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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1919

Page

9

Otis Skinner Fears Actors Lose Individuality On Streets

Otis Skinner argues modern actors fail to stamp individuality off stage. He recalls early stars who stood out by appearance and manner, cites Liszt as an example, and notes his Metropolitan revival of The Honor of the Family with Colonel Philippe Bridau, including a matinee on Saturday.

Otis Skinner Mr. Skinner Liszt Enade Pate Franz Lisat Metropolitan Philippe Bridau

Seattle Miss Wins Ten Million July 4

A humorous wedding tale follows Ten Million a former St. Louis Cardinals base stealer and Seattle sports figure who after a sporting career shift met Miss Christine Olsen in Seattle. They obtained a marriage license and wed quietly at the bride’s home then left for a Lake Crescent honeymoon after World War I service with the 361st infantry.

St. Louis Cardinals Benedicts Ten Million Broadway Christine Olsen Davis Place Ten Seattle Miss Olsen Argonne Drive France Lake Crescent

One Man Mooney Strikes at End

A one man strike led by Tom Mooney failed to affect labor in Seattle and other shipyards as workers resumed on Wednesday. The Inter national Workers' Defense league had planned three five day actions on July 4 Labor Day and later in fall, but the effort collapsed.

Tom Mooney International Workers’ Defense League Seattle

Veterans Favor Big Cemetery at Camp Lewis

Veterans of Foreign Wars Col Theodore Roosevelt post urges the War Department to establish a military cemetery at Camp Lewis American Lake cantonment citing unused ground and a favorable west of the Rockies location. John F Carroll Philip Tworoger and Capt Nelson named to lobby Washington officials.

War Department Camp Lewis Theodore Roosevelt Veterans of Foreign Wars American Lake Rocky Mountains John F. Carroll Philip Tworoger Nelson Washington

Family Gone Thugs Steal Silverware From Home

A valuable silverware set was stolen from the home of IF. A. Hawks at 189th st and 30th ave NE during the family absence in the past two weeks. Entry was via a broken side door and a front transom, with loss reported after the shop opened Wednesday morning. Bull Bros reported a separate burglary at 1013 Third Ave yielding stamps and a Belgian relief batne loss. Probing thieves also hit the WI Dora apartments at 1703 Bellevue Ave stealing clothing and jewelry from two flats.

IF. A. Hawks WI Dora Bellevue Ave

Chorus of Business Men Planned by Civic Bureau

The civic bureau of the Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club plans a chorus of business men. Worrall Wilson, head of the bureau, calls a Thursday noon meeting at the Masonic club to discuss initial plans. Francis Russell of the war camp community service will lead the proposed chorus.

Civic Bureau Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club Worrall Wilson Bureau Masonic Club Francis Russell War Camp Community Service

Purse Lost Near Pine Street Found by Elizabeth Watson

Elizabeth Watson of 1208 EK Pine St reports losing a black leather purse near 12th Ave and Pine St Tuesday night. The item held a silver watch, a five dollar bill, a gold ring, a bank book from American Savings Bank, and personal papers.

Elizabeth Watson Pine St 12Th Ave American Savings Bank

City weighs buying war department meat stock for Seattle markets

Mayor Ole Hanson asks Corporation Counsel Walter Meier if Seattle has legal authority to buy and resell government surplus smoked ham bacon and canned beef through city markets. The War Department offers millions of pounds to municipalities and Cleveland has already acted. The Homekeepers' League backs the plan.

Seattle War Department Ole Hanson Walter I. Meier Cleveland United States Homekeepers’ League

City wage reports delayed as talks on emergency pay rise continue

Preliminary department estimates for salaries and supplies are due July 10 but will not be ready Thursday. Mayor Gle Hanson pushes an emergency ordinance for immediate pay raises amid rising living costs, while the Board of Public Works reviews investigations into wages and expenses for city workers. A Labor Temple meeting Wednesday will hear wage committees and plan for August 1 increases.

al Tho Finance Committee Bureau of Public Works Gle Hanson Board of Public Works Hanson Labor Temple

Ex-Major Transitions to Sergeant in Army

Lonnie M Powers 36, after 23 years service, discharged as major and re enlisted as sergeant at Seattle station. He will transfer to Sitka Alaska and retire around age 40 with about 1500 dollars yearly from retirement and 200 dollars monthly pay and allowances while serving seven more years.

Army Lonnie M. Powers Seattle Sitka Alaska Powers

Old Established Seattle Dental Office Offers Ironclad Guarantee

A long standing Seattle dental practice touts fair dealings and a money back style guarantee. The office emphasizes painless dentistry, free examinations, and transparent costs with a pledge to be available to correct any unsatisfactory work.

Dr. Clark

Valera Invitation Still in Committee

The Seattle City Council judiciary committee postponed action on a resolution to invite Eamonn de Valera to speak. With two committee members absent, debate was delayed and a vote likely at next week’s meeting.

Eamonn de Valera Seattle Carroll

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