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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1917
Page
8
The victory report notes that the German pill box defense proved as vulnerable as traditional trench lines. German high command had pinned hopes on a planned warfare strategy, but results show the new scheme failed to stop the advancing lines.
A collision between the Kitsap County Transportation Company steamer Tolo and the tug Magic at 6 40 p m left four dead. Victims include Mrs John Johnson 75 Mrs A D Marshall 41 John Castro Portuguese cook aboard the Tolo and J B Panchot 76 of Bainbridge Island. Surviving families and details follow as rescue efforts continued.
Wisconsin senator Robert La Follette denounces wartime repression, urges unrestricted public discussion of war aims and policies, cites Lincoln Webster Clay and Sumner, argues Congress must assert war powers to avoid further conflicts and protect civil rights. He warns of arrests and infringements on homes and due process.
American destroyers sank several German U boats in a detailed navy account. The report describes a 20 minute battle where a destroyer attacked a submerged U boat with depth charges and guns, culminating in oil on the surface and no further traces. The operation earned acknowledgment from the British admiralty and included remarks on wartime peace discussion.
British offensive reports say trench and shell crater defenses failed to hold Haig's advances around Ypres, ending the German Hindenburg plan's early promises. The piece also notes a winter concert opening at the Hippodrome with Elsie Baker and others, and a statistical remark on industrial accidents peaking midmorning and midafternoon.
Charles S. Many of Onsining New York says he suffered catarrh for ten years and failed with many medicines. After using about ten bottles of Peruna his symptoms vanished including dizziness and eye redness. He keeps Peruna at home and uses it at the onset of colds, with Peruna tablets available for those who object to liquids.
An audience at the Pregs club approved a strike date of October 19 after a two day vote with only a handful of dissenters. Speakers included Hulet M. Wells former Central Labor Council president and Timothy Cusack secretary of the Carmen's union. Ida M. Lavi opened the meeting and Rhoda Kerr urged changes to working conditions and wage gains noting operators leaving for better pay and hours.
The Star announces branch stations downtown for contributions to the Our Boy In France Tobacco Fund. Readily accessible cigar stores, theaters, and shops list eligible drop points including Greenas 140 Third Ave and 1406 Third Ave, Pursleys Second Ave and Seneca, Ketter Bernbaum 1210 Second Ave, Spring’s First Ave, Second Ave, and 41% Pike, Mecca clear stand Ginnold Mink 219 Unton, Fryes Third and Winton, N Kelly Second and Madison, Lime Clear Fourth and Union, City Hall and County buildings, Hert Rideout Central, Rutchs Third Ave and Union, Crogan’s 1406 Fourth Ave.
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