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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1919

Page

11

Radicals Challenge British Unionism Over Labor System

The Rol element in Great Britain and Ireland fears the shop steward model will replace or overthrow current labor officials. Party officials warn the shift could remold national labor politics as stewards claim broader worker representation than traditional union leaders.

Great Britain Ireland Labor Party Marton Phillips United of the National Labor Organization Incer Planta

Famous actor Wat Goodwin dies in New York hotel

Nat C Goodwin, renowned actor, died in his hotel suite at the Claridge in York, after a recent illness and an operation in which an eye was removed. He was 61 and had lived a colorful life with five marriages and a career spanning stage and early film.

York Nat C Georgia Gardner Walk Goodwin Gardner Baltimore Boston Moreland Eliza Wethersby Nellie Baker Pease Elliott Edna Good Stuart New York Ocean California New Marriman

Three Injured In Gar Smash At Spokane Crossing

Three men were injured when an electric freight train struck near West Spokane and SW Gar Street at night. Erickson HM, 42, and Erickson 33, both residents of Seattle area, suffered leg injuries, while Arthur Doyle 21, a Navy man from 4557 44th Ave NW, sustained head and limb abrasions. They were taken to State General Hospital for treatment.

Share Spokane Erickson S. W Arthur Doyle U Mavy 44Th Ave. & W Ltate General Hospital

Jury Women Hit by Auto

Mary Kildall and Mrs L Littlefield were severely injured when an auto driven by Mrs T struck them at Yesterday and Second Thursday. They are recovering. the third woman escaped injury. Police report say driver attempted to enter Yesler Way from Jefferson Street and could not stop in time.

Mary Kildall W. Blaine L. Littlefield H. A. Frderick Tallman's Superior Court Yesler Way Jefferst Secave Robinson Judge Tallman

Mexicans oppose land sale to the United States

In Globe Arizona on January 21 a Mexican run movement formed to oppose any sale of California to the United States. Gustavo Hernandez of Globe reports a petition signed by several thousand Mexicans denouncing any plan to transfer territory.

GLOBE Ariz Mexico California United Gustavo Hernandez

Pershing Pressures War Dept on Overseas Promotions

Pershing urged Secretary Baker to modify post armistice promotion rules, signaling a more liberal approach. War department officials anticipate broader promotions. In another item, Col Lindsey, head of the war risk insurance bureau, reported November and December allotment checks mailed as his duties near completion.

Washington Pershing War Department Baker Jan Tr Col. Lindsey War Risk Insurance Bureau

Oh the Charm of Beauty Stuart's Calcium Wafers Ad

An advertisement touts Stuart's Calcium Wafers as a cure for pimples blackheads and discolored skin by cleansing the blood of impurities. It claims bad complexions stem from impure blood and promises dramatic improvements with a 56 cent pack.

Stuart

Have Dark Hair Again with La Creole Hair Dressing

An advertisement promises a simple cheap method to darken gray hair using La Creole Hair Dressing. It claims gradual transformation to a darker even shade, with softer hair, and cites Bartell Drug Co as a retailer plus mail orders and a $1 price.

Bartell Drug Co All Good

Sage and Sulphur Compound Promises Dark Hair Overnight

An advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as turning gray or faded hair dark and lustrous with one or two applications. It claims the old recipe, now improved, is sold in drug stores and makes hair appear youthful within days.

Wyeth

The Largest Audience in the Northwest Reads Star Want Ads

Local readers turn to Star Want Ads as the Northwest’s largest audience for classifieds. The page highlights opportunities in jobs, housing, and services while emphasizing broad reach across communities.

Northwest Star Keade Star Want

Sophia Search Continues for Princess Sophia Victims

In Juneau Alaska on January 31 rescuers work to recover bodies from the Princess Sophia lost October 26 in Lena canal off the Alaska coast. Divers fear delaying rescue could waterlog life preservers and cause bodies to sink and drift into deep water. Marine Diver Jacobsen says the vessel rests on a sandy bottom and intact with some reports of breakup.

Juneay Alaska Lena Canal Cabina Jacobsen Sophia

Hog Island yards prove expensive

Washington report states Hog Island shipyards have cost up to 66 204 000 dollars to date. M C Brush, president of the International Shipbuilding corporation, told the senate yesterday that photos from last winter show harsh conditions that raised the yard’s costs. San Francisco report notes E A Dickson named editor of the Los Angeles Express by Guy C Karl for the EB Bart estate.

Washington Jan Hog Island M. C. Brush International Shipbuilding Corporation Senate Brush San Francisco E. A. Dickson State Board of Control Los Angeles Express Guy C. Karl EB. T. Bart

League of Nations Victory Shapes Postwar Colonial Policy

Paris report credits American diplomacy with third straight victory at the peace conference. Provisional agreements place German colonies and Turkish and Ugandan territories under League of Nations administration with trusteeships. Australia expresses dissatisfaction over colonial claims. Wilson reiterates U.S. support for Australia’s economic and political claims but holds firm on core principles.

Fred Ferguson United Preas Paris Iit Turkey Uga Wilson League of Nations United States Australia Hughes America

Italy imposes import bars on leather goods and shoes

The Italian high commissioner announced a restriction following Britain's lead, prohibiting imports of leather and shoes for private accounts and denying transportation authorizations from any origin. The War Trade Board confirmed the action today in Washington.

Washington Jan, Jr Great Britain Italy War Trade Board

Army Man Plans Atlantic Flight

Maj. Gen. Keenly, head of the U S army department of military aeronautics, hopes to be the first to fly across the Atlantic. He believes the project cannot be realized for several months and will be attempted only after a period in the United States including possible nonstop cross country tests.

Washington Keenly United States Army Department of Military Aeronautics Atlantic New York San Francisco

Urge Fight on Trade Embargo Across 300 Commodities

United Press reports government officials and congressmen urging a strong response to a broad embargo covering more than 300 commodities. The embargo sparks calls for definite policies and reciprocal action against Britain as shipping interests view a new loan as leverage. London plans March 1 licenses for 53 classes of imported goods.

United Press Washington, D. C United States Congress London

Greene visits city as first head of 91st division

Gen. Greene, first head of the 91st division, arrives at the New Washington hotel with pride in the famous Siet unit. Brig. Gen. H. A. Greene, former Camp Lewis commander, travels from San Francisco and stays only a few days before heading east. He hopes the reception for the Sint matches its heroic France record.

Siet H. A. Greene Camp Lewis New Washington Hotel Beattie San Franccisco Sint France

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