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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1919
Page
7
Aug 19 Berkeley officials report satisfaction with lanes and city duties. Nine days into the term the council and Assessor Harry marshal an equalization hearing awaiting taxpayers. No other official powers have been invoked yet.
Reduction of Seattle immigration station staff from six to nine due to Congress failing to pass a salary bill. Senator Reed Smoot led the Senate in cutting 450000 dollars for salaries, causing six inspectors to lose their positions and three to be demoted to clerical work. Salary cuts lowered clerks from 1500 to 1200 dollars annually.
London reports that the world awaits the East Prussian-born genius Ludendorff to disclose Germanys war plans. Ambassadors say he is the brains of the general staff directing the kaisers war machine with Hindenburg as the front figure.
An account traces General Erich Ludendorff’s heritage to Swedish Finnish and Polish blood through his grandmother. It notes his rise in 1915 as chief of staff and quartermaster general, shaping war efforts, rail schedules, and labor mobilization, while highlighting debates over his role and the myth surrounding his victories.
Count Henri Carre of France details Ludendorff's reputed traits and warns of his cunning and energy. Russian officers in Petrograd accuse him of proposing graded bounties for assassinating loyal leaders. Ludendorff allegedly married a widow in 1909 and has no children.
The article notes General Ludendorff and his brothers, including Hans an astronomer in Berlin, with Hane in Russia observing an eclipse when captured. It traces Ludendorff’s rise from training through 1914 when he became major general and then chief of staff of the Eighth Army under Hindenburg, amid East Prussia mobilization and urgent war planning.
Thomas F. Murphine's budget estimate to the city council predicts municipal street railways will take in 7 017 000 in 1920 with 14 750 in clear profit. The forecast breaks down revenue from fares freight advertising power sales misety campaigns stores construction rights and common users. The city would receive 25 000 from power sale while spending 700 000 for power in 1926 to Puget Sound Traction Light and Power. Superintendent Morphine's 1920 budget totals 7 002 250 with salaries 5 834 354 supplies 3 006 666 and improvements 161 500.
Everett Hoglund struck H. Honda a heavy blow on the cheek on August 11 injuring the gardener and prompting a third degree assault charge in Justice Case Brinker's court. Honda testified through an interpreter while Hoglund claimed a corn sale led to the clash and partial theft of corn and money. Honda kept a half dollar. Hoglund owes twenty five dollars plus costs and Hig gine was released. The pair also faced charges of attempting to rob Anthony Horn's storeroom at 6501 Duwamish Ave.
Albany August 19 A new telephone accessory from Van Heusen Charles Co. replaces the harsh alarm with a muffled church chime tone. The device attaches to the telephone and is heard farther than the old bell without discord.
The notice lists Boldt's locations at 1414 3d Ave downtown and 913 2d Ave, indicating multiple shop sites in the area.
Henry Miller and Blanche Bates drew an enraptured audience to the Metropolitan Theatre with Moliere portraying seventeenth century France. De Montespan lures Moliere into her web of desires, he resists, is betrayed, and dies as his loyal wife returns to him. The cast, including Catherine Calhoun, Alice Gale, and Forrest Robinson, received warm applause for a strong production and curtain speeches. Moliere plays all week with matinees Wednesday and Saturday. The revue Jarvis Footlight, stars and comedians, follows the main show with lively numbers and novelty acts featuring Sara, Marie, and Al Wohlman. The program opens with the Four Morok Sisters and includes Canfield, Rose, Anita Arliss, and Arthur Alton in supporting turns.
A brief note invites readers to associate advertising with The Star brand highlighting its enduring role in commerce and public messaging across communities.
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