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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1920

Page

7

Prices to rise on men’s clothing for new season

This policy promises exceptionally attractive prices today as prices on men’s clothing for the coming new season will be from 20 to 30 percent higher than at present.

Ministers Favor Jap Infiltration In Immigration Stance

Seattle ministers from the Seattle Ministerial union adopted resolutions urging open immigration for Asiatic students under proper limits and advocating equal naturalization for all aliens. They oppose a proposed constitutional amendment denying citizenship to American born children of aliens ineligible to citizenship and warn pastors against race prejudice used for politics.

Seattle United States Orientala and Immigration’ Committee G. Murphy George Gunter Russell &. Thrapp W. H McKibben M. ©. Mivans Senate Wealey L. Jones America Federal Council of Churches Inter-Church World Movement Congress

Cummins Bill Would Raise Bills 175 Dollars Per Family

Washington dispatch reports the Cummins railroad bill now in conference would sharply lift costs across the nation. It would raise freight and passenger rates substantially, impose arbitration on labor, forbid strikes with penalties, and overhaul rate setting under a new Transportation Board. The plan envisions consolidated rail systems, government loans, and sweeping changes to regulation and oversight.

Basil M. Manly Washington Dan Cummins Senate Hines Transportation Board

Hamburg Tea Promises Quick Cold Cure

A pamphlet extols Hamburg Breast Tea as a fast cold remedy. It instructs mixing a tablespoon with boiling water, straining, and drinking a cupful to open pores, relieve congestion, and loosen bowels. The remedy is described as inexpensive and purely vegetable.

Hamburg

Regulators Out, Interstate Roads Face Director Controls

The Cummins bill seeks to abolish state regulation and mandate directorates for federally incorporated roads with 11 to 15 members. It also requires representation from classified employees and the transportation board, while other interstate roads follow similar parity. Analyses show the measure blends provisions from railway executives, security owners, and Chamber of Commerce groups.

The Transportation Board Cummins Association of Railway F Executives National Association of Railroad Security Owners Transportation Conference of the United States Chamber of Commerce

Protest on New York Expulsions Sparks Socialist Outcry

New York socialists charge the state assembly used fear of disclosures by the Lusk committee to justify excluding five socialists at the opening session. After an all day meeting the party executive committee resolved to press the protest to the end.

New York State Assembly Lusk Committee

Three Western Governors Call Sessions to Ratify Suffrage

Denver Jan 9 three Western governors will convene special sessions to ratify the federal suffrage amendment. Gov Carey Wyoming will call January 26, Gov Lazzarola New Mexico will summon lawmakers in February, and Gov Davis Idaho will gather state legislators February 11.

Denver Cole Carey Wyoming Lazzarola New Mexico Hia Gov. Davis Idaho

Yudenitch Seeks Sea Transfer of Troops to Denikin

A Home Office dispatch reports Esthenian government approval for Gen. Yudenitch to transfer the remainder of his army by sea to support Gen. Denikin’s forces in South Russia. The dispatch notes the plan and possible operational implications.

London Hhogfers Yudenitch Denikin Russia

Fire in Steamer Is Now Under Control

Firemen have the blaze under control on the American line steamer St. Louis at Hoboken dock after burning since yesterday. Damage is estimated at over 500 thousand dollars. The fire started from an exploding gasoline torch.

New York American Line St. Louis Hoboken

Feeling Gay Rides Equestrian Statue in Brooklyn

In New York on January 9 a 21 year old man George McGregor climbed the equestrian statue of Gen Slocum in Brooklyn. He swung a lantern swore loudly and waved a green light before officers found him atop the horse after a night in a friend’s house and a $5 bet to ride the statue.

New York Slocum Gettysburg William Daniel Brooklyn George McGregor McGregor

Court Dismisses Charges Over Dice Theft Bet

In Los Angeles on December 9 the court ruled there was no trick in rolling dice and dismissed charges against Andrew Noland. The case claimed J. O. McCart and Fred Buser beat him out of 600 dollars at an African golf game.

Los Angeles Andrew Noland J. O. McCart Fred Buser

Skunk Prices Rise Cited in California Damage Suit

In Los Angeles on December 9, skunk prices climbed to 252 dollars as part of the verdict in the damage suit of Norman Newman against Thomas Cantor. Cantor testified Cantor called him one.

Los Angeles Norman Newman Thomas Cantor Thomas Cantor

Mudslinging Mommet: Little Man Vindicated by Big Man

A terse quip portrays the small man savoring a chance to hurl mud at a larger figure, reflecting a social dynamic of power and mockery and the amusement found in one’s moral stance.

Red Cross Dining Room Lunches Support Hospital Helpers

The Red Cross promotes its dining room for lunch serving wholesome meals prepared with care. It notes over 50 men in hospitals and hundreds aided in various ways. The Nursing Department now offers nursing visits with strong early success.

Red Cross

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