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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1917
Page
5
Women in Red Cross work in Pattie have devoted weeks to making surgical dressings. Dr J E Crichton calls for a cablegram to France for immediate aid. A meeting of certified teachers approved steps to extend dressings, with volunteers urged to report at once to save lives of soldiers.
Renton moves to organize a Good Cheer plan aimed at supporting soldiers. The article notes Monday action to establish a club and take on a leading role in providing amusement and morale boosting activities for servicemen.
The Montreal stock exchange closed for one hour and brokers with large holdings on a falling market prompted the move. Toronto followed with a half hour halt. At 11 o clock Montreal reopened with minimum prices set from yesterday's close as brokers aided in selling Victory Loan Bonds.
The group plans events and entertainments excluding business to raise money for soldiers, including 78 from Renton. Proceeds will fund cheerful activities and the organization will sponsor special programs periodically.
The Renton Hill Guild of the Children's Orthopedic hospital will hold its annual rummage sale at 607 Priest Street on Thursday Friday and Saturday November 1 2 and 3.
Mrs. Dorothy Hadley of Mastlake Apartments warded off a slugger who knocked her down during a basement confrontation over a lawn mower offered for sale. The attacker, who tried to gag her, fled toward Fantlake Ave as officers searched the area.
Henry Wood reports a French victory in Flanders on October 30 as coordinated air and ground actions misted German batteries. French aviators located emplacements with precision, Dewbacked by observation planes relaying target data, and infantry advance rode the creeping barrage aided by airborne fire. Adjutant Fonck shot down three German planes in solo duels.
Capt. George Dettmers of the Davenport is held on $600 bail in Liberty after detectives found whisky valued at $1,000 hidden in gunny sacks aboard the steamer. This raid marks the Davenport’s second successful liquor interception in dry territory.
The White House will close to the public and private functions only as President and Mrs. Wilson suspend the usual winter season. Cabinet wives agree to abandon the Wednesday at homes and eliminate Pearl Dinners and diplomatic receptions.
Seven leaders of the White Caps met in Covington to plan further actions and review Sunday night events against Herbert Bigelow, a Cincinnati pacifist. Two more Cincinnatians are targeted, with one leader prominent in pacifist propaganda. The group, 800 strong, aims to punish suspected disloyalty. 1,500 dollars in rewards for Bigelow are at Christ hospital as his nerves collapse after hours under pressure.
A general decline in Washington social events continues as the war reduces festive calendars. The Con Gregational reception and similar gatherings have been banned, marking a climax in the diminished social life during the past two years.
The Young People's Societies of the First Presbyterian church plan an oldtime Halloween party Tuesday night for soldiers sailors and marines stationed near and visiting Seattle.
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