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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1919

Page

10

Senators Pull Day Bill Teeth

Washington August 11 United Press the house prohibition enforcement bill was sent to the senate judiciary committee after revision by a subcommittee The senate removed harsh terms requiring knowledge to hold owners liable and narrowed liability to knowledge of illegal use The panel also lowered the bond by requiring a $1000 loan instead of covering full property value

Washington United Press Senate Judiciary Committee Senate House

No changes in railroad tie up in Pacific Northwest

Portland Aug 11 The railroad shopmen strike situation remains unchanged with no sign that workers who walked out in Montana cities Seattle Spokane Tacoma and other Washington cities will return. President W insists demands not considered until return to work. Serious curtailment of freight movements is predicted unless men return. none of the Oregon workers walked out.

Portland Pacific Montana Seattle Spokane Tacoma Washington Oregon

Pastor Drops Rifle Kill Boy On Beach

Rev W. A. Couden of Livermore accidentally dropped a rifle aboard a boat yesterday causing the discharge and the instant death of 4 year old Edward Schwedhelm on the shore of Lower Lake Ukiah California. The boy’s parents reside in Berkeley.

Ukiah Cal W. A. Couden Livermore Edward Schwedhelm Lower Lake Berkeley

Terfeeting the Plate Advances in Dental Plate Technology

Advances toward perfecting dental plates improve comfort and utility. New plates reduce apparent false teeth and enhance thinness, lightness, and resiliency. Prices are moderate at the noted location.

Eskimo Hospitality and Food Tales From Seattle Visit

Mrs Hawkesworth describes Arctic diet including whale skin and reindeer milk while visiting Seattle. She notes Eskimo children show keen eagerness to learn, and Hawkesworth, a longtime Alaska school official, plans a new post in Juneau. Tea replaces liquor in Barrow communities as Prohibition looms.

Point Barrow Charles Wesley Hawkesworth Rs Hawkesworth Seattle Arctic Circle Hawkesworth America Alaska Nome Wild Country Juneau

Striking Packers Return as Wage Dispute Moves Ahead

Chicago Aug 11 Federal Judge Alschuler vowed to hear the wage dispute between packers and stockyard workers tomorrow prompting several thousand workers to return to their stations today. The labor council had earlier ordered a return to work after the reopening and police protection had brought 3,000 Black workers back. The judge's involvement intensified the bargaining as the wage dispute developed.

Chicago Alschuler Stock Yard Labor Council

Hollanders Plan New Brotherhood Meeting

Native born Hollanders will assemble in the Chamber of Commerce on Sunday August 17 at 10 am to organize a permanent Hollanders Brotherhood. Bouke van der Meer Peter Prima and Jan Bergama named as arrangements committee.

Chamber of Commerce Bouke van der Meer Peter Prima Jan Bergama

Flattery Elicits Discomfort When Belief Is Lacking

A study finds that flattery causes discomfort unless recipients feel genuine belief behind praise. The effect varies with self esteem and context, suggesting praise should be sincere to avoid negative reactions and maintain trust.

Chinese Will Appeal Cause Aimed at Senate and League

The Chinese National Welfare Society outlined a plan to carry their cause to the United States Senate and, if needed, to the league of nations fitness. Lam Ming Tuck was elected president with Chin Kay as secretary and William L. Dong as treasurer. the group appealed to former President Taft to influence self-determination.

China United States Senate League of Nations Chinese National Welfare Society Lam Ming Tuck Chin Kay William L. Dong W. H. Taft

Daring Rescue at Lake Washington as Classmates Save Friend

Miss Alice Swope of 302 14th Ave North saved her classmate Gertrude La Grave from drowning off Lake Washington. La Grave cried for help after cramps. Swope swam out, dived deep, and hauled her to shore with aid from Helen Gilroy. Both were university students in a swimming party.

Alice Swope 14Th Ave. N Gertrude la Grave Oak Place Lake Washington Miss la Grave Miss Swope Helen Gilroy Boylaton Ave Clovis L. la Grave la Grave Seattle National Bank Gilroy Swope

Bankers Meet on Mount Rainier in 24th Annual Event

Members of the Washington Bankers' association gathered at Paradise Inn in Rainier National Park for their 24th annual convention. Sessions run Tuesday and Wednesday with O. M. Green of Exchange National Bank of Spokane presiding and Governor Louis F. Hart greeting delegates Tuesday. In a separate district meeting, School District No. 190 accepted a $23,000 state bond bid at par with 5 percent interest.

Ers’ Association Paradise Inn Rainier National Park O. M. Green Exchange National Bank of Spokane Louis F. Hart

Boldt's Eatery Visit Prompt Downtown Swap

A reader suggests dining at Boldt's with addresses 1414 3d Ave uptown and 913 2d Ave downtown, inviting a casual exploration of two nearby locations. The note mixes two blocks and asks which is preferable for a meal.

Boldt's Uptown 3D Ave 2D Ave

Undertakers Benefit as Others Suffer Most

The phrase frames a grim shift in fortunes highlighting how collective hardship improves the prospects for funeral services and related industries, reflecting social and economic disparities present in the period.

Seattle Advertising Service and Purchasing Co Ad Card

Local ad announces Seattle Advertising Service and Purchasing Co at 1264 Empire Blog offering Community Silverware and tailor made coats and suits for ladies and gentlemen. They promote purchase on credit and extended credit terms.

Seattle Empire

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