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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1918
Page
8
Sir Eric Geddes declares German submarine strength remains high and predicts a renewed extensive U-boat offensive by year end. He speaks in London on return from the United States and praises Allied navy efforts and American enthusiasm in the shared war effort.
The United States Shipping Board canceled contracts for 50 wooden barges and 56 composite tugs intended for the New England coal trade. No work had begun, so no loss is involved. Chairman E. N. Hurley warned smaller steel yards may lose future contracts unless productivity improves. Northwest yards likely spared.
Army orders authorize induction of men into Coast artillery units for overseas duty. Col S S E Allen, in charge of the North Pacific district, seeks truck drivers auto mechanics gas engine men surveyors draftsmen bandsmen cooks and college men with mathematics. Class 1 registrants before Sept 12 1918 radio operators and railroad employees are ineligible. Apply at district headquarters 411 White building.
Vancouver dispatch reports the Canadian Pacific steamer Princess Sophia ashore on Vanderbilt reef. The salvage steamer Tees is en route after being held in readiness. The Princess Alice was dispatched to assist in evacuating passengers if needed.
The federal food administration issued a rule Thursday prohibiting restaurants from charging extra for bread and butter when they are served with a regular meal unless more than the usual amount is requested. The charge will not be applied unless explicitly requested by the patron.
Immigration agents of the trans continental railroads are urged to write views on reclaiming waste lands for soldiers to Secretary of the Interior Franklin Lane. Washington State Secretary I M Howell predicts speedy federal action on the nation wide plan for soldiers farms.
William J. Murphy, owner and publisher of the Minneapolis Tribune since 1901, died in a Chicago hospital after a brief illness. He arrived in Chicago earlier in the week and fell ill Tuesday, passing away late yesterday.
Merchants in town urge early shopping to benefit both buyers and sellers. Citizens are encouraged to start today, adopt thoughtful shopping habits, and bring small parcels along. Salesgirls are ready to assist as customers pay promptly or as they go, spreading goodwill across the community.
The Federal Trade Commission has brought action against the Retail Grocers and Merchants' Association of Seattle and several firms including Schwabacher Bros Co Occidental Ave Seattle Grocery Co Western Ave Clouset and Devers Second Ave National Grocery Co Western Ave and Rogers Co First Ave 8. The firms are accused of urging boycotts against nonmembers and of publishing articles in the Northwestern Merchants' association organ to enforce fixed resale prices. The defendants deny illegal methods and say outsiders are behind the move. The case will be heard in Washington DC on December 5.
Building committee reviews options to accommodate growing pupil population. Nine year old Emma Davis drowned in Samon bay after falling from a raft. body recovered. Funeral for Thad Wylie of Pullman’s training school engineering division set for Friday. Dr. L Fred Lundy and Edward R Hall receive commissions in army medical corps and engineers respectively. Clyde Pearl Brown dies at Seattle shipyards. memorials observed. Pacific Steamship lines plan voyages with cargo and passengers, Admiral Schley and Governor sailings noted. Port Townsend reports schooners bound for Sydney, Alaska liner with 226 passengers arrives Seattle. Local penalties include fines for selling candy unfit for consumption and liquor possession. Several military notices recount letters of action and commissions. a man killed in action and a belief of a man still alive.
Local post office and community groups urge participation in Thrift Stamp Day to support war relief efforts. Students and families are invited to purchase stamps at schools, churches, and post offices to bolster supplies and morale.
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