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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1919

Page

2

Omsh Coup D Etat Threatens Russian Democracy

Nicholas Avxentieff, former minister and president of a provisional government, describes the Omsk coup that installed Koltchak in Siberia as a reactionary move. He recounts his arrest, exile to the Chinese frontier, and argues the Koltchak regime serves reactionists and could push Russia toward monarchy while endangering liberal gains.

Democratic Russian Provisional Government Kherensky Koltchak Siberia Russia Omsk Militar Omak Cufa Zenzinoff

Truth on Russ Situation and the Russian People’s Spirit

A speaker asserts faith in the Russian people’s resilience against the current reactionary regime. He warns the regime threatens world peace and emphasizes the enduring truth of Russia’s aspirations for freedom and stability.

Russ Situation

Soldiers and Sailors Welcome Home Meeting Planned

A welcome home meeting for soldiers and sailors will be planned at the seastion of the Minute Mon division No. 12 in the Hiawatha playfield house. Tuesday’s gathering will include each precinct captain and his local committee.

Hiawatha

Storm warnings issued at Vancouver Island seaports

Weather alerts ordered at 7.0 Tuesday morning along North Pacific seaports as a storm centers over Vancouver Island and moves southeastward. Gale conditions expected Tuesday and Wednesday with fresh to strong southerly winds.

North Pacific Vancouver Island

Seizure of Hidden Arms Worth 1.52 Million in Helsingfors

Government authorities in Helsingfors report the seizure of concealed arma valued at 1,520,000 dollars. Officials confirm the operation disrupted illicit stockpiles and reaffirm ongoing efforts against smuggling. The case highlights exposed hidden supplies and state warnings about trafficking.

Helsingfors Arma

Try Magnesia for Stomach Trouble

If indigestion troubles you after meals, try bisurated magnesia from any druggist. A teaspoonful of powder or two tablets after meals can neutralize excess stomach acid, stop fermentation and discomfort, reduce wind and heartburn, and allow you to eat with less pain. Continuous use is described as safe while symptoms persist.

Suspect Arrested in Murder of Young Gas Station Tender

Joseph Ovek and Allan Pole are suspected accomplices in the murder of 10 year old Andrew Uren, who died from wounds after an attempted robbery at a Spokane gasoline station. Ovek was arrested in Spokane Monday by Detective C J Waechter after being brought from Seattle. Uren provided a description to police before his death.

Andrew Uren Joseph Ovek Allan Pole Seattle Spokane Oxek C. J. Waechter Waechter Ovek Uren

Hood Torpedo Proof Battleship Ready for Sea

Special report from London notes the Hood, Trittain's great end battleship just completed. It measures 8094 feet in length, nearly as long as the Aquitania and longer than the Mauretania. It will mount eight 12 inch guns and is claimed to be torpedo proof due to an outer cushion that absorbs explosions. Speed is expected at 40 miles per hour and the ship costs over 16 million dollars.

N. BE. A London Trittain

Burnett Given Life Sentence for Wife and Two Children

Norman F. E. Burnett was sentenced to life imprisonment by Superior Judge John W. Wilson in Olympia after confessing to the murder of his wife and two small children near Hawks Prairie. The bodies were found in January. Burnett is not yet 30.

Olympia Norman FE. Burnett John Wi Eon State Penitentiary Burnett Hawks Prairie

Astor marooned after Handley Page plane crash in landing

Maj Waldorf Astor flying from London to Paris aboard a Handley Page passenger craft was left 30 feet in the air when the nose buried in the ground upon landing at Landon. He escaped injury. one pilot was hurt as the plane toppled upright with Am tor in the cabin.

Landon Maj Waldorf Astor London Paris Handley Page Amtor

Beattie Native Wm D Reuko Returns From Service

William D Reuko returns home to Beattie after four years in the navy and service on the Mexican border and 17 months as a second class quarter master in European waters. He is welcomed by his parents Mr and Mrs G Reuko.

Wm. D. Reuko Willam D. Reuko Mr. G. Reuko Beattie

Bouncing baby boy born on bob sled en route to hospital

Cedar Falls reports a baby boy born as the mother traveled five miles from home to Sartori hospital on a bob sled to avoid influenza exposure. In American Samoa four crewmen of the Charles F Crocker face mutiny sentences after porting in January. In Pasadena Henry Ford helps restart a stalled car addressing a curious driver.

Cedar Falls Here Sartori Hospital Moetohera Pago Pago American Samoa Charles F. Crocker Fortune Henry Pasadena Cal Dr. Wright Henry Ford Lizzie

Five teens held for investigation in auto theft ring

Five boys aged 16 to 20 were arrested Monday and are in police custody for investigation into their alleged role in recent auto and auto part thefts.

Police Department

Navigation chief returns after San Francisco trip

R. M. Semmes, president of the Alaska Pacific Navigation Co., lands in Seattle following a business trip to San Francisco. He inspected the motor ship Oregon, now in coastwise service.

R. M. Semmes Alaska-Pacific Navigation Co Seattle San Francisco Oregon

Five-Toed Chicken Found by Danville Woman

Imma Prewitt, a resident of Danville, Kentucky, reports a five-toed chicken she raised, noting chickens normally have three toes. She says it is the first of its kind she has seen.

Danville, Ky Imma Prewitt

Exhibition of German Long Range Gun to Visit Paris

Paris will host an exhibition of a German long range gun that shelled the city in the war, reported by La Victorel. The exhibit is planned for soon and signals a retrospective display of wartime artillery.

Paris Paria la Victorel

Boy of 6 Hurt in Auto Mishap

Six year old Louis Legas of 62 Cedar Ave sustained severe internal injuries after being struck by a car at Western Ave and Cedar St Monday evening. The vehicle was driven by T Maeda of 626 Jackson Ave. The incident left the boy at home for care.

Weatern Ave Cedar St Louis Legas Cedar At T. Maeda Jackson Mra M. Jackie Ballard Ave C. M. Cady Piret Ave Stewart Virginia W. A. Golden Ninth Ave Wana Second Ave Madison At Golden Flying Clan

Margaret Olson School presents Mrs Karl Vrederikeen recital

The Margaret Olson School of dramatic art will present Mrs Karl Vrederikeen in recital Tuesday evening at the Odd Fellows hall.

Margaret Olson

Tanlac credited with restoring health by Seattle man

John A. Williams of 4150 20th Ave South Seattle says Tanlac improves his stomach issues headaches back pain rheumatism and fatigue after years of poor health He reports better sleep appetite weight gain and no more sour stomach or gas since starting Tanlac at Bartel Drug Stores Beatle location.

Tanlac John 8. Williams 20Th Ave Southworst Seattle Mr. Willams Taniac Bartel Drug Stores Personal

Alleged Forger Held by U S Here In Mail Fraud Case

An alleged forger named George Schwartz is charged with forging a signature on a letter to Joe Schwartz requesting $450. The letter directed funds to post office box 50 in Everett Washington. MH W Krumwided of Everett, linked to a Texas real estate firm, faces federal postal fraud charges filed by Assistant U S Attorney Ben N Moore. The defendant remains in federal custody.

George Schwartz Joe Schwartz Minnesota Everett Wash MH. W. Krumwided Texas United States Ben N. Moore

City plans tithe search as traction deal advances

The city council authorizes Tithe Trust Co and Washington Title Insurance Co to conduct a title search on a property the city will acquire from the traction company for 15 million dollars. Thorough probing will be done before the traction system changes hands.

Traction Co Tithe Trust Co Washington Title Insurance Co Traction Company

Beauty Hint Promotes Gentle Low- Shampoo Routine

An advertisement urges less frequent shampooing if the hair is thoroughly cleansed with a home mix. It recommends dissolving a teaspoon of canthrax in hot water to make a full cup of liquid shampoo that cleanses the scalp and hair, removes impurities, reduces dandruff, and quick dries for a bright luster.

Trial date set in Butterworth fraud case over naval dead

The trial of G. M. attle undertaker on 43 counts of fraud against the government and the estates of deceased sailors in the naval district is scheduled for March 19. United States Judge S tever denied Butterworth's motion to strike and will require selection of the specific counts for trial.

G. M. Attle Naval District United States Stever Butterworth Ney

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