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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1918
Page
2
May 1 dispatch states the army must be fully equipped and supplied on time. The article notes a desire to submit evidence of the department’s ability to officer equip and arm the new force with no delay. Details on personnel numbers remain unclear.
Roy W. Edwards, organizer for the Nonpartisan League, left Winlock after a mob tarred and feathered him for continuing to solicit members despite promises to cease. He will travel to Seattle briefly before returning to his California home.
The Chicago Herald is combined with the Hedrat morning paper and issued as the Chicago Herald and Examiner. The Herald plant is abandoned and operations move to the Hearst building under editor Arthur Brisbane.
Snow in the Italian Alps reaches six feet in places as blizzards slow the Austrian advance. Italian military officials expect weather to hamper operations in the northern mountains.
Washington May 1 Today's army casualty list shows 70 names with 3 dead of disease 1 dead of wounds 2 missing and 1 dead of accident Also reported are 5 wounded severely 5 wounded slightly The missing officers are Lieut Wm H Jenkins and Frank Lin B L Pedriek.
In a High School Baseball League clash Tuesday Franklin High defeated Wreet Beattie 1 to 0 to edge toward third place. West Side High had previously beaten Ballard and Lincoln, extending a strong run.
LONDON May 1 The Western front remained quiet after the Locre counterattack by the French. Haig reported no infantry action except local fighting and noted heavy enemy bombardment. The French war office said Locre was retaken and German attempts were repulsed elsewhere near Hangard-En-Santerre and Noyen.
Hats priced at seven fifty showcase two hundred fifty midseason models. White Milans and liseres in demure turbans appear in Turkish effects, jaunty sailors, and other favored styles. Flower laden hats with blossoms and trims are newly fashionable and very becoming.
An advertisement details spring outdoor wear for women including sleeveless coatees in velvet and jersey with belt accents, prices from $5 to $35, highlighting contrasting collars and white braid trims. It promotes wool plaid skirts and Baronette Satin options, noting the Second Floor Bon Marche location.
In the final days of the Third Liberty Loan campaign large subscriptions appear. Alaska Steamship Co pledges 150000 and Lloyds underwriters via Glanvill Nanthoven commit 25000. Bank of California channels 200000, Shell Company 34000, Wagner 10000, White 5000, Wakeman 2500. Union members contribute 4200 through Carpenters' Local 131.
An advertisement notes White Collar and Cuff Sets at 70c and separate cuffs and collars at 35c on the upper main floor, plus a claim that Bon Special coffee yields more cups per price on the fourth floor with a promise of consistent quality and fresh roast.
Pink checked Ginghams and light ground Calicoes offered in 25 inch widths. Ginghams sold up to 10 yards, Calicoes up to 10 yards per customer. Text notes the fabrics are suitable for aprons or children's dresses.
The Bon Marché Delicatessen notes growing popularity as a one stop picnic solution offering carry home baskets with Tillamook Cheese at 28¢ per pound and Potato Salad at 14¢ per pound, on the fourth floor.
Gandolfo testified that payments were short and that Callaghan used his office to cover private expenses. Grocer witnesses described fictitious relief lists, transfers to Callaghan accounts, and purchases charged to Gandolfo and personal accounts. Several women testified to assumed names aiding extra aid. individuals backed by county warrants and shipments of groceries, apparel, and a turkey gift.
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