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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1919
Page
9
John Frudas alias M Herg paid a $100 fine at the municipal court Monday afternoon and was immediately taken by two federal officials to the Marshal's office on a Reed amendment violation charge. He faces trial before Judge Jeremiah Neterer Tuesday.
A timeless adage suggests accepting a prudent exit from uncertain ventures. Those who recognize when to quit avoid losses and secure better profits by stepping away at the right moment.
Los Angeles July United Press reports reveal inquest and autopsy findings into Frieda Lesser’s shooting death by Harry New a Indiana man claiming to be son of Senator Harry S New The defense likely centers on insanity with his lawyers and friends signaling a court fight ahead New fears for his mother and denies any plan to harm himself amid threats and heavy guard at today’s inquest
Senator Harry S. New of Indiana issued a statement denying marriage to Mra Burger and rejecting a connection to a Los Angeles homicide suspect who claims New is his father. He says the affair ended about 30 years ago and that he made amends as needed while taking responsibility for his actions.
County Auditor Norman M. Wardall reports increased real estate transfer receipts for June at 10 116 50 compared with 9 009 40 a year earlier. Fees are collected when transfers are filed with the county.
Frank Dravik and Charley Laban, arrested by federal officials after a still was raided at Enurclaw, were brought before United States Commissioner McClelland and bound over to the grand jury. Bail set at $1000 each but not furnished, so they were returned to the King County jail.
United States Weather Bureau orders the British dirigible R-34 to delay its return voyage by 48 hours due to forecast north and northeast winds for 36 hours and head winds for much of the route. A recent inspection revealed a torn envelope and a cracked water jacket needing repairs delaying Major G H Scott’s crew from departing Mineola for Ireland.
Pacific Coast telephone workers back arbitration only if President Wilson or Secretary of Labor appoint a board not controlled by Postmaster Burleson. They fault the wire control board for wage disputes and other issues. Leaders vow to stay out at least until Christmas if needed, with electricians joining in. Contests spread to Oregon and Bellingham as locals strike or walk out.
The Seattle electrical workers resume the wage conference after a ten day strike break with a new delegate to San Francisco. Leaders say renewal signals near victory while telephone workers await word on a new agreement and retroactive wage terms.
A Milan correspondent reports ten French soldiers killed and twenty wounded in renewed fighting at Fiume after drunken French soldiers opened fire on a passerby. Italian marines landed from cruisers were attacked. a merchant sailor died and several Italian soldiers were wounded restoring order.
San Diego report says George Primrose the famed minstrel and originator of soft shoe dancing lies seriously ill in a local sanitarium today with little hope of recovery. His brother is with him as clinicians note a rapid decline since his arrival ten days ago.
The city council paused a measure voiding Mayor Ole Hanson's Mooney tag day permit to the Soldiers and Sailors' council. Hanson called the move an attempt to sanction law violation and said only newspapers may be sold downtown. He ordered police to enforce the ban and suspend sidewalk sales by the Mother Ruther Child Home drive.
The judiciary and city efficiency committees will consider Tuesday a resolution inviting Eamonn De Valera, president of Ireland, to visit Seattle as a city guest. Introduced by Councilman Carroll, the proposal asks the Irish leader to speak on the Irish question.
Senator Sherman introduces a resolution demanding that President Wilson explain by what authority he has imposed the league of nations framework on the U S government and people. The call to justify the powers and authority behind joining the league was offered in Washington on July 8.
Brantford police officials announce that veterans of the war will be given preference in promotions when all else is equal. The measure aims to recognize service and maintain merit in the force.
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