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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1919
Page
4
Olympia Feb 3 A new spirit in the legislature grows from labor groups pushing for reconstruction measures. Conner backs a Veterans Welfare Commission bill while critics doubt credit will be claimed by others. Lamping presses a bill to grant a state bonus of 9 600 000 for veterans as lawmakers heed rising public pressure.
The war trades bureau announces that Dutch ships requisitioned during the war and operated by the Emergency Fleet corporation will be returned to Holland as ships dock and discharge their cargoes.
Senator Dan Landon told the senate that profiteers and those who would destroy institutions are responsible for current troubles. A bipartisan commission led by Senators Rockwell and Judd and Representatives Conner Allen Maurice Smith plus Director Foster will visit Idaho, Montana and Oregon to promote a cooperative program and bills like the Conner measure. Conner, in Seattle, said he supported the Lamping bill and that the Veterans Welfare bill passage helps service members, stressing urgency due to other states seeking cooperation and Oregon’s session progress.
In Olympia on February 3, tense sessions in both chambers debated veteran relief. Senator Dan Landen drew laughs as the window shattered during his floor remarks. Senator Lamping urged delay to hear Beattie veterans, while Senator Taylor argued relief would be fair. The Senate finally passed the measure 36 to 4, with three opponents citing rushed process and lack of public hearing.
The Seattle port commission and Seattle Chamber of Commerce hosted 176 state legislators and spouses for a day trip. They toured Smith Cove docks, Trallard locks, University of Washington grounds, and the Moore theatre matinee, with a banquet at the Masonic club. The Olympia-to-Seattle journey on the steamer Kit nap II was donated by owner H. B. Kennedy, featuring breakfast served after departure with Hazen J. Titus as host.
Dr. Harry A. Garfield president of Williams College and U S fuel administration director will be the principal speaker at the University of Washington commencement exercises on Monday June 16. Bishop William A Quayle of the Methodist Episcopal Church is set to deliver the baccalaureate sermon on Sunday June 15.
Olympia Feb 3 Preparations for a lively fight are under way as the state senate considers the amended Phipps bill to end the five cent street car fare limit and grant the public service commission full power to fix rates on private lines Senator Fawcett of Tacoma will lead the floor fight against the bill with Phipps of Spokane opposing the measure as amended by the utilities committee The original bill would have given municipalities full control to raise or lower rates
Citation for commendable conduct received by Austin J Griffiths Jr from Maj Gen Summerall. Word came via his father in Seattle. Griffiths served with headquarters Fifth Army Corps.
Capt Paul Bion of the French high commission registered at the New Washington, signaling his arrival and residence status in the capital.
Malia to regulate packers are described as a sop to agitators by L D H Weld Swift and Co employee and former Yale professor Weld testified at the senate meat hearing. He criticized Kendrick bill to license packers as impossible and said the federal trade commission report shows no evil needing remedial action.
Admiral Strauss commanded American mine laying operations in the North Sea, a dangerous effort that disrupted the German U boat campaign during the war and showcased bold naval tactics.
Dallas McNeill, twenty year old auto mechanic, died at his residence on 1672 12th Avenue Sunday morning. Authorities reported the death as natural causes and investigation continues.
A Vladivostok dispatch notes growing anti American sentiment among Russians toward the Root mission and impressions of Americans. It cites a Russian engineer returning from the United States who says Americans failed to compel free Russians to work. He planned shells plants and vehicles, but now wonders if the project is controlled by Bolsheviks.
Colorful new chiffon taffetas and foulard silks offered in blue and light evening shades, 36 to 40 inches wide. ChenEy Bros shower-proof foulards and lustrous wool back satins feature new designs and colors. Heavy art satins in black and street shades suit dress and sports wear on the upper main floor.
Woolly Toques for babies offered in six colors described as warm and comfortable priced at 50 cents. Toques for older sisters available in rose Copenhagen cardinal or white described as heavy quality priced at 75 cents.
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