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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1919
Page
12
Des Moines reports a six hour workday in several large Iowa cities as non essential industries shut down and train and streetcar service are cut to minimum. Fuel administrators and coal operators warn no immediate relief is in sight.
Omaha will seize a portion of coal within five days unless relief arrives in 48 hours, announced fuel administrator H L Snyder. The move aims to save lives as newspapers reduce editions, with a possible cut to one edition daily under consideration.
Warrants served on four Union Record editors and directors by Deputy U S Marshal Tobey following a secret grand jury indictment. Names include E R Ault George I P Listman and FB A Ruet and Anna Louise Strong. Additional indictments cover labor issues Mann Act narcotics liquor law and other offenses with varied bail.
With temperatures below zero, 75 percent of Chicago area plants suspend operations and cities across the region limit power, light signs go dark, and trains slash schedules. Governors meet coal operators to avert shortages as volunteers dig coal and hospitals ration fuel amid widespread disruption.
Five hundred University of Nebraska volunteers await summons to dig coal in neighboring states. Governor McKelvie had asked for volunteers and notified governors, receiving commendations from Iowa Wyoming and Missouri executives.
A returned soldier earned a bronze medal as champion doughnut consumer of the A. I. PF. He set a record of 249 ecrullera in 24 hours, showcasing feats from the front to the home front with humor and grit.
Two families claim the man who returned safe from the war is their Henry Bromley or Ham Reddy. Sam Bromley’s son Henry Bromiley Jr. had died in action, leaving a tangled tale of mistaken identity and a deserter’s life. Police prepare for December hearing.
Centralia authorities publish an affidavit detailing the murder of four American Legion members during a parade. The document cites a preplanned IWW plot with armed assailants firing into marchers and Red Cross, with over 150 shots, and notes arrests under state syndication laws.
Detroit December 3 Congressman Joseph W Fordney chair of the house ways and means committee said it will be a long time before they send Truman H Newberry to jail He said he was willing to go to jail with Newberry at a Retail Merchants' bureau meeting The meeting included several indicted associates of Senator Newberry with Allan W Templeton as president of the board of commerce.
American banking interests in China have grown notably with Shanghai as a focal point, signaling stronger financial engagement and potential expansion by U.S. institutions in the region.
Centralia’s Grant Post 17 American Legion announces a Sunday arena meeting featuring Rev. H. W. Thomp and H. F. Veness to discuss the Armistice day massacre and the events leading to it. The program aims to rebut Red propaganda and explain the Legion’s view of the disloyal element and the killings of former soldiers. The event is part of a countrywide tour by the two speakers visiting Tacoma Everett and Belfingham during the week.
An advertisement-style piece urges readers to visit a first class dentist. It touts strict sanitation, advanced equipment, low prices, top materials, and an ironclad written guarantee. It notes all operators are graduates with state certificates displayed on the wall.
Fred Enhart, a shipyard worker at Duthie’s, was struck on the porch by two men as he confronted them during an attempted front door break-in. A nail was jammed in the keyhole and Enhart was left unconscious with a welt above his ear. The robbers fled as Mrs. Martin alerted police. Enhart recovered but could not work. Police investigation ongoing.
Our Versailles Dec 3 The court heard arguments in the suit of Mrs Edith Kelly Gould against Frank Gould to have his separation decree nullified Remarks were made by former Premier Viviani who appeared for Gould. The decision will be announced next week.
New York theatres report losses surpassing $2,000 as actors strike disrupts productions and delays performances across the city. The absence of stars and delayed shows cut patronage and box office receipts for multiple houses.
Real Estaters will hold their annual gathering with speakers F Frank Waterhouse president of Associated Industries Dr H Campbell pastor of the Congregational church and Paul Dick of West Wheeler. The event is set for 6 o clock Wednesday night at the Masonic club in the Arcade building.
Paris reports the American delegation led by Frank has postponed its departure after French protests, delaying sailing days. Decision followed a protest lodged by France at the petite conference.
Paris reports the government weighing a proposal to reduce passenger rail service due to a coal shortage. The move reflects strain from fuel supply limits on public transportation in December.
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