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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1919
Page
1
Eighth cavalry units crossed into Mexico near Candelaria pursuing bandits after releasing Lieutenants Peterson and Davis for a 15000 dollar ransom. Aeroplanes scout the area as border tension remains high.
Seattle grocers vote to back a permanent anti Japanese organization to press for restricted immigration and limit Japanese economic expansion on the Pacific Coast. The group plans campaigns before state and federal lawmakers, with a temporary headquarters at 1012reen Building and acting secretary Frank Enair.
A dreary scene shows a girl on a scooter in summer attire visiting the cinema while garages fill at hotel rates. Many autos remain parked outdoors overnight, awaiting a brighter moment or cheaper shelter.
In Trinidad Colorado authorities confirm an explosion at the Oakview coal shaft near La Veta killed eighteen miners. Eleven bodies have been recovered, with six more located and expected to be removed.
Mexican bandits release Lieut H G Peterson and Paul H Davis after private subscribers raise 15000 dollars in Marfa area. Capt Leonard Matlock of the Eighth Cavalry transports the ransom across the border to the bandits camp, returning with Davis while Peterson crosses earlier. The two recount a perilous escape march toward the Rio Grande with aid from a English speaking Mexican.
Gen Arnalfo Gomez, commander of federal forces at Tampico, denies foreign oil company claims that Mexican escorts would invite attacks. He says Carranga's troops are reliable. Bandits responsible for recent attacks on four oil company launches near Tampico were captured. one confessed involvement. George McDonald, earlier reported killed, arrived in Tampico safe.
The House voted 223 to 101 to override President Wilson's veto and repeal the daylight saving law. The action follows months of debate and comes amid broader wartime policy shifts.
A Seattle letter to The Star argues high rents trap newcomers and raise consumer costs. The writer, arriving from San Francisco, reports paying $42.50 for housing that is not owner-occupied, while the landlord moves to a cheaper unit and pockets the difference. The missive calls for discussion and action on rent costs.
President Wilson urges swift ratification of the peace treaty noting national life hinges on it and that hesitation over Article 10 reservations risks United States losses in mines and tech facilities. Senators Lodge Borah McCumber question via detailed discussion on reservations and silence as consent.
Mrs F Homewood of 17th Ave SW urges readers to trade or sell with a Star classified ad. The poem promotes using Star want ads as the best aid for buying selling renting or trading. The item appears in the weekly Want Ad Rhyme Contest feature on the classified page.
President Wilson discussed potential US control of a Pacific island for naval and communications use. Senate foreign committee timing and secrecy with Japan and Britain were noted, with emphasis on reserving ownership and operation for the United States.
The Senate in sub committee decided today to report a proposed Franco American treaty to the full committee. The vote was unanimous with Fall absent. The committee found that the proposal did not conflict with the warmaking power of Senator Walsh.
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