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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1919
Page
6
April 7 report describes Mrs. Frank Heche separating seven chickens in Oakley Miller's barn with a cluck that identified them. Officer Burt witnessed the moment as Maybelle, described as a chorus girl, sprang to Mrs. Heche and began to sing in response to a gentleman's interest.
A major blaze in Ranger Texas destroyed two basih?hheas blocks, injuring John Watson of Waco and others while threatening wells tanks valued in the millions. Damage exceeds 200000 dollars as the fire cut telegraph and telephone service and halted oil production.
The charge began Monday as citizens armed with cleaners moved through Big Spring to eradicate dirt, trash, and fly breeding sites. Acting Mayor Lane led Clean-up and Paint-up Week from April 7 to 12, urging all residents to participate.
A meeting at the Metropolitan theatre backed a plan for a grand memorial auditorium in Seattle. A 11 member provisional committee approved the concept with 600 delegates supporting it, and action will be presented to the permanent committee on April 15.
Washington April 7 The war department plan for a peace army of 509000 faces strong congressional opposition. Representative Kahn California slated to chair the next house military committee is abroad studying foreign systems to frame his own reform. He opposes a large standing army and a powerful general staff but backs universal military training. Representative Dent Alabama retired chairman and Representative Fields Kentucky oppose the larger army, a stance shared by most other Democratic members with rare exceptions.
F. T. Houghton of Olympia resigns as deputy state Insurance commissioner to become Seattle home office manager for the Northwestern Mutual Fire Association.
Ray Nyren reported a pickpocket incident at the Isis Theatre on First Ave Saturday afternoon. Leo Kane, 36, sat nearby and began pickpocketing Nyren's left side before attempting Nyren's right side, provoking a pursuit and Kane's arrest by Patrolman Packard in an alley near Cherry. Kane is held on an open charge.
After meeting Gen. Smuts Bela Kun told foreign correspondents negotiations proceed cordially. He said the entente may not seek an offensive posture toward the Hungarian soviet, and proposed a conference of Austro Hungarian states with the peace talks to settle political frontiers and aid workers.
James T. Lawler, president of the King County Democratic club, will deliver the address of welcome at the Thomas Jefferson banquet to be held Saturday evening April 12. Charles C. Heifner will act as toastmaster.
London reports that wartime employment lured 14 year olds from school and, despite efforts to reeducate them, many refuse to return. Authorities set classes to resume learning where they left off four years ago, but the youths prefer earning good wages and independence.
Victor J. Green, sales manager of Goodwin Real Estate, bets weekly that the University district will see more new homes in six months than any Seattle area. He promotes the district’s campus, lake, and educational setting as the draw for buyers.
Pink and Flesh Lingerie Nainsook 20c a yard with lengths to 7 yards. Also calicoes and percales in various patterns and widths. Lower Main Floor. Neat patterns in Percales and Calicoes. 24 and 30 inch fabrics available.
Gunsmetal calf shoes with solid oak soles in lace style offered for boys and young men in sizes 1 to 6 priced at six dollars per pair.
Listed priced beauty creams and toothpastes with multiple brands and sizes. Creme Takalon Roset ed 69c greasy and non greasy 60c Colgate Cold Cream 25c and 50c Pompeian Night Cream 35cc Exora Cream 40c Pepsodent 50c Pebeco 45c Kolynos 80c Lyons Tooth Paste or Powder 22c Revelation Tooth Powder 25c Upper Main Floor.
Figures from the Japanese government show excess tonnage and sharply lower rates. Japan has 15,072 ships totaling 10,?10? million tons with 12,431 sailing ships and 2,641 steamers. A total of 700,000 tons to be launched this year, 230,000 to US Shipping Board. rest to Japanese interests. Rates fall to as little as one fourth of the war schedule, signaling a Pacific rate war with the United States once Shipping Board policy is set.
Red Cross plans to sail 24 nurses and doctors from Seattle to Siberia aboard the Kashima Maru on April 22. Seattle will host embarkation for such parties, previously handled from San Francisco. Bramhall, formerly a machine gun officer, directs the group, with 100 nurses and 40 doctors planned for Siberian work.
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