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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1917
Page
5
Poem praising women's labor and loyalty as they contribute to national effort. The verse calls for fair wages for workers, unity, and patriotic duty, highlighting mothers, maids, and wives as essential in serving the land. It emphasizes strength, nerve, and faith, seeking justice as recompense.
Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor proclaims organized labor as a power within the government and a voice for democracy and freedom in World War I. He frames labor’s aims as universal liberty, democracy, and internationalism, urging devotion to a worldwide democracy and opposition to autocracy.
It appears Lyn George, itinerant unordained minister, will go to trial in Red Oak Iowa for the Villisca axe murders dated June 10 1912. Charged with murder of Stillinger and seven others the state and defense await proceedings. unless some unexpected issue delays the case.
Shagen report notes four armed trawlers were sunk off the Jutland coast by British destroyers. The fleet, once bold, will be more cautious in future after the loss.
The forest fire situation improved Monday with no new fires since Saturday. Chief Wardn Joy of the Forest Fire association reports that last week’s threats to green timber and hay fields are under control as forecasts suggest possible showers to end the danger.
Four people were injured in two Sunday accidents in Senttle. Mrs. A. M. Berg of Tacoma and Mr and Mrs George Gates were hurt when a car driven by A M Berg hit a light pole at Westlake and Eighth Aves. C L Smith of Lake City sustained injuries in a crash between a car and a motorcycle.
Seattle will parade 93 men from city and county in automobiles to view landmarks before leaving Wednesday for Camp Lewis. Bands will lead the caravan and officers will announce packing rules including civilian shoes. Deserters face court. alternates named to report if any drafted man fails to appear.
Divisions 12 and 7 extend physicals due to new exemptions by the district board of appeals. Some must appear Wednesday, others Monday. Division 6 and 9 certify additional men for service.
The American schooner Carl F. Cressy was sunk by a submarine on August 23 after being shelled through a stormy night. The crew were saved according to official messages. The report highlights U boat speed and endurance as decisive in the engagement.
Sugar exports will be halted immediately at Philadelphia refineries in line with a national food administration request. Shipments won t resume until the Cuban crop begins arriving, likely in late October, and current stocks are described as barely enough to last until then.
Chicago faces potential impeachment of Mayor Thompson as state troops and federalized militia enforce security after a pacifist conference led by the People's Council of America. Gov Lowden claims authority while the council plans possible new meetings and impeachment charges are eyed by the city council and state officials.
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