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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1919

Page

11

Coal digging nearer. normal production expected

Illinois miners reported larger numbers returning to work as normal coal output nears. President Farrington urged recalcitrants to return. operators note superstition around Friday the 13th. Rail restrictions due to the coal shortage to be eased as supply improves and regional directors adjust train service.

Chicago United Press Frank Farrington Ilinois Washington Railroad Administration Hines Palmer

Miners in Washington Decide Policy on Wage Pact

About 60 representatives from 36 local miners unions gathered at the Labor temple to ratify the national agreement for a 14 percent temporary wage increase. State Mine Inspector Bagley said 75 percent of Washington mines would reopen Monday if workers return. The meeting led by Robert H. Harlin aimed to issue a policy statement by Saturday night.

Washington Labor Temple Wilson James Bagley Robert H. Harlin United Mine Workers Harlin

Allies Leave Russia to Fate in Big Three Talks

London dispatch says Allied representatives decided Russia should settle its own difficulties. Lloyd George Clemenceau and Selavoia discussed concessions to the United States to aid ratification of the peace treaty while denying aid to Deniken and Kolchak. Davis absent. Clemenceau to Paris. Chamb erlain urged American investment to balance exchange.

United Press London Russia Lloyd George Clemenceau Selaloia Ambass Ador Davis Deniken Kolchak Davis Setaloia Paris Great Britain France Italy Senate Scialola Downing St United States Davia Austen Chamberlain Exchequer Post America

Woman Held In Spokane Man’s Death After Desertion

A Seattle area woman is held for the shooting death of Chapman, who was killed by a bullet to the temple after he sent letters and urged marriage. The inquest will be held at Enumclaw as investigators pursue the case with sheriff and deputy involvement.

Chapman Rolling Green Fla Uhlman Tom Smith Enumclaw Matt Starwich Fred A. Brown Dr. Corson Siverly Seattle Corson Charley Christiansen Oranite Falls William Henry

Burglars Fire When Pursued After Robbery

Two youths held up Tom Psomas at 2700 Elliott Ave late Friday in his store. One drew a small gun, the other rifled cash. Psomas fired once, the youth shot back twice. Frank Fuqua arrested two suspects nearby but Psomas said they were not the robbers. they were released.

Tom Psomas Elliott Ave Psomas Psormas Peomas Beret Frank Fuqua Preomas Paomas

In China warmth changes wine intoxication speed

In China it is customary to drink wines hot and many believe heated wine intoxicates more quickly than cold wine, reflecting a cultural habit and belief about temperature and effect.

China

Uncle Sam Clears Canadian War Service Soldier

Cyril H Dawson formerly in the U S army reentered service after serving three years overseas with the Canadian Expeditionary Forces. Technically deserting, he was forgiven after honorably discharged in April 1919. He reenlisted and headed to Fort McDowell California for a second hitch.

Canadian Expeditionary Forces U. S. Army Cyril H Dawson Fort McDowell Cal Dawson 72Nd Battalion Sam Flanders U. S Army

Pours Hot Water on Auto Motor and Dies in Garage

Brun Giewes, 34, of 5407 44th Ave. 8 W., poured boiling water on a frozen auto motor in his garage early Saturday and died of heart disease minutes later. Housekeeper says he arose in health, went to the garage, found the kettle on the motor, and returned to the kitchen before collapsing. The body was taken to the morgue.

Brun Giewes 44Th Ave Giesen

Injured Workers Treated at Seattle General Hospital

Two men were brought to Seattle General hospital late Friday. W. Kuyama, a Japanese resident of 369 Alki Ave, fell from a conveyor at Schwager Nettleton lumber mill and suffered a lacerated scalp. Barker, 40, a longshoreman, had a smashed thumb from an injury on the docks.

Seattle General Hospital W. ©. Kuyama Alki Ave Schwager & Nettleton Barker

Woman Burned by Explosion At Union Street Home

Mrs. Maurice Katz, 31, wife of a shipyard worker, burned in a Friday accident when a quantity of liquid ignited her clothing after she touched a match at dinner. She jumped through a kitchen window, rolled in snow, and was treated by Dr. William J. Griffin after flames were extinguished.

Mra Maurice Katz Skinner & Keddy Mra. Katz Union St William J. Griffin Union At

Fire Marshal Battles Oil Burner Ordinance Clash

Fire Marshal Harry W Pringhuret opposes an ordinance allowing oil burners in stoves amid strong proponent support from Councilman Robert D B Hesketh and others. They warn danger to public safety citing Los Angeles and San Francisco incidents. Hesketh will file a minority report.

Robert DB. Hesketh Council Public Safety Committee Erickson R Bolton Harry W. Pringhuret Pringhuret Hesketh Beattie

Spokane Bank Robbed by Lone Bandit

A lone bandit robbed the Union Park bank in Spokane yesterday while staff were at lunch. He took $500 and escaped in a car, driving downtown with three police squads in pursuit. The bank is located in the east end of town. The incident involved Cashier FE BR Anderson.

Spokane Wash Union Park FE. BR. Anderson

Vibrations Cited in Divorce Case in Los Angeles

William A. Streeter obtains divorce from Lillian Streeter on grounds of discordant vibrations after 23 years of marriage. Streeter testified he embraced a new philosophy and claimed his wife could not live with him because their vibrations did not harmonize. He gave her the ranch and left.

Los Angeles Cal William A. Streeter Lillian Streeter Streeter

Japanese Temperance Plan Forms National Union

In Tokyo on November 13 a National Temperance union forms with a foundation fund of 1,000,000 yen as sponsors fear laborers’ shorter hours and higher pay may reduce drinking. Critics contend high living costs and wage gains lessen temperance concerns since workers cannot afford as much liquor.

Tokyo United Press Japan Temperance Union

Senator Jones Puts Bill to Curb Newsprint Use

Washington senator Jones of New Mexico introduces a bill to raise postal rates on newspapers over 24 pages to five times the current rate. He says the measure aims to curb big city papers from gobbling newsprint and to ease access for small town papers.

Washington Jones New Mexico

Gabriele Reaffirms Stay in Fiume Despite Turmoil

Milan reports quoted Gabriele d Annunzio denying plans to abandon Fiume as the situation there in December grows worse despite dispatches.

Gabriele Rome Milan Gabriele d'Annunsio Fiume Altho

Doll Show Extends Run At Arena With Matinee

The doll show at the Arena will hold two extra performances today a kid friendly matinee in the afternoon and an evening reception due to cold weather that kept many school children away earlier in the week the show had been slated to close Friday.

Egan School Kiddies Offer to Entertain at Firlands

A Merry Christmas company note from Egan school offers to provide a children’s Christmas show at Firlands hospital. Several contributors send small sums and expressions of good will, including Myrtle Sturgeon and others, supporting the Firlands fund with donations and best wishes to the patients.

Egan School Firlands Santa Claus Merry Christmas Company Firlands Hospital Myrtle Sturgeon Bean School First Ave. W Royst Alaska Firlanda D. B. Dundembe Charles Lombard Press Club Midlands Anna R. Gold

Man on His Way to Gallows Gets Sudden Respite

Chicago dispatch reports Arthur Haensel, condemned for a fatal killing, was halted on the eve of execution when Judge Hugo Pam granted a three week stay following an appeal. Haensel bid farewell to relatives and sought spiritual counsel as officials prepared to escort him to the gallows.

Esther Young Woodlawn Avey Little Sisters Lea Andy Order of Little Slaters Mr. Tarkington Arthur Haensel Haensel Hugo Pam Late Terday Chicago

Merry Christmas Company Despite Shortfall Plans Dinner for Firlands Patients

Subscriptions total for the Merry Christmas company show a small deficit with only 32 dollars needed to fund the Firlands patients Christmas dinner and program. Readers of The Star urged to join before the event.

Merry Christmas Company Firlands Merry Christmas Pany The Star

Combined Episcopal Service Promotes Interchurch Unity

A second combined service of Episcopalian churches will be held Sunday at 7 30 p m at Trinity Church Broadway to discuss nationwide church interests and the Episcopal presence from York to the Pacific coast.

Bers of All Episcopalian Seattle Trinity Church Church, Broadway Episcopalians York Pacific

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