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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1919
Page
2
Vladivostok dispatch reports Japanese and Siberian papers argue the United States seeks control of the Trans Siberian line. They suggest American troops and railway fleets in Siberia are a pretext to gain rail dominance, amid broader government disputes in Siberia.
The article discusses the League of Nations debate over German New Guinea and Samoa and the administration of captured territories. Premier Hughes argues for retaining German possessions. delegates weigh trust administration and the Pacific claims. Japan's interests in the Marshall and Caroline Islands are noted, with tensions between Japan and the United States and Australia over competing claims.
Berne dispatch reports Seitz saying New Austria differs markedly from the old Hapsburg state. He argues Austrians won a people’s victory, rejects the idea of a mere shrunken empire, and states a confederation with Germany is impossible.
United Press reports in Paris that Peru notified peace delegates of meeting territorial claims against Chile for final settlement. Peru seeks Tarapaca Tacna and Arica lost in 1884 war, with Tacna Arica subject to a plebiscite never held, fueling tensions.
German newspapers mark the former Kaiser’s birthday with sympathy and hopes for Germany’s restoration under a successor, while offering protection for Wilhelm II from his enemies and urging a homeland be found for the deposed sovereign.
Vancouver city council unanimously approved a resolution by Mayor Gale to expel alien enemies and prohibit immigration from enemy countries. All subjects or citizens of Germany are barred.
Berlin reports the demobilization of German troops proceeds on schedule with all units in demobilization centers except 120 009 men outside the country.
New York January 9 A soldier tries to charm a girl but the encounter ends with a punch and the girl turns out to be policeman George Leclair. The soldier, Private Henry Warner, remains in jail as the case proceeds in police court.
Special to The Star by N. F. A. Berlin January 29 German election results raise hopes that German Austria will join a new German republic. The moderate socialist rise and conservative gains suggest less radical influence, with Bavaria likely staying within a united Germany and Austria’s pan Socialist faction ready to back a stable, strong German state.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels and members of the House Naval Affairs Committee will visit the Pacific coast in spring and summer to study building and ashore developments as part of a plan to equalize Atlantic and Pacific fleet strength. Daniels favors San Diego as the center of Pacific naval operations. An official note also announced that two 756-foot Coast patrol dirigibles and four kite balloons will be sent to North Island for patrol work and observation.
Special to The Star by N. B A. Ahanghai reports Chinese demand for both roads and cars. China lacks paved streets, with Peking about 150 miles of drivable streets and Shanghai’s 70,000 foreigners using cars, while 1,200 cars are in use and 200 to 300 more in storage.
The Red Cross awards commission for King and Kitsap counties met at Red Cross headquarters to elect officers and plan insignia distribution. The 26 member board, appointed by the Seattle chapter, includes Mrs. W. A. Peters as chair and various church and community leaders from Enumclaw to Bremerton, aiming to issue general service insignia certificates for women and lapel buttons for men.
Tacoma man George Bartels reports a water hole on the valley road near Kent between Seattle and Tacoma. He says two men posing as farmers offered to pull him out for four dollars and warned motorists away from the bridge turnoff.
A sale of seconds and part wool union suits features women's cotton garments at 1.35 each and part wool suits at 2.25, in sizes from 24 to 46 with multiple neck styles and sleeve lengths. Mercerized thread options and year-round wearability noted on the upper main floor.
The Bon Marche offers Elinor Aprons at $1.95 in pink blue lavender and tan with Middy lace front. Large pockets belt collar and cuffs are white. Margaret Aprons on sale at 50 cents with striped and figured percale and large bib.
27 inch heavy plain gray striped flannel and neat checks offered in lengths up to 8 yards with no deliveries beyond 10 yards each. 65c 72 inch extra heavy unbleached sheeting available with bleaching potential, limited to 10 yards per item. Lower Main Floor.
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