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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1919

Page

4

Warned to Go Slow Treaties to Be Honored

Acting Secretary of State William Phillips warns Washington and Olympia to slow down on hasty measures affecting foreign nations. Senator Dan Landon urged the Senate to review a bill barring aliens who renounce citizenship from public works jobs. The Senate, after judiciary committee input, amended the measure to align with Supreme Court rulings and passed it unanimously.

Tary Wm. &. Phillips Washington, D. C Dan Landon

Oregon seeks Pacific merchant marine act appeal

Oregon asks Washington and California to join in a push to congress for legislation to develop an adequate Pacific merchant marine. Resolutions say the move would nourish commerce and reduce unemployment, and were sent to the state legislature for action.

Olympia Oregon Washington California Congress Pacific Hart

Faulkner Charged With Fraud Plea

Raleigh M Falconer recently convicted of violating liquor law and two attempts to dodge a 6000 dollar fine. A pauper oath ended his term at Pierce county jail, opposed by the government, and Robert L Saunders US district attorney filed a complaint in district court charging fraudulent transfer of property.

Raleigh M. Falconer Nquor Lawne Pierce County Robert L. Saunders United States

Soldier William C. Nelson Wounded in France

Wenatchee Washington native William C. Nelson, a soldier, lies in the Presidio hospital in San Francisco after being wounded while fighting in France.

William C. Nelson Wenatchee, Wash Presidio Hospital San Francisco France

Legislature Eyes Grant for Soldiers as Sessions Extend

Olympia notes show a 30 day on and 30 day off cycle mirrored by Massachusetts. Lawmakers push to pass Lamping bill granting 2.5 million dollars to veterans as supporters from banks and business leaders rally behind the measure. Spokane’s Kelly introduces a congressional resolution on Ireland self determination, while small communities under 200 population barred from incorporation.

Hamburg Breast Tea Remedy Advertised for Cold Relief

Public notice describes Hamburg Breast Tea offered at pharmacies. It advises a tablespoonful steeped in boiling water, strained, and consumed as a tea to relieve congestion, loosen bowels, and break a cold. Promoted as inexpensive and completely vegetable and harmieal.

Hamburg

Florence Upstair Srore Ambition Cited

Local retailer promotes a bold savings push for spring apparel including slip dresses coats and hats amid a hopeful outlook for Indianapolis shoppers and seasonal inventory.

Governor Lister Improves at Fort Steilacoom

Tacoma February 15 Governor Ernest Lister is gradually improving under constant care of Dr W N Keller at his home Fort Steilacoom. Only family members may visit and the quiet has improved his heart action according to the physician.

Tacoma Ernest Lister W.N. Keller

Teens Charged With Attempt to Break into Juvenile Detention

Richard Grindman 14 Frank Green 15 and Dominick Bremze 13 were charged with attempting to rescue friends from the juvenile detention station at 200 Broadway last night at 10 o clock. Grindman is on a suspended sentence to the state reformatory and Bremze was released from detention three months ago, police say.

Broadway Richard Grindman Frank Green Dominick Bremze Grindman State Reformatory Bromze

Blizzards Do Not Disrupt Seattle Train Schedules

Eastern blizzards have not affected Seattle train schedules. With the exception of the Columbian on the Milwaukee line, all transcontinental trains have arrived on time during the bad weather.

Seattle Milwaukee

Divorce Case Involving Son Of Poet’s Heir

Mrs Field seeks divorce from the son of the famed poet linked to much of the elder writer's verse especially Little Boy Blue. She alleges abandonment after five weeks of marriage and a three year wait without returns, calling it marital ennui with no quarrel. Wields his first wife divorced him five years after their marriage.

Ex-Senator Piles to Speak at University Methodist Event

Former Senator Samuel H. Piles will deliver a Lincoln memorial address at the University Methodist Episcopal Church on Sunday evening February 16 at 7 30 o clock.

Samuel H. Piles University Methodist Episcopal Church

Auto Tax Law Criticised Amid Protests Statewide

Hundreds of letters and telegrams pour into the state legislature opposing a proposed vehicle law that would raise taxes nearly 400 percent to collect six million dollars yearly for six years to fund road construction. The Western Washington Automobile Club says the bill ignores economic impacts, noting a $4,000 truck owner would pay more tax than a real estate owner with a $9,000 property.

Crease

Grace Manners Brougham to Speak at Seattle Civic Lunches

Mrs Grace Manners Brougham titled as an accredited YWCA war worker will address Seattle audiences Friday at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon and Century Club. Saturday evening events at the YWCA. Sunday morning at Plymouth Congregational Church. Sunday evening at the YWCA.

Grace Manners Brougham Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club Century Club Plymouth Congregational Church Broughamn

A M Bairns Arrested In Auto Theft Case

A M Bairns was arrested last night on charges of stealing an auto owned by C. 8 Green at 411 19th Ave North. The vehicle, reported stolen last Sunday, was found yesterday damaged at 20th Ave West and Bertona Street.

A. M. Bairns C. 8 Green 19Th Ave. N 20Th Ave. W Bertona St

Papes Cold Compound Promises Quick Grippe Relief

Advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast cure for grippe and severe colds. It claims to unclog nasal passages, stop discharge, relieve headache and feverish symptoms, and cost only a few cents with two hourly doses totaling three. It warns against substitutes and endorses Page's brand name.

Pape Page

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Seattle Star The Star Earl Allen Carr President Stereotypers Geo. W. Ficks Seattle Typographical Union No J. W. Hayes Mailers’ Union No J. W. Gillett Web Pressmen No West Faulkner Wenatcher Star Bureau State Capitol Billie Ted” Cook Masechucetts State House Vaughn Tanner Massachusetts Rep. W. Conner Guy Groff Lamping Associaion of Banks William F. Bickel Parents’ Association of Soldiers and Sailors of Ireland House of Representatives Kelly Spokane Peace Conference House Hin Star Business Guide Covenor Fort Steilacoom Richard Richard Cable Klaw & Erlanger Grippe Columbia Ithout Gustycee Edwin J. Brown Brown Dental Offices Columbia Si Liberty Seattle Bond Company Second and Madison State Bank Northwest
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