War Savings Stamps urged by governor proclamation
The message declares Wednesday as the official War Savings Stamps day by Governor Lister, with Thrift Day emphasized daily. Citizens are urged to buy War Savings Stamps today as part of the drive.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1918
Page
4
Russia’s turbulent path as nation reshapes with internal splits
Russian history unfolds daily as Finland, Poland, and Ukraine drift toward independence after Nicholas’s departure. With leadership shifting from Onsky to Krylenko and Trotey, Russia faces a weakened de facto government. Cossack forces bolster Semenoff’s bid while the Siberian railway remains a critical target in a struggle to control the vast republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Russia
Nicholas
Finland
Polish
Ukraine
Onsky
Krylenko
Trotey
Passeth
Far East
Genoff
Siberian
Semenoff
Censorship Debate Over Publishing Casualty Lists
A wartime policy restricts newspapers from printing American casualty lists in Europe to avoid aiding the enemy. Editors worry about withholding information from next of kin and the public while balancing security and public info.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Trouble in Europe as Finland may become German crown
The piece argues neutral Scandinavia faces pressure from Germany during World War I with Finland possibly becoming a German throne, Austria and the Kaiser's line contending for influence while Norway Sweden and Denmark are targeted. It notes Secretary Baker and Washington's stance on pressing the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imany
Finland
Oscar
Kaiser
Aland Islands
Heligoland
Norway
Germany
Sweden
Denmark
Prussia
Napoleon
Uncle Sam Should Step In On Coal Regulation
The piece argues against Senator Lodge's plan to hand coal regulation to Lane and Frank Peabody. It warns that surrender to Peabody interests profits is wrong and urges federal action in time. It condemns Russia peace remarks by the Kaiser and notes Rockefeller Jr. predicts industrial relief from the Rule with possible oil price rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Lodge
Lane
Frank Peabody
Committee of the Council of National Defense
Wilson
Middle West
South
Lodge
Peabodys
Uncle Sam
Seattle Power Site Debate Urges Careful Choice of Site
City officials received several bids for power sites but costs for transmission lines and total per kilowatt delivered remain unclear. Editors urge thorough analysis of all sites to avoid delays and ensure cheapest power for Seattle’s future growth and wartime industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Trotsky Named War Minister Signals Soviet Policy Shift
Analysis argues Leon Trotsky’s appointment as war minister marks Russia shifting emphasis to external fighting over domestic reform. The piece notes Trotsky’s dominance in Bolshevik strategy, distrust from Germany, and the Pan Soviet Congress's peace stance as background to Moscow’s evolving posture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Trotsky
Russia
Petrograd
Germany
Trotsky
Moscow
Foreign Office
Ministry of War
War Department
First Colored Woman Settles Beattie Community
Sarah Grose 82 reportedly became Beattie’s first colored resident and died at home on 1 29 4th Ave Friday. Rheta survived by four great grandchildren and three grandchildren. The Seattle auxiliary district chairmen addressed the executive committee and precinct captains of division No 1 of the Council of Patriotic Service. Dry squad officers served two drums containing 69 quarts of whiskey at Pier D and Pier B Friday. County auditors in Olympia granted units for its importation. Archer Buchanan, alleged deserter from Camp Lewis, is believed in Seattle per military police word. He is riding a stolen Excelsior motorcycle. Zittle hoped Germany would win the war. Portland plans to stop teaching German in high schools after this year. University of Oregon defeated University of British Columbia and Washington in a triangular debate in Eugene. Spokane men charged with liquor permits for nonmedical use arrested. Olympic Limited derailed near Moscoe Day. several injured including a dining car chef and two waiters. War Trade Board announced relaxed pork export restrictions to Canada and license allowances to British West Indies and parts of the Americas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Grose
Settie
Beattie
4Th Ave
Rheta
K. KR. Fox
Seattle
A. L. Hawley
King County Liberty Loan Committee
Council of Patriotic Service
Pier D
Pier B
Olympia
Archer Buchana
Camp Lewis
Germany
Portland
Jane
Eugene
Ore
University of Pritish Columbia
University of Oregon
Oregon
British Columbia
Washington
Spokane
F. M. Setters
W. Q. Webb
North Pacific Coast
Chicago
Olympicn
Milwaqukee & St. Paul
Moscoe
Food Hand Hygiene and Tuberculosis in Milk Debated
The text argues for regular examinations of food handlers to prevent disease spread and notes laws in U S cities for worker health checks. It also warns that contaminated milk from tuberculous cows endangers children, suggesting taming the disease in cattle would reduce national sickness and death rates.
Dr Matthews Discusses Night Life in Seattle Sermon
Rev Mark A Matthews will preach on night life in Seattle this Sunday at First Presbyterian Church. The sermon titled Night Life in Seattle will address social issues and moral concerns facing the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Matthews
Seattle
Mark A. Matthews
First Presbyterian Church
Draft Board Notices Discharge Conflicts at Camp Lewis
Draft boards will be notified when men in their jurisdiction are discharged from service by the exemption board here. In the past, men have been discharged here and have returned home only to be drafted again by the civilian board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Lewis
Stapp Describes Whale-Size Fish Pulled by Mo torman
C. F. Stapp, a mo torman on the Alki line, weighed 300 pounds according to information from a county auditor’s office while taking out a fishing license Friday. The fish that pulled Stapp into the water was said to be a whale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Stapp
County Auditor's Office
Alki
Ladies Musical Club Presents Ambulance Gift to Seattle Unit
Following the example of Wellesley college girls who sent an ambulance to Gen. Pershing and his wife, the Ladies Musical Club of Seattle will donate an ambulance to Seattle base hospital unit No. 60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Pershing
Wellesley College
Seattle Base Hospital
The
Ladies Musical Club
Seattle
University of Washington Debaters Back an International Supreme Court
The University of Washington defeated the University of Oregon on Friday night in a campus debate supporting an international supreme court after the war. Washington’s team, Donald Coleman and John Coffee, won the Judge Alfred Battle prize of 75 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. of W
University of Oregon
International Supreme Court
Alfred Battle
Donald Coleman
John Coffee
Washington
Found Dead in Bath Identified Fisherman John Bohn
John Bohn a 34 year old member of the Alaska Fishermen's union was found dead from natural causes Friday night in a room of the Northern Turkish bathrooms. He had recently arrived from San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bohn
Alaska Fishermen's Union
San Francisco
Archaic Police Communications and Wartime Rants
A collage of oblique notes and comical asides discusses nutty notions, draft rules under Provost Marshal General Crowder, and jokes about cinema habits. It references Armenia violence and mentions potential city council races amid wartime chatter and local postcard humor.
Slacker Provokes Chiding Over Crisp Email
A terse rebuke targets slackers with sharp imagery about heads and tails and a biting expression on a plain email. The remark stresses pointed critique and a dismissive tone toward laziness.
Labor leaders urge allied unity to destroy autocracy
Washington on March 16 President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor sent a cable to Arthur Henderson English labor leader and Albert Thomas French socialist urging joint effort in the gigantic task to destroy autocracy. The message was dispatched today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
President Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Arthur Henderson
Albert Thomas French
Cascarets Promoted as Harmless Liver and Bowel Cleansing
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a safe 10 cent laxative suitable for men women and children. It promises relief from bilious symptoms headachy dizziness coated tongue bad breath and stomach sourness with a gentle overnight cleanse and claims even sick children can take them without gripe.
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