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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1919
Page
1
A collection of quirky tips and quotes on staying comfortable in extreme heat. Local voices suggest ice on the forehead and fans, salt water submersion, ice cream sodas, shade in parks, and even directing taxis to icy treats. Experts debunk heat as mental and stress moderation and cooling routines.
Government investigators will persist in probing Dowley’s death even after a coroner’s jury concluded it was not murder. Officials vow to pursue all lines of inquiry and review potential contributing factors in the case.
Testimony from multiple witnesses at the Dowsey inquest reveals conflicting details about the death. Statements describe a possible head wound, a cigar in the washroom, and whether the death was due to an apoplectic stroke or a blow prior to death.
Government investigators continue to pursue the Dowsey death case despite a coroner's natural death verdict. Autopsy findings in New York found no poison, with skull wound and arteriosclerosis noted. Seattle inquest showed conflicting testimony. Jury foreman and officials questioned coroner statements while Major Game vows further scrutiny.
The fleet will sail from Hampton Roads July 19 and reach Bremerton, Washington, September 15, with stops at Panama July 25, San Diego August 7, San Francisco August 15, Honolulu August 29, and Hilo September 5. The complete itinerary lists departures and arrivals through mid September.
London July 16. Search for the NS-11 crew continues after the airship blew up during a North Sea flight. Two officers and 10 men were aboard attached to the mine sweeping fleet. Explosions and burning debris were seen from the Norfolk coast. Cause suspected lightning or engine trouble. The ship departed from Putnam near the R-34 and R-33 stations. The NS-11 previously held a 104 hour record for continuous flight, surpassing the R-34’s 108 hour trans Atlantic cruise.
The Lakeview tows the sinking Allison toward the Delaware breakwater after responding to 8. O. S. calls. Navy radio messages said the Allison will likely take 10 hours to reach shore and was aided by the Lakeview and revenue cutter Morrill.
A notice reminds entrants that submitted rhymes may appear in the Want Ad Rhyme Contest listings at any time in the classifieds.
Mrs J F Burns of 309 W 91st St shot her husband J F Burns through the left eye at 10 am after a long quarrel. He was treated at Ajax drug store and later to county jail. Burns may lose his eye. Neighbors say the couple, both about 65, had been quarreling. no charges filed.
Berlin reports state the former empress is gravely ill with heart trouble after a chill, with a doctor attending all night. Earlier, the former king of Saxony telegraphed King George urging him to prevent extradition of the ex Kaiser, pledging German princes to stand by the kaiser in hard times.
New York planners forecast shorter skirts for fall due to fabric shortages. Buyers warn there may be limited cloth, pushing designers to reduce yardage or cut styles to preserve material. Inflation of excuses from industry insiders aside, manufacturers doubt supply will recover for years.
Paris dispatches report central Allied aims to save Vienna as a stable capital to avert a Bolshevik takeover. They warn a final Hungarian Reds push could extend Bolshevik influence into Slovakia Italy Switzerland and beyond. Allied leaders plan drastic measures and an expected offensive under Gen d Esperay with French Italian and allied troops ready. Bela Kun challenges the armistice and seeks allies while the allies warn Budapest securities must be upheld.
New York July 16 cables from Premier Hara of Japan pledge full investigation and reform in Korea following published allegations by the federal council of churches about Japanese atrocities. The dispatches are seen as admissions of some charges by missionaries and other witnesses.
Maurice Oppenheimer, noted insurance and theatrical figure in Spokane, was sentenced to four months in jail and fined 350 dollars on city and state liquor possession charges. He appealed the ruling.
Liberty bond quotations today show 3s at 99.24, first 4s at 93.90, second 4s at 93.88, first 4 1 4s at 95, second 44s at 94, third 44s at 94.98, fourth 44s at 93.96, Victory 4s at 99.96, and Victory 8s at 100.00.
Mineola July 16 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt will be the sole Republican nominee for the New York Assembly from this district, a definite decision announced here.
Federal inquiry into a $100,000,000 food combine was launched in Chicago. U S district attorney Charles F. Clyne and attorneys Walter B. Wooden and Charles F. Moore said a trusted group of producers, canners, and distributors controls peas, beans, tomatoes, asparagus, canned fruits, vegetables, milk, and meats nationwide. A 15 percent increase on future deliveries prompted the probe, with a federal trade commission team expected to assist next week.
Spokane July 16. County deputies raided the Kane district moonshine plant on Valley. Mrs Charles Nelson grabbed a Winchester cocked it and defied the deputies. Two large stills 145 gallons mash and the Nelson family including Mr L D Nelson and their son and daughter in law were jailed.
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