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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1917
Page
6
A Seattle letter urges a new, fearless reform mayor to root out graft in the Police Health and Engineering departments. The author champions Ole Hanson as the right choice and criticizes current officials while arguing for honest leadership and efficient public service. Next week the writer promises to address the high cost of living and drinking.
Washington dispatch reports the operating committee of railroad presidents led by A W Thompson of the Baltimore & Ohio convened to form a pooling plan for Eastern war transportation. The effort aims to unify staffing and trackage, with the Pennsylvania, B&O, New York Central, Western Maryland and others considered for immediate car pooling and congestion relief.
Railroads owning barges petitioned the Interstate Commerce Commission for coal rate increases from 25 to 50 cents per ton on anthracite cargoes after Fuel Administrator Garfield announced priority shipments via tidewater for New England. Lehigh Valley and the New York Ontario & West, with docks at Perth Amboy Weehawken and Cornwall, filed requests for advances.
Senator Pomerene postponed indefinitely the hearings on charges of disloyalty against Senator La Follette and line items on Senator Walsh. The absence of former Secretary of State Bryan and the probe's scheduling prompted the delay.
Emil Fe Schmeller a 23 year old drafted man from Stevens county was found hiding in a lonely cabin near a village and is now in army custody at Fort George Wright. He was seriously injured after a fall from a tree near his cabin and carried to the fort on a stretcher.
In a wartime air of resolve a speaker vows to send a souvenir and to sketch historic rulers. He imagines capturing von Hindenburg and Hohenzollern symbols, envisioning airpower aiding the Allies in victory in a Berlin or Vadoma setting.
Seattle workers voted 1 280 to 74 against the mediation commission offer. The deal included 12 percent for men, smaller raises for the ski staff, and recognition of the girls union, plus a board to settle differences. The Seattle locality awaits official commission results before action. the Wilson commission is due in Seattle Thursday.
Washington November 26 a 70 year old veteran Henry F E Elliott of Long Beach California says he is willing to serve in any capacity and has volunteered his services to Secretary Baker.
International vice president Grasser telegraphed coast locals to end the strike against Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co. after a union majority voted to accept the federal mediation backed agreement. Strikers are to return by Wednesday, with California and Oregon unions largely in favor while Seattle and Spokane rejected. A Dec. 3 meeting will address remaining disputes.
The schooner Joseph Pulitzer long overdue and feared lost is reported off the mouth of the Columbia River awaiting a tug to bring her in, according to wireless messages received today.
An ad touts Marmola Prescription Tablets promising rapid fat loss with four tabs daily, no dieting or exercise, and the user can eat freely while slimming. It emphasizes safety as a selling point and directs readers to order from Marmola Co. Detroit.
British forces push at Cambrai while France launches a sharp Ver dun strike. The action nets 800 German prisoners and gains ground between Lamogneaux and Hill 34 as Byng and Haig report continued fighting and stubborn resistance around Bourlon wood and Bourlon village.
Mrs. De Saulles, on the stand in Nassau County court, recounts meeting De Saulles in 1911, their Paris marriage, his demands for money, and gifts including a revolver for protection. She describes neglect, letters, and the emotional reunion with her son Jack at the jail, amid a tense cross-examination plan by DA Weeks.
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