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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1917

Page

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Army in Camp Lewis declares democracy in ranks

Maj. Gen. Henry A. Greene, commandant at Camp Lewis, says officers and enlisted men in his division are social equals both inside and outside the cantonment. He cites instances of equal treatment, shared meals, and casual meetings to erase old caste divisions.

National Army Gen.Greene Amp Lewis Tacoma Wild West Division Henry A. Greene Camp Lewis Cantonment Cantonment.” By Social Equals Gen. Greene Greene United States England Army of Paia

Gill Denies Role in Plan Under Military Police Probe

Mayor Gill rejects any involvement with the Merchants' Protective Corporation amid a Seattle military police inquiry into its vice activities. The Indianapolis syndicate, run by Cohen and Reiker, markets legal aid and collections for a $10 annual fee, with Gill’s firm earning a commission.

Gill Merchants’ Protective Corporation Camp Lewis Seattle Indianapolis Gill, Hoyt, Frye and Raley David B. Cohen S. Reiker the Concern

Private Loses In Anti-Draft Suit

Federal Judge Cushman ruled he lacked jurisdiction in the habeas corpus case of Private Roseria of the 166th depot brigade who sought release from military service. He contends an illegal draft, but the court declined to intervene.

Cushman Roseria 166Th Depot Brigade

President Wilson Threatens Railroads Over Possible Strike

President Wilson warns he may take unusual measures to operate railways if a strike by rail unions disrupts service. He plans a November 22 meeting with leaders from four major unions arranged by U S mediation chair Chambers. Attending chiefs include Warren Stone, W S Carter, L B Sheppard, and W G Lee.

United Preas Washington Wilson Chambers United States Board of Mediation and Conciliation Warren Stone Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers W. 8. Carter Brotherhood

Brotherhood Chiefs Open To President on Rail Labor

President Wilson asked for options after labor leaders told Chairman Chambers they could not accept his letter terms. President Lee of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen said the union would welcome unusual measures to operate the rails if needed, citing Britain’s government control as a model for profits and fair wages.

United Preast Cleveland Wilson Chambers United States Board of Mediation and Conciliation Washington Lee Brotherhood of Failway United Preas England

Lloyd George Explains War Council Plan in Commons

In London Premier Lloyd George defended interallied war council as a coordinating body with no executive power. He urged a detailed debate next Monday and read the agreement among England France and Italy. Paris’ Painleve resignation signals opposition but socialists withhold full support as debate continues.

United Preas London Lloyd George House of Commons War Council England France Italy Painleve Paris Chamber of Deputies Altho

Foe Tries to Cross the Piave River Front

Rome reports Allied reporters note that the enemy attempted to cross the Piave and was repelled with heavy losses. The war office cites positions between the Brenta and Piave from Texe to Lamon to Fonsane and Feltre. Grisolera lies four miles from the sea on the Piave near Donadi Pave, with German crossings at Vecchia noted near Venice.

United Press Rome Piave San Dona di Piave Intestadura War Office Hrenta River Texze Lamon Fonsane Feltre Grisolera Donadi Pave Berlin Vecchia Porto di Have Vecchia Hile Venice

Car Line Bonds Do Way Over Top With A Whoop

Bonds for extending the city car line into Ballard surpassed the $40 000 target as subscriptions poured in with many donors including Katheryn Fundel Fred Kaufman and Alfred Rosewood among others. Officials planned affidavits to prove funds and expected to proceed Friday before Judge Hall to remove last construction obstacles. The move signals public support for municipal ownership and faster service with four cent fares.

Ballard Carroll Council Corporation Caldwell Hall Gill Ballard Bridge Corporation Hanna Thomson Katheryn Fundel Tizate Kaufman Fred Kaufman Mra Clark Hawkey Pauline Schults Chris Baker Chan Linde W. A. Owen Caroline Loom Gertrude Mitchell Wm. Frown Helen Ctrocte Chas Alden F. J. Linder Nelson Bekdah Mra. W. Drewes Mra Kate MacNally Anna Person Alfred Rosewood Also Malin Margaret Mulligan Hyron Thomas Wm. Schults G. T. Urns KF. N. Olson Em Bowman G. M. Hansen H. Hoffman K. K. Grunland Ines Grunland Marie Moore FP. Hawthorne Thos L Ostarium Alexson H. W. Behnelder T. F. Goodwin KH. L. Baldwin Burley Plager Ll. J. Bouchard J. 1. Marcell Mr. Arehte Wyard A. G. Graes J. 1. Sennett Mr. and Mra. O. A Christensen

New Draft Questionnaire to Determine Call of Remaining Registrants

Washington November 14 The 148 questions for about 9 million draft registrants to answer begin December 15. The questionnaire revokes prior exemptions and discharges and a failure to respond within seven days risks a year in prison.

George Martin Washington

Haig Repulses Teuton Attack Near Passchendaele

Crown Prince Rupprecht attempted to retake Passchendaele following Hindenburg orders but failed. British commander Haig said the German assault yesterday afternoon was repulsed, with the thrust aimed north of Passchendaele ridge amid intensified artillery fire.

London Crown Prince Rupprecht Hindenburg Passchendaele Passchendaele Ridge Wield Marshal Haig

Finland Declares State of War and Autonomy Moves

Stockholm dispatch reports Finland has declared a state of war within its borders and elected a diet with directors to govern the province. The move follows long aims for separation from Russia and suggests Petrograd had agreed to autonomy prior to the Bolshevik revolt.

Finland Stockholm Russia Petrograd

Star Want Ads Find You a New Home

The Star offers want ads to help readers locate a new home. Readership can browse classified listings for rental and sale options and contact details through the newspaper’s pages.

Star

Tacoma Phone Girls Cheer in Parade for Strike Support

More than 200 Tacoma telephone operators and electricians greeted Seattle strikers at the interurban station. They marched to the Labor temple for a mass meeting to discuss ending the strike and uniting the two cities. Banners pressed wage demands, patriotic notes, and calls for equal rights as bands played. News noted no word yet on Secretary Wilson’s arrival to help settle the dispute.

Tacoma Seattle Labor Temple Telephone Company U. S Parr Wilson San Francisco

Quiet Restored in Capital as Kerensky Gains Control

Reports from Stockholm indicate Premier Kerensky again controls Petrograd after entering with troops. Troop support and seizure of telegraph lines shifted power away from Bolsheviks. Finnish agency dispatches suggest the Bolshevik regime rapidly collapsed and Kerensky loyalists gained the upper hand.

United Press London Kerensky Petrograd Stockholm Jay Red Guards Ular Gal Son

Petrograd Quiet As Shops Open In Turbulent Times

Stockholm reports Petrograd remained calm as shops reopened and editions moved toward normalcy. The Petrograd mayor organized guards for legations and foreign residents to maintain order amid ongoing unrest and speculation.

Stockholm Petrograd

Mail the Sammies Before Christmas Eve Rush In Seattle

November 15 marks the last day to mail holiday packages to Seattle servicemen. Postmaster Battle urges sending gifts that weigh up to seven pounds to reach troops by December 25. A Christmas package ship from the Atlantic coast is planned for December 5.

Sammies France Seattle Battle Bing Atlantic

Seattle Business Directory Highlights in Star Edition

The Star prints a multi page business directory listing leading firms across Seattle and nearby areas. The feature promises lasting reference value and notes the publication as the fastest growing paper in the Northwest.

Star Seattle

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