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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1918
Page
3
A letter by Arthur Guy Empey endorses giving pocket Bibles to American soldiers. A statewide fund drive in Washington runs June 20 to 30 with a Seattle push June 21 to 24. Bible booths at busy corners will feature in the campaign.
Secretary H. A. Abel presented a report on car service noting 3.555 carloads of freight on wheels around Puget Sound and nearby assembling points, exclusive of 2.215 carloads that have been here 15 days or unloaded on the ground. The figures appeared in a submission to the commission on car service.
June reports say Austria Hungary narrows offensive toward roads to Venice as Italian defenses hold along the Mare river and in plains leading to the Venetian lowlands. Venice’s safety hangs in balance with maneuverable front lines and Piave crossing cited as key factor in the campaign.
Reports from Cuba arrival claim an American submarine sank a German U-boat near the Virginia capes last Friday morning. The account says the American vessel submerged after spotting the big U-boat with two deck guns and fired a torpedo, followed by wreckage seen on the water.
The Pacific Coast Steamship Co. asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for higher fares. They request 30 dollars between San Francisco and Seattle, 14 dollars between San Francisco and Los Angeles, and 3.30 dollars between Los Angeles and San Diego, with combinations tying routes to three cents per mile to align with federally controlled carriers.
Urgent hospital needs for Seattle and Bremerton shipyard workers spur proceeds from the Seattle Girls Victory Carnival to be shared by the Naval Relief society and the War Industries Hospital fund. A July 23 to 27 event at the Naval Training camp and University of Washington aims to mobilize broad support with pageant The Road to Victory and a beauty contest to select leading performers.
Jeremiah O Leary was arraigned before Judge Hand in New York on treason charges and pled not guilty. He was committed to the Tombs to await trial after the 25 minute indictment reading. His sister in law cried out Jerry as he was escorted inside.
The Pacific Northwest Rose Show of Seattle presents a benefit performance at the Arena on June 24 and 25 with afternoon and evening shows. Fifty Mia Reeves dancing pupils join the Elks and Naval Training Station bands in the program.
Flood Mead, a land settlement expert, spoke Tuesday at Seattle's Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club on how to provide land for returning soldiers. The speech was delivered at the Masonic club. An advertisement for Haynes repair services ran in the next Liberty Theatre listing.
Delegates at the 17th annual convention of the Chinese Students alliance of the United States gather on the University of Washington campus to discuss what Chinese students in America can contribute to China. The Western division is hosted by the University China club for a five day session in Denny hall with a welcome dinner at the Student Commons.
Nevert Knoll apologized in federal court for remarks against Liberty bonds that spurred espionage act charges. Judge Jeremiah Neterer sentenced him to six months in Snohomish County Jail on the recommendation of Assistant Attorney General Clarence L. Reames. Knoll, with wife and four children, said he regretted the comments and sought to make amends.
A year ago the Germans gained slightly in an Arras sector attack. The Allan Line steamer Carthagian was mined and sunk en route from Glasgow to Montreal with no passengers aboard. The article notes other war events from two and three years ago, including Allied advances and Russian retreats in the eastern front and Austrian military movements toward the Carpathians.
Winifred Neptune of Salina announces as a Republican candidate for the Kansas state legislature. She aims to serve as a Solon in the upcoming election, highlighting her civic focus and party affiliation.
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