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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1918

Page

10

Indictments Return on Espionage Act Violations

True bills were returned by the grand jury finding Mimil Herman and W J Mead guilty of violating section three of the espionage act. Mead allegedly attempted to dissuade Canadian enlistment while aboard ship from San Francisco to Seattle. Herman headed the Socialist party group in Everett and faced charges over propaganda against the war effort. An additional indictment names M M Howman of Sumas for shipping cattle to Canada without a license.

Mimil Herman W. J. Mead Meads Marke United States Mead High Seas San Francisco Seattle Nerman Socialiet Party of Everett Bis M. M. Howman Sumas Canada

Seattle Ministers Call for Day of Prayer

Resolutions by the Seattle Ministerial Federation urge President Wilson to support a joint congressional resolution for a day of fasting and prayer. They favor a weekday observance for national safety and peace, hoping for broader Allied participation.

Seattle

Jury to Hear Fremont Bridge Case in Seattle Suit

Seattle Superior Court will try the Fremont avenue bridge case against Puget Sound Traction Light and Power Co by jury after Judge Hall denied a court trial. The electric company had sought a bench trial.

Neacon Coat Alaska Pel, & Coal Universal BELL Sunor Canada On & Venture Lone Mar OU Vveesee Liberty Ol &As Wyo Ochitina Kuskhulane Bun Hiver Dellie Bilver Mines Ned Monarch of Alaska Momestake Univeral Minh Power Pacific Electric Puget Sound Max Winkler Seattle Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Co Fremont Ave Hall Electric Company

Hair-dresserd would be bany then Supplying switches of heir

Through losses made in combat, Perplural wives have care.

Bany

Largest concrete ship Paith passes trials at sea

The Paith, the world’s largest concrete vessel built by Bantan emeo Shipbuilding Co, completed a test workout Saturday. The ship averaged 11 knots over four courses, below the expected 16, yet officials hailed the trial as a success. The achievement is set to lead to three more concrete ships of similar design by the same yard, with the Waith already chartered for its first voyage.

Paith Bantanemeo Shipbuilding Co Waith

Norwegian Shipman Inspecting Seattle Shipyards

G. M. Pryde of the Norwegian shipping commission, involved in negotiating the charter of 400,000 tons of American steel sailing ships to America, visits the New Washington hotel in Seattle to inspect wooden ships being built for Norway. Thyde notes Norway’s ship construction nearly at a standstill due to material shortages.

G. M. Pryde Norwegian Shipping Commission America New Washington Hotel Seattle Thyde Norway

Surprise Birthday Party for Capt. C. W. Call

A Saturday night surprise commemorated Capt. C. W. Call’s birth anniversary. The event at his 1321 Fourth Ave. apartments drew twenty five intimate friends and relatives, honoring president of the Washington Association of Masters Mates and Pilots.

Capt. C. W. Call Washington Masters, Mates and Pilota Fourth Ave

Free Saturday Shipbuilding Classes At Broadway High

Free instruction in wooden ship construction offered by the United States Shipping Board at Broadway High School. Sessions begin at 7:30 each Saturday with illustrated lectures and miniature model work. Captain William H. Varney leads the program, open to all interested in ship building.

United States Shipping Board Broadway High School William H. Varney Shipping Board

Shipyard Carnival Set to Open Tonight

The Shipyards Athletic association carnival opens Monday night at Third Ave and Blanchard. A trainload of fun machinery from the Great Wortham Shows was unloaded Sunday and is ready for use.

Shipyards’ Athletic Association Third’ Ave Blanchard At Wortham

Sixteen U S ships launched in one week

Washington May 6 Sixteen wood and steel ships aggregating 9 196 tons were launched by the shipping board for the week ending May 5 This includes ten steam vessels and six wood vessels. Other tonnage acquired through contract totaled 80 180 tons with two tankers of 19 450 tons each delivered.

Washington Shipping Board

Public Markets Wrattle Stall Listings Show Broad Goods

A crowded market page lists stalls with diverse goods including meats vegetables and baked items. References to stall numbers 105 130 19 24 26 61 28 74 45 102 116 and 1518 appear with varied prices from 2 to 66 cents per item. The piece notes government employment information and a call for transit postal and metalworking apprentices with blanks available in room 203 Federal building.

Federal Building

Marines Stage Early Matinee for Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund

Publicity Sergeant Adams of Seattle organized a 9:30 a.m. matinee at the Liberty Theatre, with Manager Von Herberg donating the venue. The event raised $654 for the tobacco fund despite $20.50 in war taxes, drawing large crowds and praise from Marines and French alike. A letter from Private Joseph Gappa of the American infantry thanked a donor for tobacco sendings.

Adams Seatte Our Boys In France Liberty Theatre von Herberg The Liberty Katherine MccKeeh Seattle Joseph Gappa American Infantry Hazel Belle Collins Fifth Ave. N. E Sergt. C. Adams Star U.S. Marines

Limit Club membership and thrift stamp pledge noted

The Seattle Limit club reports 2,894 members pledging $606,000 in Thrift Stamps. Capt. J B Gibson retiring chairman reveals the figure as he leaves to command a merchant vessel. Seattle hosts 700 War Savings Societies with a meeting for local secretaries and presidents at the Labor temple annex Monday night.

Seattle Labor Temple Annex Fifth Ave University St

FEW ASK EXEMPTION FROM CAMP LEWIS

May 6 Camp Lewis report shows only 3 percent of the first army draft contingent sought exemption. Of 49,000 men, 1,727 requested discharges with 243 granted. more than half of the discharged had dependents, 42 were aliens, seven released on presidential appeals, and six for ministry. Seattle Greeks marked Easter with services and a 300 soldier parade from Camp Lewis.

Camp Lewis First Army

Dedication of Camp Lewis Y M C A Building

May 6 report that President Henry Suzzallo of the University of Washington will give the dedication address at the opening of the new Y M C A building Tuesday evening. R S Peters buys German Press equipment to run a publishing concern. Division No 2, Council of Patriotic Service, to hold a meeting with entertainment Wednesday at 8 p m in Lincoln High School.

Camp Lewis Henry Suzzallo University of Washington R. 8. Peters The Peters Typesetting Co German Newspaper Association Council of Patriotic Service Lincoln High School

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