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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1917
Page
3
A. F. Bird of Pure Milk dairy said they would supply milk to hospital patients and other needy customers at any cost. He claimed the business was doing its best but faced delivery difficulties while many people sought milk.
An official naval authority in Washington on May 6 stated that a practical solution to the submarine menace is near. He noted progress by the consulting board led by W. W. Saunders and cooperation with Secretary Daniels on anti submarine inventions. He said lines of effort are converging toward a successful outcome and that inventions are being tested and coordinated across scientific fields.
Washington May 8. An invisible government debate in the Senate prompted a strong protest from progressive Republicans after a secret session led by Democratic floor leader Sen. Martin to discuss the administration espionage bill. Sen. Cummins of Iowa urged returning to an open session for transparent business.
La Paz reports liberal candidate Gutierrez Guerrera won Bolivia's presidential race. Dr Alfred H Brooke, head of the Alaska Geological Survey, was named captain of engineers and sent to a training camp.
A Zurich dispatch says an unidentified man fired three shots at the Kaiser's car. two hit the tonneau and a third missed. The shooter was arrested as police kept silent on the incident. The Kaiser has long been guarded by elaborate precautions, including bomb proof quarters and decoy vehicles.
Two stores New haberdashery at 322 Pike Street and Redelsheimer former First Avenue shop merge to offer Brad ford Clothes underwear shirts hosiery and suits at cut prices. The Thursday morning sale opens near Fourth Avenue with awide range of menswear from world standard brands. Full details to appear in Wednesday Star Advertisement.
London reports reveal dramatist Granville Barker and wife Lilah McCarthy separating after eight years of marriage. Barker admits love for another woman encountered in America and declines to return, despite Mrs Barker's plea for reconciliation and support.
Seattle residents merchants officials and citizens protest a Washington backed proposal to admit large numbers of Chinese and other coolies for farm labor during the war. Mayor Gill denounces the plan while the Central Labor Council and city council threaten formal protests to the president and Congress against the scheme.
German Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg postpones his peace address in anticipation of events that will ease his task. Berlin Lokal Anzeiger reports rumors of an imminent favorable political development that is hoped will not miscarry.
Women recruits for the home army are enrolling across England at about 1500 daily. More than ten thousand of the 50,000 needed are already at work on land. Free training outfits and maintenance during instruction are provided, with 18s weekly pay plus good food for strong healthy girls in home army service.
Alexander Bannwart, a Boston pacifist who struck Senator Lodge during a peace argument, has enlisted in the officers reserve training camp.
Seven British aeroplanes today shot down seven German balloons in a resumed aerial offensive. Weather was clear for fighting. Three balloons were set afire, two more were downed near German lines, and two others were destroyed by dropping explosives on undelivered balloons.
Several hundred Yakima Indians gathered on the Yakima River banks Monday for their annual salmon and game feast. The event brought together community members to celebrate the harvest with traditional foods and gatherings.
President Wilson used an executive order to suspend civil service rules allowing Annie Bopolucci mother of sailors John J. Bopolucci to work as a seamstress in the Washington navy yard. Secretary Daniels recommended the order. Bopolucci was the first U S naval service member to die in the Aztec sinking.
Berlin report via London says German troops stormed Fresnoy and recaptured the town from the British capturing over 200 prisoners and six machine guns in the latest engagement.
The Department of Agriculture forecast a 366,116,000 bushel yield for 1917 winter wheat, down from 481,744,000 in 1916. May 1 harvested area stood at about 2,653,000 acres, with 12,437,000 fewer acres than last autumn and 7,176,000 fewer than last year. Alaska territorial education board names Lester Dal Henderson territorial commissioner of education.
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