26 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1918
Page
1
United States marks itself as the world’s second naval power with a grand homecoming naval review in New York. Secretary Daniela reviews the fleet from the Mayflower as 8,000 sailors parade along Fifth Avenue amid snow and paper showers.
Seattle must raise $500,000 in five days to meet War Savings Stamps quota. Banks cooperate by allowing penalty free withdrawals to invest in stamps. Citizens urged to act as one person committee and buy as many stamps as possible before New Year.
Janitor at 214 Summit Ave N finds a 12 hour old baby swathed in blankets on the first floor. He unwrapped the bundle and heard gurgling sounds as he removed the coverings. The discovery occurred during morning rounds starting at 4 o'clock. The report notes the infant appeared unharmed and is being cared for locally.
A blue eyed baby boy about 12 hours old lay in a hallway of Mrs A J Giles apartment. The janitor alerted residents and the police juvenile division took over. The infant was wrapped in blankets and left without a note. Police describe the child as a healthy specimen under care at City Hospital.
A reader resolves to avail inherited opportunity to own land and take the first step toward title in 1919. The note encourages reading the Classified Estate columns of Next Saturday's Star for guidance and details.
Salvation Army hosts a Christmas tree rally at headquarters on Fifth Ave and Washington St. tonight at p.m. for underprivileged boys and girls. The event features singing entertainment and gifts including candy and pastries for the youngsters.
Senator Phelan introduced a resolution urging the American delegation at the peace conference to push for Ireland's self determination. The move mirrors an identical House resolution amid hearings on Irish home rule, grounded in Wilson's self determination principle.
Two brothers J. H. Gilkey and H. M. Gilkey filed mutual complaints with Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Friend the day before Christmas accusing each other of habitual morphine use. Judge Brinker sentenced them to 60 days in the county stockade. the brothers said they wanted to get away from the “sluff.”
A Washington dispatch reports that despite government claims censorship has ended, postal and cable censorship remain active under the Trading with the Enemy Act. Messages can be altered or suppressed, and Senator Sherman calls for repeal of related provisions to restore free speech and press rights.
President Wilson's arrival in London is marked by gun salutes and crowds as King George VI and Queen Mary greet him at the train. The scene features royal introductions, a guard of honor, and a parade route lit with banners showing Allied colors and Stars and Stripes.
Paris dispatch says copies of the Vossische Zeitung report that relations between Germany and Turkey have been severed.
In Canada diners find bread plentiful as sugar bowls and bread plates are restored. Canadian restaurant managers say the war is over, and tables are set with ample bread for patrons. In Seattle, however, bakers still ration slices and bread remains scarce for diners.
The city streets committee meets Thursday to decide on a 700000 paving plan for Boyer Ave. Earlier in March the panel rejected the expense due to wartime limits and rising costs. The proposal was postponed until peace arrives.
The British steamship Saxonia arrived in New York from Liverpool carrying 1,347 wounded American soldiers aboard.
Okani a longtime resident with a hog ranch in South Park is cited for health ordinance violations. Police describe his attire, hygiene, and repeated bail forfeitures while noting his cheerful demeanor and unshaven appearance. Authorities note he carries a health officer and is detained again.
Amsterdam dispatch reports Czech troops arriving at the Saxon border along the Lausitz frontier, signaling heightened military mobilization near Germany. The wording notes units from Prague are moving toward the area amid ongoing regional tensions.
Strong factions at Budapest press for war against the Poles and Czecho Slovakia as a new Hungarian cabinet forms. Paris reports reference Polish occupation of Austro Hungarian Galicia and Czecho Slovak seizure of territory as violations of the armistice. Hungarian foreign secretary Louis Bire retires.
San Francisco reports say District Attorney Fickert will be exonerated of charges in J B Densmore’s wiretap expose when the grand jury meets Monday night. Grand jury unable to testify due to Secretary Wilson's refusal. some members favor condemning government wire tapping practices.
Spokane Central Labor Council launches a letter campaign to express labor’s demand for government management of railroads and public utilities and eventual government ownership. About a thousand copies go out with requests for other state labor groups to follow suit.
Lieut. S. Hl. Sharpe announced a San Diego to San Francisco air mail route is practicable after leading aviators who charted the line and were hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. They plan a return flight to San Diego late today.
Marie Sawyer, charged with transporting liquor from Great Falls Montana to Seattle, will be retried Friday in Judge J Neterers district court after a Tuesday trial failed to reach a verdict. Government attorney Charlotte Kolmite will represent the state.
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