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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1917
Page
3
In Tacoma on June 23 a proposed theatre seating 2,100 at American Lake is announced by J L Gottstein and Frederick Fisher of the Great Theatres company.
Women in overalls labor alongside men in the Ryan Car Company lumber yards in Chicago during a 9 hour day earning 30 cents an hour.
Two pacifist organizations claim to undermine the selective draft by pushing exemptions for conscientious objectors. They seek to insert a clause into new regulations allowing objectors to escape enrollment, with large memberships and ties to groups in New York and Northfield Minnesota.
Washington June 23 United Press reports the Council of National Defense will be reorganized into four equal posts. A war industry director will lead railroad and industrial work and bear sole responsibility. A second will direct purchase and distribution of finished materials. A fourth will chair a general purchasing board.
Maj. Gen. Pershing urged American citizens to subscribe generously to the Red Cross as he prepares to command the first American army units in the Allied trenches. He said America can show its colors best by supporting relief efforts. The appeal was transmitted from Paris via United Press Teletype.
With three days left the Red Cross war fund reached almost 80 million dollars as large gifts from churches and other contributors are expected before Pershing Day. The drive aims to aid wounded American troops in France and surpass Liberty Loan levels.
American expeditionary forces on the French firing line may occupy a position between the British and French sectors. Initially four miles of trenches are planned, with the French mission recommending the position for Pershing's troops. Pershing and Petain are conferring on the exact front point to hold.
The piece argues that in Russia the presence of a uniform and a gun did not turn workingmen into soldiers. It notes that many become armed workers rather than disciplined troops, challenging the idea of divine right rule and highlighting the danger posed by armed dissent in Tsars era. The writer calls this a historic discovery about Russia's military mindset.
Star readers weigh options for a name that will stick to American soldiers in France, with polls from 200 newspapers urging suggestions like Yank Doodle Jonathan Teddy or Sammy. Also recounted is a Petrograd crowd moment when a sword wielding Cossack blurs lines between uniform and citizen, signaling a turning tide against the czar.
The Pacific Coast electrical workers union threatens a coast wide strike against Pacific Telephone & Telegraph if wage scales apprentice system and organizing rights are not met. J Morgenthaler leader reports from Seattle while Aberdeen exchanges close due to operator walkout. Final decision rests with international president F J McNulty in Washington DC.
Employees of the White Building barber shop will donate all Monday receipts and wages to the Red Cross, transferring funds to support relief efforts.
All Red Cross workers who helped in the campaign for 200000 members will hold a final rally at the Moore Theatre Monday night.
Members of the First Presbyterian Church will donate to the Red Cross war fund through the auxiliary representative on the upcoming Mayor Sunday.
The White House says the president expects a three day settlement to end the dispute over Denman Goethals and the ship building plan. Goethals may quit and Wilson would grant him authority to build all ships and commandeer new construction with funds from Congress to speed up the merchant fleet.
Washington June 23 The House unanimously approved a bill authorizing the secretary of war to acquire lands for coast defense or army cantonments by lease or condemnation during the war.
A Belgian named Geo Cheese visited a newspaper office in San Francisco on June 23 and said he would finalize his naturalization immediately after reading a report that William Rutter and Heinrich Exys had received final papers. The item plays on a domestic flap about citizenship with a punny headline.
Dr. Bolivar J. Lloyd, surgeon in charge of federal public health in the Northwest, has been ordered to report to the surgeon general of the navy for temporary duty.
C. F. lurrows, secretary of the Metropolitan laundry, announced that after a Thursday night fire the Metropolitan concern's operations are being handled by the Troy laundry as of Saturday.
Allied plan shows withdrawal of British forces from the Struma line and concentration of troops in Thessaly west of Salonika as initial steps toward recapturing Serbia. The advance north to Nish could sever the Berlin to Constantinople line, disrupting Turkey’s direct rail link to its allies.
The Pacific Northwest Rose Society plans a major two day show at the Arena next Monday and Tuesday to aid French war orphans. Proceeds go to H. C. Henry for starving children. about 200 exhibitors expected with new classes and a Seattle park board exhibit.
Greenbaum's jewelry store in Kansas City was robbed of two diamond rings valued at 750 dollars. A man entered, asked to see rings, demanded money with a revolver, and forced Mrs. Greenbaum into the safe before fleeing.
Atlanta reports a higher share of blue eyed defenders than any other U S region. In other parts of the nation gray eyes predominate.
Dr M F Randolph of Kinnear apartments rose from sleep last week believing thieves were taking his car. The alarm proved false, but the vehicle was stolen Friday night.
A notice highlights birds and flowers creating a wholesome, uncontaminated atmosphere for kids. It emphasizes outdoor scenes and natural beauty as beneficial for youth activities and enjoyment.
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