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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1919
Page
9
A detailed description explains a versatile form for tailoring that allows independent adjustments of the waist, bust, hips, neck, and back width. It notes the ability to raise a hip without affecting the other, alter the shoulder line, and modify front to back hip positioning for precise shaping.
BK Riley and Dorothy Riley were bound over to the grand jury after a hearing before a United States Commissioner in No. Oregon. They face a federal counterfeit charge based on the evidence presented at the proceeding.
M Diamond re enters Seattle retail with a new Diamond Women's Wearing Apparel Shop at Pine and Fourth opening in a rebuilt 413 Pine building. The firm will sell coats dresses skirts and millinery with a strong custom order service and direct public dealings after selling its wholesale interests. Diamond promises large savings and full tailoring service to fit fabrics and sizes.
Washington officials and labor leaders monitor Wilsons pledge for a truce in disputes. Shopmen vote on a 4 cent hourly increase versus a 26 percent demand, with results due in days. Trainmen and steel workers allies weigh similar choices as federal mediation continues.
Mrs Johanna Smith aged 72 a pioneer of Eagle Harbor died Monday at her son Captain N A Smiths home 604 Eighth Ave and will be buried Thursday at Port Blakeley with services to follow at the family residence.
Witnesses describe cross examination tensions as lawmakers probe logging contracts. Joseph Arthur Mallory, ex private of the 138th spruceom pany, testifies about harsh camp conditions under Sieme Carey Kerbaugh, including long hours, poor food, and abusive civilian contractors, prompting praise from Chairman Frear for exposing peonage.
Police search for a lone bandit who wore a black mask and entered the Pacific pharmacy at 1422 BH 65th. During the attempted robbery the thief found no cash after the proprietor J. P. O'Brien emptied the register and hid the money upstairs. He rifled pockets but left after seeing two diamonds in O'Brien's possession.
The Santa Fe railroad has refused all business to points south and west of Barstow California due to a rail strike affecting Southern California. Traffic to points in California north of Barstow remained unhampered early today. Officials said trains into California may be canceled today. the strike was reported to involve San Francisco.
London report notes Frank Floyd former owner of the Daily Chronicle and Lloyd's News retired and donating 20000 dollars to the Institute of Journalists Orphan Fund for needy children.
The nationwide Bay Area protest expands as 100 workers walk out at Southern Pacific yards and spread to Los Angeles and San Francisco. State railroad police are deployed around key depots while hotels in Barstow report shortages and tourists face delays. The strike gains support from the State Federation of Labor and pressures across California, with officials denying dismissals for refusing to handle Pacific Electric freight.
Pittsburg PA August 27 trolley service remained idle as police could not provide protection. Receivers said an attempt to operate would be made tomorrow the 15th day of the strike by motor men and conductors of the Pittsburg Railways company.
An advertisement for a large Seattle dental office touts modern painless dentistry, certified dentists, and iron clad guarantees. It promises thorough examinations without obligation and emphasizes affordable prices as a wise life investment.
Warren Stone of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers said crews would fill Pacific coast vacancies from Strikes and that California actions lack official brotherhood support. He urged lower living costs to address wage disputes and said shopmen should answer President Wilson's offer of a four cent hourly raise.
New York August 27 The American Federation of Labor will support the Actors Equity Association strikers. At the Lexington theatre benefit performances the scene features Samuel Gompers head of the AFL.
Los Angeles Aug 27 United Press reports Pacific coast representative L L Sanford says service will resume on Southern Pacific Santa Fe and Salt Lake railroads. Striking workers weigh Stone orders to return to work while San Francisco pickets respond. Streetcar talks fail to break deadlock as unions demand restoration of original status. Decaying fruit dumped or given to the poor and auto trucks aid gasoline delivery amid a general business slowdown.
Samuel Gompers spoke to actors promising to exert influence toward settling differences with producing managers. Producers gave no comment on his stance as the Actors Fidelity League, adversaries of the Equity Association, reports 1619 members.
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