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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1917
Page
1
The Star urges Governor to require the Western Washington draft appeal board in Seattle to admit press and public observers. It argues public hearings prevent distrust in the select service law, cites General Crowder urging less secrecy, and says openness helps the war effort.
Provisional government declares general martial law as Korniloff forces advance toward Petrograd. Vice Premier Nekrasoff says all fronts except Denikine pledge loyalty. Rebels threaten Tsarkoe Selo and Moscow area as clashes near 20 miles from Petrograd loom.
A Seattle office exchange centers on a fund drive for Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund. Lieutenant J. S. Daggett recalls WWI trench life and gas sickness and says tobacco brings comfort in the trenches. The editor cites a quarter a week as a test of happiness, while the reporter admits error in judgment.
The Traction Company loses key points in a Seattle case as the Public Service Commission allows withdrawal of four cent fare tickets and 25 ticket sales for $1. The company plans a Supreme Court appeal from Thurston County while the city seeks PSC review.
Gov. Lister lifted the upland bird hunting ban for Eastern Washington where the season runs September 1 to November 1. Western counties start October 1, and some counties restrict quail until 1919.
Veterans and the Sixth Coast Artillery at Fort Worden collected four dollars and fifty cents in small coins for the Our Boys to France Tobacco Fund. The effort, encouraged by The Star and other papers, emphasizes that every little helps from readers and supporters.
London report says chancellor Andrew Bonar Law told a luncheon in honor of Illinois congressman Medill McCormick that without United States aid the allies would face a disastrous financial position. He added he would have been reluctant to admit this six months ago.
Officers of the most excellent grand chapter of the Royal Arch Masons were elected at the chapter session held September 12. Charles G. Smythe of Leavenworth was chosen as grand high priest.
Seattle school board defies state authorities by maintaining current policy stance. Officials had urged changes to guidelines affecting district governance and procedures. The decision sustains the status quo amid ongoing debates with city and state education authorities.
The secrecy of draft board proceedings draws critique after Park Willis Jr. gains Navy service despite earlier rejections for a bad heart. Doctors' statements and an appeal board reversal led to release from draft liability, yet the closed hearings shield the full facts and prompt calls for openness.
Marshall General Coomier and Senator Miles Pola discuss opening sessions while Western Washington District Agent Board cites speed and secrecy. Secretary Proctor says newspapermen are barred, insists public access to affidavits and minutes, as the board overturns several local rulings and grants a range of industrial and agricultural discharges.
Buenos Aires signals submarine talks may end with a break with Germany. Argentina demands redefining U boat plans and may recall its Berlin minister if unsatisfied. Count Luxburg received passports as the envoy’s dismissal follows US disclosures of his secret Berlin correspondence.
Union Carmen argues for a wage scale based on family costs as arbitration panels in Seattle and Tacoma hear workers demand higher pay and an eight hour day. The company asserts it cannot meet living wage demands, while counsel for employees and the company clash over the feasibility of such wages. The session continues as details unfold.
A watch was stolen from Mrs. Frank Sutton at 1532 44th Avenue Southwest on Tuesday evening. The event is under police report with no further details available.
Washington reports bread prices will drop as flour sugar and baking costs ease. The 14 ounce loaf will sell for less than 8 cents and possibly 5 cents according to an authority in the Hoover food administration promised today.
The Seattle Metal Trades Council ratified a wage-scale agreement accepted by delegates in Washington. The deal covers August 1 to January 1 with immediate raises and another increase effective January 1. It averts a threatened strike by about 14,000 Seattle shipyard workers and secures a signed agreement to be finalized early next year. Washington officials and shipyard reps with the U S Shipping Board Adjustment Committee coordinated the settlement.
Cherapunji in Assam holds the title of wettest town worldwide with average annual rainfall around 600 inches. The record figure equals about 50 feet of rain each year.
Edward M Walsh Jr of Oakland and Theodore B Lyman of St Helena both privates in the United States Signal Corps were killed when two airplanes collided 400 feet above the North Island aviation school. An investigation was started as officials blamed likely a blind angle.
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