President Wilson Endorses Woman's Army Against Waste
President Wilson approves the plan for the Woman's Army Against Waste in a White House letter. Tumulty notes the president's endorsement may be used to further the national war against waste in the household. This marks the first major newspaper war measure with his signed approval.
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Wilson Indorses
Wilson
Idah McGlone
Woman's Army Against
Washington, D. C
White House
Joseph P. Tumulty
Plan to curb food manipulators and price hikes in Seattle
Port Commissioner Robert Bridges outlined methods to ease the food shortage. Proposals include establishing a selling agency to distribute farm products directly to retailers and hotels, and raising warehouse tariffs proportionally for extended periods. The aim is to eliminate predators like commission merchants and robbers from food control via the port's warehousing facilities.
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Robert Bridges
Port Commission
Seattle
Bridges
Confession of Spy Aids U.S. Agents
Lieut Frank Wolf a former German Army officer and alleged spy confessed to U S authorities that Germany planned to ship submarines and Zeppelins to a Mexico base to terrorize the U S coast. He collapsed after the confession and doctors assess possible self harm. The sworn statements will be sent to Washington.
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Mexico
Frank Wolf
Preston
Wolf
Germany
Washington
Woman's Army Against Waste Swap Ideas on Real Food Economy
Community call to discuss economy and waste reduction in households. Women share practical ideas on staples, purchasing, preparation, and time saving to support war effort. Contributions to The Star Waste Editor may be published with honorable mention for effective waste elimination ideas.
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Office of the Star
H S Volunteers To Harvest Crops Called Tomorrow
Statewide high school pupils will be asked to volunteer for war farm service on Friday under federal plans. Governor Lister issued the call and U S Immigration Commissioner White leads the campaign to enroll about 35 000 workers. Cards and special tasks will be issued if government suggestions are followed. Also, dry squad sleuths seized 200 quarts of red wine at Milwaukee freight sheds, consigned to Mauer, Wash.
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Lister
U. S.S. Immigration
White
Milwaukee
Wash
Wheat Leads Rapid Decline of Food Prices
Wheat futures fell on the Chicago board of trade with July down 9 cents from yesterday’s close at 2.21 and September sliding to 1.99. Flour prices also declined, with wholesale flour dropping from 17.80 to 16 as buyers faced lower costs and earlier famine fears eased. Butter and eggs eased slightly as dealers projected continued lower prices.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Flour Men Expect Further Drop in Local Quotations
Seattle flour men agreed that wheat prices may fall further during the day though they did not estimate any precise amount. Flour opened at 13 and 13.25 a barrel, with prices tied to Wednesday’s close as the Chicago Board of Trade moved down. Cash wheat around $2.75 a bushel, with wholesale and retail flour prices reflecting a about 55 cent drop on mixed grades.
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Seattle
Chicago Board of Trade
Women Join Fight Against Waste War Pledge
A reader pledges service to conserve food as a duty to the nation. The call urges women to join the Women’s Army Against Waste and commit to wartime conservation during the conflict.
Coupon Pledge Signed at Various City Venues
The public is directed to mail the pledge to the Waste Editor of The Star or pick printed cards from several city locations including the Bon Marche women’s restroom, the Liberty and Coliseum theater check rooms, Owl Drug Store at Third and Pike, a candy stand near the Sanitary Market, and Puss'n Boots Confectionery Co. at 1318 Second Ave.
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the Star
Bon Marche
Liberty and Coliseum
Owl Drug Store
Third and
Pike
Sanitary Market
First and
Puss’n Boots Confectionery Co
Second Ave
Ready for Duty: Jackies Arrive to Lead Submarine Hunt
London greets the American destroyers arrival with instant readiness claims. The flotilla reached Queenstown ready for duty and one destroyer fought a submarine. admiralty notes keep silent on results. British admiration grows for the Americans as crews and ships are praised for their fighting trim.
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London
Queenstown
England
Admiralty
Slavic Coalition Cabinet Forms in Petrograd
Workmen and soldiers delegates nominate five radical figures for a proposed coalition cabinet in Petrograd on May 17. Choices include M. M tragicovitch as Minister of Justice and Tschernov as Agriculture, with Skobeleff and Avksjentyevo as Ministers Without Portfolio. Formation signals a likely cabinet acceptable to both duma and street factions.
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William G. Shepherd
Petrograd
M. Malgantovitche
Tschernov
Preshchonov
People's Socialist
Skobeleff
Social Democrat
Avksjenteyo
Duma
Avkejentev
Hilonian Sunk by Submarine. Four Crew Members Lost
In the Mediterranean on May 9 the American steamer Hilonian of Universal Transportation Co was sunk by a submarine. Four crew members died and 18 others plus Captain H A Williams were American citizens. Captain Williams first officer D F Maloney and second officer J A Vanderkooy are named San Francisco men. Third Officer Dunne’s status is unclear. Adler to stand trial in Vienna for alleged insanity ruling.
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New York
Hilonian
Mediterranean
Universal Transportation Company
Williams
San Francisco
Honolulu
H. A. Williams
D. F. Maloney
J. A. Vanderkooy
Dunne
Seattle
Ad Club May Curb Waste Of Tourist Fund
James A. Wood president of the Seattle Ad club questions any tourist campaign this year citing railroad congestion and national needs. He urges experts handle advertising if pursued and overhead remain nominal. Ted Daken Fred Braid Harry Marshall and J E Riley named to coordinate with the Chamber of Commerce as Portland Ad club investigates current spending plans.
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James A. Wood
Seattle
Ad Club
Ted Daken
Fred Braid
Harry Marshall
J. E. Riley
Chamber of Commerce
Portland Ad Club
Report of Brush With U-Boat Aims for Full Sims Note
Washington May 17 Secretary Daniels asked Admiral Sims to furnish a full report on the fight between an American destroyer and a German U boat. Sims is expected to submit the report tomorrow as Navy men noted British statements of reduced shipping losses. The presence of American destroyers might have helped, though officials could not confirm the effect.
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Washington
Sims
Daniels
Food and Hygiene Exhibit Opens at American Museum
New York May 17 a food and hygiene exhibit opened today at the American Museum of Natural History to teach the public war era economical feeding and health measures.
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New York
American Museum of Natural History
Collier Sentenced to Five to Fifteen Years in Penitentiary
W L Collier pleaded guilty in the superior court to embezzling 63000 from the Northern Bank and Trust Co while president. Judge Everett Smith sentenced him to five to 15 years replacing a prior one to 15 year term. He admitted taking funds before the bank’s 1915 failure and related thefts were uncovered.
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W. L. Collier
Everett Smith
Superior Court
Northern Bank and Trust Co
Smith
State Penitentiary
Collier
Pope appoints Jesuit Crementi vicar in Alaska
In Rome on May 17 Pope Benedict named Crementi a vicar of the see in Alaska. In Kansas City stock yards reached an all time high of 20 dollars per 100 at the opening.
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Kansas City
Rome
Benedict
Crementi
Alaska
Advertising Managens Daily Talk War Time Pep Talk
A wartime exhortation urges continuous advertising and consumer activity to sustain the economy. Citizens are urged to avoid hoarding, spend on goods, and support shipyards, mills, and factories while accepting taxes. The message promises prolonged prosperity and calls for immediate action with energetic phrases.
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Toe Toman
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Adler
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