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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1919
Page
9
D Rosso of the Seattle Bottling works at 106 20th avenue telephoned police at 10 o clock Thursday morning to report a wagon load of bottles being taken.
United Press reports congressional circles consider Tafts reservation plan as a potential basis for ratifying the peace treaty. Supporters cite Tafts prominence as a Wilson ally and a shift toward explanations or interpretations to avoid endangering ratification. Republican callers convey a cautious openness to explanations without demanding reservations.
President Wilson knew a week ago about William Howard Taft's letters to senators and to Will Hays, chairman of the Republican National Committee. White House officials declined further comment on the letters and their possible role in peace treaty talks. Will Hays said the letters are self explanatory and do not need comment.
In Mount Clemens mid July United Press report H H Easel styne former Detroit public works commissioner resumed testimony in Henry Ford vs Chicago Tribune. Wood's interview quoted Ford promising not to make munitions if invasion occurred. Esselstyne could not recall a letter to Roosevelt after a Ford Wood dinner. Memory faltered after viewing his letter and related articles.
Inquiry from Mayor Hanson regarding buying army surplus food for Seattle citizens prompts preparation of circulars outlining purchase and sale terms. Major Thorgen states if city buys, it must complete the purchase within 10 days.
Salem Oregon July 24. Client C Kiel and Sergt Frank McKee two army pilots from Mather field Sacramento on a recruiting detail were due to reach Salem from Medford this morning but adverse weather delayed them and they will arrive late this afternoon. The governor will join Lieut Kiel in a flight to Portland.
Robert V O Lewis, arrested Tuesday night by city detectives in Cincinnati on a worthless checks charge, claims amnesia from June 1918 to January this year. He says memory returned after an old friend in San Francisco recognized him. Lewis, vice president of an accounting firm with offices in the L C Smith building, recalls only swimming in the Ohio river at Dayton Ky before wandering the country. He was in Cincinnati business for over a year and is known in accounting circles.
Portland July 24 fires spread across the Bull Run and Whitman Umatilla John Day river fronts as crews rush to quell blazes. Governor Olcott warns campers to follow strict fire regulations while forest service and state officials plan decisive action to prevent large scale fires like those in Idaho and Montana.
The Senate passed the agricultural appropriation bill with an amendment permitting drought stricken homesteaders to leave farms temporarily without losing homestead rights. The House must concur in the amendment before sending the bill to the president.
John W. Worthington denied a hearing by a U S commissioner in Chicago prosecution lists him on a charge of possessing altered Liberty bonds. He is held for a $1000 bail as authorities allege involvement in nationwide bond thefts.
Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club moved to assign the Seattle Spirit, built by J. I. Duthie & Co., to a local steamship line. The aim is a Seattle crew and a truly Seattle ship, after a wartime launch of a ship named Seattle that was renamed to avoid confusion with a cruiser.
William M. Short president of the State Federation of Labor and Dr. J E Crowther pastor of the First Methodist church will speak at the Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club meeting in the Masonic club rooms Arcade building Friday noon.
Burglars entered the residence of H. C. Puchperkirch at 2203 21st Ave South Wednesday night ransacking the property but taking nothing. Similarly the home of Wm Newkirchen at 2380 80th Ave South was broken into and ransacked with no theft reported.
Patrons are invited to Boldt's establishments at 1414 3d Ave uptown and 913 2d Ave downtown for dining options. The dual locations offer convenient access and a consistent menu across both venues.
Forest fires still threaten St Regis and Thompson Falls as authorities report the worst burns since 1910, with over 250000 acres burned in Montana and 150000 acres in northern Idaho. Timber losses total 300000000 feet, and rain is hoped after a three day cooldown.
In Hollister California Mrs J D Berwick killed her one year old daughter Jessie then shot herself in a suicide attempt following a sudden spree of rage. Berwick husband at Harm Hammond Lumber Co. could not explain the act.
The wooden steamer Bon Secour owned by the emergency fleet corporation ran aground just outside Salmon Bay at 10 a m on Thursday during a trial trip. It had just loaded lumber at Stim Son mills and was bound for Bellingham.
The government announced a file clerk examination to fill vacancies in the federal classified civil service in Seattle on August 27. Entrance salary is $100 a month.
The vessel intends to depart for New York soon provided inspections confirm the hull is undamaged after going aground. Authorities will verify structural integrity before departure to ensure safe passage.
Adjt Gen J J Boree disabled C M Phinney in a series of blows in the Sacramento office corridor fights. Phinney was knocked out and unable to rise after the confrontation outside Boree’s office.
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