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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1918
Page
2
United Press reports May 6 that Hindenburg is lining up fresh troops as German divisions in the west show signs of exhaustion. Of 206 divisions in the west some 472000 men have faced combat with limited gains, prompting patchwork and rotation to revive fighting strength for a renewed Somme or Lys push.
Fire at the Union Stock Yards and an elevator burned 3000000 dollars worth of grain. Authorities say the blaze was incendiary and grain was scattered across the yard. Firemen rescued 2000 from the unoccupied warehouse as damage estimates reached 500000 dollars. Police are investigating the cause of the fire.
An ordinance aims to allocate about $4,009 for a public fish market fund. The money would be used to support the market project and related expenses, with proceeds from sale directed to the fund.
The Senate approved a bill to outlaw the I W W in the United States after brief debate. Sponsors Walsh Montana and King Utah state the aim to disrupt I W W membership and leadership. The bill would punish membership with up to 109 years in prison, a $5 000 fine, or both.
In San Francisco on May 7 Otto Janson manager of the Janson Iron Works pleaded guilty to a violation of the espionage act. The case involves alleged actions aimed at aiding enemies of the United States. Court records indicate sentencing proceedings will follow.
Oakland told federal Judge Dooling he wants naval enlistment to prove he is an American after a recent sentencing appearance. He expressed a desire to serve and demonstrate his patriotism to the public.
New York paused to honor the 115 Americans who perished when the Lusitania sank. Memorial services were held at Trinity Church and a patriotic rally is planned at Carnegie Hall with Colonel Roosevelt as principal speaker.
In Washington on May 7 the Lusitania anniversary largely passed with little ceremony as officials continued their duties while the public observed the grim anniversary quietly. The report notes the nation remains focused on avenging the disaster.
An Atlantic port reports a Canadian vessel arriving after a combat with a submarine. The enemy craft was sunk by a single hit on the 106 foot submarine amidships. The merchant ship claims the first Canadian vessel to sink a submarine in this engagement.
An advertisement promotes a First Birthday Sale celebrating the idea of saving money through lower prices. It highlights free deliveries and basic fixtures as unnecessary, touting the Bargain Basement as proof of the savings concept.
The Bon Marche Seattle promotes upcoming higher prices for bedding and linens and urges customers to stock up now. The ad lists 1 200 yards of white goods mill lengths including Dimities Lawns and Voiles 27 to 40 inches wide 86 inch White Gabardine and more with limited yardage per customer, plus Pajama Cloth Dimitys and Sheer dotted Swiss and other fabrics with specific widths and quantities. It highlights pattern cloths linen damask mercerized cotton and glass toweling with modest yard limits to each buyer.
The Bon Marche lower main floor advertises crocheted bed spreads in Marseilles patterns at 1.95 and 2.25, woolnap blankets at 4.75 per pair in sizes 66 by 80 inches, plus camping blankets at 6.50 per pair in medium grey 66 by 80 inches.
1500 yards of remnants in Chambrays Ginghams Calicoes and black and white checks offered at 10 cents per yard. Boxes limit not over 10 yards each. Wash Goods Section Lower Main Floor.
The Bon Marche offers 3x5 foot Axminster area rugs with heavy long nap in a variety of patterns and colors priced at 4.49 and 4.95. Ideal for halls and landings, third floor display.
Pattern expert from the Ladies' Home Journal offers guidance at the Bon Marche pattern section on the lower main floor. The feature highlights assistance for readers seeking sewing advice and pattern selection.
Washington May 7 Today s casualty list contains 41 names with four killed in action five by disease two from wounds one missing and 15 severely wounded and 15 slightly wounded among listed. Names include Cpl Herman Hijormbang Teste Minn Pfc C Griffith Ala Marcus Jones Minn Julius F Muller Iowa Lieut Edmond J Laporte N J and others.
Wednesday shoppers saw wash dresses in multiple price groups from 1.95 to 4.95. Billie Burke percale and chambray fits featured white collars and cuffs plus pique trim. The range included practical home and garden wear in percale and gingham with jaunty pockets and stylish collars.
Officials in Crowder's office say 1,750,000 fit men exist in Class 1 as the core fighting strength, with 233,000 called for Saturday and about 700,000 more to come from 21 year olds next month, lifting reserves toward 2.5 million. The questionnaire put Class 1 near 8.2 million registrants, with 2.4 million available after disqualifications.
Provost Marshal Geneva Crowder announced a mobilization plan listing 4000 men to fill civil engineers ordnance and quartermaster corps posts. Recruits nationwide except Arizona Delaware and Vermont will entrain May 20.
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