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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1917
Page
8
Paula and Alma discuss love and loyalty amid disturbances in Washington. Jeff urges temperance as Alma plans to stay, while Tom’s marriage to a chorus girl shocks Paula who refuses to give up her adventurous life yet hints at a possible future with Jeff.
The three masted ship Standard grounded off Cape Constantine Bristol Bay Alaska. Advices to owners Libby McNeill Libby report all crew and passengers who used lifeboats were picked up and landed safely.
Olympia May 19 The supreme court grants the motion of King County Prosecutor Lundin denying appeals by John Soudas held for life murder and M Elizabeth Anderson jailed six months to 16 years for perjury. Also an unrelated theatre advertisement for Haynes watch repair and Next Liberty theatre notices.
Russia's new coalition government vows to revise all existing treaties and wartime terms with full public disclosure. A.F. Kerensky, now war and marine minister, urged a united front and strict discipline as peace terms come under review with Allied powers.
London May 19 The British cabinet has approved Herbert Hoover to serve as international food director for the Allies. Lord Devonport British food controller said he suggested and secured approval. He noted the Allies rely on the United States and Canada for food and that 2,500,000 tons of wheat are needed. Australia’s forthcoming harvest won’t help in time.
In a Friday convention at the Labor Temple the Order of Railroad Telegraphers endorsed a pay-as-you-go war plan and called for sweeping income and profit taxes. Delegates approved the AFL statement of principles.
Rome reports heavy Austrian casualties in the wake of Gen. Cadorna's latest offensive with about 12 000 dead wounded and missing. The public mood is electric as Italian troops push forward amid reports of continued success.
Paris authorities ban long hatpins as dangerous fashion hazards. Prefect M Laurent announces enforcement with large railway station placards warning Parisians that protruding pins in hats are unlawful. Citizens must remove or sheath the pins.
Three Washington senators Nichols Palmer and Steiner of King county oppose an extra legislative session proposed by Senator E Ben Johnson to recall 1917 war appropriations. They argue it would prolong wrangling and conflict with Gov Lister.
Washington May 19. The department of agriculture urges higher production and offers farmers plans for new storage methods. Tests show average decay of 2.45 percent under the new system, versus about 30 percent loss under current methods.
Police arrested Ray Fithman, 1 percent, believed to be the last of a purse snatching gang. Earlier, Cecil Dean Hert Bartlett and Roy Schuler were jailed on April 29 and sentenced to one to fifteen years. Eighteen purse thefts were reported late in April.
Paris reports renewed German counteroffensive along the Soissons Rheims front. The Braye attack drove a wide front but French artillery repelled most units, with German groups pushing only at a western flank. A second thrust northwest of Rheims used liquid fire and heavy artillery as Germans press for ground in Nivelle's gains.
Ninety five University of Washington students to be mustered into federal service next Friday as part of the ambulance corps with American troops in France. They will parade Thursday evening and attend a public screening of French government war footage at the Arena. Proceeds aid the American ambulance corps. Lieutenant George Hoeder, Croix de Guerre recipient, will speak at the Arena, and address the College club noon Thursday.
The proclamation requires every man aged 21 to 30 to register, with penalties of up to one year in jail for failure or false registration. Registration is from 7 am to 7 pm on June 5, 1917, at the home precinct registration place, with mail submissions possible if away from residence.
Seattle businessmen Bradford and Case promote a large four way shipbuilding plant. A Salmon Bay site is leased from the port commission for its rail, ship and streetcar access. Preparations include filling swamp ground and purchasing machinery. Government shipbuilding plans will guide the project. Ways to be finished in three months and first keel in sixty days. Joseph A Sloan is employed as architect.
Five bandits attacked three men guarding a $7,000 payroll at the Racine street exit of the Metropolitan Elevated. Jack Byers, a special policeman, was shot and likely to die. I. J. Mooney, also a policeman, was shot and beaten. Emil Welaner was badly beaten. Frank Jones, a bystander, was shot in the leg. The four payroll guards were attacked as they left the bank with the satchel.
The company will install machinery and equip the plant with a consulting engineer after ship building starts. Bids are being considered from an English firm ready to issue 50 contracts for wooden hull ships, 260 feet long, 2700 tons, to Northwest shipbuilders. Case says the project has strong backing in Seattle and is expected to succeed once organized.
A reader asks how to cut bread to reduce waste. The essay argues bread waste rises from kitchen cutting and offers a method: have a child serve as custodian, place the loaf and knife at meals, and cut only as needed to curb leftovers.
The text directs readers to bring a loaf to the table and cut slices as desired. It presents a simple household guideline without additional names organizations or dates.
Mrs Carrie Chapman Catt national president of the National Woman Suffrage Association declares that repealing the national child labor law to replace men in war would be a greater crime than any during the conflict. She warns of enemies ready to exploit children and emphasizes the law’s generation of work to secure protections.
New York May 19 America's first squadron of all fighters mobilizes at once. The 154 men include 34 pilots and the rest mechanics. They will fly French planes under the Stars and Stripes on the French front within weeks. Named officers include Maj. Raynal C Bolling Capt. Jas E E Miller Lieut Hobey Baker and Lieut Blackman.
New York May 29 Col Roosevelt offered no comment on President Wilsons rejection of his volunteer army. He also did not address the selection of Gen Pershing to head the first expeditionary force to Europe. Pershing ranked among Roosevelts preferred officers and was promoted from captain to brigadier general over 862 peers.
Henry Engberg, a Bellingham merchant, advertised a free spud with every ten cent purchase. The promotion drew the busiest crowd since the fired sale of 1903, reflecting local shopper interest.
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