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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1919
Page
7
An anarchist suspect recounts the attempted shooting of premier Clemenceau on Rue Franklin near the Boulevard de Leasert. He describes waiting in his hideout, firing at the car, and pursuing the vehicle as police guarded the scene. He claims motives to prevent another war and portrays himself as a foe of oppression.
Public invited to February gathering of the Sound section of the American Chemical Society at Ley Hall University of Washington Wednesday evening. The public is welcome to attend this meeting.
Union leaders in Seattle and Portland push for a blanket wage scale while cautioning a coast wide walkout. Metal Trades council and Machinists urge solidarity, with officials noting a general strike could hinge on the Coast convention and employer sentiment.
Metal Trades Council representatives sought a bail reduction for I. W. W. leader held on criminal anarchy charges. Prosecutor Fred Brown stated bail at 5000 dollars set on 23 complaints will not be lowered. The three man committee showed metal trades credentials and focused on Walker C. Smith of Equity Printing and International Weekly publisher tied to the case. Several criminal anarchy charges were filed Wednesday against Fred Koffre Ira C. Anderson Martin Berg Joe Thomas and another man not in custody.
Mrs Medgar Blair of Brighton Beach is set to host a rose study visit as Dr Edgar Mille, president of the Syracuse Howe Club and National Rose Society vice president, plans a Westward tour to collect data and pictures for a forthcoming book on rose growing. The piece whimsically notes early garden blooms and urges pruning roses now while hinting at an upcoming rose society visit.
Washington reports the earliest removal of U S troops from Archangel is mid May. Engineers repair the Murmansk rail line as a precaution to speed movement out via the White Sea. Ice breaks up mid May making railway repair impossible before then. No departure date is set.
Fourteen year old Mary Fintourt of Brooklyn confessed to a fire at her school in court. She said she burned down the building to avoid earning working papers and be compelled to seek a job in business.
The Wisconsin Goldenrod club will entertain Saturday evening at the home of Mrs. W. W. Sale at 979 18th avenue North.
The notice highlights a star attraction drawing the largest audience in the Northwest, with emphasis on the event's appeal and expected turnout. It notes a major interest surge and broad public curiosity about the star's appearance and schedule.
The Central Labor Council clashed as conservatives and radicals debated a resolution backing radical activity. The vote failed to suspend rules, 101 to 93, delaying action until a later committee review. James Duncan and Robert Hesketh led conservative opposition while Mooney and bail reductions for seven radicals were also discussed. A rule-amendment proposal for AF of L strike authorization also emerged.
Paris reports an official statement from the war responsibility committee noting heartfelt sympathy for M. Clemenceau after the attempted assassination. Hon. W F Manney and Maj. J Brown Scott praised France’s endurance and wished Clemenceau swift recovery as he returns to leadership.
The University of Washington now employs 248 faculty, over eight times the 28 members in 1896. Forty four are absent on war service. Twenty are named in this year's Who's Who, with degrees from 106 colleges and European institutions. Northwest Reads Star Want Ads.
Officers of the American Legions of Liberty urge exservice men to beware of fake get rich quick schemes that solicit uniform wearers for jewelry or other propositions. Released service members are advised to seek endorsement from the Legions for news enterprises and canvassing in uniform. The group, headquartered at the Soldiers and Sailors club, protects released soldiers and sailors and offers aid or employment referrals.
Raymond Benjamin of California, adviser to Will Hays, told Olympia Republicans no policy on the League of Nations exists yet. He urged unity, warned against internal quarrels, and said the party will address readjustment after March 4 when a Republican Congress convenes.
Albany Ore Feb 20 Will H Hornbrook former owner of the Democrat Left for Washington DC to attend a meeting of the Democratic National Committee He will help choose a successor to Chairman Vance McCormick who recently resigned as head of the national committee
The power schooner Bender Bros. of the Kuskokwim River Transportation and Trading Co. has departed for Southwestern Alaska carrying 600 tons of general freight mainly foodstuffs to aid isolated regions facing near famine.
K Mosher of 1515 Belmont Avenue reported Thursday that his room was entered by a pass key and items stolen include a blue serge suit and a silk shirt, prompting a police investigation into the break in.
An advertisement claims canthrax makes a simple inexpensive shampoo that cleanses the scalp of dandruff dirt and oil. It says hair dries quickly evenly without streaks and remains bright soft and fluffy making styling easy. Use a teaspoonful dissolved in hot water to make a full cup of shampoo liquid.
The Aero club reports three English airmen have filed for a London Daily Mail prize flight across the Atlantic from New York to Britain. Sundstedt and others in Bayonne New Jersey, with Gen Kenly and Commander Towers, discuss craft development for nonstop cross country flights. Entry rules require 14 days before attempting the flight. Sundstedt may forgo the prize to speed the attempt.
United Press report from Washington says President Wilson will address the nation on the league of nations. Senate administration leaders say the speech will sway the American people and they expect public reaction to dictate congressional action.
Ten thousand attendees in San Francisco hear former President Taft praise the League of Nations as a preventive of wars and outline his GOP stance against Wilson era differences. Taft predicts Senate ratification of the Paris Covenant as Congress resumes sessions and officials plan to Salt Lake for a similar meeting.
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