28 Feb 1919
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1919
Page
1
Charles Piez, director general of the Emergency Fleet Corporation, said he will resign May 1. He also announced the government has cancelled 15 ship contracts at the Hog Island yards in Philadelphia.
The piece argues veterans deserve pay for service, not charity or loans. It endorsements the Lamping bill to provide veterans $10 per month upon discharge, without guardianship, denying charity or poll tax schemes, and claims broad support among veterans and lawmakers.
Veterans of the American Legion of Liberty denounced a false morning newspaper story opposing the Lamping bill. The group filed that no resolution against the bill was passed and planned a mass meeting to decide on an endorsement. About 4,000 members are expected to attend at the Soldiers and Sailors club.
Star correspondent John F. Ryan with the 91st division known as the Wild West, at La Ferte Bernard near Paris. He will relay a series of newsy articles detailing what they are doing and what they are achieving, with daily follow ups in The Star tomorrow and thereafter.
President Wilson will sail for France aboard the George Washington next Wednesday morning. He will be accompanied by Admiral Grayson and staff while resuming duties at the peace conference. He plans to speak Tuesday night at the New Orleans opera house and visit Philadelphia to see his daughter and grandson before sailing.
Arsenio N. Luz, editor of Fl Ideal Manila, says a 25 member commission will travel to Washington within a month to press the United States federal government for independence for the Philippine Islands. Luz notes islanders value U S protection but crave home rule and believe the League of Nations plan offers the right moment for self government.
President Wilson's league of nations covenant is criticized by Senator Lodge in a Senate speech. He argues the draft is hurried and vague and warns that signatories may quarrel over article meanings within a year. He pledges to support only measures that preserve world peace.
Rio de Janeiro Feb 24 The Brazilian national convention selected Epitacio Pessoa as presidential candidate with 139 votes to 42 for Roy Carbona. Fred B. Smith of Johns Manville Co will address businessmen at a dinner Friday night at the YMCA.
Voters face three council seats and four bond propositions for bridges hospital and a franchise along with nine charter amendments in Tuesday elections. Polls open until 8 p m and eligible voters from last November or newly registered voters may participate.
Health officials race to Olympia to block Senator Taylor’s Cedar River watershed bill. They warn condemnation rights endanger Seattle water for half a million people, highlighting opposition by McBride and other public health leaders. Lobbyist claims bridges would be sanitary, but critics say risk remains.
At Camp Mills Hempstead Long Island on February 24 members of the 63rd Coast Artillery Regiment awaken to an unsettled future. Plans are unclear and it is believed Washington personnel may be sent home in a unit after a two to three week quarantine.
Foreign Minister Pichon announced that the shooting of Premier Clemenceau affected the Russian situation but that agreement on a general policy should be reached soon. He said reparations depend on Germany's ability to pay and will be settled after that.
Wilson accepts Taft invitation to speak with President Wilson at the Metropolitan Opera on the league of nations and allied claims. A committee hearing Greek territorial claims heard from representatives of Albania the former provisional government of Epirus and of Thrace.
Mayor Hanson, home with neuritis, shows improvement Friday afternoon per attending physician bulletin. Condition improved after relapse following removal of an ulcerated tooth traced by an A ray examination.
A Seattle publicity committee for veterans from the American Veterans of the Great War Veterans of the Foreign War and Spanish War Veterans denounces a morning paper as misrepresenting opinion on the Lamping bill. They state veterans broadly endorse the bill as just compensation, not charity, and reject claims of widespread opposition or financial selfishness.
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