Hoover News Column Praises Food Administrator Hoover
Washington dispatch extols Herbert Hoover as a great wartime figure for his work curbing food profiteering and feeding Belgium and allied nations. It highlights his unselfish patriotism, personal sacrifices, and the impact of his administration on preventing shortages and stabilizing staple prices amid global upheaval.
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Washington, D. C
Herbert Hoover
Gery
Hoover
U.S
Food Administration
Russia pledges to stay in war as allies bear burden
Washington reports Russia acknowledges weakness yet declares it will stay in the war against Germany through the winter. U.S. officials note three facts the week shows America Britain and France must bear most of the war's burden while Russia strengthens its government and seeks prompt aid from the allies. Secretary Lansing confirms continued American assistance and a $31.7 million warrant for the Russian government is authorized.
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Washington
Russia
Germany
United Press
United States
Perad
America
England
France
Kerensky
Lansing
Treasury Department
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Bakhmetileff
Dessino
A. S
Petrograd
U. S. Official Backed Council Action on Vice Issue
Councilman Thomson urges Gen. H. A. Greene to present evidence while focusing on Seattle housecleaning. Mayor Gill orders crackdown on vice districts, closing dance halls and stationing police in cafes to stop solicitation. cooperation with John McCourt.
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Thomson
H. A. Greene
Gill
Beckingham
John McCourt
Portland
U. S
War Department
Council
Bondamen
General Greene cleans up vice on border
Gen H A Greene, commandant of Camp Lewis, warns Seattle and Tacoma to clean up vice or face quarantine. He cites past actions in Douglas and Eagle Creek, Arizona, and notes swift results after meeting mayors. Greene questions Beattie approach and urges united civic action to restore decency.
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Camp Lewis
Tacoma
H. A. Greene
Seattle
Greene
Southwest
Beattle
Beattie
Gen. Greene
Seattle Boy Wounded First in French Trench Fight
Devere Harden, a Seattle native and first American wounded in France trenches, served from Alaska to the Panama Canal and rose from private to first lieutenant. His mother Mrs. Ella Harden and family back Seattle 66th Avenue celebrate his early impairment recovery. The 1917 wound is described as not serious and Pershing reported notification to the War Department.
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Seattle
France
Gen. Pershing
War Department
Harden
Ella N. Harden
66Th Ave
Chas. H. Harden
Steam Supply and Rubber Co
Bible Wright
Devere Harden
Signal Corps
Alaska
Panama Canal
Pershing
Fort Lawton
Sammy
Kaleer
PLAN OPERATION TO CURE AUTO THIEF
Portland reports that doctors plan an operation on Marcell C Parsons to treat alleged mania for stealing cars. Parsons and his parents consent though the procedure could prove fatal. Sidelights mention Kaiser Wilhelm ordering German flame and salutes in Prussia and Alsace Lorraine in celebration of Teutonic victories in Italy.
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Portland
Marcell C. Parsons
Parsons
Alboit
Amsterdam
Kaiser Wilhelm
Prussia
Alsace-Lorraine
Italy
Berlin
Pacific Telephone Rejects Union Compromise Amid Strikes
San Francisco reports Pacific Telephone & Telegraph refuses to recognize the Telephone Operators union. Union officials plan a 4 p.m. strike unless the company accepts mediator Reed's compromise, which could lead to government regulation or commandeering of lines.
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United Press
San Francisco
Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Electrical Workers
Werner Z. Reed
International
McNally
The
Electrical Workers
Reed
Washington
Electrical Workers’ Union
U S Transport Finland Sunk by German U boat
Seven dead and one missing after the German U boat attacked the American transport Finland homeward bound in foreign waters. The Navy Department reported the loss as of yesterday. Also, high tide and tugs floated the steamship Governor off breakwater rocks at 1:00 this morning in San Pedro California.
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Washington
Finland
Navy Department
San Pedro
Cal
Governor
The Star Subscriptions for Soldiers and Sailors
The Star offers mail subscriptions to service members abroad or at home with postpaid rates of 40 cents for one month 1.15 for three months 2.00 for six months and 3.50 for a year. Payments in advance with soldier name company and regiment. Navy mail requires ship name.
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France
United States Navy
City car line case delayed as unions oppose injunction
Hearing postponed to late afternoon before Judge Calvin Hall as city opponents urge a permanent injunction against Ballard extension. Ten unions backed by Milk Wagon Drivers Local 664 and others filed resolutions against the move. The city may buy Harry Treat’s Loyal Heights line for about $70,000 or build a two mile extension estimated at $122,000 with bids from Meacham & Babcock.
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Ballard
Calvin Hall
Domestic Workers’ Union
Sign and Pictorial Painters’ Union
Luthera’ Union
Ice Men's Union
Elevator Construction Union
Butter, Exes and Produce Workers
Hod
Treat
Harry Whitney Treat
Loyal Heights
West 85Th St
Sand Ave
N. W
Meacham & Babcock
Seattle Phones Tied Up by Strike
Striking telephone girls enter the second day of a Seattle strike seeking wage scale adjustments while Federal Mediator W Z Reed urges temporary union recognition and a 48 hour working agreement. Service is paralyzed for most downtown and outlying areas though hospitals banks and papers keep partial service.
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W. Z. Reed
Reed
Oregon
Washington
California
Operators’ Union
Telephone Company
Yoo Etrikers
Rhoda’ Kerr
Italy Hails Third Army Withdrawal After Heroic Defense
Rome reports Gen. Cadorna's third army pulled back largely intact due to extraordinary Italian valor. Despite encirclement by German and Austrian forces, infantry, cavalry, air corps and motorcycle detachments delayed the enemy, enabling a planned retreat and saving many troops.
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John H. Hearley
United Press Staff
Corr
Rome
Cadorna
Italy
Vance
Mai
Third Army
Seco
Isonzo
Artillery Opens on Tagliamento Line
Rome reports the first word of fighting on the Tagliamento front with reciprocal artillery fire. Enemy patrols advancing along the bank were repulsed. gunfire dominated the river line as of today.
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United Press
Rome
Tagliamento River
Tagliamento
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Presidency
Robert J. Bender
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Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co
Telephone Operators’ Union
D. P. Fullerton
Federal
Verner Z. Reed
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