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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1917
Page
1
Merica urges a statewide holiday to honor the Select Service Order as registration for the new army begins. Sheriff Stringer’s letter to Gov. Lister endorses proclaiming the day a legal holiday to allow citizens to send off the select men and celebrate national service and liberty.
City and state officials push a patriotic registration day as President Wilson is set to proclaim the date for 21 to 30 year old men to volunteer for Uncle Sam. Gov. Lister and Sheriff Stringer push a statewide holiday with schools and banks closed to mobilize support and deter evasion.
Washington May 11. How will it work this select service There will be one big day soon after the law is signed to register all men ages 21 to 30 named in the law. Governors will appoint registration boards with three members each, sheriff, county clerk and medical officer in counties, and ward based in cities over 20 000 population.
The Star claims many profitable opportunities for readers with Seattle store offerings. The ad pages promise thorough savings and the fastest growing Northwest paper status to attract shoppers.
Curt Bothell 40, of 2128 Fast Madison, is hospitalized with a fractured back after a 32 foot fall from the city county building elevator shaft between 5:30 and 6:30 pm Friday. He cried for help at 10:30 am and was removed by Deputy Sheriff Elliott. The fourth floor door was left open and the first floor door found open by night staff. motive for leaving the car remains unknown.
Thirteen Austrian submarines have been sunk in the Mediterranean in the past three weeks by Italian naval forces, it was learned officially today.
A lone girl arrives in Seattle and recalls the city’s bustling sights. She meets a cheerful youth, contemplates sleep, and seeks guidance from a depot matron before deciding to seek work the next day.
Workers and citizens in the Schlisselberg munitions district announce plans for a separate republic. Provisional president of the district is arrested by rebels. Dispatches offer unclear details on the seriousness and there is no reported violence. Continued discussion noted.
The Seattle Master Bakers' Association says pie will cost 10 cents in city restaurants after Monday, with butter priced at 44 cents a pound. Cafeteria menus may cut portions, charge 2 cents more per item, and spread ketchup to stretch supplies. A caterers' meeting, followed by executive session, signals broad price hikes amid criticism of a member accused of underhanded sales.
Northern Pacific Dining Car Superintendent Hazen J. Titus announces discontinuing serving large baked potatoes to prevent waste. This follows President Wilson's appeal to conserve the nation's food supply. Passengers will be served smaller portions after the war ends.
The Chicago Board of Trade will hold a special directors meeting today to consider the continued high prices of wheat. It is understood steps will be taken to curb speculation.
Cottage Grove Oregon May 11 five brothers from one family will serve together as members of the Sixth company Oregon Coast artillery when called to colors. Adois Grover John Ree som and Marimos Devine all mountaineers and expert riflemen are sons of Thomas Devine of the Elkhead country.
Superior Court Judge French Thursday afternoon sentenced James Jewett to 15 days in jail and a $100 fine. BR lL. Doane was fined the same amount. They were convicted of selling whisky from their real estate offices in the Lyon building.
Billy Sunday asked a 20,000 strong crowd if he could play hockey today and join Joffre to West Point. The vote was 20,000 in favor to none against, yielding a clear approval.
May 11 Washington Maj. Gen Hugh L Scott and Rear Admiral James A Glennon named as military and naval members of the Russian commission. Other members include Elihu Root Cyrus McCormick R Bertron Charles Edward Russell James Duncan Dr J H Mott and Charles R Crane with the panel to organize soon and represent various American classes.
Charles Edward Russell, appointed by President Wilson to the American commission to Russia, is praised as a brilliant writer and steadfast foe of autocracy. The Star notes his trip will provide clearer insight into Russia's dramatic events and applauds his experience as a writer editor and democratic movement leader.
Ida Meek, a San Antonio aviation school graduate, filed formal application today to join the U S aviation corps in Chicago.
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