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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1919
Page
7
Police Chief Joe Warren tells all officers to cover their own car fares with support from Traction Chief Morphine while Mayor Hanson is away in the Tehachapis. Officers threaten walking to work despite the policy, and council may need to authorize expense coverage. Insubordination could ensue if any refuse to ride.
United Press dispatch from London quotes Cecil Harmsworth saying allied forces fight Russia to oppose Bolshevik aims to destroy peace foundations in Paris. Harmsworth refutes claims of pro British interests and argues Bolsheviks rejected by Russian people, seek power through a constituent assembly, and oppose the League of Nations.
In the peace talks anxiety grows as La Liberte reports British and French accord, while Wilson’s illness delays decisions by the big four. American delegates search for actual agreements amid censorship and restrained reporting at the league of nations meeting.
Advertisement for PAZO ointment promises cure of itching bleeding and protruding piles within six to fourteen days. It claims to stop irritation soothe heal and offer restful sleep after first use with a 60 cent price and money back guarantee.
Reports from Berlin describe rising Soviet influence in Saxony with contacts to Budapest and Moscow and a threatened situation. German cabinet members like Herr Tandaberg are reportedly arrested and rescued, while Bavarian rebels near Munich fortify with machine guns and armor as the national soviet congress convenes under socialist leadership.
The Skagit power project faces heated debate with questions of feasibility and cost. The Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club urges a five member committee be appointed by President Albert J. Rhodes to study the project, visit the dam sites, and publish a full report after public consideration.
A complaint charging grand larceny was issued against B. Honda, a Japanese waiter and cashier employed by J. R. Yamada, restaurant proprietor, of 903 First Ave. Honda allegedly eloped with 1115 dollars in cash that was to be deposited in the Japanese Specie Bank on April 8. He had roomed at the Panama hotel but left on that date.
The Alaska Steamship Company says the vessel Victoria will not sail to Nome this year. The smaller ship Northwestern will begin the initial voyage and plans for continued Nome passenger service this summer remain uncertain.
Advertises LAXATIVIS BROMO QUININE Tablets as relief for feverish headaches and body pains from colds. Mentions KE. W. GROVE’S signature on the box and a 30c price.
The 348th Infantry 204 casuals of the 52nd infantry 38 casuals of the 26th engineers 30 men of the 159th infantry and nine officers form part of a near 3 000 man group due to arrive at the Coast about May 1 with additional detachments from the 61st 362d infantry and the 346th machine gun battalion. Maj Gen J D Leitch commander Camp Lewis and his staff are invited.
A stand to honor Argonne heroes will be erected on Second Ave near the New Washington hotel. A large banquet and bell will honor Wild West division officers recently returned, with Camp Lewis officers invited. Final welcome details depend on war department word. Petitions seek property owner opinions on Orcas Street paving from the boulevard to Seward Park on Lake Washington.
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