The Seattle Star Newspaper, August 28, 1917, Page 1

The Star likes the spirit of the Louisville chap who, when drafted, threw out hi: cried: bce *“God help the Germans; they have drawn ME nee Bn Ane The Greatest Daily Circulation of Any Pape r in the Pacific Northwest FULL LBA ‘8 NITED PRE kb WIRE ASSOCIAT VOLUME SEATTLE, ‘WASH,, TUESDAY, AUG, 28,. 1917. PRIC chest and LAST TheSeattleStar = enerall TION nday night and all day y fair. Moderate west erywhere cE raze’ ONE Cenee SHIPBUILDERS VOTE T0 STRIKE PSeattle Fathers and Mothers o y i *It Wouldn’t Be Right to Put Straw WEEP Les Ag OF MINGLE vd PRIDE AND S SADNE SS AS THEY _— OF BOYS Drafted Youths Give Sons Gladly and he wants James Greenfield, » have him to welds Ko brother ay }us are gl and they Sb age called Mrs. W. J no exemption He Seattle mothers and fathers are are brave. The Star talked with many mothers and tathers Monday whose sons have been certified tor service. There was scarcely a one who was not sorry to see his or her son go, but glad that he had the opportunity to serve his country. Some of the mothers wept when The: Star man put his questions, but they were tears of mingled ness and pride. Read what Seattle parents say between love of flesh and blood and lov “Sorry? I'm sorry for every mother whose son is about to ken from her,” said Mrs. P. H. Riley, 920 Fourth ave., whose son has been called. But it's duty, and so I'm glad my son can answer his country’s call.” patt iotic 8312 46th ave was eer Rainier, whose Edwin Greer, claimed 1 miss bim wants to go and he has to go,” feel bad, still—I'm glad. He's my only George Jennings’ mother, Mra, Mi Jennings, 4052 Lucille at doesn't her son will be able to # nd the rigors of army life atill, proudly announ and he'll go with the res Aged Parents Will Miss Son Who Has Stayed With and Helped Them “He hel bim son 1 will said, “and while God bless him!" she n sad- by and now we will than and while for if he has us and ped us is fat emp stayed both old roan ¢ object A. Roge hax always We re -old battle country: of the him. wa has to, ot room on be han't rs, 1809 Horton st. said of her a widow, feels that ff all feel very much alone in the ad a chance erve. Bills, 2505 Jackson st., Almquist, 4708 Sist ave. 8 sons were called she would Still whe she was glad one Mrs. M. McKinley, sister of Edward in one way and glad in another His mot and I feel the © way,” raid to see him go we are glad that has a chance to serve bis country.” it I only back again,” said Mra, M. Pearl, of her son, Be 13th Did you ever see a mother son was called?” she asked who could be John Wagon s another one who | to “49 sorry in Way of Her Son Going to War Mrs. H. L. Connelly, 1525 Fifth ave., @ straw in the way” of her son, Thomas, doing right.” she said “I'm not glad one bit, but I wouldn’t tell him not to go,” Miss Louise Sizer, sister of Joseph Size “We haven't told mother because she's as and iil, Greenfield told the reporter. “Of course it's necessary r he We ty declared she “wouldn't . are sor leaving. “It wouldn't ea but kr amin Pearl, § glad h rs mothe (Continued on page ew he would come averre ave st Miss Martha _alt = HALFHOSETO Retreat of CHILL LADIES. SAYS FASHION Austrians ited Presa Leased Wh CHICAGO, Aug war was brought home to the women of America again to- day when It was announced at the Fashion Art league that milady must freeze her knees this winter. The supply of silk is going to be conserved, it was said, by Inducing women to wear half hose. The quite su serve silk advocating its U.S. Won't Fight, Slavs Are Told. Every Pacifist Convention or Peace Resolu-| tion in America Is Magnified Manifold by Pro-German Spielers in Petrograd, De-| TATION TODAY The civil population of Trieste is evme wating clares Famous Writer; If Russians Waver, | You Must Blame Un-American Elements in This Country ‘hin ts writer of T months as « . Russian government —Edite BY CHARLES EDWARD RUSSELL “The people of the United States are not in\: favor of this war. “The government of the United States is controlled absolutely by the munition makers. For the sake of profits the munition makers wanted the United States to go into the war. That ts the only reason why the United States is in it.” “The people of the United States are utterly opposed to the war and wish to make peace at once. They are about to overthrow their gov ernment. Then they will make peace with Bis. many and the war everywhere will come to an end.” artillery duels, with the Preneh ping @ superiority of fire were re led from the W troops int their grip, ady dictators of fashion weren't why they should con since the government Is wae to rer e wool was suggested, however, that be the littl worms—being nese and now our allies—would s be afforded a half day off Madame Margaret of Chicago was explaining this innovation “See, for yourself,” she said tried to lead a reporter to a grouy But he fled paragraph for what-do-you-call-'em V. D's) will be minus | ‘, Aug ward from plateau oming Austria decreed sto ly's sweep Monte Santo across of Bainstzza, ts fast a debacle of defeat for The Austrian staff has retirements at several save whole divisions from The morale of the constantly French and ish long range guns, and attac incessantly by Italian steadily decreasing. New Austrian troops have rushed to the places of the ed defer but n Is troop women Italian, Br t Ons. P Madame A Balle sald they'd t a because the bright, change Ruth Steffey of Goshen explained the bright colors would “give spirit and uplift to the wearer.” Miss Edna Johnson will demon strate tomorrow the proper way, Today's front dispatche: for a woman to dress, donning her ed not only pursuit of the clothing on a in the Audt-|ing Austrians acroxs Bainsizea, but teQ m hotel barred. (attacks further south Ital 2; GET $9,000 and the Vodice the largest | By United Press Leased Wire into the CHICAGO, Aug. ‘CIVIL POPULATION IS LEAVING TRIESTE killed | By United Press Leased Wire | WASHINGTON, Aug. 28,— Trieste is being evacuated. Its civil population is desert pi | ing the town at the order of sneer | Austrian high command, ac- the anufac ird into d | men are of Ch t been xhaust would ders and are desperately to vainly, striving stem the which anto's sub: n flood of the Italian offensive. burst thru when Monte jugation was comple indicat Men will be the uk are Santo three “The other day, ix the United States se — a resolution was introduced for peace. ce—I told you. I know what the oi merica think. IT aman Ameican myself and I know they are dead against this war.” “ou oO These are a few samples of the stuff dinned incessantly ears of Russians by a thousand professional trouble makers, and the like, returned from America witt passports in their pockets to tr for German vT! ort of stuff AND WORSE. ree Sometimes they tell the Russians in the United States are far more they ¢ were In Russia under the people are more oppressed and more miserable, that whatever else the Russians do with their freedom, | the st be on their guard against establishing any | government in the least like that of the United States THE UNITED 81 AND MEXICO," TH ITS OWN PEOPL MISSIONERS WAY TO THING EL AMERICA ELF. LOOK AT “The United States will never do any fighting in this war. Do not be deceived. The United States is ply bluffing. It doesn't inter The munition maker want some fat orders for guns and things and then the United States will make peace with Germany That is what you ought to do if} you don't want to get left. Now is! re | today to win the hot and two pay Win ation or teel imple Fon cording to the Zurich corres. spondent of Corriere d’ Italia, whose dispatches were cabled to the Italian embassy here to- day Most of the citizens left yester day, taking with them “all articles of value,” the cable stated. They |sought refuge in the interior of | Austria | Hourly the Italian offensive be-| |comes more certain of a military ldecision, cable messages say that conditions intolerable than czars, that the ment turers, cow a tl d and ¢ | | ubmi ion | $9,000. ed with Louis Barton Osenburg and Allen The Kit ATES HAS SAY. “iT IT HAS HERE TO yo RUINED CUF HAS B NOW 8 PREPARE ABOVE EF YOUR GUARD WHAT IT IS. I AMERICAN PA to make peace. What do fight for? England ill in and the Unit is only fooling you, Ev-| knows that in the Unite States. I just came trom the am an American, I know Oratory National Game The great Field of Mars, the an- (Continued off page 5) 3A third Lewis Pre bank and up low Brother five men bushe Allen messenger The returning with the | hac ust |{nated by Monte Santo are reported bat iad W, 4o far ahead of the Itallans in thetr aE ORR bla lretreat that no trace of when be found, except stack oned ammunition, gun mes THE ERY AGAINST | AM AN| SPORT.” payroll . drawn the time ou want to and France are 1 toled State onl body plant prang from Osenburg fight Lewis of aband dg and food the and and threw showed shot hands. | Dy United Press Leased Wire Li ROGRAD, Aug. 28. giving battle under infantry around retired, permitting enemy occupa- Start tonight reading “Persuasive|tion of the positions, today’s of- Peggy.” fictal statement declared, Without attack, Boyany oe were up his even Russian half glad and half| _Is Kept Up IT jeral The | thru Austrian troops in the sector dom-| time them can| tears | RUSSIAN INFANTRY RETIRES | Shey're Giving Their Services Tonight for Star Smoke Ft und | Center—Dan Salt, silver-toned announcer, who will have charge. Top, left to right—Sid Mitchell, rugged Australian, who carries a kick in either mitt; Chet Neff, just back from Sunny California; he's known as a mighty tough article to handle. Lower, left to right—Steve Reynolds, who retired and joined the fire department, but has put himself in shape for his last great battle; Dick Wells, who uses the bass drum punch to perfection; Harry Casey, who will soon be fighting the Germans with the same gusto he tackles his ring opponents. George Ingle is seen at the left of Dan Salt, in the act of poking Danie! in the jaw. George is action with a capital A. Joe Gorman, the Oakland whirlwind, is to the right of Salt * + * * Seattle Boxers to Swap Wallops for Boys in France; Come to Arena Tonight and Help Swell Receipts NIGHT'S the Promptly turist, will make ing exhibition at the The doors to the Arena from © p.m. on, admission tickets are on Arena at 7 p. the splendid card thru the efforts of Dan Salt night! at 8:30 p. his bow Dan Salt, of the will open the well known tenor and physical cul- greatest crowds ever assembled for a box- Arena, and announce the first bout on the program. Arena will at 7:30. Tickets will be on sale at the and all day long at the places designated on page 8. Gen- sale at The Star all day. Ushers are asked to report to one at the teside ranged here wi eal wor tonight, the will intersperse good, and patriotic air The the a | HERE’S CARD OF TONIGHT’S BOUTS George Ingle vs. Chet Neff, lightweights. Charley Davidson vs. Bud Ridley, bantamweights, Harry Casey vs. George Wagner, welterweights. Joe Harrahan vs, Frankie Saunders, featherweights. Jimmy Lewis vs. Charley Givens, featherweights Joe Gorman vs. Frank Pete, featherweights. Willie Vetro vs. Joe Hill, featherweights, Steve Reynolds vs. Eddie Hammond, catchweights. AND NAMES OF THE OFFICIALS Master of ceremonies—Dan Salt In charge of boxers—Fred Tuite, George Adams, Nate Druxi- man, Joe Willock Doormen—Matt Mathews, Frank Purcell, Honorary referees—Charies Beckingham, Jack Stringer, sheriff Active referees—Ad Schacht, Mcintyre, Duncan McDonald Timekeepers—Joe Dizard, Charles Hulen. Head Usher—L. C. Tanner. among whom eral sprinkling Dry Dock band lively music iven under is to add Tobac moker tonight auspices of The to the “Our Boys in Fr co Fund." The Star is of a number of newspapers thruout the country interested in this fund, and is the official collector for this dis trict We the don't then, otic cause know, give one ladie: puse the often, and a patri the be! to « it's f performers without of invited well vance ause All the their services charge, and the management the Arena is contributing the build ing for nothing Monday we would refuse to accept have sm rs chief of police, and also, Pat Scott, Lonnie Austin, Chet | announced that Wel ine yet reaemeaeanedh eeeeteonnhinktonn | | | see ie topmn any af. tame We '3-CENT POSTAGE KILLED IN SENATE were going t aid up" for ring United Press Leased Wire aide seats, and who failed to “come within the prescribed limit of But when a couple of promi WASHINGTON, Aug. 28.— The senate today, by a vote of 39 to 29, struck from the war Wright is bey y ely © “When that Saturday (Continued on page 10) | | \a nent citizens who had failed to take | the hint last week begged us, with | in thelr voice and sobs in their letters to plea accept their | money today, even they were liate, what could we So today we money of Dr Cerlyle de Bert Butterworth We a ed Will Hl. Morris’ money, as prom ised Pronecuting Attorr got in under the wir from him « $6.00 eh Vanderbilt Gets Staff Place United Preee Leased Wite NEW YORK Aug. 28 Cornelius Vanderbilt, 19, to the Spartanburg eamp t Private an increase in letter postage from 2 cents to 3 cents. This marks another victory for the forces contending against imposition of heavy taxes on the people. About $50,000,000 revenue to have Lundin ate te end of the week. He has been| been raised annually thru the yao Wee Ai’) appointed to the staff of Maj. Gen.| postal increase must be made k and the follow |Join F, O'Ryan, | up elsewhere. if do? accepted the belated py Private will start} for revenue bill the provision for | =" Leaders | * | May Call Walkout. |Local Employers Ready to Grant Raise; Shipping | Board Objects |REPORT FRIDAY NIGHT Twelve thousand shipyard, workers Monday concluded a |vote to determine whether’ |they will strike to enforce de-! mands for increased wages. Leaders declared that the vote had been in favor of a strike but would give no def- jinite information in advance jof the official tally of the |vote, which probably will be presented to the Metal Trades council Friday night. The workers say that the | shipyard owners are willing to |grant the demands but that |the United States shipping® board has refused to give the yards authority to increase the jcost of ship construction. The vote gives the executive |council of the workers the right to call a strike at any time they shall see fit. WILSON’S NOTE THRILLS SLAVS. IN CONFERENCE BY WM. G. SHEPHERD United Press statf Correspondent MOSCOW, Aug. 28.—Presi- dent Wilson's message to the Russian conference electrified that assembly today. His promise that America would aid New Russia “with all moral and material power” was greeted with thunderous cheers. His entire statement produced a deep impression, coming as it did after speeches by cabinet officials had bared Russia's grave need of finan- cial, industrial and moral aid. The president's cable was received at midnight. The con- ference had labored for long hours before that. The great hall of the meeting was still as the tired delegates prepared to leave. The message | Premier was read by amid a silence attention, Then came a storm of cheering. Every the hall arose to his bedlam of sound con- tinued for several minutes, It was the first time since the conference began that there was any unanimity of action, Even the cadet party members joined in the monstration, Heretofore they have sat stolidly, almost glumly, applauding no speakers except their own The chasm between the cabinet forces and the workmen's and sol- dier’s representatives was just as wide early today when the session concluded as it was in preceding meetings RLS single point or unanimity between the two forces developed the reading of Wik son's mes: Kerensky that bespoke eager delegate in feet The in ge. WILSON’S ANSWER TO POPE IS SENT By United Presa tensed Wire WASHINGTON, Aug. 28.— President Wilson's answer to the pope's peace offer hi been forwarded, the state di partment announced this after- noon. The completed draft was read to the members of t cabinet at this afternoon's meeting and immediately after. ward ordered prepared for pub- lication tomorrow morning. |250 Star Newsies to Be Palace Hip Guests Star newsboys are going to have another theatre party Wednesday night Manager Muller , of Hip, has invited them. Two hundred and fifty young | business men are to have seat thei for the evening performance, and the theatre is to be theirs. the Palace