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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1917
Page
1
President Wilson calls Congress into an extra session for April 2 to consider aggressive steps toward Germany. War seems likely as U-boat attacks on American ships push the United States toward declaring war and putting the armed forces on a war footing.
Defense lawyers move to press charges against Logan and Fred Billingsley for perjury amid a federal probe. The claim involves Logan paying Edale Mesdorf to suborn testimony about Arthur Hatton in Chauncey Wright's restaurant as prosecutors pursue alleged bribery and framing linked to Mayor Gill.
The Star daily ads offer merchants a path to gain and retain customers. Advertisers benefit from steady exposure and regular readers see Seattle’s best store offerings.
Councilman Erickson will introduce two resolutions before the public utilities committee. One seeks to limit the use of 75 single‑car streetcars until common user rights are established for the Jackson loop of the S E Co. The other directs the city engineer to proceed with the 16th Ave bridge across the Lake Washington canal as originally planned, including approaches on 15th Ave and Nickerson Ave to connect with the municipal line.
An editorial urges the United States to enter World War I as a fight between democracy and autocracy. It argues American involvement could spark democratic movements in Russia and undermine German militarism, framing war as painful but necessary for universal democracy and national sacrifice.
Seventeen students from the Broadway evening school and five from the high school department will receive diplomas at Wednesday night commencement exercises. Superintendent Frank B. Cooper will present the parchments and BE. Shorrock will deliver the address. The season ends with 5,000 attendees at the school and 7,500 in the city.
Fremont State bank depositors will gather Thursday at 8 p m in the hall over the bank to hear a committee report outlining a plan of reorganization. Bullets appear on page 4. Nan of Music Mountain is with you tonight.
Kansas City story begins with the first day of spring and a one legged robin visiting Thomas G. Beaham's snowball plant. Robbie selects a beautiful nesting spot and brings a mate, delighting both children and adults as they await his arrival.
New York March 21 stocks rise as traders react to news of an extra congressional session. Opening leaders advance about half a point to more than three points, signaling broad market gains.
The New York Times editorial calls for an immediate nonpartisan reorganization of the cabinet to lead war efforts. It argues only government readiness matters and urges capable men with proven experience to serve at the president's table.
Forty five million pounds of copper will be supplied to the United States army and navy at 16 fraction cents per pound for the coming year by leading American copper producers. B M Baruch announced the price as the first response to the government's patriotism appeal following a navy shipbuilder steel mill profit cutting arrangement.
Olympia report says Governor Lister trimmed sixty thousand four hundred fifty dollars from the omnibus appropriation bill at the closing moments of the legislative session. Port Orchard telephonist A. Brass died from suspected poisoning. officials opened an inquiry into the death.
President calls extra session of congress on April 2 as the Union League Club and Republicans declare a state of war and urge decisive action. Copper companies agree to meet government needs at prices over ten cents below prevailing market rates. The New York Times advocates cabinet reconstruction along coalition lines. A census of women volunteers begins as Navy signs women for various duties. W P C Harding urges a billion-dollar loan to aid the allies.
Official word from Washington confirms the abdication of Nicholas II in Russia. Milukoff, leader of the constitutional democrats in the duma and former editor of Rech, is cited as directing humanitarian efforts against conservatism. Ambassador Bakhmeteff forwarded the message to Consul General N. Bogdaviensky in Seattle.
Governor Lister vetoed the criminal syndicalism bill passed by the late legislature. He argued the measure is far reaching and could threaten civil liberties and free speech, warning agitators might gain from curtailing citizens’ loyalty to government and law and order.
Louis J. Selznick wireless offered Nicholas Romanoff of Russia a weekly 10000 roubles 5 000 dollar payment to come to America and act in a film titled Behind the Throne. Selznick, once penniless, is now a millionaire.
A tornado near Delmark, Arkansas, killed seven people and injured eight early today, wrecking nearly every building in the town as emergency crews respond.
Rep John F Miller announces he will back the president and approve measures to safeguard American ships and lives. He departs for Washington after learning of an April 2 special session. he replaces Senator Miles Poindexter after William Humphrey’s defeat.
A stream of Everett police officers testified Wednesday in the Thomas Tracy murder case, detailing threats by members of the I W W and arrests before the Verona arrival. Cross examination identified Mrs Mahler as Prison Defense League secretary and noted an officer forcing a man from a boat during protests.
Preliminary hearing of Police Mike T. Powers, Justice of Peace Brinker, on a charge of accepting a bribe, has been continued until April 12. Prosecutor Lundin plans to file an information direct in the superior court against Powers.
The afternoons grow longer by about three minutes daily as the sun crosses the equator marking spring's official start. A fierce gale last night contrasted with the season's arrival.
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