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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1917
Page
2
Western state draftees fail to report to Camp Lewis as police and marshal offices coordinate with county authorities to locate and return them. Army officers weigh a bus service concession and consider a stationary fitting to curb further desertions.
British forces under Marshal Haig repulsed a German assault east of Hargicourt after a violent barrage. The enemy aimed at Bullecourt and Lombarde, but was driven back by rifle and machine gun fire. raids at night caused enemy casualties around Neuve Chapelle and the Ypres sector amid ongoing artillery exchanges.
Paris report states French troops pierced the third German line in a raid near Souppllet, annihilated the enemy at Tahure, and repulsed two German attacks on the Meuse right bank. In Belgium, fighting around Driegracht, Bixschoote, and surrounding areas was violent with casualties from air raids.
The Anvil, Ensenada's Slacker Ship with alleged German agents aboard, docked in San Diego under strict secrecy. U.S. Secret Service and police held the vessel at the municipal wharf as plans were made to move the detainees to the county jail. Names of those aboard were withheld pending formal charges.
Portland hotel keepers agree to discontinue serving butter and bread before the first course to cut fats, offer cheese more, and eliminate unnecessary food consumption. This cooperative action aims to reduce waste and improve efficiency across Portland hotels.
Washington senators and representatives urged state and city authorities to pass laws against sabotage activities instead of relying on federal action. The letters responded to resolutions from the Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club asking Congress to act in this area.
Washington dispatch reports odd letters to the British War Office from soldiers on leave. One Egyptian interpreter writes to "The Manager of the British Army" claiming his absence is impossible and joking that someone has removed his wife, by God, leaving the officer annoyed.
Paris Sept 12 M Painieve told President Paincare he cannot form a cabinet. The president urged continued effort. Painieve agreed to try again. Socialists reportedly withheld support causing Ribot ministry downfall. tentative cabinet list had indicated socialist leaders among choices.
John Morton, 71, and Kerny Johnston, 60, appeared in Judge Heard's office in Chicago to marry but lacked a license. Morton wore a string on his finger to remind him of his bride, and the ceremony was postponed until today after he later produced the license.
Jacob Label national officer of the Foresters of America and editor of the American Foresters' Review was shot in the head at his home in San Francisco. Joseph Milla, a claimant of sick benefits, shot Label and then killed himself after Label opened his safe for a claim record.
A veteran explains tobacco value for soldiers, noting 26 cents buys a tobacco pack worth 45 cents. a dollar funds four soldiers for a week. Letters praise the effort, with Belle A. Rowe, Mrs. C. O. Weigel, and Mrs. Meneghin contributing, and readers urged to sign a coupon to support the fund.
A reader notes a scheme selling tobacco packets labeled Our Boys to France for American soldiers in France. Each dollar buys four packets valued at 45 cents each, with a postcard addressed to the purchaser included for a thank you message from a soldier.
Fragmented OCR lists multiple Mt. Vernon addresses and names including Hergen Kewe Schwabacher Hew Van Dyke Werden and others. The garbled sheet shows numerous street numbers, avenues and local residents, with scattered mentions of businesses and hotels.
Rome dispatch reports Germany and Austria eye separate peace talks with the United States in response to Pope Benedicts peace note. Vatican intermediaries may be considered with the Vatican as possible mediator while the central powers’ reply to Wilson is prepared. Serbia’s Premier Pasitch says no formal protest over the Pope’s omission of Serbia’s rights.
Frank C. Oxman Oregon cattle man goes on trial before Superior Judge Dunne on charges of attempting to induce F. E Rigall of Grayville NL to testify falsely against Thomas Mooney in the preparedness bomb trials. Raymond Benjamin of the U S Attorney General’s office prosecutes the case.
Dr Henry Suzzano chairman of the state council of defense told a Monical ipal league luncheon in the Masonic dining room Tuesday that individual achievements and profits have supplanted patriotism and loyalty in the hearts of too many Americans.
George Washington Schumann, 18, son of Mme. Schumann-Heink, was sworn in as a naval apprentice in San Diego. He arrived in a large eight cylinder car and listed his occupation as former. His hands were so calloused that a navy surgeon struggled to take his fingerprints.
A description of fashion hats on display. The lower left shows black Salts velvet with a high Bendel bow at the back. The middle piece features velvet with a rolling brim and pheasant breasting, tied with a wired silver ribbon lover's knot. SECOND FLOOR.
Readable listing describes aprons in many colors and patterns. It notes plain blue pink tan lavender striped checked and figured percale with white gala tea trim and large full size designs. The passage emphasizes a comprehensive, attractive selection.
Silk umbrellas offered in black cotton taffeta feature tape edging and Paragon steel frames. Wood handles come in new shapes. Sizes are 26 inches for women and 28 inches for men, priced at $3.50.
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