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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1919
Page
11
Ania Feb 10 reports no strike in the Verde district copper mines over wage cuts. Central Labor Council says miners will stay at work under protest awaiting a federal mediation statement. Government stance remains uncertain as talks continue.
A regional bakery reports bread quality uplift following a 33 percent price increase. Details indicate firmer crust and lighter crumb, with production notes citing higher-quality flour and revised yeast blend. Local shoppers react with cautious optimism amidst rising costs.
Paris February 10 The committee drafting the league of nations provisionally completed the document and will consider amendments before submitting to the general peace conference this week. The draft was ordered reprinted for President Wilson to read to the conference. Lisbon February 9 Republican troops defeated the monarchists in battles at Vineu and Lamego, it was announced.
A public notice urges readers to protect health and efficiency for family and country. It warns that deformities or missing teeth lead to ill health and stomach troubles, and promotes dental correction as a wise investment by specialists in the field.
A dental office outlines its policy of painless extractions using genuine Novocain. It advertises free examinations and advice, a patient guarantee, and notes that only licensed graduate dentists are employed with licenses displayed in view of patients.
Seattle high school registration runs Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings for pupils dropping out or new residents who plan to rejoin the next semester starting February. Returning soldiers and sick leaves included. Graduates from the eighth grade need not register. Those not registering by February 2 will be placed only where room exists.
Mayor Maloney warned of mass layoffs for firemen and policemen due to treasury shortfalls. Miners and mine workers strike over wage cuts as U S troops and militia prepare to maintain order. Returned soldiers join picketing while mass meetings and union actions unfold.
The Chicago congress of the League to Enforce Peace opens today with Edgar A Bancroft speaking on The Plain Necessity for a League of Nations Taft will discuss American Interests and Ideals and a League of Nations at the evening meeting Also arriving for the event are Dr Henry Van Dyke A Lawrence Lowell Henry Morgenthau and James W Gerard former ambassadors to Turkey and Germany.
Memorial services for Colonel Roosevelt were held in two Paris churches. President Wilson and Secretary Lansing attended the American church service in Rue De Berri. Rev. Co W. Goodrich preached. Bishop Perry of Rhode Island preached at the Holy Trinity church where Henry White and Foreign Secretary Balfour were present.
In Washington 65 members of the national woman's party from 16 states burned President Wilson in effigy to protest the threatened defeat of the equal suffrage amendment in the Senate. Police arrested the demonstrators after a crowd gathered. they refused bail and were detained to await trial tomorrow.
Maj. Gen. John I Morrison in command of the Western U S Army arrives in Seattle to supervise federal troops to preserve order He says the army hopes no trouble but is prepared to act If needed He meets Maj Gen Leitch and Seattle Mayor Hanson who also prefers avoiding martial law if possible.
The Master Harbers association demands an apology from the Harbers' union for striking, as stated by F. M. Cook secretary and owner of the Pantages building barber shop. Failure to meet this demand could lead many large shops to operate on an open shop basis, Cook warns.
A walkout of 50,000 building trades workers in eastern cities will occur tomorrow under an order issued by William L. Hutchinson president of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners. The strike targets all jobs of the Building Trades Employers' Association in solidarity with carpenters seeking a $1 a day wage increase.
An old ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds and bronchial attacks claiming fifty years of use and wide drugstore sales. It promotes safe use for all ages with 60 cents to 1 20 price and promises quick relief.
Gentle non habit forming laxative from Dr King’s New Life Pills promotes natural bowel movement. Stimulant action helps stimulate the lax bowels and ease discomfort. Sold by druggists everywhere. 26.
Striking electricians returned to work on orders from the international union. J. J. Little, head of the local, announced the order. The message states that metal trades councils cannot call strikes and locals must follow the brotherhood's laws or face loss of affiliation.
Sam Farro, 39, is in city jail after attempting a street car robbery aboard the Mount Baker line. He drew a revolver as Conductor Wolf and passengers watched, but a passenger tackled him and Wolf disarmed him. Officer Folirich escorted Farro to jail.
In San Francisco on February 10 Captain Axel Gustafson of the artillery corps with A. and A. killed himself after the death of his 26-year-old wife. He wrote that since her death there was no hope of happiness.
Washington February 10 The circumstances surrounding the killing of Dr Wong and two associates on an educational mission have been told by the suspect Wan of New York. Police say he has not named the slayers and may withhold the names.
A Northwest newspaper highlights Star Want Ads as the region’s largest audience for classified notices with strong reader reach. Advertisers seek broad exposure and quick results through the popular listing service.
Frisco troops were not sent to Butte on strike duty. Col. Benson stated no San Francisco units were deployed. only Spokane troops had been sent, while Gen. Morrison is in Seattle.
Kahilan, secretary of the general committee of the striking textile workers, was arrested today by city and state police for evading registration. The Russian labor leader, described as radical, had assured leadership of the strike last week and is held for federal authorities.
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