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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1918

Page

8

Lenine Aids German Plot To Spark U S Industrial Strife

Reported by United Press from Washington outlines a German backed campaign involving Lenine to incite industrial upheaval across the United States and allied nations. The plan includes landing Russian agents on U S shores and in British Asia colonies to stir rebellion, with funds and agents named in confidential cables.

Washington Germany Nikolai Lenine United States Japan France Italy England United Press Lenine Teutons Lord Cecil British Asia Siberia Petrograd Council of the People's Carm Vladivostok Asia

Salute to Army Boots and Comfort Kits at Camp Manowal

Report notes that Napoleon on defense and training camps stress foot care for soldiers. The “Comfort Kit” includes Allen’s Foot-Bane powder to shake into shoes and heal blisters and sore spots. Camp Manowal promotes daily use of the kit to ease tired feet and prevent sores.

Cantona Army Navy Allen

Coates Heads New National Party In Chicago Convention

David C. Coates a prominent socialist and former Colorado lieutenant governor was elected chairman of America's new National party at its first Chicago convention. J. A. H. Hopkins became national executive committee chairman and first vice chairman, with all officers chosen unanimously. In Bellingham, William H. Warren collapsed and died while cycling.

Chicago David C. Coates Colorado Spokane America Coates Non Partian League National Party J. A. H. Hopkins New Jersey The Progressives

March auto accidents claim two lives and many injuries

A Seattle prone to crashes reports 30 injuries in the first eight days of March as two people die. Notable incidents include Mrs. Fredericksen killed at Eastlake avenue and Slowest Street, and W H Hewitt employee killed on 34th avenue. Several others suffer serious injuries across Madison, Yesler, Second, and Pike streets as cars and a jitney collide. Nearly all crashes occurred Friday, involving residents such as George Pinto, Joseph Smith, Mrs Barton, and Mary Holm amid busy city streets.

Prederick Arisen Eastlake Ave W. H. Hewitt Hewitt Lumber Corporation W. F Smith Seattle Ceneral Hospital Barton Hi. M. Barton 14Th Ave 14Th and Yesler Durand

Country Fair Set at University of Oregon

The student affairs committee decided the annual Country Fair will be held at the University of Oregon as war regulations allow. The event, run by the university Y W C A, funds Campus Day and a fellowship.

Student Affairs Committee University Y. W. C. A

Women Frozen After Saskatoon Festivity Tragedy

Three women died and a 16 year old girl missing after a dance at Ruthenian schoolhouse in Saskatoon. A fourth woman is hospitalized alongside two others who are expected to recover. Victims named include Mrs. Peter Herman, 41, Mrs. Waselina Welycako, 48, and her 12 year old daughter.

Saskatoon Sask Prychap Peter Herman Waselina Welycako Welyceko

Wounded Girl Found. Suspect Arrested in Butte

Hattie Polard was found dying in her room with a wound to the side and a sharpened pickax nearby. She alleged the attacker was Peter Marsden, a name not found in the directory. Richard Pothewick was arrested on suspicion of being her assailant.

Butte Hattie Polard Peter Marsden Richard Pothewick

Duwamish Council of Patriot Service Organizes Basket Social

The Duwamish Council of Patriotic Service organized by the King County Council of Defense will hold a basket social tonight at the Duwamish school house. A business meeting is scheduled for Tuesday evening.

Duwamish Council of Patriotic Service King County Council of Defense Duwamish

Dictator Talk After Cabinet Resignation in Madrid

King Alfonso accepted the cabinet resignation on March 9. Rumors say La Cierva, ex minister of war, may lead a country dictatorship as the crisis unfolds in Madrid.

Madrid Alfonso la Cierva

Farran Nominated to Park Board by City Comptroller

City Comptroller H. W. Carroll recommends Robert F. Farran for the park board as successor to Secretary R. W. Cotterill who departs the board to join the city council.

Robert F. Farran H. W Carroll Park Board R. W. Cotterill

Time Views and Plans According to the Man

A reflective verse notes time passes indifferent to differing views and unplanned thoughts. It contrasts desire to control time with the reality of its unyielding flow, presenting a stoic meditation on fate and agency.

Interest in murder trial centers on young daughter

In Cleveland the Elmer Hupp murder trial focuses on Consuela Hupp, his one year old daughter. Prosecutors and defense discuss her role as the case nears verdict, with Consuela's pleas influencing a witness stand decision and testimony about the Jan 19 shooting of Charles Joycoe.

Cleveland Elmer Hupp Consuela Hupp Hupp Charles Joycoe Chicago Joyce Mr. Hupp Kennedy Connuela Altho oUly

Slackers Are Caught Across Mexico Border

A U S cavalry patrol captured Thomas Powers John Powers and Thomas Sisson about 35 miles south of Hachita New Mexico after they fled draft evasion. They were pursued into Mexico and arrested eight miles beyond the border. The three men were sought for the February 10 fatal shooting of Sheriff R P Mo Bride undersheriff Mo Ro Kemp ton and deputy D K Wooten in Graham County.

Douglas, Ariz United States Thomas John Powers Thomas Sisson Hachita N. M RP. J. Mo Bride Mo Ro Kempton D. K. Wooten Graham County Mexico

Bomb Placed at Theatre Entrance in Chicago

A so called harmless bomb exploded near the ride entrance of the Al H. Wooda theatre on Friday night as crowds filled the streets. The blast created loud noise and smoke but caused little damage, and police suspect a dissatisfied union over construction handling as the motive.

Chicago al H. Wooda Theatre

Delay Appointment Of Successor To Morris In Olympia

Gov Lister said the appointment of the late Judge George FE Morrin's successor on the state supreme court will be postponed several days. Likely candidates include Judge John HK Mitchell Thuron county superior court Attorney General W V Tanner Judge Walter M French of Kiteap and Judge Kenneth Mackintosh of King.

Y M C A Membership Race Between Seattle and Portland

A week long contest begins Monday to boost Y M C A membership in Seattle and Portland. The event follows a dinner at the Seattle Y and marks a new war work movement to provide social educational and recreational facilities for boys employed in shipyards.

Seattle Portland Y. M C

Women in Uniform Barred from Drinks in Uptown Hotels

New York March 9 women in uniform or escorted by uniformed men will not be served drinks in leading uptown hotels. Government regulations apply to both women and men, authorities say.

New York

Shipping Board Denies Imminent Strike Rumors

Union officials and representatives of the Shipping Board Saturday denied rumors of a city strike tied to an apprentice problem clash. No strike action was confirmed and officials urged calm while discussions continue.

Shipping Board

Jitney Measure Blocked by Mayor Veto Emphasized

The judiciary and public safety committee report that the jitney licensing ordinance cannot pass over the mayoral veto as an emergency measure. It could pass as regular legislation with six council votes if needed.

Judiciary and Public Safety Committee Corporation Hugh Caldwell

War department orders curb casualty list details

Washington March 9 A permanent war department order bans publishing casualty lists with addresses and next of kin details. The committee on public information insists lists without deleted information are useless to press and public. The adjutant general says lists will be released to the committee and available there only. Maj. Gen. March says the policy is permanent. Relatives plan protests but officials say no name will be withheld longer than necessary to prevent enemy use of data. Next of kin will still be informed by the war department as before.

Washington War Department Ler Ehing March Army Committee On Public Information Department France

Park board to swap chubs for trout in Beattie lakes

The Beattie park system plans a fish swap with the state game and fish warden. Supt J W Thompson will cooperate on experiments to replace chubs suckers and bullheads with edible trout. noon surface activity noted as trout may leap.

Beattie Parks Board of Park Commissioners J. W. Thompson State Game and Fish Warden

Spokane County Tops King in Public Service Reserve Enrollment

Spokane County leads King County in enrollment for the public service reserve, state director Robert Moran says. If the counties were equal in ratio, King would have about 75,000 enrollees. Moran urges all patriotic citizens to enroll beyond shipyard workers.

Spokane County King Public Service Reserve Robert Moran King County Moran

Texas Rangers Round Up Mexican Outlaws

Corpus Christi Texas march 9 five of twenty banditos who raided the Tom East ranch south of Hebronville thursday night were killed by Texas rangers while the remainder were cornered without American casualties in the chase and siege ongoing at the scene.

Corpus Christi Tex Tom East Ranch Hebronville Texas Ranger

Tiz Foot Comfort Promise Offers Quick Relief

A 1900s style ad touts Tiz as a magical remedy for tired feet. It claims to draw out acids, reduce corns and blisters, and let shoes feel comfortable again. Buyers are urged to purchase a 26 cent box from druggists or stores for long lasting foot relief.

Thunder Eagle Seen in Northern Lights Over Port William

Ojibala Indians report a sacred Thunder Eagle appeared in the aurora borealis over Port William Ontario on Thursday night. The image of the bird flew south as green flashes scattered behind it, signaling wonderful things will begin at once.

Port William Ont

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