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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1917
Page
3
Olympia March 1 The Zed nick bill providing military training in high schools was killed in the state senate yesterday. It was indefinitely postponed after senators amended it by substituting compulsory physical training in place of military training.
In Seattle the championship match between Newell Banke of Detroit and local players unfolds with drama as spectators describe the long, strategic battle. Hanks edges Banks Beats Em All in a tense finish amid reflections on chess as war and national styles.
British troops advance within about a mile of Baupaume while German retreat continues. Haig’s front extended to roughly 12 miles with gains around Gommecourt and Guedecourt to Deaulencourt, as German towers were demolished to deny observers. Evacuation of Baupaume appears underway.
Olympia March 1. The house killed the Jones bill that would provide two pay days a month for railroad workers. Senator Landon denounced the measure as class legislation and said Jones pursues labor-flavored policy to win labor support while opposing progressive measures.
Olympia March 1 The public utilities committee reported favorably House bill 267 authorizing first class cities to own and operate street railway lines extending up to three miles beyond corporate limits Seattle representatives discovered the measure would split the Lake Burien car line in Seattle Hastings prepared amendments to protect existing city car lines.
A vintage advertisement claims Swamp Root will benefit kidneys and bladder. It urges sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer and Company in Binghamton New York for a sample and a booklet. Regularly sold bottles include fifty cent and one dollar sizes at drug stores.
Long lists of witnesses are expected to be used by both sides as the booze graft conspiracy trial of Mayor Gill Chief Beckingham ex Sheriff Hodge and four city detectives opens before Judge Neterer. Detectives Under Cover and grand jury participation hint at secret testimony and reserve witnesses in Seattle proceedings.
At Seattle Construction and Dry Dock, about 40 of 500 workers have taken the naval reserve auxiliary oath. Lieut. G B E Davis says he can administer to 600 in the plant, but so far only 40 have joined. Some union men say they do not understand the proposition, and believe more will enroll once it is understood.
Norris independent republican on the Senate floor demands full and complete discussion of all remaining appropriation bills. He threatens an extra session if his demand is not met, as at least six major appropriation measures await action. Senator Thomas of Colorado called for an extra pension, warning of a potential national crisis and urging all congressmen to remain seated.
By unanimous vote the Green Lake Business Men's association endorsed the public belt line bond issue on Wednesday night They urged North End citizens to vote for the belt line saying railroads have discriminated against the district and that the public line would bring industries to Lake Union Fremont and Ballard areas.
A suit filed by C Allen Dale W M Calhoun and Byron Phelps aiming to force bus ads along the port ferry jitney route to carry campaign placards and belt line defeat cards was denied by Judge Smith Thursday morning.
Mrs. Ethel B. Doyle seeks divorce from Sidney B. Doyle after 11 years of marriage. She testified he stopped recognizing her at home and caused her health to fail, saying he refused to speak to her for four months. The case was heard before Judges Jurey.
Asahel Curtis screened films of landscapes between here and Chicago for Rotary Club guests at the Washington Annex during the regular weekly Wednesday noon luncheon.
Washington March 1 The Senate appropriation committee struck the 400000 for a nationwide investigation by the Federal Trade Commission from the sundry civil bill as an economy move. F. J. Dusky, convicted of robbing Citizens Bank of Renton on October 19, 1915, filed Wednesday a
The American Association of Port Authorities telegraphed to President Robert Bridges urging cooperation for a nationwide waterfront switching investigation. If the Interstate Commerce Commission knew conditions funds would be provided for an inquiry.
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