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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1919
Page
1
In a reflective note the piece argues for improved paving between Vancouver and Mexico and urges local focus on traffic hazards. It highlights spontaneous vehicle issues and the role of orderly road upkeep for smoother travel and safer driving.
The author envisions rapid growth from Vancouver to the Mexican border as highways open attracting tourists and home builders. Spikes on plank bridges anger motorists and a Franklin touring car wreck underscores urban hazards. The piece praises movie organ music and orchestral performances in theaters.
The Star urges Seattle to curb hotel rate hikes before ship arrivals. A widow with a son in France faced eviction after rent rose and doubled damages were pursued by a landlord’s attorney. Readers propose taxing rental income and fair pricing to protect guests and visitors. The Star vows to name offenders next time.
Col. C. B. Stearns testified before the congressional investigating committee that four favored cost plus corporations used soldier labor for less than eight per cent of airplane spruce during World War I. He said private mills and logging camps produced about 92 percent, the total spruce cost around 50 million dollars, with Allies bearing most costs and the U.S. liable for roughly 12 million in losses.
Washington reports a Mexican protest to the state department over American cavalry incursions into Mexico after two U S aviators were captured and later released. The embassy was instructed to seek immediate withdrawal of invading troops. Mexican papers urge better U S Mexico understanding and government unity.
El Paso Texas reports the withdrawal of American troops from Mexico to avoid difficulties. Carranzista cavalry 125 to 250 men seen near the border as US cavalry and tanks at Fort Bliss prepare for emergencies. Mexican government seeks withdrawal via Bonillas representations in Washington.
The piece condemns peon labor of U S soldiers forced to private contractors for about $1 a day, calling it a crime and demanding full investigation. It targets Col Disque and Col Stearns, urging court martial if wrongdoing is found and stressing the public’s concern for soldiers over war cost.
Two Mexicans believed linked to Jesus Rentario's kidnaping gang were reportedly captured by American troops south of Candelaria. A cavalry sergeant brought the news to Marfa, while Lieut. Peterson, one of the abducted men, said Rentario is a one-legged one-armed man. General Dickman was due in Marfa as the Eighth Cavalry's Mexican expedition faced possible withdrawal if the trail cools.
Liberty bond quotations today show 34s at 99.84, first 4s at 99.10, second 4s at 102.84, first 44s at 104.20, second 44s at 102.82, third 4s at 94.90, fourth 44s at 94.00, Victory 3 percent at 9.84, and Victory 4s at 99.60.
Fires sweep through Montana Idaho and Washington as Wallace Missoula and Kooskia area contend with multiple blazes. Firefighters rush in from Denver and other cities while inland towns evacuate workers and suspend business. Nearby unions strike in Chicago affecting thousands.
Dr. Singman Rhee provisional president of Korea says Japan announcing reforms in Korea's administration is mere substitution of rulers and cannot produce genuine reform. He asserts Japanese control existed for self serving reasons and cannot foster real autonomy in Korea.
An old gray mare is offered for trade in a light verse by Miss Effie Cotton of Mount Vernon Washington. The Star runs a Want Ad Rhyme Contest with winners published Saturday and an upcoming new contest notice.
Washington Aug 21 A bill introduced by Rep Albertson of Washington proposes a two year halt to immigration to the United States The plan would then admit foreigners under select rules annual reregistration for those seeking citizenship and visitors merchants and students would be required to leave after their stay The measure singles out Japanese entrants and aims to end exemption based arrivals under a so called gentlemen’s agreement between the United States and Japan to curb immigration tied to birthright claims.
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