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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1919

Page

12

Referendum to Decide Strategy in Portland Strike Case

Members of the Roller Union and 18 000-strong group plan a 2 PM Labor Temple meeting to settle wage talks with employers. Portland delegates report mixed views on marching toward a general strike in March as California and Korea factions influence the convention stance.

Egwst Roller Re Labor Temple Portland Andrew Mulligan Mtative Portland Eec Korea Sun J. A. Mullane West Metal Council James Martin Kere’ Union Treasury Portland Tion California

Death of Etta Burgess Linked to Sunday Incident

Etta Burgess wife of Stephen Burgess an elevator operator at ath ave. 8 died Sunday morning at the old court House after a likely accident near the elevator area. Authorities investigate the circumstances as a death tied to the building.

Etta Burgess Stephen Burgess Ath Ave Old Court House

Japanese Freighter Otar Maru to Join Beattie Trade Route

The Otar Maru No. 1, a Japanese freighter arriving from the Atlantic in ballast, is expected to be permanently assigned with two or more other large ships to Pacific trade out of Beattie. It is owned by Kamaashita Kisen Kaisha and slated to begin loading for the Orient in Seattle, while Yoshida Maru, a 16000 ton freighter from the same line, is en route to Seattle from the Orient on its maiden voyage and will load cotton for the Orient. Additional Japanese freighters released from war service by the Shipping Board are planned to boost Seattle Orient traffic.

Otar Atlantic Beattie Kamaashita Kisen Kaisha Orient Seattle Yoshida Maru Shipping Board Seattle- Oriental

Radicals Lose Battle for Coast Wide Strike Declared

Reeves Ayimore, labor attorney and head of a drive to form a new boilermakers union, says Portland convention defeated radical efforts to strike the Pacific coast shipbuilding industry. He reports a conservative majority purge and predicts reorganization of the 18 000 boilermakers, iron shipbuilders and helpers will be authorized shortly.

Seattle Pacific Coast Portland Reeves Aymore Ayimore

William I of Metz to Be Made into Poilu

Metz reports German rulers memorialized in bronze on main avenues will be melted down. First to fall is William I, with the metal to be recast into a statue representing the typical Poilu as part of wartime renaming and repurposing.

William I. OF Metz Mets Wiliam I Pollu

Hastings Foils Pickpocket On Streetcar

Harry Hastings thwarted a black pickpocket on a city streetcar and, after the thief left, accompanied him to lecture him kindly but seriously. Hastings later found his wallet was missing.

ST. Louis Harry Hastings Hastings

Remarkable Organic Phosphate Promises Thickening of Thin People

A French scientist’s discovery of a form of organic phosphate, when taken into the body, rapidly builds vitality and weight. Dr. Albert m of Paris confirms its effects on nervous debility and energy, with tablets sold for budget prices. Caution urged to obtain genuine Ditro-phosphate to avoid counterfeits and unsafe use.

Pea Albert m Academy of Medicine Paris Peleus

President Confident of League's Success

President Wilson returns to American shores confident Congress and the people will approve U S participation in a League of Nations. He seeks support after Paris conference approves a plan, with a mid-summer or fall push possible. Ambassador Francia warns of Bolshevik Russia chaos and potential German strength if peace is delayed. The voyage elicits good health reports despite rough seas and flu.

Robert J Bender United Press Hoston U.S. S George Washington President Roads President Wilson Congress United States League of Nations America United States Senate Washington Senate Foreign Affairs Committee France Clemenceaux Iaet Feperta Francia

President Wilson Returns Amid Big Boston Welcome

President Wilson arrived off the harbor in a convoy of ships and destroyers to a vast throng along Commonwealth Pier. Security was tight with 900 police, secret service patrols, and rifle-armed guards as dignitaries and press scattered through the crowds.

State House Wilson Commonwealth Pier Ossipee Owsipee Gov. Coolidge Major Peters Clarence Edwards Spencer S. Wood Monitor Peters Halcon Sullivan Cobb

Freezone corn remover promises painless relief and easy lift

An advertisement extols Freezone as a Cincinnati invention that quickly stops corn pain with a few drops. The tiny bottle costs only cents and allegedly removes hard and soft corns and toe calluses without soreness or irritation.

Cincinnati

Street Car and Auto Crash Injures Six Near Pike Street

A Sunday morning collision on 12th Ave near Pike sent a street car off the track into a telephone post and forced an auto into a light pole. Seven injured, including Gertrude Wisdom 22, taken to City hospital with internal injuries. Howard Shrope and Motorman W Wolfe questioned and released.

12Th Ave Pike Howard Shrope Pine W. Wolfe Gertrude Wisdom Bunnydale Shrope Wolfe

Russian Soldiers Reaching Home After German Return

Special dispatch from Omsk notes over 200000 prisoners repatriated from Germany in the past weeks. The Soviet government faces strain providing baths and clothing at registration stations in Tiamen and Kurgan before families claim them. Most travel home on foot with occasional peasant cart or train rides.

N. BE A Omsk Fuwwla Germany Omek Tiamen Kurgan

Teuton "Reds" Defying Ebert In Munich Disorder

Munich reports of unrest after the assassination of Pfenniger and other ministers are denied by the committee of eleven. The Soviet government, set up in Munich, pledges to resist interference by the Ebert-Scheidemann government.

Copenhagen Munich Pfiener Ehbhert-Scheidemann

Streets in Berlin Keep French Names

Berlin defied wartime street renaming. Notable locations include Parkerplats and Fransolzerstramee near Unter den Linden and Brandenburger Gate, preserving French nomenclature despite the war.

Berlin N. BH Paria Place Unter den Linden Brandenburger Gate Buai Neem

Fire breaks out at Campbell shingle mill loading shed

Fire at the Campbell shingle mill loading shed on West 54th burned about 250000 shingles in the shed and 4600 shingles in a nearby box car. Estimated losses include 2000 dollars in tallows. Sparks from a refuse burner are believed to have started the blaze.

Campbell

War Worries Weigh on Women and a Remedy Scouted

A Muncie Indiana woman details war strain causing debility and irritability. She credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring strength and color after weeks of overwork and worry. The ad promotes the pills as a blood and nerve tonic available via drugstores or direct order from Schenectady New York.

Edna Felix Weat Seventh Street Muncie Ind Dr. Williams Pink Pilla Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady N. Y

Philippine Gowns and Chemises at Special Prices

MacDougall Southwick offers Philippine gowns and envelope chemises at 3.95 each. Gowns feature four patterns, scalloping and embroidery with sizes 15 to 18. Envelope chemises come in eight styles, sizes 36 to 44, launder well and are newly made.

Linen-Finish Handkerchiefs Offer Wise Choice For All

Mother and daughters will select a supply of white handkerchiefs with embroidered color accents. Some feature scalloped edges and varied patterns. The price is noted as attractive.

Style Suits Coats and Dresses On Spring Display

A new line of stylish suits coats and dresses arrives for spring. The collection includes modern styles and affordable options showcased on the second floor at Macbeougall-Southwick.

Spring Millinery Styles on Display at MacDougall Southwick

Distinctive new millinery models are showcased at MacDougall Southwick on the second floor inviting customer interest and praise for the spring line.

Spring sewing fabrics and voiles at MacDougall-Southwick

A Gray Linen Shop advertisement lists a wide range of 40 to 88 inch voiles in floral stripes and plaids priced from 35c to 65c a yard, plus 36 inch forward voiles, half inch satin stripes at 1.50, organza 1.50, serpentine crepe 45c, spring suitings 50c, Japanese crepe 50c, Paris plaid fabric 1.25, with notes on colors and patterns.

Paris MacDougall-Southwick

Bargain Rugs and Marquisette Fabrics Sale

Marquisette fabrics sold by the yard at 25c and 35c with counts of 1000 and 1200 yards in several colors. Rugs priced for immediate purchase include 8 by 9 Wilton at 59.50 and 1 by 9 by 12 Wilton at 52.50. Grass and Brussels rugs across multiple sizes listed with single and pair discounts.

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