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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1918

Page

5

County Budget Up Monday At Board Session

County commissioners continued their public session focusing on the coming year's budget. No consideration of taking over port commission ferries or readjusting the county garage discussed yet. The board planned to address salary increases and possible payroll reductions, with Engineer Humes requesting an additional $96,000 for salaries.

Board of County Commissioners Port Commission Claude Ramany Humes

Consul Poole Aids Anti-Bolshevik North Russia Move

Archangel reports DeWitt C. Poole assisting Ambassador Francis to organize North Russian anti-Bolshevik forces. He helped quell a revolt against President Tehaikowsky and is coordinating efforts from Archangel.

DeWitt C. Poole Francis Archangel Tehaikowsky

Serbian Force Presses Austro German Retreat North of Vranje

Paris dispatch says Serbian troops continue pursuit of Austro German units north of Vranje. The war office reports 1500 prisoners taken, 12 guns captured including heavy calibers, and 30 machine guns.

Paris Vranje Serbian War Office Wea

Requests Probe of Munitions Blowup

Representative Sully of South Amboy introduced a resolution to create a five member commission to investigate the munitions explosions at Morgan New Jersey that wrecked the town and South Amboy.

Washington Sully South Amboy Morgan, N. J

Wilsons Fourteen Peace Terms and World War Updates

The column recalls Wilsons fourteen peace terms and cites Chancellor Maximilians reference to Wilsons September speech. It notes impartial justice without favoritism, no exclusive bargains within the league, and no special economic blocs, plus a call to action on Liberty Bonds as Pershings forces push toward key iron ore regions and harbor battles. It also lists dated WWI notes from Oct 7 entries in 1914 1915 1916 1917.

Wilson Maximilian League of Nations League St. Mihiel Pershing Ludendorff Pittsburg Cleveland Detroit Chicago Mecanaba Duluth Great Lakes Germany Eriey France Iiriey Iiriey Field Italy Driey Root

Senators Clash Over Peace Terms in Senate Debate

Senators Poindexter and Hitchcock spar over the Austrian German peace offer and the idea of an armistice. The discussion centers on whether talks can proceed if Germany evacuates territory, with Bach involvement from McCumber Borah Lodge Gore Nelson Norris and Reed weighing in. Poindexter calls for clear preadvise on diplomacy and insists on justice through court martial for war crimes.

Poindexter Washington Senate Hitchcock Fletcher Nelson Norris Germany Kaiser Wilson Foreign Relations Committee America McCurmber Lloyd George Clemenceau Hohenzollern Ita Borah Lodge France Alsace- Lorraine Belgian

Say Erickson Figures Wrong on Traction Fare

Mayor Hanson backs a five cent fare for city traction lines after E G Bhorrock & Co accountants report show the system can profit 127 098 yearly. Councilman Erickson challenged the purchase claiming a large loss. the audit adjusts interest figures on the 15 million price to support the profit.

Hanson E. G. Bhorrock & Co Erickson Morphine Hrickson

Car Men Raise Liberty Bond Subscriptions

The street car men's union voted to increase its Liberty Bond subscription by 500 dollars, aiming for a combined union and individual total of 50,000 dollars. The group also approved raising its initiation fee to two dollars.

Liberty Bonds

Junkers oppose Max peace speech in Reichstag

In Zurich on October 7 leaders of the Fatherland party met after a stormy session to vow resistance to Prince Max’s policies as the new premier addressed the Reichstag. The Junker class appears divided or opposed to the German peace movement announced.

Zurich Fatherland Party Max

Y W C A Gym Classes Discontinued Until Public Places Reopen

All Y W C A gymnasium classes basketball practice and athletic club meetings are discontinued until public places are reopened.

The Pain of a Bad Tooth Warns Against Decay

An advertisement stresses that tooth decay causes more than pain. It links poor dentition to digestion issues and other ailments, urges prompt treatment by graduate dentists, and promises low prices, a real guarantee, and patient satisfaction at L. R. Clark D D S office.

State Dental Board L. R. Clark

Chief Warren Returns to Duty After Illness

Police Chief Joel Warren met with Mayor Hanson Monday to plan strict enforcement of the closed-tight order. He recently recovered from a mild Spanish influenza attack and said he is back on the job though still a bit weak.

Joel Warren Hanson

Oxygen Vapor Promoted as Influenza Cure in Seattle

A Seattle advertisement claims Oxygen Vapor treats influenza and prevents respiratory diseases. It promises a trial will prove its effectiveness and offers free consultation with a registered physician at Treatment Parlors 317-18 Seaboard Bldg.

Seattle Seaboard

Sloan Proposes Theatre Funds for War Savings Stamps

The Star urges Seattle residents to redirect daily theatre spending to War Savings Stamps while venues are closed. Joseph A Sloan argues crowds and regular attendance cap daily spend, suggesting families save for children and support the government, turning leisure funds into patriotic savings.

Sloan The Star Seattle Uncle Sam Joseph A, Sloan

Vote on Transfer of Cars Delayed by Council

Seattle city council will not vote on transferring traction property to the city Monday afternoon as expected. Corporation Counsel Meier forecast drafting the ordinance for purchase of the company’s lines before next Monday’s meeting due to committee data delays.

Seattle Meier

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