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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1917
Page
1
A reflective prompt questions whether individuals supported the war effort and what future generations will think if they did not fight or back the men of the time. It urges readers to consider conscience and duty in wartime context.
Seattle faces a critical Liberty Loan drive with only six days left to reach a 13 million goal. Schools churches and local firms mobilize as Bishop Crowther and Rev. Crowther exhort citizens to lend their money, while soldiers and workers pledge substantial sums and a Roll of Honor lists supporting organizations.
The Star tobacco fund total reached 5597.20 after a carnival at Bon Marche park earning 1719. The Star received 50 percent of admissions 16 percent of shows and 5 percent of concession receipts. Hargrave carnival costs except band music and a few staff were covered. A private suit for accounting was filed by William H Beachy against Harry H Hargrave. The Star smoke fund had also a 121.70 donation from Miyake Santel wrestling.
Mayor Gill responded to a Sunday pulpits condemnation of his police administration and the ministers backing General Greene's call to make Seattle safe for Camp Lewis visitors. He declined to head a Hadley commission and argued the city is clean, promising to explain further if needed while continuing policing efforts.
Washington treasury officials warned Americans against complacency as Liberty Loan sales reach only about 40 percent. They stressed heavy subscriptions this week to deny Germany financial comfort and sustain wartime effort, noting the loan totals already published reflect district receipts and urging completion by Saturday.
Billy Sunday urged Liberty Loan support in Oakland and San Francisco addressing thousands. He called to “kick in with the coin and kick out the kaiser,” attacking lax war bond participation and the German emperor with his usual fiery zeal.
British and French forces conducted coordinated local attacks on both sides of the Ypres Stadion railway. Haig called the progress satisfactory as artillery activity suggested a resumed offensive. The French participation signaled allied forces in forward positions for a potential large scale drive in the sector.
Paris Oct 22 The war office announced that French troops achieved all objectives in a joint attack with the British on a 1000 yard front to the left of the British line in Flanders. North of Veldok they advanced and took prisoners. Further operations included raids southeast of St Quentin at Mene Jean farm Pantheon and Tahure with artillery activity along the Aisne.
Premier Lloyd George urged Britain to press the war with a decisive knockout as America and Russia join inter allied talks. He touted gains in tonnage, shipbuilding, and the value of the war savings campaign, praising 120,000 committee workers.
John C. Higgins announced the King County fuel committee appointees: William H. Lewis from Lewis, While & Force. Cecil Bacon of Galbraith & Co. H. E. Ross, head of the Typographical Union. and John L. Mall, engineer. David Whitcomb, state fuel administrator, returned from a Western administrators conference in Salt Lake. J. C. Spellman, ex Western Pacific Railway manager, named traffic manager for Northwest states.
At a regular meeting of Uma Pine Tribe No. 79 in Green Lake the group unanimously approved purchasing a $100 registered Liberty bond.
William Spurck Jr. loses his appeal and must serve in the draft. Gov. Lister declines to reopen the case after a letter from Kennedy confirms certification. The case drew statewide attention due to Spurck and his wealthy father, though the governor states no further action will be taken.
In the Ypres sector the 1917 class of youths makes up about 30 percent of Hindenburgs cannon fodder and a similar share of the mangled dead and captured during the British advance, illustrating Germanys manpower shortage as boys fill the front ranks.
Paris reports Germany girds for a large air offensive to avert America's entry into the conflict. Prisoners state German aircraft production in July reached 2,000 planes. A new four engine biplane capable of carrying 660 pound bombs has been developed.
United Press Leased Wire reports from Rome cite official cables saying four thousand people died and ten thousand were wounded in a massive explosion at Steinfeld Austria's great arsenal on June 16. Survivors were ordered back to work by the armed guard.
Seattle pastors from First Methodist and First Presbyterian led a Sunday drive against vice urging mayor Gill and police to act. Clergy including Leonard B. Smith J. E. Crowther Mark A. Matthews Marcellus B. Ely George H. Ramsey and others condemned dance halls and alleged police complicity at the Plaza hotel. Crowther challenged mayoral statements on enforcement while Rev. Matthews warned against appointing vice-minded board members.
Washington October 22 President Wilson and Vice President Marshall and Senator La Follette sent condolences to the family of Wisconsin Senator Paul C Husting who was killed while duck hunting. Husting supported the administration and the war program, contrasting with other members of the Wisconsin delegation.
Rome reports 50 000 Serbians starving and thousands dying from insufficient rations in the Monastir district per the American Red Cross mission on its way to America.
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