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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1917
Page
1
A vivid appeal warns that German aggression threatens the world and urges Seattle to donate to a $300,000 Red Cross fund as part of a $100 million national drive. The piece stresses personal stakes, urging readers to help save brothers sons Sweethearts neighbors and kin.
Washington June 19 The food control bill now before Congress is described as the most immediate war problem for the United States and allies. Without adequate food supplies for armies and civilians in England France and Italy the war effort suffers, and delays threaten the bill’s passage as lawmakers argue about other war measures.
Hoover warned senators that without food control prices threaten national efficiency and living costs. He cited consumer prices higher than war torn nations with food control and urged action on a bill to curb speculation and fix prices while denying a food dictator.
The merchant who advertises wants your business and values your patronage. He works to keep you satisfied and to offer better values, which he communicates through his ads. It pays to read them as Seattle's best stores regularly appear in The Star.
Deputy Coroner Frank Koepill says he cannot enjoy the picnic because he fears discovering a death in the woods and having to transport the body back to town.
Police Officer Fred Mills says street cars in Peruvia move in reverse to avoid hitting people crossing in front of them. Mills jokes at police headquarters daily. Jimmie Crelan, mayor's secretary, was held up on Portland streets for his selective service registration card while at the Rose show last week.
Instructions for immediate donations direct to A. D. Barrall at 5194 Arcade building or his assistant in room 4034. Campaign teams collect on Tuesday through Thursday, then Friday begins house to house canvassing and street donations via mercy barrels for intimate gifts like jewelry. Obtain a receipt and verify solicitor credentials.
Thousands of Seattle volunteers mobilize a citywide Red Cross drive asking every income level to contribute. Aylmore leads registrations while Titus directs a broad campaign with nurses, posters, and street performances to raise $300,000 by June 26 and support war relief efforts overseas.
New York June 19 two officers are to be examined by the district attorney over the Ruth Cruger murder and Cocchi escape. Consuelo Larue, who aided in locating Cruger’s body, was found hysterical and maimed after claiming two men threatened her with a telegram and attacked her as she leaped to avoid them.
Jefferson Caffrey, the American government’s official representative and emissary of Secretary Lansing, welcomed the Russian commission in Seattle. Born in Louisiana, he is about 30, with seven years in diplomatic service and postings in Russia, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Germany, and Persia. He recalled hunger during the war and valued his experiences.
The arrival of the Russian extraordinary war commission in Seattle last Friday morning was published today after Washington approval. Newspapers had withheld the news at the state department's request, though the visitors reached Seattle and later proceeded to Washington, D. C. on the noon flight.
Fifteen hundred laundry workers and drivers strike Seattle area laundries. Less than half operate at full capacity while others stay shut or serve only big customers. Hospitals receive full supplies. hotels wash themselves. Soup kitchens feed pickets. unions track progress as talks stall.
In a heated senate session Senator Stone charged efforts to loot the treasury as he tied the Denman Goethals shipping board dispute to the broader war effort. Hoover urged relief from food burdens as part of a nationwide drive led by common citizens.
In Washington on June 19 Senator Stone criticized Gen Goethals and the Denman Denman clash over steel pricing. Stone warned against cold blooded attempts to rob the treasury and questioned Goethals approval of 95 dollars per ton contracts while noting tentative 56 dollar offers. Senator Smith defended Goethals saying 95 dollars could serve as a working basis until government price fixing.
London June 19 Foreign Minister Balfour told the commons that America has not signified adhesion to the London allied pact. He appeared receiving an enthusiastic greeting on return and thanked the United States for its hospitality while the sole question concerned U S support for the separate peace agreement.
A girl at a laundry said she was cursed by the plant manager while patrolling the front. Another picket reported a bucket of water was thrown from a laundry window.
June 19 report says Justice Department will arrest 2,000 men who refused to register on the Mesaba iron range. At present 200 are under arrest. The item also notes there are 35 letters in the Russian alphabet, with 15 deemed useless.
New Brunswick authorities say they have solved the Piper death mystery with the arrest of Dr. William J. Condon in Chattanooga Tennessee. Condon a captain in the United States Army Medical Corps and a former New Brunswick resident faced a murder charge creating a sensation locally.
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