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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1917
Page
1
The transport Finland was torpedoed while returning from foreign waters but suffered only slight damage and reached a foreign port under its own steam. No submarine was seen. 12,700-ton Finland, built in 1902, 560 feet long, commanded by Capt. Jensen, had been escorted.
Berlin dispatches report Count Von Hertling may refuse the German chancellorship if he cannot secure a majority in the reichstag. Observers say the reichstag’s opposition marks an epochal victory for reformers and limits the Kaiser’s power. Hertling, 74, is described as opposing rule by the people and favoring autocratic governance.
Mrs. A. M. Barrett of Duncan British Columbia sends a note for a Christmas parcel to Sammie at Beattie headquarters. The postal note covers $1.50. A candy and gum shipment for soldiers Christmas boxes was sent by Mrs. W R Haddock of South Bend Washington.
London suffered a major air raid as over 30 German planes in seven groups attacked from coast to coast. Eight people were killed and 21 injured. Several bombs landed in central London as antiaircraft fire roared and planes retreated with minor damage reported overall.
Washington observers report Old Bill Booze left the city two hours before his 12 01 a m schedule as the capital becomes dry for the first time. About 20 drinkers were arrested while ninety percent of hard drink emporiums closed by 10 p m. Thousands roamed Pennsylvania avenue seeking excitement that did not appear. The dry movement’s backers celebrate.
Wartime city inspector L. J. Allen warns residents to watch butchers and woodmen for overcharging and under measuring. He notes meat overcharging and wood sellers shorting cords as required by ordinance, with wood shrinking 10 to 15 cubic feet when cut.
Seattle ministers announce a city council presentation of evidence of laxity in enforcing vice laws. M G Murphy and Rev Leonard Smith say they will urge a hearing on vice resolutions and reveal investigations. Navy officials in the 13th district have researchers’ findings. no action from Secretary Daniels yet.
A modern club for sailors and soldiers will open in Seattle soon. A committee led by A W Leonard has leased the former Seattle Athletic Club building at Fourth Ave and Cherry St, to install reading room, lobby, lounging, writing, billiard, dining and sleeping rooms with athletic facilities and a swimming pool. Allen Dale named chairman of the house committee.
A. F. Haas announces candidacy to succeed himself in the spring campaign. Haas has served seven years on the city council and will seek another term. Sweden bans potatoes in coffee substitute production.
London reports Berlin claims to have crossed the Tagliamento defenses as Austro German forces reach near the waterway. Berlin says 60,000 Italians surrendered while Cadorna allegedly covers the Third Army retreat from Ponzano Dignano Codrospo bridgeheads.
Berlin dispatch via London reports sixty thousand Italian soldiers laid down their arms east of the lower Tagliamento. The official word notes a large surrender affecting Allied war efforts with implications for the Italian front.
Gen. Cadorna in a telegram to Premier Orlando states the army will resist and conquer to avenge the cry from the sacred soil. He notes Rome's united support and urges public confidence. Reports from the front praise fighting efficiency and orderly evacuation to new battle lines amid German threat.
The war office announced the total prisoners taken reached 150000 and 1600 guns seized. About 60000 men who laid down arms east of the Tagliamento river appear to be the bulk of the Third Italian army likely trapped near the coast based on dispatches.
The Italian defense reports delaying the enemy’s advance by detaining troops as they retired to the Tagliamento, a retreat described as difficult under today’s official statement from Rome.
Beersheba in Palestine, 40 miles southwest of Jerusalem, was occupied by British forces yesterday according to the Egyptian Expeditionary Force. The ancient city lies in a region tied to biblical memory and marks a strategic advance in the campaign.
First Lieut Devere H Harden of the signal officers reserve corps in the American expeditionary forces suffered a moderate shrapnel wound to the lower left leg on October 28 Gen Pershing cable to the war department today Private Wm J Johnson infantry died October 30 from natural causes Harden’s mother is Mrs Josephine Harden Burlington Vermont
The United States boosted Britain’s war credit by 435 million dollars, to be drawn through January 1, 1918. Britain’s total Allied credits rise to 1.186 billion, with allied loans reaching 3.566 billion dollars.
Mayor Gill shows rapid weight gain from 120 to 140 pounds over a few months claiming the shift is part of his Hooverizing program. Local residents react as the distinctive weight change becomes a talking point.
Tommy Carlton recounts Halloween mischief with Fat Harlem's group in the south city. The office boy describes pranks including tipping garbage cans, tying a door bell to a post, ringing bells, soaking windows, roping a derby, and chasing by cops while avoiding property damage.
A Friday citywide strike by 5000 Pacific Telephone and Telegraph operators and other workers began after a closed Labor Temple meeting. Union leaders demanded higher pay and better conditions, with picket lines around exchanges and efforts to sway hotel and department store operators. Police and strike logistics were established as downtown service remained strained and mediators considered intervention.
A provisional report from San Francisco on November 1 states Verner Z Reed, United States diater, may depart for Seattle tonight amid a strike by Telephone and Telegraph Co. workers in Portland and western cities. No official announcement has been issued.
In Frisco multiple unions approve deferral after mediator Reed’s accord, but the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph strike proceeds in Seattle Portland Spokane Walla Walla Tacoma and other Northwestern cities. Grasser notes he doubts Seattle workers will strike without union sanction.
The Star offers mailed subscriptions to service members abroad or at home with postpaid rates: one month 40 cents, three months 1.15, six months 2.00, and one year 3.50. Remittance must include service member name, company and regiment. ship name required for Navy mail.
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