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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1917
Page
2
United Press dispatches describe the battalion of death and other Russian women soldiers delaying German assaults along a front near Riga. They helped deter the enemy as Russian troops attempted to retreat in an orderly fashion after the city evacuation, with German lines expected to shift accordingly.
Lumber mills across Snohomish County resumed on the old 10 hour basis this week. Aberdeen Anderson Mid Milling Wilson Donavan Bros and Numby Mill Shingle Co reported crews returning. Stimson Mill Seattle and Heybrooke Lumber Co also reopened with small crews amid union activity.
W Crawford and Mrs Crawford of 622 10th Ave N were seriously hurt when their car collided with a street car on Summit Ave and Thomas St Tuesday afternoon. They sustained severe bruises to limbs and body.
Rome reports the capture of Monte San Gabriel and surrounding peaks as Italian forces break the Austrian lines east of the Isonzo. Gabriel held longest before a complete encirclement, enabling General Cadorna to widen his envelopment of the enemy.
Readers urged to donate two-bits to buy tobacco for Sammies in France via The Star as official collector in Seattle. Packages worth 45 cents include a letter from the recipient and come from U S tobacco companies aiding the fund. Contributions from individuals and groups are highlighted along with sample donors and a call to send checks or coins.
A reader explains a plan where each star buys four packages valued at 45 cents each. Packages are to be postcard size and addressed to the reader. An unknown friend, described as a soldier, will send a message of thanks.
Chancellor Michaelis in Berlin claims Russia started the war and cites Sukhomlinoff testimony to suggest American judgment would shift if Russia's actions were known. He says a pope peace note cannot divide Germans from the Kaiser and affirms resolve to continue fighting for freedom and integrity.
More than 1,000 of 2,000 Armour packing plant workers in Omaha struck, tying up 12 departments. They demand a 20 cent an hour raise. The general manager says the walkout was incited by three alleged German agents who gained employment Friday. the men cannot be located.
Boston Sept. 5 Seven sons to fight for Uncle Sam mark the Payton family of Wakefield. Mrs Payton aims to be a Red Cross nurse and a possible eighth son may enter. Six sons are already in service and another will join the draft army.
Councilman Harry Bolton of Local No. 9 travels to Boston to attend the International Journeymen Bakers convention. He aims to learn about advanced municipal market systems and report back on city needs.
The retail trade bureau of the Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club completed its organization at a Tuesday noon executive committee meeting held in the Bon Marche. O. C. Graves, president and manager of Cheasty's, was elected president.
Street wear offers coats in wool serge and gabar dine with silk lining. Several styles feature Thibet weave fabrics and plush trim. Flare pockets appear on many coats, reflecting current Fall fashion.
In this new kind of store many more items exist than those advertised. Plan to visit the Bargain Basement Thursday to see additional bargains not listed here.
Flowered crepe kimonos with satin banding and square neck. Colors include rise purple and Alice blue. Sizes 30 to 42 offered in this collection.
A brief shop note lists Muslin Envelope and Black Lateen Bib Aprons that fasten at the wall with tape. price given as 45c.
London dispatch reports the third German air raid in as many days killed 11 people and wounded 62 in the London district. Lord French announced the raid involved about 20 enemy aircraft that fled toward Germany after striking near Sheerness. The total since Sunday stood at 119 dead and 154 injured.
The article reports that allies plan a possible new anti Austrian campaign to force Germany to seek peace. It discusses pressure on the United States to declare war on Austria, with Italy or the Near East as routes, while diplomats map postwar borders including Belgium Serbia Romania and a potential Jugoslav state. It notes the U.S. has not yet agreed to European settlement details.
An official statement last week claimed two Huntieh ships were sunk and noted eighteen more losses among a fleet exceeding 1,600 tons. The report highlights rising submarine casualties and totals that underline the wartime cost to maritime forces.
The Bon Marche showcases Louise Aprons priced 59 with light and dark percale options. Styles include full dress and side fastening with elastic waistbands. White Galatea fabric used, long and short sleeves offered, plus gingham band and pocketed designs at 29c.
A basement shop on Union Street displays a vast array of toys and games including dolls and regiments of soldiers inviting children to inspect the rows and rows of merchandise.
A catalog of discounted staples including Whole Cloves at 55 cents per pound Bay Leaves at 25 cents Hershey's Cocoa one pound cans 29 cents Canned Corn Beef Union brand while supplies last No 1 cans 25 cents Fancy California Dried Apricots per pound 80 cents Mayonnaise Pompeian brand olive oil bottle price listed as 8 cents per ???
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