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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1919
Page
6
Classified items include firemen brakemen wages, barber shop offers, found gifts and money, autos for sale such as a 1918 Ford sedan in good condition and a 1907 Ford Touring Car with extras, and a garage offering autos to hire with storage and repair in a historical urban classifieds page.
Directory ad from The Seattle Star promotes Yakima River farms with land near irrigation projects and rail routes. It touts wholesale prices from Yakima River Farms Co and bonus acreage in Skagit county with long history of sales. Legal notice follows about a debt matter involving Adam Knight Re KNIGHT of Kirkland.
A reader seeks to reclaim equity tied to property and is advised to contact HP Kessinger with M. Jordan & Co at 211 American Bank Ride for assistance.
A local business notice lists Carter MacDonald and Iller, Inc. at 208 Columbia St Elliott 6870. The brief entry presents a sole company name and street address in a civic notice format.
The first international labor conference adjourned in Washington without a date for the next meeting. If Geneva joins the League, that city may host. Albert Thomas of France was named provisional director. Ten major proposals were adopted, including an eight hour day, maternity benefits, child labor restrictions, women’s night work limits, and factory inspections.
Cleveland officials and traffic experts study a subway or elevated line system to relieve downtown congestion. Survey by H. M. Brinkerhoff for a February 19 special election may approve one rapid transit option. Cost estimated around 21 million dollars amid rivalry with Detroit’s transit efforts.
Otto Auto travels the globe in a comic escapade with a talking sphinx guiding the trip. The playful adventures promise humor and zany auto antics across diverse settings.
Washington report shows sixty radical aliens deported from the United States in the last two years. Deportation orders for 88 more have been issued and 697 total arrests on deportation warrants occurred during the period ending November 1. Excludes those caught in the recent red raids.
The Oregon public service commission ruled Burleson made telephone rates illegal and ordered substitute rates that substantially reduce the level set by the postmaster general. The decision applies to Pacific Telephone & Telegraph and all subsidiaries.
Thirteen hundred switchmen in Kansas City resumed work at 10:30 a.m. today after voting to end an unauthorized strike that began Saturday afternoon. Sessions extended through yesterday and last night before the decision.
Nathan Gross a Philadelphia clothing manufacturer was found unconscious in an East Side hallway and robbed of money and a diamond ring valued at 1500 dollars. He was arraigned but Medical attention was ordered and the case dismissed after magistrate Corrigan ruled for care.
Japanese delegates from Western states and British Columbia join the Japanese Association of America board in San Francisco for a third day to protest an anti picture bride resolution as they seek marriage rights in the United States. Editors from New World and American News clash over cartoons and editorials on the brides.
A large doll house is being built for the Seattle Doll show at the Arena from December 10 to 12. Dolls dressed and donated or bought by Mary Pickford and Charlie Chaplin are expected to attend. Donations start Tuesday at the Arena to furnish the Ryther Child Home.
In Pierre South Dakota日 delegates arrive for state proposal conventions opening tomorrow. A report of open presidential nominations is debated. Senator Miles Poindexter of Washington will address a Republican caucus under the Richards primary law. Leonard Wood Frank Lowden Johnson and Kenyon are among possible nominees.
New York reports show winter suits and overcoats costing three times more than in 1914 and after. Factors include wage hikes for pocketmakers cutters bushelmen basters and women finishers along with higher cloth costs and rents. A. F. Hurowitz cites a coming 15 percent raise and a 40 hour work week reduction within a month.
Dr. Waldo Richardson, a Seattle physician who served two years with the British medical service in France and joined the U S Navy medical corps on entering the war, left for California Monday after his discharge. He had served a year aboard the transport Northern Pacific and was moved to the Navy recruiting office in Seattle when the ship ran aground on Fire Island.
Professor George W. Muench of Seattle Engineering school lectures on The Carburetor and Its Care. Sponsored by Automobile clubs of Western Washington, Chickering hall serves as venue for remaining sessions. Second lecture Tuesday at 8 p.m. December lectures continue weekly.
A charred auto wreck was found at 12 40 a m Monday on 8 Marginal way by Sgt J L Allen. License 80166 issued to W M Barton of Yakima. The car was abandoned and smouldering. police suspect theft and a drive toward Seattle. Also notes 1914 to 1919 New York factory workers earnings rose 82 percent.
A 19th century find reports emerald-rich mines in eastern Kia region about 100 miles from Dogota. Report says Chivor-related veins yield flawless rock with boulders each hosting emeralds worth from 100 to 1000, with stock speculation rising on potential yields and mega-mines said to hold millions.
The U S district office indicated Monday that the government will not remain inactive about Western Washington coal. District Attorney Saunders said action is planned and aim to reopen mines, with the attorney’s office coordinating with miners and operators in the Western district.
Dr H M Read health stoner and Dr Walter E who recently returned after two years in will speak at the Tuesday noon luncheon of the municipal league at Meves terrest. Read will discuss able Diseases and Kelton will talk about his experiences in France. Industrial committee members named: Edgar J. Wiman, Austin E. Griffiths, Haight, J F Douglas, Rev Mathews, Dean Stephens and Winlock W Miller.
Rev. R G Williams of Vashon Presbyterian asks Prosecuting Fred C Brown for a clear definition of social gambling and whether such a concept could be permitted at a church social He plans to visit Brown to discuss the issue further.
A large audience gathered Sunday at Central Baptist Church as Evans opened evangelistic meetings planned for two weeks with daily evenings except Sundays. A special series for youth will host afternoon sessions followed by an ice cream and cake picnic on Saturday. A new furnace and a choir addition were installed under Rev. Chas. A. Barry’s supervision.
Nine alleged radicals arrested in a wave of raids last week face a one week postponement before arraignment. They are accused under section 3 of the espionage act of attempting to bring the government into contempt. Court action rests with U S Com McClelland.
Deputy Sheriff Asa Lee transports two prisoners from Montana on Sunday. Tindall, sought here for grand larceny, was taken from Miles City. L Bullis, alleged wife deserter, from Missoula. Both reportedly waived extradition.
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