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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1917
Page
2
London dispatchers report Italian forces may abandon the Piave river line to resume an offensive, risking Venice and Treviso. The Piave line has repelled Austro German attacks, with gains limited to the left wing, raising caution against premature optimism.
A hearing before service commissioners continues over violence linked to the street strike. E. W. Benjamin faces misfeasance charges in connection with the recent unrest as jurors disagreed on a verdict. The trial concerns twelve patrolmen involved in the incident.
The council amended health rules this week giving the Commissioner full power to enforce isolation for women afflicted with vice diseases. Corneil Thomzon opposed. the measure authorizes $17,500 to enlarge the isolation division at the sanatorium and repurpose the Beacon Hill home into a vice hospital.
United Press dispatch from Vienna via Geneva reports Grand Duke Nicholas Nicholatevitch has joined Gen. Kal edin's Cossacks to restore the monarchy in Russia. He arrived at Kharkoff and accepted command, with Kal edine promising to name him regent. The duke, a cousin of the former czar, is noted for discipline and cavalry prowess. He was dismissed as commander in chief in 1915 and later viceroy of the Caucasus. reports say he was arrested June 2, 1917 after royalist riots.
Frank Shubert, Portland business agent, accuses L C Grasser, vice president of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, of trying to rule Oregon Washington Nevada unions. Shubert cites Grasser in San Francisco threatening removal of Seattle officials unless Northwest unions end insurrection. He says referendums alone can authorize strikes, not officers.
Lewis Lilly of the state university told Seattle Association of Credit Men at the Athletic club on Monday night to curb long time credits in mercantile dealings. He argued that the war changed business and urged closer monitoring of credits and open book accounts.
Federal Food Administration may limit sugar to a 10 day supply with a possible retailers limit of 30 days. Frastua Brainerd in Seattle says hoarding will be curbed and confectioners must cut sugar usage by 60 percent. Investigations of jobbers and wholesalers could lead to supply cuts if they exceed 50 percent of normal sales.
Announcement says Cunard line offices at 116 Cherry Street will join with Anchor and Donaldson steamship lines on December 1. Local agent Uliberg will oversee the merged offices after leaving November 29 for a visit to New York.
The National League for Women's Service asks for clean white cloths including sheets and pillow cases for military hospital use. Bring donations to the league headquarters at 120th Fourth Ave.
City council voted Monday to revoke the license of Rocco Hattiso's bowling alley at 516% King Sr amid police complaints it attracted disorderly characters. The move follows ongoing concerns raised by authorities.
Dr Max Gorman and Mrs Tone Leshin were convicted of conspiring to obstruct the draft by attempting to extort 1000 from Joseph Gottstein to secure a throat operation that would render him unfit for military service. Gorman got 10 years in McNeil Island penitentiary. Leshin was fined 500 and ordered to six months in Mercy County Jail.
Medill McCormick of Illinois said he will introduce in the next Congress a bill to award medals for gallantry by soldiers and sailors. The plan includes three classes a distinguished gallantry medal a gallantry medal and a regimental decoration, likely a silk cord worn by unit members. McCormick will consult President Wilson and Secretary Baker for suggestions before introducing the bill.
Inside workers lead a citywide dyeing plant strike over wage demands. Protests halt operations and prevent garment dyeing from last winter. Dyers seek up to 100 percent increases while proprietors vow to resist. Outside drivers largely settle with owners.
Chicago reported Floyd Behmitt took his partner on a ride when his wife emerged from the tonneau to confront the passenger. A scuffle followed as the two women fought while the car sped at about 35 miles per hour, with Mrs Schmitt alleging assault by the rival and husband.
Attorney Examiner Thurtel will hear whether railroads are justified in raising west bound freight carload rates and canceling some commodity rates. The hearings begin November 21 in Portland before the Interstate Commerce Commission.
An Oakland raid of a Pleasanton accident leaves three Pleasanton schoolgirls dead. Rather Oxen aged 19 Wilhelmina Silva 17 and Naomi Willams 17 are killed when their car leaves the road near Pleasanton and rolls into a gulch. A rancher passing by found the bodies.
About 160 members of the Presidio training camp left in civilian clothes without uniforms as Maj. Cruse from Washington arrives to finalize assignments for commissioning. The event followed a dispersal of troops from the camp in San Francisco.
A local ad lists limited quantities of patent leather gunmetal calf and kid leather shoes with buttons or laces, kid or cloth tops, priced at 3.95 per pair. Men’s skating shoes at 2.95 per pair come in tan and black calf with heavy leather welt soles for outdoor wear, all sizes available.
A Beecoond floor Bon Marche display offers blouses priced at 3.75 showcasing silk crepe de chine and lace waists. Designs include nets with wide lace bands, jabot frills, semi-tailored crepe de chine pieces, embroidered and tucked styles, large collars, and hemstitching in sizes 36 to 44.
The Bon Ma Upper Main Floor announces 75c silks including messaline peau de cygne pongee moire and satins in brocades stripes and plaids. Storm Serges at 75c and 1.25 a yard offer durable fabrics ideal for dresses and school wear. Also 25 pieces of Viyella flannel and silk finisher navy and black suits velvet pieces.
Three handkerchiefs in a box for 1.00 in linen with medallion floral or conventional embroidery in white or color, neatly hemstitched. Upper Main Floor The Bon Marche.
A cloth supplier notes a sale limit of ten yards per customer for Chambray Ginghams measuring 30 inches wide, with stock totaling 2,000 yards offered at the stated price.
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