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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1917
Page
7
The article argues German hunger and civilian suffering threaten the war effort. It notes soldiers' discipline masks internal distress, cites starvation deaths among textile workers, and warns the ruling class fears domestic unrest could topple the regime. It emphasizes pressure from both socialist and other voices calling for an end before winter.
A diarist laments the abrupt shift to October first with surreal musings on life at the YWCA. He recalls tearing away September, facing a dreary dawn, and navigating a chaotic morning with a dismissive boss and a foggy mood.
A wartime appeal features American soldiers departing for France urging citizens to support the bond drive. The piece stresses borrowing money rather than giving, to fund more troops and quicker victory, with bonds purchasable at banks post offices or Liberty Loan headquarters on Second Ave and Marion St.
The county condemns dishonest road contractors who underbid and misuse materials, causing cracked roads and wasted public funds. Prosecutor Lundin Deputy Ewing and Chairman Ramsay vow to jail a few to set an example against graft and substandard work.
A letter to The Star outlines Western Washington Fair aims at Puyallup to unite farmers for consultation and showcase new farming methods. It urges Seattle residents to attend Seattle Day on October 4 to learn about the valley's produce and cannery products in demand from Boston.
The United States gains its first major wartime victory by Japan pledging not to threaten China's trade rights and to preserve China's independence. Viscount Inhil’s pledge signals a major shift in Japanese-American relations, likely preventing a trans Pacific clash and highlighting the impact of American wartime involvement.
General Alvaro Obregon, Carranza’s military leader, visits San Francisco to confer with bankers on a $500 million loan to the Mexican government. Negotiations proceed with American government sanction, though Obregon will not discuss his trip.
An exemption for Ignative Class, a Montana farmer and son of Mrs. Glass, from military duty is to be reheard after a government investigation prompted by Governor Lister due to an anonymous letter. The letter claimed Mrs. Glass owned property in Great Falls valued at 5200 dollars.
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