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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1917
Page
6
Spokane May 21. Young Americans trying to escape the draft are fleeing into Canada while Canadians seeking to defeat Britain's conscription law are crossing the boundary, according to U S Immigration Commissioner Alfred H Richardson of this city.
Advertisement touts Zemo as a penetrating antiseptic liquid that heals eczema and skin troubles quickly. It claims instant relief with no grease or staining and recommends purchasing from druggists for 25 cents or one dollar. Eczema splashes and blackheads are said to vanish when applied. The W. Rese Co of Cleveland Ohio endorses it.
San Diego reports an unidentified submarine sighting on Saturday near Fort Rosecrans likely an unusually active whale. North Island aviators scanned the waters for hours Sunday but saw nothing resembling a submarine.
The Chinese Six Companies propose importing Chinese workers to fill field labor shortages in the United States. The plan, submitted to the National Council of Defense, aims for temporary employment with deportation for lawbreakers and no path to permanent residence. The offer seeks to express gratitude for American treatment of China.
London May 21 A brief outpost engagement between German and French torpedo boats occurred Sunday morning off Flsnders. Berlin and Paris reports say one French boat was slightly damaged. the French ships were repeatedly hit, while German casualties were not specified. The Paris statement says the Germans withdrew at full speed after a short engagement.
The Senate opens debate on a broad food bill to empower Herbert Hoover to manage wartime food. Key provisions authorize war powers, a national survey, licensing distributors, price controls pending House action, and measures to curb hoarding and conspiracies among suppliers. Opposition fears broad executive authority.
Col. Theodore Roosevelt disbanded the planned army for France after authority was withheld. He wired thousands of national volunteers that they are absolved from the movement and urged immediate enlistment in other branches of service.
Advertises mercorized wax and related preparations to remove freckles pimples red blotches and surface eruptions by nightly application. Promises clear soft youthful skin with daily absorption and suggests a second lotion for wrinkles improving facial contour.
Abergett Lehman 64 and his wife 70 seek a low cost fresh cow for their lo t of ground at 443 Willow Street. A Star subscription fund began to replace Queenie who died. Dr. F E Smith of the city milk inspection tested several animals but prices were high or cows poor quality. Funeral services for William Lock 86 of Queen Anne Avenue are set for 3 pm Monday at Temple Baptist Church.
Washington reports on John J. Pershing detailing his birth in 1860 in Missouri, West Point entry, service across the Indian wars, Cuba, Philippines, and as military attaché to Japan. The piece portrays him as the hardest rider, beloved by his men, known for stark efficiency and virile action, noting his rise to general and fame at Sacred Mountain in Mindanao.
Items including tobacco jewelry ice cream cheese and check books were stolen from W. N. Newbury's pool room on West Andover. Mrs A Just on 14th Avenue. Joseph Siesat's grocery. Albert Skala the jeweler on Fremont. and Mrs T Lawson Fort Lawton.
Ralph Horr, president of the Young Men's Republican club, underwent a surgical operation at Seattle General hospital and is reported to be recovering.
Bremerton Wash May 21 A plot to damage the Puget Sound navy yard ships is suspected after navy officers found a five gallon can of nitroglycerine aboard the Hamburg American liner Saxonia. A bluejacket kicked the can on deck to test it and reported the liquid, later identified as nitroglycerine, to his officer. Authorities believe the explosive was left to be kicked or moved into an explosion.
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