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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1918
Page
4
In a busy schoolroom Margaret Ann and friends share brisk, candid chatter about heaven and God. The governess and aunt intervene as Budgie and Teddy clash while the children reveal sharp, humorous notions about faith and obedience.
Supreme Court holds federal government lacks power to prosecute individuals who bought or sold votes in federal officer elections. The ruling sustains a lower court denouncement and means nine Cincinnati indictments from January 25, 1917, need not proceed to trial.
London reports Field Marshal Haig states Australian troops entered German trenches at Warneton killing at least 59 enemy soldiers. They destroyed dugouts took 11 prisoners and one machine gun. Raiders near Gapard and Hollebeke captured prisoners and a machine gun. North of Passchendale Middlesex troops captured prisoners. South of St Quentin repulsed an enemy attack and took a few prisoners. Casualties were light overall.
A Monday notice from Postmaster Edgar Battle raises parcel post limits to 70 pounds in the first three zones and 50 pounds in other zones with a maximum combined length and girth of 84 inches. The change excludes parcels sent to expeditionary forces in Europe, which remain seven pounds.
The government elevator at Port Colborne Ontario handled 404000 bushels of wheat in eight hours breaking records for grain output.
Walter Thorburn President Seattle Pension Association asserts the pension bill underwent over three years of study and expert analysis. He argues the cost to the city is seven and a half cents per thousand dollars of assessed valuation for the first five years, offset by gains in efficiency and potential fixes at future elections.
Washington March 6 The war department called for 10 000 skilled mechanics for ground aviation work overseas. About 98 of every 100 men must be skilled mechanics if they wish to join this branch. Transfer to aviation service via loan draft boards or at recruiting stations.
A persuasive ad claims Danderine cleanses the scalp and hair, removes dandruff, and improves hair after weeks of use. It promises new hair growth from the root and urges buying Knowlton's Dandeline at drug stores or toilet counters.
A reader asks if eight months desertion from the U S Navy forfeits citizenship and affects Select Service. The reply: citizenship is forfeited and only reinstated by presidential pardon, and the deserter cannot rejoin the Navy or regular Army but may serve in the National Army. apply for a pardon to resume full rights.
The letters advise practicing vocabulary with dictionaries and thesauri to express thoughts clearly. A reader asks about wartime social judgment for soldiers and girlfriends, and Miss Grey encourages keeping friendships and theatre outings, noting few flirtations harm reputation. Another reader seeks work while studying music. the columnist suggests pursuing music-related jobs or orchestras for income and growth.
A 70 year old man described as a former architectural draftsman at Camp Lewis is a deserter now pursued by Seattle and Tacoma police with military help. He is accused of passing worthless hotel checks in Tacoma and may be aiming to repeat the scheme in Seattle. He stands about 5 feet 7 inches, 149 pounds, light complexion, small mustache possibly, previously clean shaven.
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