Seattle Women in War on Waste Army Urges Enlistment
Twenty million U.S. households are called to join The Woman's Army Against Waste to conserve food for allies in World War I. The Star coordinates Seattle's regiment with civic groups and national partners. enlistment comes via printed coupons and neighborhood meetings. The effort emphasizes kitchen economy over savings, urging immediate action and broad public cooperation.
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Germany
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Seattle
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Seattle Night Shipyards Visit Amid Night Shift Tale
Mise Mabel Abbott returns with a night story set in Seattle shipyards. The account describes a late visit to a loading plant where the author feels the city’s growing industrial fame as a giant industry spreads its name worldwide.
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Mise Mabel Abbott
Seattle
Night Shipyard Blaze at Duthie Plant Draws Crowds
Hundreds of workers toil under harsh lights as three giant steel freighters take shape at the Duthie shipyard. Night foreman William Duthie guides crews while cranes glide overhead and a 27 ton top roller reshapes steel plates.
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Duthie
William Duthie
How Much Can You Save by Reading The Star Ads
The Star promises substantial yearly savings for the average family by following ads from Seattle's best stores. Readers are urged to read thoroughly and act on opportunities to build a nice bank balance through must buy articles advertised in The Star, Northwest’s fastest growing paper.
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Thorely
Seattle
Wilson Harkens to Suffrage’s Plea
President Wilson writes Chairman Pou urging appointment of a special committee on woman suffrage. The move honors years of suffrage labor led by Carrie Chapman Catt and Helen B. Gardner, with the president noting it would be a wise public policy.
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Wilson
Pou
House Committee On Committees
Mra
Carrie Chapman Catt
Helen B. Gardner
Booze Clerk Treated Courageously by a Cash-Short Customer
A liquor license clerk, F. C. McCoy, inspected a medal a customer laid on the counter but the same patron snatched the freshly issued permit, the dollar he offered, and 75 cents in change. the medal remained with the clerk bearing the inscription It s hell to be poor.
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F. C. McCoy
McCoy
Call Off Dances By Firemen Band For War Time
The Firemen's band will suspend dances and cancel its Montana trip saying in war times there is no money for such events. The decision reflects wartime priorities and financial strain on community groups.
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Montana
Admiral Sims Commands US Navy Force in European Waters
London May 16 A United States destroyer flotilla has arrived in European waters to cooperate with British naval forces Rear Admiral Sims U S N will command all naval forces in European waters The American ships arrived at Queenstown and will support allies against German submarines on patrol duty This marks the first regular American armed force on duty on the firing line to face potential sea battles with Germany's fleet.
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Queenstown
Sima Isin
United States
America
Germany
Mothers Show Spirit of 61 By a Star Reporter
A star reporter recalls the brave women of 61 as they supported wartime sons and husbands. He likens their courage to 98 and 1898 generations, noting tearful farewells, handkerchiefs at stations, and prayers for victory as troops departed for Cuba and the Philippines.
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Philippines
Northwest Tourism Ads Spark State Budget Clash
The Star's proposed million dollar tourism campaign faces sharp scrutiny as Washington state politicians weigh a $45,000 advertising appropriation. Critics argue funds could cover publicity costs for Oregon and British Columbia, shifting expenses away from Washington. Secretary Howell faces pressure to curb overhead while past campaigns draw rebuke.
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No Shortage in Grain Declared by Grain Board Leader
Chicago May 16. Jos P Griffin president of the board of trade said restrictions on July and September wheat may continue until the July crop is marketed. Agents of six large grain exchanges set a maximum price until further notice and big dealers hailed the move as ending speculation. Restrictions on May corn and oats were extended indefinitely. Griffin called the action martial law in grain trading and claimed there is no famine in grain.
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Chicago
Jos. P. Griffin
Board of Trade
Griffin
Women’s club backs $2000 in war bonds
The board of trustees unanimously recommends investing $2000 of the Ladies' Musical club funds in government war bonds. The action will be submitted for ratification at the next regular meeting. Mrs. M A Gottstein commented that many women’s organizations will likely follow suit.
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Ladies’ Musical Club
M. A. Gottstein
Street fighting marks S A strike in Uruguay
Wide spread street fighting between police and strikers was reported from Montevideo as a general strike of 5 000 employees at American Packing houses caused heavy casualties.
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Montevideo
Uruguay
Wheat drops on Chicago Board of Trade as holdings loosen
In Chicago on May 16 cash wheat sold at 2.80 per bushel, 63 cents below Saturday’s 3.43 record. Dealers attributed the decline to farmers nationwide easing their holdings to raise cash.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Women Army Against Waste Enlists for Food Conservation
A reader pledges in patriotic terms to join the conservation effort, committing to devote effort during wartime to conserve food and support the nation. The message adopts a formal vow style and stresses duty to country and community.
Miliukoff resigns as foreign minister in Petrograd cabinet
Paul N. Miliukoff resigns as foreign minister after clashes with soldiers and workers councils over coalition terms and foreign policy. Gutchkoff and Miliukoff’s successors appointed. Kerensky moves to war portfolio while Tertschenski takes foreign affairs. Provisional government rejects council demands, leaving coalition and order in flux.
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Paul N. Miliukoff
Duma
Gutchkoff
Miliukoff
M. Tertschenski
Finance
A. F. Kerensky
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Soldiers and Workmen's Council
Russia
Boy Tied to Tree Gagged and Burned in Assault
Floyd Raymer ten-year-old, tied to a tree at 626 36th Ave, gagged and set with a fire, escaped using a pocket knife after nettle rubbing and wrist cords. He claimed his attackers were older boys planning the torture. he reached home unharmed aside from smoke. His parents notified police. The article also notes the Wenatchee Fuel Co. yard sale to Pacific Coast Coal Co. of Seattle.
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Milton R. Raymer
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Wenatchee Fuel Co
Uesday
Wonders of America Seen Through Mexican Editor Translation
The Mexican Pigere editorial lead translated by J T Neville views the United States shifting from banker to global provider of food, ammunition, and navy power. It predicts an aggressive, rapid American war effort with vast railroad, manufacturing, and maritime feats and notes Mexico may soon hear of American prowess crossing the Atlantic.
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