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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1918
Page
5
City officials propose a 15 million dollar purchase of Seattle traction system after a conference on the transit problem. Pratt and Taylor back the bid though telegrams to directors in Boston were delayed by congestion, delaying responses to the offer.
Paris reports advancing American and French forces near La Fere, St. Gobain hills, Laon, and north of the Aisne. Analysts foresee possible German withdrawal beyond Chemin des Dames as Ludendorff strains to hold positions while French and American troops advance. Cities like Cacabral and Douai face threatened attacks amid German retreat and scorched-earth tactics.
In Comiskey Park Chicago the Red Sox rallied in the fourth to score two runs off Vaughn as Whiteman was hit, McInnis singled, and Schang followed with a run scoring single. The Cubs failed to score in the inning as Seattle weather disrupted play for a time and the crowd reached tens of thousands.
Jack Williams known as the human fly and his associate Tom Calloway are held on $1,000 bail each on a commissioner's warrant for allegedly impersonating United States military officers. They appeared before U.S. Commissioner Robt. W. McClelland and pleaded not guilty. Hearing set for Sept. 14 with potential Boise trial location.
London reports 19,989 British casualties published for the week ending September 7, counting killed, wounded and missing. The tally reflects ongoing losses in the conflict as authorities release war updates.
The classified section guides buyers to options to buy a lot to build or purchase land with a house. Details are in today's Star on pages 9 10 and 11.
Mayor Hanson outlined a plan to issue statements of earnings and costs to citizens monthly if the city buys the car system, with service provided at cost. He said completion of the Skagit power site would allow power and service at cost, making Beattie’s municipally owned system one of the continent’s largest.
The Seattle council and mayor agreed to buy the traction system via utility bonds at 5 percent interest, with the property as security. A $15 million purchase was trimmed to a smaller figure after a conference with the city’s leaders and shipyard officials who urged quick action to improve service for workers. The plan includes city purchase of power at 1 cent per kilowatt hour until Skagit power is developed, and a wage scale retroactive to August 1 for traction employees. Representatives from Skinner & Eddy, Todd Shipbuilding and Seattle North Pacific voiced support for the move.
The senate approved the emergency agricultural appropriation bill with the national prohibition amendment by 45 to 6. It moves to the house where a conference likely. Prohibition leaders target December 1 for the liquor manufacture cessation provision.
Washington reports no word of casualties by dawn as Mount Vernon returns to a French port at 14 knots. Navy officials suspect torpedo accuracy or torpedo quality, given the transport’s speedy voyage.
Outright purchase of the Stone-Webster traction system in Seattle is proposed as the fix for the street car problem. If the mayor, council, and superintendent of public utilities approve a 15 million dollar price, Seattle would boast a larger municipal system than Cleveland or San Francisco and speed up war industry work by improving employee transit. Mayor Hanson and Public Utilities head Morphine are praised for hastening the solution, with thanks to A. M. Taylor of the United States Shipping Board.
The mayor declares the city will not bill taxpayers for the municipal car line. A. M. Taylor of Philadelphia sought city service from the traction company which demands fare hikes and other concessions. The city will not raise public funds or raise fares until a trial period proves necessity, and bonds secure the project as the line is completed to power Skagit plant operations.
A Yealer branch library event on September 10 to show inexpensive desserts was postponed to September 17. Women of the Minute must visit Seattle chapter headquarters to pick over mass at the Red Cross warehouse on days it is closed.
San Sebastian Spain September 7 1939 A German consul telegram to the German embassy in Madrid asked for instructions regarding complete destruction of vessels in Spanish harbors The report suggested the German government intended to destroy ships rather than face Spanish action or capture confirmation.
The central station booking office safety box containing $500 bail money disappeared prompting an investigation led by Acting Chief Bannick. Captain Charles Tennant says the open room where the box was kept complicates the search as many officers pass through daily.
County Treasurer John A. Bennett endorses A. Be McBreen, current chief deputy, as successor. Bennett praises McBreen’s record, experience, and roles as cashier and deputy in the county treasurer’s office as making him best qualified for the office.
The notice requests 200 feather pillows 246 by 20 inches with steamed feathers and boiled ticking if second hand. Feathers must be dry and pillows turned in at 315 University Ave before November 1. Dr Thomas R Leer of 817 Cobb building convicted of unlawful prescription for liquor and fined 200 dollars. Mrs Flora Tourell seeks her son Otto Tourell who she has not seen for four years.
A free employment service for stenographers bookkeepers and other specialized office workers will open Monday in the Crazy building operated by the Success Shorthand school Mrs KE Sheppard will be in charge
Allied forces including Americans and French advance along the Aisne front. French occupy Tergnier railway junction cutting German lines of communication between St Quentin and Laon. British also push on from St Quentin toward La Fere Laon and Chemin des Dames amid heavy fighting and shelling.
Berlin reports withdrawals in Picardy confirmed by the war office. An American attack northeast of Filmes was repulsed. Northwest of Langemarck a local thrust yielded 100 prisoners. South of Ypres British assaults were repulsed and heavy fighting continued along multiple fronts. Aviators hit enemy columns near Sormne land and along the Aisne corridor.
Senate Finance Committee pressed to raise war profits and income tax rates as House Ways and Means backs 35 to 70 percent excess profit charges. The 10 day debate on the revenue bill centers on these rate boosts and the excess profits provision defended by Chairman Kitchin.
The Star Liberty weekly starts Sunday at Liberty theatre showing the Labor Day parade on Third Ave and Second Ave. Mayor Hanson reviews the procession after leading it. Jack Walamas the Human Fly appears scaling the L C Smith building and performing atop the 20th floor. The film also shows seven hundred draft men leaving Seattle Friday.
Jas A Patten, a wheat operator, was a patient at Presbyterian hospital. He answered calls from his room and said his condition was not serious, providing an upbeat briefing on his health.
Seattle city leaders hailed a swift council and mayoral vote yielding a 15 million dollar offer to buy the Puget Sound Traction Light and Power Co and its real estate. Officials indicated possible expansion to Rainier Valley lines and discussed building value while awaiting directors' reply.
American forces push along the right flank toward the Aisne as heavy fighting continues. They methodically wipe out machine gun nests between Glennes and Romaine s while taking forty one German prisoners including two officers under heavy artillery fire.
Hugh M. Caldwell retires as corporation counsel to accept a captaincy in the army. Walter F. Meier, assistant counsel, is unanimously promoted to succeed him. Meier plans to appoint City Attorney T J L Kennedy as assistant corporation counsel.
Superior Judges Friday decided September 12 will be a court vacation in King County. Attorneys have offered services at registration boards and would be unable to attend court sessions.
A public appeal encourages readers to state their wants to the widest audience. The Seattle Star invites phone submissions to the main 600 or drop copies at Bartell’s, 610 Second Ave.
On the Belgian Dutch frontier German landsturm troops are building a new defensive line likely aligned with the Meuse line if retreat is needed before winter. Berlin reports urge withdrawal behind the March 21 line amid winter campaign fears and rising front-news pessimism.
Ninety three percent of American troops in France report to Gen. Pershing at a War department conference. Senators infer a major operation may be planned though no staff details were disclosed. They note 1200 De Haviland planes delivered and overseas shipments exceeding 800. An official denial followed rumors about Gen. March.
Allied troops press along the Aisne and toward St Quentin with French and American forces near Vailly. German shelling devastates occupied villages while the French claim nine more towns including Barisis and Laon area as they advance toward Abbaye and the Oise corridor.
Washington reports Gen March says 20 000 slight American casualties had not been reported by August 20 bringing total American casualties to 46 930. Pershing to forward them by courier. war department to publish full details henceforth. Telegram also asks about orders for explosive bombs with time fuses.
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