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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1919
Page
1
The report notes lively acts and the audience including Mother Ryther and her children as well as Frankie the smoker bill. It mentions contenders Billy Wright and Matty Matthews and a star smoker night with Woxers in attendance.
The British airship R-34 reported from 46 N 39.50 W after consuming half its fuel while about 1,500 miles from Mineola and 600 miles east of St. John s N F. It aims to reach Scotland in roughly 60 to 70 hours, flying the southern route with eight crew members remaining at Roosevelt Field for fuel.
Fourteen dreadnoughts and six cruisers of the Pacific fleet, under Admiral Hugh Rodman, are expected to arrive in Seattle on September 17. The itinerary is not final, with length of stay to be decided after the admiral arrives. The Navy Department is coordinating details and aims to provide full information within a week.
The commentary faults President Wilson for vague assurances on war aims and safeguards for minorities, noting he avoids specifics on why China or Japan matter, and questions the consistency of a league idea versus the Britain France United States alliance. It argues for concrete details to win public approval.
The river discovered body of Ryan on June 30 spurs a case in which Arthur Ferron, an Indian, is held as a suspect after arrest in Yakima. Investigators believe two women aided the crime and rode in Ryan's car the night of June 29.
Denver look for resumption of street car service tonight after four days of tie up. Striking motormen conductors and linemen to decide in mass meeting whether to accept an agreement reached between city administration and the tramway company. The quote about taking rest is noted but not essential.
A Mother Ryther parade leads to an arena boxing show tonight at the Arena. bouts include Madden vs Wright and Hector vs Williams with Chin Chin band and Ames quartet performing between fights. Bud Ridley unable to box. Pantley steps in. Tickets selling fast. ladies’ section highlighted.
Los Angeles July 11 The famed Charlie Chaplin grieves for his first child with Mildred Harris Chaplin who died 72 hours after birth. The baby, born to the couple, could not survive despite medical efforts and Chaplin stayed beside the nursery for two days.
Acting Secretary Polk announced that trade relations with Germany will be resumed immediately. A formal world announcement is expected within 48 hours, and German merchant vessels will be free to enter parts of the world.
Liberty bond quotations today list prices for 8s first and second 4s third and fourth 4s and Victory series. Noted levels include 8s at 99.34, first 4s at 94.10, second 4s at 93.96, third 44s at 95.04, fourth 44s at 94.16, Victory 3s at 100.04, Victory 4s at 99.96.
A Star correspondent reports the first image of the peace treaty sign was flown to the United States aboard the B-34, the first dirigible to cross the Atlantic, delivering a major scoop for the newspaper on page 23.
F A Dowsey special agent of the U S Government was found dead in the Securities Building Seattle at 11 40 am May 2 He was said to have been murdered by a blow to the head while on a secret mission connected with the Emergency Fleet Corporation Investigations were ordered with two suspects seen leaving the lavatory and a coroner's verdict of apoplexy later overturned by post mortem findings revealing murder The case drew quick action from Washington officials and a wide probe into alleged wartime graft on the Pacific Coast
The federal trade commission reports that the five major meat packers Armour Morris Swift Wilson and Cudahy threaten national food supply and international meat control unless Congress acts. It cites control of hundreds of companies and vast domination of industries and urges full public disclosure of corporate ownership and stronger laws to curb secret control.
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