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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1919
Page
7
Residents warn of arson risk as hot weather fuels several grass fires near Bal Magnolia Bluff and West Seat. No damage reported yet but property at risk as berry picking parties pass through the area.
H C ters at 716 Third Ave announces a plan to build modern two room homes on half an acre for 1150 dollars with 100 dollar down and 15 dollars monthly. blueprints provided free, architect direction, city water, paved street, near town and streetcar, pamphlet available.
An ad touts a corn remover, claiming quick relief with no pain and a cheap Freezone option costing only a few cents. It markets ease of use and immediate comfort for sore corns.
United States Children’s Bureau guidance warns mothers not to offer ice cream, sodas, candies, or bananas to babies as it harms digestion and raises diarrhea risk. It urges home made ice cream for older well babies, favors pure fruit juices, water, and regular feeding schedules. It notes gradual dietary introduction from fruit juice and cereals to milk and egg, and offers free bulletins from the Children’s Bureau upon request.
A large racial riot in the capital ends with four dead including Detective Sergeant Harry Wilson and Kenneth Crail, plus two unknown Black victims. Police and Marines clash with armed crowds as dawn breaks and a thunderstorm ends fighting for now. Armed camps form as Major Pullman vows no parley. About 200 arrested amid guerilla clashes in the Seventh and Tats area and the white and black districts.
The Valley W C T U will meet at the home of Mrs H J Miller at 2028 West 59th et Friday afternoon.
Bhagwan Singh was convicted in the U S district court in San Francisco after a five month trial for violating neutrality. British and German agents linked to a 1915 plot included Ram Chandra Taraknath Das and others. Singh faces deportation and plans a legal fight.
Mike Mupper, 42, died from burns sustained while attempting an Aleutian bath by heating rocks and pouring water over them to create steam. The body was removed by a deputy coroner at Auburn.
Puget Sound interests won a point on the first day of the Columbia basin rate hearing in Portland. Dr. C J Smith admitted under cross examination that rates approved by the Oregon Public Service Commission favored Puget Sound and Portland. The debate centers on whether current rates should be lowered to reflect water grade route advantages and the impact on regional development.
An ad style note promises time well spent with Florence Upstairs Store offerings. It touts saving on each new suit coat dress and hat and invites shoppers to use idle moments to relieve care. The message frames time as valuable and links efficiency to fashion purchases.
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