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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1919
Page
8
Washington Feb 21 progressives plan a meeting to discuss backing a 1920 presidential candidate and a legislative program for the coming Congress. Senators Borah and Johnson are mentioned as possible regular Republican candidates. The group aims to unify the senate progressive bloc and discourage third party secession.
In Paris on February 28 an unnamed pollu sent Premier Clemenceau his Croix de Guerre with a brief note saying he deserved the honor. Clemenceau is reported to have wept upon reading the letter.
In San Francisco on February 28, three hundred men discharged at the Presidio each received a $60 bonus under the congressional act. Those already discharged must apply to Washington to collect their bonus.
Coblenz reports Major Ht. B. Anderson, commander of the Fourth corps observer group, was killed today while flying a surrendered Fokker aircraft. He attempted to reach Coblenz field despite engine trouble.
The item lists a sizable Northwest audience for a Star want ad section. It highlights broad reach and local interest in classified notices and upcoming listings. The note implies strong readership and engagement for advertisements and notices.
Economiata linked to the Paris peace congress describes a method to force Germany to issue bonds in allied countries as immediate indemnity. The plan envisions the United States and other powers backing German bonds to satisfy a wartime debt, secured by Allied power to enforce repayment.
Berlin dispatches report American socialists sent several large floral wreaths to Premier Ebner funeral. In Washington the bill for federal and state cooperation in educating non English speaking citizens was favorably reported to the Senate.
Robert Bridges president of the Beattle port commission will represent the local port at a freight conference to be held soon in the East by the Shipping Board the railroad administration and American exporters. The Seattle Chamber explains policy shifts and calls for relief from freight charges to protect commerce. A transit shed addition for the army quartermaster and storage tanks at Smith's Cove are set for bidding March 12 and March 2 respectively with costs estimated at 40000 and tank capacities of 10 000 and 6 000 barrels. Condemnation may follow if no agreement with Machinery and Equipment Co is reached. The commission adopted a new oil storage rate schedule for public docks.
Berlin pressed for energetic measures to suppress the revolution after a three hour cabinet session. An ultimatum was reportedly sent to the egal soviet government in Munich as Middle and central Germany faced rising unrest. Officials in several towns formed an army of 16 000 to oppose the Spartacans amid strikes and demonstrations outside Reichsbank.
San Francisco dispatch says T Jayne expressed great surprise upon learning that shocks lasting over a minute rattled the area. He noted he was riding in his flivver at the time.
The article describes a Bon Marche exhibition featuring varied styles and colors including jockey poke hats Charlie Chaplin inspired sailors Watteau shapes turbans and both straight and upturned sailor silhouettes in a palette from Titian red to navy and African brown.
A catalog-style item describing bloomers made of soft fine cotton in black pink and white. The garment features a strong elastic band at the waist and at the knees for a secure fit.
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