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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1919

Page

3

Pefies Posse After Killing Colusa Marshal

Colusa April 17 After he killed J M Scroggins town marshal who was dispatched to arrest him Thomas Woods was shot and fatally wounded by a posse of citizens and officers. Woods hid in his woodshed and fired on the group more than 50 exchanges followed before he surrendered. His wife and two young children watched as the battle unfolded. Scroggins had been sent to arrest Woods earlier in the day amid reports Woods flourished a shotgun and menaced his family and neighbors.

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Friend of English Premier to Speak at Chamber Lunch

Dr Charles F Aked, ally of Premier Lloyd George, will address Chamber of Commerce members at Friday noon luncheon in the Masonie club rooms on A Background for the Discussion of the League of Nations. Aked has just become pastor of Plymouth Congregational Church.

Charles F Aked Lioyd George Chamber of Commerce Masonie Club League of Nations Aked Plymouth Congregational Church

Debate on four year immigration ban at Meany Hall

The University of Washington and Whitman College women’s teams meet Tuesday evening April 29 at Meany Hall to debate immigration prohibition for four years. Washington will present the affirmative via Miss Virginia Benson and Miss Ruth Holland with Miss Anna Matthias and Miss Grace Lee for Whitman representing the negative. Vivian Kellan and Florabelle Ladington will join Washington to debate Whitman.

Meany Hall University of Washington Whitman College Virginia Benson Ruth Holland Washington Anna Matthias Grace Lee Whitman Vivian Kellan Misa Florabelle Ladington

Canadian Urges One Union Plan and End to International Trade Unions

Secretary Midgely of the Vancouver Central labor council urged forming a single labor union and abolishing the present inter national trades union at a Wednesday meeting. He argued the six hour day and five day week would ease postwar labor oversupply and that a bottom up organization would replace the top down structure. A separate item reports a US carrier pigeon released from Stockley Wash returning to Beacon hill with a recruiting message for Camp Lewis dated April 18 1929. The bird was captured by two boys on Deacon hill. the deciphering of the signature failed.

Midgely Vancouver United States Beacon Hill Camp Lewis Stockley Wash Logan Tuckley Sumner Huckley Enumclaw Buckley Laurence Madden Donald Currie Deacon Hill

Governor Harding Won't Face Impeachment Over Pardon

Des Moines Iowa April 17 governor W L Harding will not be impeached over his pardon of Ernest Rathbun Ida county youth convicted of a statutory charge The Iowa house voted down the judiciary committee majority report and accepted the minority report urging only censure by 70 to M

Des Moines Iowa W. L. Harding Ernest Rathbun Ida County Iowa House of Representatives Judiciary Committee

Council committee delays hearing on city firefighters pay raise

Public safety committee postponed a hearing on the firefighters pay increase until a later meeting. The council plans to revisit the issue after further review and discussion with officials.

Public Safety Committee Ulla

Health Department Rejects Irondale Hospital Offer

On recommendation of the health department the public safety committee voted to oppose accepting Mrs Anna J Hill's offer of a four story hospital at Irondale The building is deemed too small and the council is expected to reject the proposal.

Health Department Public Safety Committee Anna J. Hill Irondale Hill Seattle Lake Washington Coung

British Industry Seeks Share in France Reconstruction

The Federation of British Industries, with 20 000 member firms and $20 billion capital, asks Britain to help lift French import restrictions to allow immediate British participation in rebuilding France and Belgium.

Tion British Industries Federation France Belgium

France Aims for Permanent Postal Airlines

Paris reports continued efforts to establish postal air routes despite setbacks. Mail runs show Paris to Bordeaux in four hours, Paris to Marseilles in three hours and 45 minutes, and Paris to Brussels in three hours and 10 minutes.

N. FB. A Paris Nede France Bordeaux Marseilles Brussels

Exporter visits Seattle to confer with Pacific group

R C Dailey vice president of Overseas Shipping and representative of exporters associations will visit Seattle Thursday after appearing at the Washington rate hearing. He will confer with Walter P Teegardin, the company's assistant manager, before returning to San Francisco.

Seattle R. C. Dailey Overseas Shipping Company Exporters and Importers’ Associations Pacific Forwarders’ Association Railroad Administration Washington, D. C Walter P. Teegardin San Francisco

Be Careful in Using Soap on Your Hair

An old advertisement advises against soap due to high alkali that dries the scalp and brittles hair. It promotes plain coconut oil as a cheap, greaseless cleanser that lathers well, rinses easily, and leaves hair soft, bright, and easy to handle while removing dust and dandruff.

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Tanlac credited with reviving Beattie man after long illness

Alvin Kemn winder of Pioneer Shoe Shop Beattie says after a crippling elevator accident he weighed 118 pounds and was bedridden for years. He credits Tanlac for gaining 18 pounds and restoring strength appetite and energy after one month of use. The tale comes via an interview as Seattle Bartell Drug Stores sell Tanlac under a special representative.

Tanlac Alvin Kemnwinder Pioneer Shoe Shop Ith Avenue 70Th Street Beattie Tarlac Seattle Bartell Drug Stores

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