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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1918
Page
2
Press correspondent reports German strategy in the field describes a multi layer defensive network from the front trenches to rear zones. It details zones of Combat Grand Combat Habitual Combat and Battle with forts and caves built to reduce losses and delay Allied advances.
Mrs Henrietta Fiverett Berry a police matron since 1910 died at Seattle General Hospital after a serious operation. She worked up to two days before the surgery. Born in Bourbon county Kentucky she came to Seattle ten years ago. She leaves a son Eugene Berry of the fire department and her mother Mrs G Y Berry of Paris Kentucky. Funeral arrangements not announced.
An appreciation stresses that Germany should cease offensive actions and seek an end to the war through defensive posture. It urges a shift from aggressive operations toward negotiated settlement and protection of civilian lives amidst ongoing conflict.
Ole Hanson closed his campaign for mayor at Fremont Monday night urging a united city that can care for itself. He spoke to a second audience at Kirkwood Hall Green Lake reiterating a constructive platform and opposing profiteers and war obstructors.
A brief note reports that many pink flowers change to blue when exposed to ammonia fumes for a few minutes, suggesting a simple chemical effect on pigment.
Four balloon corps soldiers faced eleven hours aloft when a power winch failed during a tethered ascent at Fort Omaha. They were rescued after a hand wind lane was used to bring down the balloon and secure their return.
Major Wishard will lecture at the Metropolitan Theatre Thursday at 2 30 p.m. Mrs. John T. Holmes handles ticket sales. The talk concerns Red Crows work over there.
Black and white cotton lisle hose with double garter tops. Slightly imperfect but good grade for everyday wear.
Women’s Hose priced at 39 cents and fiber silk boot hose as seconds in black white and tan. Children’s hose at 25 cents offered in fine and medium ribbed cotton in black white tan with all sizes and some slight imperfections.
March 6 Wenatchee reports 90 Associated Bible Students in Chelan oppose the Red Cross and war saying aid to wounded prolongs conflict. J T Boott, Wenatchee elder, claims the Red Cross drafts soldiers back into battle. In Idaho Fred Miller of Spokane, Bible Students member, ordered to surrender all association literature as patriotic danger.
American artillery bombarded German trenches during a heavy snowstorm near Toul. The bombardment began at 1 a.m. and lasted about an hour with heavy fire and a weak German reply. A German machine gun captured Friday was sent to Washington as a trophy. Two hospital service lieutenants were wounded. one killed a German after being wounded.
James F. Bradford, mayoral candidate, refused to state his position on the recall of Anna Louise Strong, a school board member. He told crowds that the matter is a matter of conscience and that party or group affiliation would not affect his treatment. Bradford spoke at Queen Anne High School and Kagies Hall, Ballard.
The traction company seeks a 2 percent gross earnings tax but has little to say on rails spacing. City struggles to compel compliance with old franchise obligations. Avalon way residents supported franchising yet oppose elevated line proposals.
The National Mines and Smeltera Co plant at Magistral Durango was dynamited by Villa forces, killing Caterimo Smith and Persiano Sauceda and burning several ore trucks. The Parral message places the plant value at 1,500,000 dollars.
The Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity at the University of Washington invites members to an annual banquet at the College Club on Saturday. The program centers on war service and patriotism, reflecting the fraternity's involvement with government service among its members.
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