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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1919
Page
9
Coroner reports post mortem on a dead man found beneath the ave viaduct near Plummer. The body lay beside an empty carbolic acid bottle and a head wound suggests foul play. A laundry mark from the Laundry bearing the name Dr Jones is the sole lead while no identification has been made.
An old time medicine label touts Bromo Quinine lozenges as a laxative and remedy for colds grip and influenza. The Grove’s signature is printed on the box and the price is 20 cents.
The premier Mount Holyoke athlete is awarded the Saraih Streeter cup for being the college’s most physically fit girl.
San Francisco December 17. "John Young" died recently on a benefactor's doorstep but was revealed to be Anna O'Connell widow of a British army officer. Only the sheltering family knew her true identity.
Samuel Gompers heads a 25 member AFL and rail worker allies before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee urging withdrawal of the Cummins railroad bill and two years of government operation. They plan White House talks with Wilson as a new rail message nears.
The article explains that champagne production involves six successive pressings, each pressure yielding wine of a distinct quality, reflecting careful technique in traditional methods.
Rhode Island moves in the supreme court to block the federal constitutional prohibition. Attorney General Rice seeks permission to file an original bill of complaint claiming federal encroachment on state police powers, backed by a $5,000 appropriation. An injunction to restrain enforcement may follow under the Volstead law.
Paris December 17: The peace conference plans to issue a final note to Germany this week with a deadline for signing the protocol. Allies and German experts dispute payment form for the Scapa Flow fleet sinking but expect no delay. The supreme council approved a $70 million Austrian loan and will seek ally contributions.
New York December 17 reports say Rev W Spencer Carpenter was struck on the head with a cobblestone after being called to his door. The Bridge Street African M Ch church offers a 250 dollar reward for the arrest of the assailant.
Cardinal Piffl of Vienna warns of dire famine as Austria's postwar terms cripple its economy. He urges an economic union with Germany and international aid, noting coal, food shortages, and mass emigration. He appeals to the American public and to Cardinal Gibbons to press President Wilson for relief efforts.
Federal grand jury in Indianapolis examines charges of coal miners and operators colluding to violate the Lever Act and antitrust laws. Jurors to decide if government of the United States or a group of men should rule, and whether the anti strike injunction was violated by miners who did not return to work.
New York reports losses from the wartime prohibition ruling exceeding 1.3 billion dollars. Government taxes face six hundred million, whisky owners two hundred fifty million, other spirits two hundred million, wine owners one hundred fifty million, breweries one hundred million, totaling about 1.3 billion.
Centipedes typically have 34 legs but some species reach 100 or 200 legs. The variation reflects diversity in body segments and evolutionary adaptation among different centipede groups.
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce census committee mobilizes to count every resident between January 2 and 16. Headquarters on the chamber grounds coordinate efforts with hotel clerks, travel agents, and schools to locate city residents away from Seattle. Officials say the 1940-like total could top 400000 if every person is counted.
Police puzzled by two bullet holes through the windows of Beattie Plumbers Supply offices at Railroadway and Occidental. Holes found Wednesday morning when employees opened the offices for the day.
Secretary of the Interior Lane says he has not sent or written a resignation and will leave the cabinet only when time is right. He cites insufficient salary for cabinet duties and denies discussing the matter with President Wilson.
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