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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1917
Page
3
Berlin dispatch reports numerous clashes between German advance forces and Russian van guards from the Baltic to the Dvina. A number of prisoners were taken. On the west front, fighting at Villaret favored the Germans.
Mrs. Feyler, Arlington Washington, travels with her dog to Lake Surprise for recuperation and camping. At a Spiritualist meeting a medium accuses her of being Echo Zahl triggering social ostracism and forcible ejection from the grounds. She leaves by train after a tense clash with camp leadership.
Bianca Vergara Errazuriz, mother of Bianca de Saulles, travels from Chile to Mineola to defend her daughter against murder charges after de Saulles shot her husband John L. de Saulles. The Errazuriz family is titled and arrives with legal help as Mrs. de Saulles rests in bed awaiting trial.
Judge King Dykeman urged support for an $8500 Boy Scout fund at a campaign dinner held near Second Ave and Marion St. C J C Dutton led the drive with $1660 in subscriptions as thirty workers organized into teams to solicit funds. The group meets at 9 am and will report daily lunch results at headquarters.
The La Fayette Escadrille, an American volunteer aviation unit, was formally cited for bringing down 28 enemy aircraft. French officials praised the record as unusually high.
Deputy Labor Commissioner Dahlberg presented 133 monthly as the minimum for a decent living in Beattie amid the streetcar workers wage dispute with the traction company. Reynolds for the carmen cited cost of living in Seattle and a proposed eight hour day. Witnesses described hardships including strained finances, mortgaged homes, and limited savings.
Testimony Tuesday included J. M. Bates conductor C O Kirstein oiler and J O Nelson conductor. Monday M A Gottstein spoke on household goods costs Malcom Hughes and W H L Silliman on insurance costs. Suzzalio requested linked witness names and facts. board named Dr Suzzalio C J Franklin of Portland and James A. Duncan as arbiters chosen by the men.
Washington reports utter confusion in the coal industry with plants and utilities facing possible shutdowns. Coal Administrator Garfield plans state and local coal control efforts and price surveys as unions and operators press for higher wages and higher maximum prices.
American Field Headquarters reports a sergeant drunk in France. The captain aims to set example, and after a blunt talk with experienced men 200 yards apart, he hopes to curb drinking. The sergeant remains a sergeant as the captain vows no further censure.
In Carbonado, a drizzling rain search scours hills for Bennett Stoddard, accused of attacking 10 year old Mamie Torkko. Deputy Sheriff Matt Starwich joins the effort, stating he knows Stoddard.
The article promotes savings accounts at First National Bank, stating money deposited earns interest continuously through hot or cold weather, nights and days, Sundays and holidays. It argues that more capital working reduces personal work, highlighting tireless earnings for customers.
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