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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1917
Page
6
Berlin and all Germany are submarine mad. A Danish received letter reveals German belief in U boats as decisive in the war. The writer says England’s defeat is the prime aim and Germany will starve Britain into submission while regretting English civilians suffer.
U S flag flies over six base hospitals in the French war zone as American physicians and nurses replace British medical staff. Lakeside unit at Hospital 9 commanded by Maj. Gilchrist with Dr. Crile second in command. Boston contingent at Hospital 11 under Maj. Cushing. New York Presbyterian unit at Hospital 11 under Maj. Hapwood and Dr. in charge. St. Louis group at Hospital 12 led by Maj. Fife and Murphy. Philadelphia representatives at Hospital 16 with Maj. Delaney and Dr. Harte. unit at Hospital 18 led by Maj. Collins with Dr. Besley in charge.
Stockholm June 22 reports the American mission to Petro may travel to Stockholm for a conference with socialist groups allied to the German called peace movement. Minister Morris declined to confirm but said he invited the mission to visit him if they return to America via Sweden.
Washington June 22 the selective draft registration ended with Wyoming and Kentucky sending complete returns. The grand total of names on the roll of honor is 9 649 938 and the figures will be analyzed by the census bureau to explain why several Western states registered about half their estimates while states like Ohio Michigan Wisconsin and Montana exceeded their estimates.
Paris reports another violent German attack on a French front east of Mont Tetón, penetrating trenches before being driven back. The war office notes fighting east of Vauxhaillon and south of Filain, with a French raid near La Fère taking prisoners. British forces conducted successful raids along scattered German positions.
London reports Nicholas Romanoff the former czar is to be tried, according to two Labour MPs who returned from Petrograd. They cite Kerensky statements that papers show the former czar and other officials plotted a separate peace. Several court party members may also be tried for attempting to hand Russia to Germany.
General Haig announced raids southeast of Queant near Neuve Chappelle and Armentieres. Allied forces inflicted casualties on the enemy and secured prisoners in the operation.
The Nortina freighter crew fired 19 shots at a Uboat after leaving Liverpool bound for America. Capt Foster said the submarine was wrecked and probably sunk as the Nortina reached an American port three days later. The Nortina is owned by Garland 8 Co of New York.
Miss Honora May O brien, once a stenographer for John B Manning, sued the millionaire stock broker for breach of promise after their engagement ended. Jury valued the difference in ages at 85 and 28 at $225000 as damages. His children protested the settlement.
Quick turnovers drive Bon Marche Bargain Basement deals. Merchandize is sold at small profits to ensure rapid movement. New items arrive daily and leftovers are slashed to make room. Visit daily for fresh goods and savings.
Exclusive sale offers genuine Panama hats in straight and rolled brims with telescoped and ridged crowns. Band or bow adds smart style at 1.35. New Untrimmed Hats priced 35c. lisere and Milan hemp shapes available in many colors and styles.
Elegant petti coats feature deep flounce and elastic waistbands in solid greens blues and blacks. Dresden and figured effects decorate the fabrics for fashionable texture and contrast.
Red Cross fund drive continues as bands and drum corps lend services for three nights. Bear with collection box raised $182.40, plus several hundred from the twelve St Bernard dogs. Monday promotes cutting cigars and candy to support the Red Cross. Martha May helps at White City event for the Red Crow drive with entertainment by Chief Seattle Film Co. and a promised display of airplanes in the clouds.
Miss Catherine Morey of Boston and Miss Burns led a yellow banner bearing a Wilson quotation before the White House. Police arrested the suffragists on obstruction charges and released them after questioning. A test case was anticipated as Miss Burns claimed rights to peaceful picketing while Miss Paul and supporters argued police overreach.
Seattle shoppers are invited to view summer straw hats priced around $2.00 to $2.09 in sennet and split braids with various crown styles and brim options. Also advertised are fine gauge cotton bathing suits in navy or black with red or white trim, offered at $1.00.
A Bon Marche advertisement promotes boys clothing including knickerbocker trousers at 1.00 a pair with belt loops knee buttons multiple pockets and sturdy fabric, Scout suits with coat trousers puttees knapsack and hat in khaki, straw hats Rah Rah and Middy styles, cool shirts blouses high low collars and navy Jersey bathing suits for summer on the upper main floor.
Real joy to find hats at 4.75 with white and black velvet crowned models and velvet edged trims. Includes cockades, small feathers, and owl heads for outdoor wear. Also offers 75c outing hats, piste panamas for kids, and untrimmed panamas at 75c, all launderable and sport themed.
Harvard Tennis Rackets at 1.50 Hartford Rackets at 3.00 Deuce Tennis Balls 25c Fancy Hammocks 4.50 Racket Covers 1.00 Championship Balls 0.40 Four Ball Croquet Sets 1.45 Mayflower Coffee 25c Macaroni or Spaghetti 3 for 25c Glass Starch 2007 Armour's Helmet Lunch Peanut Butter 15c California Ripe Olives Bon Marche offers a varied pantry and sports goods selection with prices.
The Bon Marche promotes a range of West Point Kodak products for servicemen including No. 1-A Kodak Jr models with Rectilinear and Anastigmat lenses priced from 13 to 18 dollars. The New 2-C and 3-A Special Kodak with Range Finder highlight the selection. West Pocket Kodaks priced around 6 dollars. Free film development with same day service if ordered Saturday. Upper Main Floor.
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