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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1917
Page
1
Army officials demand Seattle cleanup amid reports of vice near Camp Lewis and attacks in Ballard. Gen Greene warns soldiers unsafe in city. Lundin pushes for vice prosecutions with six undercover investigators. local leaders pledge action but delay hinders progress.
Special Appeal Agent Kennedy wrote Governor Ulster detailing Spurck Jr. obtaining draft exemption while claiming a wife dependent upon him. Kennedy cites Spurck’s June 5 registration swearing he was a farmer and notes Spurck sought to influence local board and fraternities, as the case remained pending.
Nines bakers and twelve men including J A Jeune were convicted of violating Cartwright antitrust law. They face fines from 50 to 500 dollars and possible six months to a year in jail. Prosecution said bread prices rose from 10 to 15 cents after a meeting of bakers.
London report says Kaiser William in Sofia fuels speculation on Bulgarian German frictions. Rumors claim Czar Ferdinand demands peace, signaling possible shift in alliance dynamics amid ongoing conflicts.
Amsterdam report says the reichstag adjourned until December 5 after a dramatic session. President Kaempff thanked the army for its success and urged the German people to sustain their spirit.
Admiral Mayo returns from a six week trip to Britain and allied fleets in Europe. He confers with Secretary Daniels on fuller alliance cooperation and possible future naval offensives against U boats and German fleets. The official note says the aim was to study current conditions and plans with allied officers.
Senator La Follette was summoned to open his defense against disloyalty charges at a meeting of the investigating committee next Tuesday morning in Washington.
Tokio dispatch notes entente allies press for Japanese troop involvement in Europe to aid against Germany. A military expert in Nichi Nichi argues the American embargo aims to force greater land and sea mobilization by Japan, citing post Riga conquest as a trigger for a direct appeal.
British troops launched another major offensive Northeast of Ypres on a six mile front as rain fell in the night. Haig reported satisfactory progress after five prior drives since August 1, with advances totaling at least five miles along the Passchendaele sector.
Soldiers from Fort Worden announced that a battalion of Washington coast artillery militia from Seattle, with detachments from other companies, will depart soon to relieve guards in a U S state. Companies 1 2 6 and 7 involved.
Col. Allen, commanding officer of the guards, will arrive at Seattle from Fort Warden at Pier 11 between 3 and 4 this afternoon.
Four Swedish steamers in British ports were formally requisitioned today under policy to commandeer neutral shipping in British ports. The vessels are partly or entirely owned by companies capitalized in England.
The carnival queen contest at Bon Marche Park will crown its winner Friday night with a diamond ring as the 1 cent per vote fundraising continues. Candidates include Violet Anderson Elsie Wright Olive Dolphin Peggy Coffee Marie Bernas Florence Larson and Margaret Wales. Voting closes 10 30 p m Thursday at the carnival grounds. grand opening approaches Monday afternoon as preparations and fireworks mark the start.
A Camp Lewis correspondent describes the rear of the cantonment as the real scene of energy and pride where 20,000 soldiers drill on a vast field. The piece highlights the marching, the band, and the moment the Star-Spangled Banner fills the air signaling America’s military readiness.
Bootlegging sting at Camp Lewis ends with B C Jack of Everett Jack Thompson and C Thornton jailed in Tacoma after MPs seize whisky and alcohol hidden under a store floor. Investigators say soldiers owed the suspect money for liquor and the raid undermines illicit sales inside the cantonment.
Maj. Gen. Greene says moral conditions in Seattle may be unsafe for soldiers. Camp Lewis leaders urge vigorous inquiry with the prosecutor, county officials, mayor, and police to verify charges of vice. If vice exists, officials must act to remove it and protect Seattle’s good name.
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