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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1919
Page
12
Gov J. Allen of Kansas told the rules committee that the war machine in France suffered losses, with men slaughtered like sheep, amid a Campbell measure seeking an investigation into Argonne casualties and artillery failures.
City concert series draws turnout for community sings at West Seattle and other high schools. The choir under the director leads a program of music by local talents in the auditorium tonight with crowds expected to fill the seats.
A jury in Judge A Frater's superior court Monday noon awarded $7,200 to Samson Brick Co. in condemnation proceedings tied to land near West Marginal Way.
Seattle Pacific College chorus of 40 members will give a patriotic program Wednesday at p m in the college auditorium with M P Wilson accompanying the choristers.
Norman K. Burnett, shipbuilder, testified in Olympia on February 18 that he murdered his wife and two children during a May picnic at Hawks Prairie. He described the quarrel over money, the gunfire, and how he wrapped the weapon before returning to Olympia. He denied burying them in the shallow grave and noted his past live-in relationships with other women.
International mail service between the United States and Finland will be resumed immediately according to Postmaster General Edgar Battle as relayed by Otto Praeger. Letters postcards circulars printed matter and merchandise samples may be dispatched at postal union rates. parcel post remains barred.
United labor leaders and U S officials meet as the Macy wage plan looms. A committee led by L C Marshall is urged to persuade strikers to return before wage talks resume. Boilermakers vote on ending the walkout while sheet metal shops face Macy scale pay reductions beginning Wednesday.
The note records Senator Borah refusing a White House meeting to discuss the league constitution. He cites inability to advise the president or share confidential information, insisting his stance is personal disagreement, not disrespect. Poindexter plans to attack articles 8 12 18 19 for overreaching executive power and Monroe Doctrine concerns.
San Francisco February 18. Members of the local Boilermakers union learned their organization had been expelled from the Iron Trades council after most members continued working in shipyard outside shops. The council acted for failing to order 160 men back to work.
Senator Vardaman of Mississippi commends President Wilson for asking Congress to refrain from debating the League of Nations. In a Senate speech he says Wilson shows concern for American people and their interests rather than personal triumphs.
Paris reports Allied powers at sea over Russian policy with no clear solution. British and American troops likely to withdraw from Northern Russia when feasible, while French push for armed intervention. A joint conference planned near Prinkipow faces doubt as leaders debate a wartime state and Churchill has returned to England.
Paris reports allied commissioners have nearly finished drafting extra military and civil conditions to renew the armistice with Germany. The renewal signed Sunday remains provisional and could be replaced once terms are finalized. Marshal Foch may deliver the addenda within a week, while telegraph from Foch to Warsaw warns Poles against attacking German territory.
At a recent dairymen's gathering in Butte Montana Seattle was well represented in songs stunts and advertising ideas. Er F Woodman advertising specialist presented a paper on How It Pays to Advertise Dairy Products. Twelve prominent members of the dairy profession attended.
New York February 18. The case of Professor Scott Nearing on charges of violating the espionage act will go to the jury for deliberation.
Lowell Radue, George Woody, Jonas Holmes and Jerry Seyam all under 16 were charged with assaulting Professor Ray Smith, principal of the West Woodland school, on Friday January 11 and ordered by Judge King Dykeman to the state training school at Chehalis for at least six months.
An old promotional piece touts Knowlton's Danderine claiming quick hair beautification, increased fullness, and immediate dandruff elimination. It warns that neglect leads to scalp irritation, hair loss, and poor luster, urging readers to buy a small bottle from drug stores for a few cents.
Delegates at the Northwestern congress in Portland on February 18 1920 unanimously endorsed the league of nations covenant and sent the resolution to the Paris conference. A second unanimous resolution urged the Senate to adopt the treaty when presented. Taft labeled organized labor a world factor while Short and Stack lauded the league as realizing labor’s dreams.
If you vaine your watch let Haynes repair it at their shop near Liberty theatre offering prompt skilled service.
A home remedy advocates using Orlex powder from drug stores. Dissolve in four ounces of distilled or rain water and comb through hair. each box includes mixing directions and lasts for months. The formula is claimed to be safe, non greasy, non rubbing off, and to make gray hair appear younger.
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