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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1917
Page
1
United Press reports that British victory around Cambrai marks a new war stage aided by mechanization. Tanks and rapid production, praised by Henry Ford, conserved ammunition and reduced casualties despite fierce fighting and German reinforcements.
Report from London states the Bolshevik government plans to release the 1299 class from service as part of armistice terms with the central powers. Other classes will follow in demobilization, signaling an ongoing halt to fighting. A Russian diplomat carries peace offers from the central powers to Petrograd.
Books of the Seattle Lighting company were turned over to expert accountants from Chicago to aid Dr. Edward W. Feni in the citys investigation of rates. Led by J. H. Rotz the four accountants will recheck company operations and costs as Dr. Bemia and his engineer son arrive to assist in valuing local utilities.
The Northwest conference executive council in Seattle is debating whether to put the mediation board agreement to a referendum by Seattle strikers. The six point pact includes union recognition, wage boosts for operators and workers, grievance arbitration, and a federal arbitrator role.
Bianca de Saulles faced relatives of John L. de Saulles in Mineola court as she described shooting her divorced husband after he refused to surrender their child. Relatives testified to the tragedy while Bianca remained calm as the revolver was shown.
The steamer Spokane with about 250 passengers ran aground in fog between Seattle and Ketchikan. Princess May and Roston reportedly reached the scene as officials in Seattle awaited word on passenger safety and vessel damage.
A survey led by B C Beck shows on the Third Ave block between Pike and Union 81s 187 pounds of meat saved on each meatless Tuesday and 1496 pounds of white bread saved on each wheatless Wednesday under the U S food administration program.
Red Cross Christmas headquarters in the Cobb building Fourth Ave and University St invites soldiers and sailors stationed anywhere in America to drop in with money or gifts. Money is preferred as arrangements allow the Red Cross to buy presents at wholesale prices for safe delivery.
A citywide cleanup demand targets Seattle leadership with six weeks of efforts described as failing. Mayor Gill faced critique over alleged incompetence or hidden inaction, while military quarantine orders amplify the claim that Seattle is unfit for soldiers. The call insists the clean-up begin at City Hall.
Major General Henry A. Greene announces the 91st division ban on Seattle visits remains in force to enforce cleanliness as President Wilson and Secretary Baker guide policy. The order may ease for relatives but unity against the insidious vice ring is stressed. Tacoma reports no organized vice, and officials say no athletic events will occur in Seattle until the ban ends.
Saturday noon program at Good Eats cafeteria features port commissioner hopefuls Frank W. Cotterill T Lippy and EK M Farmer and school board candidates August Toellner Minnie FE Parks F J Cassidy Charles W Doyle Louisa K Lepper and Dr CB Guthrie. Port commission chair Robi Bridges to discuss terminals and ferries. Soprano Linda Hatcock to sing.
Rear Admiral Capps, general manager of the Emergency Fleet Corporation, will retire from his post due to health reasons. On doctors orders, he will take a rest, according to an official notice issued today in Washington.
Reingold A Faust, a former Chicago post office clerk, confessed he planted a bomb in the Auditor ium during a grand opera last Friday. He also admitted writing black mail letters to James R Borgan and Frank Wetmore of the First National Bank of Chicago. The device did not explode as a chemical on the floor ignited in air, causing panic. Faust cited grievance over his discharge and treatment by the government.
Judge King Dykeman postponed the show cause hearing in the Dick Fleming dance hall case for two weeks. Fleming seeks to enjoin the city from closing his venue at 414 Wifthave, under vice cleanup orders from Chief Beckingham.
Mayor Gill refuses to resign amid a quarantine ordered by Maj Gen H J Greene to clean up Seattle. City officials and civic leaders debate lifting the ban while a women’s indignation meeting is discussed by the Federation of Women’s Clubs and others.
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