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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1919

Page

4

Mystery of Allies Russian Dilemma Bared by Avxentieff

Nicolas Avxentieff, head of the Democratic Russian Provisional Government, argues for allied military and political aid to Russia in 1918. He warns against Bolshevism and calls for a Franco American army to safeguard democracy, aid agrarian reform, and decentralize governance within a federated Russia.

Nicolas Avxentieff Democratic Russian Provisional Government Keorensky Russia Rusia Alsa Ceooho Friends of the Rtuselun Democracy

Coast Metal Trades Chiefs Report On Conference

The Coast Metal Trades council holds a public review of its annual convention. A resolution votes to consider affiliation membership for Pacific effective April 1 and allows strikes if a satisfactory agreement is not reached. The group criticizes Rep Johnson and Postmaster Burleson over anti strike rhetoric and urges arbitration and adherence to existing pacts.

Sportland Execu Board Coast Metal Trades Council Pacific Burleson Pacific Tele. and Telegraph Co In Brotherhood of Elec Workers Inter Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Eer Wit Arid Li Wilson

Strike Power Is Given to Labor in Oregon Bill

Oregon lawmakers pass a measure allowing labor unions to strike or boycott to seek shorter hours and better conditions. If Gov. Withycombe signs, courts cannot issue injunctions to restrain unions from lawful acts. Viewed as a major victory for organized labor in the state.

Oregon Salem Ore Withycombe Senate House

Two Enlisted Men Held in Scandal

Two enlisted men are added to the list of persons held in the Third Naval District bribery scandal. It is claimed that one received 2009 dollars for helping secure early discharges after the armistice was signed.

Washington Lst Third Naval District

Portland Nabs 22 Radicals in Raid on Office

Twenty two IWW members were arrested after a raid on the I W W hall in Portland yesterday afternoon. Federal, city and county authorities seized literature and posters. Five foreigners among the detainees face deportation. others are charged with vagrancy. Three attempted to flee but were recaptured. All spent the night in jail with bail set at $250. They are due in court today.

Portland 1. W. W. Hall Varius Uberty

Vote on end of ship strike debated by Tacoma delegates

Tacoma delegates at a Seattle meeting urged an immediate back to work vote while others urged delay until a Coast wage convention is declared. The conference reported the strike favoring workers as unions face financial strain and coordination with California crews proves difficult.

Tacoma Seattle

Nomination of Miss Effie Irishee as land office registrar

Washington February 26 Miss Effie Irishee nominated for the registrar post at the land office in Juneau Alaska. If confirmed she will be one of four women officials in the federal land office.

Favor Post Office Washington Effie I'rishee Aw Juneau Alaska Senate Federal Land Office

Labor Opposes State Bill for Strike Ballot in Olympia

Organized labor voiced opposition in the Senate against the Myers bill to regulate strike balloting and place county voting machinery under labor control. Wm Short and union officials argued government overreach, while senators urged protecting public interests and fair compensation.

Senate Associations Chambers of Commerce Wm. Short State Federation Austria Germany Martin Fiyzik Wm. Coffee Seattle Building Trades Council Short Chas, Myers Scott Henderson Tacoma Henderson Public Service Commission Inaista Jas Osborne Seattle The International bin Hat’ Coffee

No Coddling of Men Says Piez

Washington reports Charles Piez director general of the Emergency Fleet Corporation says district boards will adjust ship yard wage scales with government aid. The system aims to stop hampering yards and coddling workers, while acknowledging higher wages may reflect increased production costs.

Washington Charles Piez Emergency Fleet Corporation Viez Clyde United States Piez

Mayor Thompson Again Nominated in Chicago Primary

Chicago, Feb. 26 Mayor Wil am Hate Thompson was renominated for mayor in yesterday's Republican primary. County Clerk Robert M. Sweitzer won the Democratic nomination. Four years earlier Thompson beat Sweitzer by Chicago’s largest mayoral landslide. Despite charges of un American attitude, Thompson secured a modest majority from both women and men in the primary.

Chicago Wilam Hate Thompson Robert M. Sweitzer Thompson Sweitzer

Welcome Is Planned for 116th Battalion

A public reception for the 116th overseas battalion, formerly the first battalion of the Second Washington, will be discussed at a signal corps auxiliary meeting on Wednesday at the Armory. Forty or more battalion members have already arrived at Camp Lewis with more expected soon.

Second Washington Camp Lewis

Downtown students enroll in university extension courses

Enrollment figures from the university extension department show 1,182 downtown men and women taking university courses. Instruction in Japanese and business law will begin Monday at 6 p m in the Henry building.

University Extension Department Henry

The Bon Marche Soutache Braid Dress Preview

A Sand Serge Dress features a soft French serge with matching collar. Spring price listed at 15 dollars. Neckline rounds a blue serge dress with braided details and an extra wide belt over a tucked skirt.

Baby Shop Bon Marche Ad Highlights Spring Coats Hats

The Bon Marche baby shop presents Corduroy coats for little sisters with smocking and pearl buttons at 7 50. White Milan Hat for baby sisters with rosebuds and pink ribbon trim priced at 7 50. Empire coat for baby with belt and button at 10. Two toned hat styles 1 95. Coats priced 5 98 to 12 50 and hats 1 95 to 10 00. Second floor display cards emphasize affordable, stylish baby wear.

Little Sister Milan

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