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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1919
Page
6
In a Washington speech on the international compact the senator argued the proposed league would fail. He urged a replacement plan where disputes are settled by arbitration, with all nations adhering to awards and member nations facing moral sanctions for noncompliance.
Paris February 27 A plan for a Rhine buffer state to replace the frontier with Germany was introduced by peace delegates. The proposal envisions a self governing entity between France and Germany, to be decided by plebiscite after full reparations, with a mid next month plenary session to review progress.
Lumber dealers plan to ship twenty five million redwood rail ties to Northern France. Shipping board reports note harbor limits at Eureka and Humboldt complicate vessel routing. Ships built for the board may be used as cariers to transport the cargo.
A. C. McLemore, assistant ad inspector and Marine Corps officer, will visit Seattle on Saturday for an inspection tour of recruiting stations statewide. He has led recruiting campaigns since the end of World War I and will assess local operations during the tour.
Dr William Hall told the Rotary Club that Chinese should be educated in United States colleges to boost American understanding. He urged higher education in mh universities to increase regard between the two nations, noting Chinese have the greatest appetite for Americans.
Mining leaders and Seattle freight mediators met to resolve the dispute with the railroad administration over paying for moving freight over Seattle docks to merchants’ slips. Under H. G. Kelow mediation delayed the port commission momentarily as the group insisted on talks with railroad representatives only.
Washington February 27 Press Wilson nominates Nor B Hapgood former editor of Weekly as American minister to Denmark. Hapgood served in journalism and will represent the United States in Copenhagen pending Senate approval.
A Washington state group of former service men cheers the soldier to farm plan proposed by Secretary Franklin K Lane. A partial list shows Adolph Anderson Tacoma Daniel Louta Anderson Renton Clarence Buell Arnold Yakima Charles H Balch Waldron Island Rush Bell Creston Walter Hergnan Seabeck Winton F Truant Rice Lawrence C Christensen Walla Walla John Carter Clemens Timber Valley James Henry Davies Trinidad Henry M Davison Stevenson Wilfrid Newton Down Clear Lake Jay V Foster Puyallup John Randolph Hamlin Davenport Geo Wm Johnson Bordeaux Alvin Frenus Klasell Port Gamble John Ray Knight Vancouver Peter Lindberg Tacoma Elliott S Langer Puyallup Charles F Soperman Stratford Frank Holdys Doty.
Walker C. Smith of Equity Printing, publisher of the International Weekly, free on bail on conspiracy charges, urged Seattle unions to form an investigating committee to determine if he and 30 others face wrongful charges. He claimed they are blamed for Seattle’s general strike, decried jail conditions, and received a long ovation at the Central Labor council gathering.
Four assailants fired shotguns through a jail corridor wounding two inmates and fatally shooting another. One killer was injured by a jail employee and dragged into a waiting car by accomplices. Police suspect fear of feud secrets. no suspects caught.
AMSTERDAM Feb 27 A soviet republic has been proclaimed throughout Saxony with all railway traffic halted in the state A general strike was reported in Leipzig as well according to Berlin dispatches.
A Kansas City crowd including stockyard employees shippers and three restaurant waiters took a Twelfth Street car after rush hour. A dice game began when the conductor showed dice and a bet was laid, stopping the car at the viaduct twice as players joined in. The motorman later joined and the group ended by "cleaning up" their winnings.
About 100 odd corsets from brands like R and G American Lady C B and Bien Jolie are cut to 2.95. Includes broche and plain French coutts in various busts and skirts with sizes 20 to 36. Brassieres with Cluny lace and embroidery offered in multiple styles.
Advertisement listing seconds quality Phoenix silk socks at 50 cents a pair with minor flaws to wear as normal, plus black clockings and various items: Lisle suspenders, women's trench style hats, men's wool shirts and drawers, and heavy weight garments priced for the shop on the lower main floor.
Desirable curtainings offered in remnant lengths at half price for Friday. Voiles marquisettes nets and madras available in tan brown and blues in lengths from 1 to 5 yards. Cretonnes reduced to 30 cents per yard at Sea Yard Special.
The second free course of instruction in naturalization conducted by the Y M C A has begun. The regular meeting is tonight at the Y M C A building with "The American Constitution" as the subject. Foreign-born men and those seeking citizenship are invited to attend.
The North Pacific Sea Food Products Co. steamer Fliha Thompson will depart Tacoma Thursday for Esquimalt to be overhauled in preparation for the annual whaling season in the Bering Sea.
The Chicago Maru arrived from Yokohama via Victoria on Wednesday afternoon carrying 502 tons of silk and silk goods and 1 000 tons of general freight. The vessel is unloading at the Milwaukee dock.
Cut price notices advertise American Home and School Dictionary at 39 cents Universal Home and School Dictionary 29 cents Universal Graphic Dictionaries with black flexible binding indexed offered on main floor at The Bon Marche.
Local department store advertises undermuslins at one third off and lingerie bargains with prices listed including 50c 63c and 1.00. Sale promotes multiple items with reduced costs and limited quantities.
Remnants of Embroideries 18 to 27 inches wide vary in length from 14 to 2 yards suitable for corset covers tea aprons and children's garments offered at half the original price. Nainsook embroideries and insertions 2 to 6 inches wide with trimming patterns also half price. Odd lengths of ribbons five inches wide from 1 to 24 yards per piece including satins and taffetas in plain colors or florals reduced to 20c a yard Friday.
Friday sale offers decorated china and semi porcelain tea and coffee saucers at two cents each with a wide selection. Punch polish mops cut to fifty cents each while supplies last. Fourth Floor The Bon Marche.
A call to donate to Seattle's Y W C A urging support for programs aiding girls toward better womanhood and ongoing community services.
The schooner Robin Hind arrived in Seattle Wednesday afternoon carrying a cargo of cottonseed cakes from Peru.
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