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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1919

Page

7

Miners Urged to Elect Union Leaders for Six Hour Day

The article notes miners must hold an election of the union since January 1, 1914. It mentions officials quitting posts to join the labor commission on an accident prevention bill, calls for meetings to nominate locals, and hints that Robert H. Harlan may run for presidency while overseas with Frank J. Hayes to seek cooperation with French and British miners on the six hour day.

Newsham Robert H. Harlan International England Frank J. Hayes

Italian statesman cites hopes for fair peace amid trio talks

Orlando reports a split with Allies over Italy’s limits and Fiume. He notes Wilson’s and Britain and France’s loyalty, warns peace must satisfy three key points for Italy, cites April 14 memorandum, and reiterates Italy’s right over Dalmatia Istria and broader postwar borders.

Wilson Orlando Great Britain France Fiume Italy Dalmatia Islands Flame Istria Germany Stairmont

Okuma Criticizes Wilson Peace Plan In Interview

Former Japanese premier Okuma denounces President Wilson's peace measure. He calls Wilson's so called tape of justice unreliable, shrinking and stretching at will. Okuma, Japan's leading statesman, urged support for Japan's Tsingtau claims in Tokio Asahi remarks.

TOKIO United Press Japan Tsing Tau Okuma Tokio Asahi Wilson

Thieves damage car when it won't move

Automobile thieves slashed top, upholstery and tires of a large car owned by H. Johansen after failing to start the machine. They left the vehicle at Ninth Ave and Seneca St. at 4 am Tuesday and found it on University St a few hours later, having removed the distributor from the magneto to hinder theft. The damage was estimated at 400 dollars.

H. Johansen Johansen Ninth Ave Seneca St University St

Troop Detachments to Return from France

The war department announced early convoy assignments from France. The First balloon company and numerous squadrons and photo sections plus mobile ordnance repair shops were listed by numbers for return.

Washington United Press France War Department

Building investments slackened during war

The labor department reports a 1.5 billion deficiency in normal building investment in the North Central states as the war continues. Officials say rents have surged while construction races to catch up begin despite high material costs. Contracts totaling millions are being let hastily.

Washington North Central States Labor Department

Rancher Henry Lorensen Killed in Pendleton Auto Crash

Pendleton Ore April 20 Henry Lorensen a well known Uma tilla county rancher died instantly yesterday afternoon when his automobile overturned on a steep grade after the engine died and pinned him beneath the car as he drove through his ranch to check on stock.

Pendleton Ore Henry Lorensen Umatilla County Lorensen

Escaped Girl Recaptured After City Hospital Escape

Ethel Wilken an eighteen year old Spokane girl held for treatment escaped from the city detention hospital Mooney with aid from James Smith. Smith faced arrest on an open charge. Schwarts drove them to a hotel and Sterting hotel room where police were later summoned.

Mooney James Smith Ethel Wilken Spokane

German Peace Delegation Arrives in Versailles

The main German peace delegation led by Foreign Minister Brockdorff Rantzau arrived at Versailles before midnight. The group of 80 includes Prussian assembly president Leinert, Prof Schueching, and ministers Landsberg and Gelaaberg.

Versailles Brockdorff Rantzau Leinert Schueching Landsberg Gelaaberg

12th Infantry Sail to New York on Transport F. J. Luckenbach

The war department announced the transport F. J. Luckenbach sailed from Pare April 28 and is due in New York May 9 with the 12th Infantry, including the Third Battalion. Also slated: the Infanta Isabella voyage from Marseilles to New York due May 7 with the 637th agro squadron aboard.

Judge Orders Witness Held in Taxicab Union Case

Judge Howald held George A. Swingle in custody after finding his affidavit for the Seattle Taxicab Company against the Seattle Auto Drivers union contained perjury. The case involves an injunction, conflicting affidavits, and alleged threats of violence toward union leaders.

Seattle Seattle Auto Drivers’ Union George A. Swingle Dudge T. Ronald Volney H. Burt Howald Swingle Honald Ronald Swingle W. St. Crawford Taxi Drivers’ Union A. D. Carpenter

Herbal Diabetes Remedy Sold For Forty Years

A testimonial letter promotes Warner's Safe Diabetes Remedy as an herbal treatment used for over four decades. The writer cites weight loss, hospital stay, and regained employment as proof of the remedy's effectiveness, urging purchase from leading druggists with sample offered for ten cents. Warner's Safe Remedies Co., Rochester, NY.

Warner Tam Jules Friquet Weat Flrst Street Los Angeles Cal Warner’ Safe Remedies Co Dept Rochester N. Y

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