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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1919
Page
5
Acting Mayor W. D. Lane pledges a city wide Clean Up Paint Up campaign starting April 7. He urges residents and businesses to join with brushes scrubs and a concerted effort to make Seattle healthier and more beautiful. Children scouts and organizations will aid in the drive against dirt.
A clipped promotional note urges readers to value time and avoid waste. It touts the Florence Ups tairs Store offering savings on new coats and dresses, implying a time based sale to relieve care and tempt idle hours with strong urgency.
Armed Navajo Indians, tied to Charles Hubbel, brother of ex-Senator Lorenzo Hubbel, refused to surrender 90 miles north of Winslow near Flagstaff as authorities moved to confront them. The duo, described as self confessed players, stood ready to fight to a finish.
Local readers are urged to consider The Star as their go to source for advertising needs. The message highlights reliability reach and community focus.
The report notes elk stocking prompts hostilities with farmers as elk roam for food. Virginia and Washington authorities express misgivings, urging ample year round range before any introduction. The piece cites broader trends in wildlife management and the push toward uniform migratory bird laws.
Harry Morton Karl Wolters and Charles Dorman from the Beavers Crockett camp depart San Francisco for Vancouver on Saturday to play with Puget Sound Industrial league squad in the city.
In Pasadena on April 5 the Cubs resumed camp after a 120 mile trip to Riverside where they beat a team of airmen and townsmen 7 to 0. Hippo Vaughn pitched six innings and was followed by Nick Carter. A morning practice game with Pasadena and an afternoon session in Vernon were planned.
Boston reports Percy Houghton has coached his last football season at Harvard. An official announcement confirms his retirement and no successor is named yet.
In Mineral Wells on April 3, youngster Kid Gleason of the White Sox impressed by chasing Johnny Mostil with speed and hustle. Manager has given no further plans for the Chicago prospect’s role.
Advertisement urges readers to value their watch and choose Haynes for repairs near the Liberty theatre.
Lampman 51 held in city jail on open charge after four day pursuit by dry squad at 6321 17th Ave NW. Wife 39 also detained. Manufacturing gear seized to produce four gallons of liquor daily and nine gallons of grape sold to steady customers with night production and daytime delivery. Fellow Frank Hunt from Main hotel held for liquor purchase. Open information bureau opened in Central building by Red Cross for soldiers and sailors with insurance details.
In Omaha on April 3 a humorous quip from J Ogden Armour inspired local talk about trading lives with tramps. Reporters note workers from Pullman cars travel seeking a simpler life, while Armour denies the remark as hot air and warns of possible crowds if acted on.
Walter F Meier corp counsel Chief Warren and business leaders meet Saturday to rewrite the ordinance banning parking in the main business district. Thomas J Murphine superintendent of public utilities defends the plan claiming it would save traction lines 150000 a year reduce accidents and ease congestion while businessmen warn it will cripple firms and hurt property owners retailers and truckers.
The Le Grave suit seeks reinstatement to his abolished post and back pay. Superior Court Judge Clay Allen will decide after testimony through Wednesday evening. James A. Dougan represents Le Grave, former city chief accountant, in his bid to regain the position.
T. L. Crowder was installed as dictator of the Seattle lodge of Moose at a Wednesday night meeting followed by banquet entertainment and dance. John Rowe vice dictator Wm McCammon prelate Walton G Lackey secretary Ed O Dunlap treasurer Harry Law trustee with 8 P Levy chosen delegate to the supreme convention and Thos F Somers as alternate. A gold watch and chain presented to retiring dictator 8 P Levy and a cigar case to secretary Walton G Leckel by the ladies of the order.
W W Conner member of the state legislature will be principal speaker at the weekly meeting of the Young Men's Republican club at Bird's cafeteria on Thursday.
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