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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1917

Page

8

Portland Deutsche Zeitung Suspends Paper For English Edition

The Portland Deutsche Zeitung will cease and the Portland American will publish in English only. German staff including editor Max Lucke and telegraph editor Martin Dudel are dismissed. Publisher A. E. Kern says the government planned to suppress the paper unless German language content stops.

Portland Deutsche Zeitung Portland American Max Lucke Martin Dudel A. E. Kern

Court Marshal to Try Gen Korniloff

Gen Korniloff must face a military court martial to answer for any part in the July retreat of Russian troops. The proceeding is to be separate from the treason trial faced by the rebel leader, an announcement said.

Hy United Press Petrograd Korniloff

Welle Testifies on No-Conscription Leaflet Bias

In defense, Welle says the anti conscription leaflet misrepresented its authors intent and was too sensational. He claims no conspiracy, notes opposition to the draft as unconstitutional, and asserts no secrecy in leaflet preparation.

Welle Wells United States Clay Allen

Americans confront German text in Kaiser School book review

Cincinnati and Columbus officials challenge a Prussian praised manuscript for anti war implications. R J Condon orders a kultur hunt in German language texts while critics fear patriotic duty and denounce foreign language influence during wartime.

Columbus R. J. Condon Cincinnati Wilson Germany Felix Dahlen Kuno Francke America

Knitted Collar and Cuff Sets For Autumn Wear

Seasonable knit collar and cuff sets priced at 2.75 in soft angora finish. Sailor shaped collars and matching cuffs in white or medium-brown with Roman stripe trim. Ideal to finish home knit sweater coats. Neckwear section first floor.

Bonney Toilet Requisites Offer New Preparations

Bonney Toilet Wares premier line introduces Cuticle Remover and Liquid Nail Polish in elegant lass-stoppered bottles. Displayed in the Hairdressing Section on the Third Floor with price information available.

Price Co. Voce

World moral shock thins Hohenzollern grip

Washington dispatches report a global moral squeeze on Hohenzollernism as Argentine senate weighs breaking with Germany. Observers cite potential heavy blow to the Central Powers, while Russia vows spring renewal and allied victory grows.

Teuton Wilson Germany Senate Kaiser United States

From switchman to first lord of the navy Sir Eric Geddes rise

A historical profile traces Eric Geddes from a 17 year old Baltimore & Ohio switchman in West Virginia to becoming first lord of the British admiralty. Born in India 41 years ago he advanced through railways in India and Britain before taking top naval leadership roles. Geddes aided mobilization in World War I and rose to director general of transportation then controller of the navy before becoming first lord.

London Baltimore & Ohio Railway West Virginia Eric Geddes Sir Eric India Edinburg Academy Oxford Military College America Southern Carnegie Steel Company Pittsburg Rohilkund & Kumaon Ministry of Munitions Lloyd George Geddes War Office Somme Douglas Haig France Lord Peel Lord Derby Admiralty Ministry of Shipping Queen's Navy

Settlement Near in Frisco Strike Says Government Agent

Nationally reported optimism from Jas L Ackerson of the shipping board signals near settlement of a strike by Frisco shipyard workers. Government would share half of any wage increase for commandeered ships showing under 10 percent profit. Mare Island wage scale proposed during talks. Government reportedly shifted plans for a new $10 million shipyard from San Francisco Bay to the East due to coast labor troubles.

Jas. L. Ackerson Shipping Board Hurley Federal Shipping Board San Francisco Ackerson Mare Island Navy Yard Washington San Francisco Bay

Lost Article Notice in Star Want Ads

Classified inquiry seeks missing article reference. asks readers to check Star Want Ads for a lost piece. No further details provided.

French Decorate U S Officers for Bravery at Verdun

Brig. Gen. George Duncan and Maj. Campbell King, American army observers with the French at Verdun, received the French War Cross for courage under heavy shellfire. The awards mark the first American officers decorated by an allied power, raising questions about U S army regulations on wearing foreign awards. Duncan kept the medal and helmet as mementos of Verdun. The major recalled the intense shelling and his surprise at the honor.

T &Y J. W. Pegler United Press Staff Fra George Duncan Campbell King Verdun Ame Duncan Uni

Cantonment Space Shortfall Threatens New Army Barracks

Cantonment at Camp Lewis risks housing 15 percent of late arriving troops due in October. Original plan allowed three regiments per brigade with one company per barracks, but new rules set company strength at 250 men, exceeding shelter capacity. Two regiments per brigade remain.

Camp Lewis

Tom Marshall to Speak in Seattle on November 12

Vice President Thomas R. Marshall will address Seattle under YMCA auspices on November 12. The YMCA lecture course opens October 13 and features several premin? men and women. ticket sales begin Monday.

Thomas R. Marshall Seattle Y.M.C. A

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