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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1920
Page
1
The piece weighs grand opera against true music, praising honest emotion and rhythm while denouncing flashy displays and contrived stage trappings. The author argues real music uplifts humanity, while inflated shows profit from vanity and spectacle.
Amateur spectators gathered at the railroad yards as General Pershing’s private car arrived. The general remained unseen in his car until about 6:50, despite rumors of a 6:30 constitutional stroll. Early arrivals chased the convoy through yards amid murky dawn and mist while redcaps prepared to handle the luggage for the traveling entourage.
A group of local greeters waited for the official welkin ringers but were delayed. Mayor Sceedl Bernard Fitegerald and J. W. Spangler conducted a formal chin with America’s military man of the hour, while the crowd nursed disappointment.
The general beamed for the camera as Mayor Fitzgerald looked on. A group of girls and returning servicemen rushed in to shake his hand, and the general bowed graciously, wearing the familiar welcome wreath.
The busiest bird around the W railroad yards is 8 C Baird U S Railroad Administration official in charge of the Pershingham. He will escort General Pershing back to Washington and oversees trains meals and blankets. Tomorrow at 6 30 pm patrons may dine with the general at the Hippodrome with a $2 60 tariff and 1 500 expected attendees on a first come basis.
A humorous reminiscence notes Gene Letcher, Pershing's private porter, qualified for the job last October. It recalls him being trusted to attend the general and respond quickly when December 2 began the journe to face a thirsty America.
Crowds waited two hours as General Pershing appeared on the depot platform. Photographers chased him, and a porter named Gene Letcher drew praise for his handling duties. The scene ended with the city presenting Pershing with the keys amid a festive crowd.
Edythe, chief telephone operator at the O W station, perched atop the building from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. hoping for a glimpse of Gen. Perching. She noted her opera glass lacked enough voltage for a clear view.
J. S. Fletcher’s detective story The Middle Temple Murder starts on page 7 today and will run in 12 installments. Each part is described as alive with interest, making it a feature you won’t want to miss.
General John J. Pershing arrived in Seattle by special train at 9 a.m. and greeted about 200 locals before boarding the Kitsap II for Worden. He met Brigadier General Harry Foote at Camp Lewis and moved through the city with swift, spirited dispatch, narrowly following speed regulations.
At 8 30 a general was served a light breakfast before heading to meet the commander in chief. Photographers crowded the platform as General Hodges and an aide boarded the private car and waited. Aides guided him toward the meeting as Salvation Army volunteers and townsfolk gathered outside the yard. The audience with the chief was scheduled for 8 45 but did not occur as the crowd pressed in.
General Pershing arrives at the depot platform amid a cordial reception, shaking hands with the mayor and reception committee. He pauses to greet ex-service members and Red Cross workers before a brief ceremonial moment and a quick departure with Major Fitzgerald and staff officers.
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