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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1919
Page
1
With Berlin in chaos, government forces and Spartacists clash amid gunfire and arson. Reports from Copenhagen, Geneva, and Basle describe widespread arrests, casualties, seized arsenals, and calls for unity by Chancellor Ebert as troops mass outside the capital.
Miss Peggy Hull, renowned American newspaperwoman, travels to Russia and Siberia seeking exclusive news. Her credentials include service with the American army in Mexico and France. Pershing and March praised her pluck and reporting. News to appear exclusively in this city.
The body of Elmer Elmquist aged 45 to 50 from Beaver Washington was found adrift in Elliott Bay at noon Wednesday by Pier 3 fire station personnel. Police have not yet determined how Elmquist drowned and an inquest is underway. A University YMCA employment bureau placed over 80 men in shipyards and offices with a four hour shift from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. earning $2.55.
Washington dispatch reports the decision to raise the U S flag publicly in Berlin is criticized as imprudent and ill advised given current tensions and official cautions from allied authorities.
The jury began deliberations in Chicago on the espionage act case against Victor Berger a Milwaukee elected congressman and four socialist co defendants Judge Landis instructed that rights to publish and discuss war views exist but must avoid actions hindering military operations He told jurors to determine bad faith and conspiracy through active cooperation and to disregard Washington postal officials stance on socialist papers.
King County state legislators plan a 6:30 p m public meeting at Bird's cafeteria Wednesday to consider new legislation. Richard Dobbins will discuss a plan to shift appointive power from the governor to a commission, Nellie Goodhue will present welfare board endorsed bills, and fuel-interest reps will explain proposed weighing laws. The public is invited.
In a rare political trend, only two governors have secured re election in the state of Washington, marking notable continuity in state leadership. The pattern underscores electoral stability amid shifting national dynamics and regional policy debates.
Mary Pickford is confined to her home in Los Angeles suffering influenza. Early reports said no serious developments were expected despite the illness.
Theodore Roosevelts burial is described at Oyster Bay with pallbearers, officials, and a large crowd in attendance. Taft wept, Mrs. Roosevelt remained away, and a guard detail was set at the cemetery. The service followed Episcopal rites as the grave was filled, with three enlisted soldiers guarding the Roosevelt plot.
Seattle failed to observe the planned tribute for ex President Roosevelt on Wednesday morning. Mayor Hanson ordered a five minute halt at 9 45 am but most downtown activity continued. Some city workers paused while others kept busy as shoppers and offices mostly returned to routine.
Aviator Eric Springer and mechanic Ernest Longchamp set a world speed record by flying from Dayton to Cleveland in 1 hour 16 minutes. The average speed reached 172 miles per hour.
Paris Jan 8 American British Italian and French statesmen announce a first joint meeting tomorrow in the foreign office attended by President Wilson Secretary Lansing Foreign Minister Balfour Lord Cecil Premier Orlando Foreign Minister Sonnino Premier Clemenceau and Foreign Minister Pichon Balfour Orlando and Sonnino arrive tonight.
Two armed automobiles carried 12 people approached Amerongen castle late Sunday night demanding to see the former Kaiser. The burgomaster blocked the plan and the cars departed after parley. Reports say the group may be German plotters aiding Wilhelm or US reporters seeking an interview.
Bank examiner J. H. Edwards says funds exist to declare a dividend at the defunct Northern Bank & Trust, but legal actions by depositors must conclude in court first. He indicates a possible 20 percent dividend to depositors in several months once cases are resolved.
The funeral for Hiram Charles Gill former Seattle mayor who died Tuesday afternoon of pneumonia at 7713 Wilson Ave will be held Thursday with details to be announced. City leaders weigh public versus private rites as Gill left a controversial, influential career including three mayoral terms from 1910 to 1916. He is survived by a widow two sons two brothers and four sisters.
A Moscow dispatch reported by the Gothenburg Gazette says Leon Trotsky has been proclaimed dictator and has arrested Nikolai Lenin on charges of forming a coalition with the Mensheviks. The report places the event in the Bolshevik war ministry and links it to ongoing power struggles in Russia.
Warsaw restored order after Prince Sapichay's coup to form a coalition government. Ignace Jan Paderewski's return is awaited. Cabinet members kidnapped during the revolt were found in a gymnasium under heavy guard and released.
Thomas Nelson Page, noted author before his 1913 appointment, may resign as ambassador in Italy. Born April 23, 1853, in Oakland County, Virginia.
Mark A. Matthews, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, asks the city council to repeal a recently passed resolution limiting the health commissioner's powers. He calls the measure in effect a reduction of public health authority and says it endangers the city by delaying actions like a flu ban. The communication heads to the council Monday for consideration.
In Washington on January 8 the House unseated Charles August Sulzer as Alaska's congressional delegate by a 224 to 64 vote. James Wickersham, Sulzer's Republican opponent, was seated in his place.
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