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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1917
Page
1
Community urges self defense as two women are attacked in their homes within three days. Citizens consider precinct patrols to supplement police, amid fears of an unknown assailant nicknamed the woman slugger who struck Dr. W N Powers at 118 N 83rd St and ransacked the house for 5.75 dollars.
Friday's talks failed to break a deadlock between shipyard owners and Metal Trades Council despite 15 wood yards signing wage and conditions pacts. 12,000 Seattle steel yard workers are poised to strike except Skinner and Eddy. The boycott against 10 hour lumber remains in force and threatens further yard closures. Police report 12 cases of violence or assault in recent hours as investigations continue.
Prisoner George Smith testified before Superior Judge French that S S A Hewitt held the revolver used in the August 18 jail break and later returned it to Smith after getting cold feet. Hewitt denied intent to escape, saying he left only to visit a doctor and would return. The judge barred defense questions on how the gun entered the jail or any conspiracy with deputy sheriff EK and George Brown.
Federal grand jury returns indictments against 160 individuals tied to the I W W across the country. The sessions were moved to a downtown hotel amid secrecy as federal officials coordinate with police detectives for possible cooperation.
overwhelming parade grounds at Camp Lewis host 16000 soldiers as national army drills begin.現 The scene shows long ranks marching and commands shouted through megaphones while staff observers note rookie missteps and discipline.
A United States battleship is ashore on the Atlantic Coast. The vessel name is withheld for military reasons and is not believed to be in imminent danger. Her bow ran aground and the double bottom is flooded, requiring removal of stores.
Four men in Butte report sighting an aeroplane at 4 56 this morning. A Howell and J R Carpenter offer affidavits and describe a droning motor. Earlier reports mentioned an aeroplane near Melena.
In Petrograd on September 28 Mme Sukhomlinoff, wife of former War Minister Gen Sukhomlinoff, urged the government to send her to prison alongside her husband. The court found the general guilty of treason, sentencing him to life hard labor, while exonerating his wife from treason charges.
In Washington on Sept. 28, Heflin and Norton fought on the floor over disloyalty charges. Norton tried to discuss the rules committee decision not to seek an investigation. Norton seized Heflin by the shoulders and shook him before others intervened and the men were separated.
Amsterdam dispatches report Chancellor Michaelis told the Reichstag committee that the central powers will not state detailed war aims now. Belgium's question was discussed by the chancellor and committee in secret session.
Tonight is the all night dance at Dreamland to raise funds for Star's Boys in France. Manager Joe Schermer promises late admissions and a prize waltz at 12:30 with a $10 prize for the most graceful couple. Support comes from Mrs. Avis Bowman Hartford Wash and Elmer F. Conner Woodmen of World, with others contributing to the smoke fund.
The jury in Red Oak Iowa charged with the Villiseca ax ri ders case was discharged at 1 30 afternoon after failing to agree on a verdict concerning Llyn George J Kelly.
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