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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1918
Page
2
A WWII era appeal urges readers to buy the final Third Liberty Loan bonds to support troops heading to Berlin. It stresses immediate action, calls for each family to subscribe at least one $50 bond per member and to recruit others, warning that tomorrow will be too late.
United Press reports in Lorraine May 3 that a German airplane was destroyed and an American aviator missing after a clash involving five American and five German machines. Charles W. Chapman of Waterloo Iowa is cited as the missing American pilot in this sector. The German troops withdrew after his plane was believed down.
May 4 report from Lake City says Minnie Deckman of Seattle was acquitted by a jury in a U S court on espionage charges. Rev J Henry, also charged, was acquitted. Deckman remained in custody by U S officials and listed as an alien enemy after the verdict.
In C Pass Oregon on May 4 Lewis acknowledges a limited pass credit situation affecting local games and academic funding scrutiny.
Food Administrator Charles Heb berd says it would be impracticable to mix substitute flours in the required proportions at mills. Two masked robbers held up Robert Noavell and son, escaping with three gold bars worth $6,000. The Boswella family, living alone on a rich Oregon claim, were bound at their claim while robbers melted down pannings.
The Second Red Cross War Fund drive launches nationwide on May 20 with Seattle aiming for a $500,000 quota and Washington state targeting $1,006,000. The campaign emphasizes subscriptions, not memberships, to fund relief in Europe. Josiah Colline chairs Patriot4ic Service, with Joahboa Creen as King and Kitsap counties chair.
A group of 12 Northwest salmon canneries sues State Fish Commissioner L H Darwin in supreme court seeking a mandamus to issue fishing licenses to Austrians. They argue Austrian fishermen are essential to operations and that denial risks closing canneries and cutting a season Marmon pack valued at 85517 ranee.
The King County committee announces appointments forming a broad beothe committee. Names include A H Eldridge as chairman with A fred G Ayerst F BK Hands and others listed among the members and subcommittees across multiple districts.
Lieut. John Philip Sousa, A. S. A., chosen for the third time as president of the American Amateur Trapshooters Association. Sousa was the association's first president, underscoring a longstanding leadership role.
May 4 army casualty list reports three killed in action, five wounded, eight died of disease, one drowning, four from accident, 14 severely wounded, one missing, 60 slightly wounded. Names include Privates Chartee Vintier and Albert J Lente among the dead, with many others listed by locality.
Price controls on fish and fuel will be explored and possible reductions secured by two committees named by the Seattle Chamber of Commerce at a weekly luncheon. The fish committee includes Mrs. Daley Dennis, Wm Calvert Jr, Rh KK Small, Abe Friedman, and J Ht Hicks. The fuel panel lists F A Ernet, Blake DD Milla, W A Weeks, Dr. Geo T Williams, K F Weeks, and Frank Cotterill.
Photographer Jacobs presents a broad set of images at the Liberty Theatre. The lineup includes Seattle firemen in honor guard for veterans heading to Vancouver barracks, Chief War ren in olive drab uniforms, Mayor Hanson at opening day, cobbler repairing shoes for Camp Lewis, Marines raising funds for the Star’s Smoke Fund, Navy radio school at the University of Washington, rowing crews in action, and the Liberty loan dedication ceremony.
The Seattle ceremony will unfold at 12 15 with speeches and demonstrations as 63000 Liberty bond owners in Seattle share in 13161450 in subscriptions. Seattle’s quota exceeds 11420000 while Orcas Waldrow and Stewart Islands reach 85000 in the drive. Banks and local firms push third Liberty Loan with gifts from Puget Sound Bridge and Dredging Co 25000 Northern Grain and Warehouse 10000 Bumatoma Bank 20000 and Washington Iron Works 40000.
Archibald Hurd reports a naval official says the North Sea danger zone covers 121,782 square miles, with German submarines partially or fully enclosed by the greatest mine field ever laid, per the London Telegraph’s naval correspondent.
A Seattle inquiry explores whether Washington laws allow marriages between an East Indian man and two white women from Oakland after California denied licenses. The East Indian, described as a divine healer with notable testimonials, seeks permits in King County as Oregon state restrictions apply.
The Bon Marche Bargain Basement celebrates one year of affordable shopping with a First Birthday Sale. It touts low prices, cheaper fixtures, and special bargains, promising every sale price ends in one cent. Smart linen dresses in Irish linen styles are advertised for summer wear.
The advertisement promotes women’s suits priced at 13 91 featuring ripple back and Eton jacket styles in serge gabardine and poplin fabrics. It markets this season’s fashions with emphasis on quality and variety for the shopper.
Woman’s coats offered at 10.91 feature fine tailoring in rice serge poplin and burella cloth. Colors include navy green khaki blue and raspberry with multiple fabric options.
Fine wool jersey dresses offered at 19.91 feature smart simple styles and popular wool embroidery. A wide color selection and numerous designs highlight this value assortment.
Dresses in gingham lawn and Japanese crepe offered at 91c each in assorted styles. Sharp low price invites bulk purchase for a season’s wardrobe.
A special purchase offers hundreds of hats in street and dress styles. Hats come in all-white, light, medium and dark colors in large and small shapes with pleasing varieties and value.
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