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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1917
Page
1
The notice urges readers to mail gifts immediately so Sammy will get the present by Christmas day. It emphasizes sending promptly to guarantee delivery within the holiday window.
The piece argues Mayor Gill could deny connections to the Merchants’ Protective Corporation while noting his name was used to lure police into the association. It contends the mayor knew and allowed his name to be bait, drawing him into a police scheme, whether or not the corporation is legal.
Rome November 15 Italian troops hold the Piave line repelling fresh enemy crossing attempts. Forces already across are cut off in the Zenson loop under artillery fire. Mount Tomatico positions withdrew to preselected points as Quero Pass and other bridges resisted, with attacks at Melett Davanti Mount Fiara Castelgoberno Frisoni and along Brenta Cismon rivers beaten back on the left wing.
Paul Hodzima a two year old child becomes the center of a dispute between the Chicago city health department and physicians over palliative opiate use. Dr Herman Spaulding condemns lethal dosing while Dr Harry Hasselden advocates it. Seventeen doctors sign a statement supporting Hasselden's course and Dr John Dill Robertson plans talks with officials to seek life saving actions.
American front reports heavier casualties as fighting along the German-occupied sector intensifies. Shelling, sniping, and artillery duels rise while patrols ambush German detachments and Germans withdraw with their dead and wounded as weather permits renewed fire. Federal grand jury indictments allege conspirators against conscription and enforcement of federal laws.
Camp Lewis receives word that French language instruction will begin within weeks. Charles J. Helm ling of the University of Washington will lead the effort after visiting the camp to arrange the program. Classes will meet three evenings weekly.
Chicago November 15 The 7,000 truck drivers strike scheduled for 6 am today was averted after concessions by the Cartage Exchange. Negotiations had broken off yesterday but resumed last night with drivers agreeing to a $1.50 weekly wage rise and a 30 minute shorter workday.
Morris and Joseph Pass, indicted with Hulet M. Wells, were returned from New York City by Chief Deputy Marshal J. P. McDonough and placed in Pierce County jail to await trial in Seattle.
A leaked wire dispatch reports German troops on the western front surrendering under the password Republic. Surrenders are said to be voluntary, with workers allowed to join a German republic, as French and Allied broadcasts urge a democratic Germany.
A mob of about 20 cars from Parsons drove to Oswero to seize John Marinee accused in the murder of Mrs. H Wicks and her two children. Sheriff Halam refused and the crowd returned, ending the lynching attempt in a tense scene.
Harriet Horrigan a Seattle telephone operator launches a poster contest to promote a strike inviting policemen, firemen, messengers and others to enter for the chance to win the pick of 960 telephone operators. She plots posters to draw public attention and has broad backing from diverse groups.
14 year old Myriam Gleason testified that the evidence used to convict her mother Mrs Helen Gleason of smothering a newborn baby was a myth. She claimed the infant had been smothered by being placed in a bureau drawer wrapped in blankets.
The National Onion Growers held a session in Toledo amid a veil of secrecy delegates suggest the focal point was the indictment of members accused of forming a trust. The organization covers onion growing territory from New York to California as its main region.
New York City will dim the famous Broadway lights from 7 45 to 11 p m to save coal as advertising signs switch off after 11 p m. The measure applies to all large electric signs along Broadway.
Washington Nov 15 The United States secured a diplomatic victory by Sweden chartering 40 000 tons of shipping for the Allied cause. The Food Administration denied promises of American food in return to Sweden or any Scandinavian neighbors.
Jimmy Kelly a Tammany captain distributed three pound sacks of sugar to his constituents in New York to celebrate Hy lan's election as mayor.
After a three hour debate the strike committee delayed sending a Seattle or San Francisco delegate to the mediation in San Francisco. Gov Lister in San Francisco telegraphed Olympia official Hughes to mobilize Washington electrical unions for swift participation and a Northwest settlement is hoped to avoid further meetings.
New York November 15 Jack Barrymore angrily urged a giggling audience member to pull down the curtain during a dramatic scene in Peter Ibbetson in a theatre. He shouted that the man would laugh at anything as the curtain fell.
Berlin dispatch through London reports that German forces push south around Fontana and Feltre in renewed fighting. The Italian war theatre says contact with the enemy persists and nothing new to report on the lower Piave.
Fresh advances of Gen Allenby’s forces bring troops to within about twelve miles west of Jerusalem. The Egyptian expeditionary army now holds the railway line near Naaneh and Nansura, including the junction to the Holy City.
Richard F. Pettigrew former South Dakota senator indicted in Aberdeen on espionage act charges was expected to surrender to federal authorities. He has been hospitalized for illness and said the warrant could be served at the hospital if officials delay.
Ottawa announces that starting today oleomargarine may be produced and sold in Canada and imported free of duty under a licensing system set by the food controller. The move aims to ease high butter costs driven by production costs and strong export demand.
A wind tunnel laboratory for testing model airplanes will open January 1 at the University of Washington. Mechanical engineering professor F E McKone leads the course with eight similar wind tunnels planned nationwide funded by a donation from WEE Boeing.
No fire details. report from Petrograd says Bolshevik and provisional government forces clash. Flames believed started by intent or shells. Last word from Petrograd states provisional government nearly in control.
United Press reports from Helsingfors that Bolsheviki revolutionists have conquered Gatchina and the Keren sky troops are retiring. Dispatches claim the Bolsheviki are attempting to cut off retreating provisional government soldiers.
John Hill of the British Trade Union Congress praises organized labor in Britain for supporting democracy during World War I. He notes unions urged men to stay in civilian clothes at shipyards, discusses unrest in early war shops, and credits commissions with speeding production. He affirms U.S. entry and solidarity with Britain.
Enfranchised New York women are to hold state offices, Governor W. said today, signaling new government roles for women in the state administration.
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