gold medal for best conduct and close application during his senior year.
The funeral of Capt. Elbridge Goding retired sea captain and Seattle resident for 25 years will be held Tuesday at 2 PM from Butterworth & Sons parlors. Lorrington Reed aged 18 of 1912 Minor Ave disappeared after leaving work Friday evening at quitting time.
Russia's War Minister Kerensky orders military discipline to compel troops to fight. Absent soldiers lose voting rights and land distribution participation. He blocks nine companies from leaving the front and refuses leave for a Ukrainian division to attend an autonomy conference. An antiwar agitator ban carries up to ten years in prison.
Debate rages over who should control food policy while Senator Simmons travels to the White House to press for war revenue diversion to advance the food bill. Hoover designates July 1 as food conservation day urging media and civic leaders to mobilize housewives in a nationwide campaign. The senate declares the food control bill as regular business, blocking attempts to send it to committee.
The note to the Russian government, released in Washington, states the Root commission will confer with Russia to secure cooperation against the German autocracy. It emphasizes America's democratic sympathy, universal unity in defense of democracy, and the goal to render Germany harmless.
The article outlines a large scale air fleet to be built with 30 000 planes, funded by a 600 million dollar aviation appropriation. France and Britain lead production of advanced battle planes while U S factories adapt to produce engines and wings. Training schools operate in several cities.
The Seattle Liberty loan quota surpassed the target by 1 036 250 dollars as 15 000 individuals subscribed on the list.
On second floor at The Bon Marche, sensible smart styles include plain flare and shirted top models with full front buttons, self belts, and fancy pockets. Lightweight coats button high at the neck with belts and patch pockets, plus linen caps matching at 50 cents.
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