Government offers fresh bacon and corn beef at low bid
In Seattle area stores 81 329 pounds of bacon and 13 212 pounds of canned corned beef are stored. The government will sell bacon at 34 cents per pound and canned corned beef in six pound cans for 2 00 a can or 33 18 cents per pound. Storage sites include Seattle Camp Lewis Fort Flagler Fort Casey and Fort Ward. Major Fred A Thompson writes that goods are first class but no guarantee is provided and bids must be for full carloads only. Mayor Hanson sent details to the city council for action.
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Fred A. Thompson
Quartermaster’s Corps
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Thompson
Judge Clay Allen Indicted in Prohibition Case
Seattle judge Clay Allen faces grand jury indictment under the prohibition act. He defends himself as not guilty of bootlegging, suggesting any guilt would be technical due to a prior case where whisky was used for medicinal purposes. The interview with Marian Connor reveals his reflections on the indictment, his past as US district attorney, and the support letters from friends and interpreters.
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Judge Allen
United States
Star
Marian Connor
Japanese editor defends Japanese brides in face of proposed immigration limits
S K Arima editor of the North American Times denounces the state veterans welfare commission plan to bar Japanese immigration. He argues restricting brides would be un Christian and unjust, noting Japanese workers and families have long contributed to American life and that naturalization should not be blocked for political reasons. The commission seeks to curb Japanese immigration amid claims of economic strain on Northwest industries.
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S. K. Arima
Seattle
The
North American Times
State Welfare Commission
Orient
Rica
Arima
America
Veterine’ Welfare Commission
Puget Sound
Veterans’ Welfare Commission
Iast
Northwest
President Signs Agricultural Bill At White House
President Wilson signed the agricultural appropriation bill at the White House after Congress removed a rider repealing the daylight saving law that had caused a veto threat. The measure now becomes law.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Congress
Hays to Run for Indiana Governor
Friends of Will H. Hays confirm he will seek the Indiana gubernatorial nomination. He plans to announce his candidacy at Magnesia Springs next Friday in Indianapolis notes.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
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Republican National Committee Today
Magnesia Springs
Daily passenger air route starts between New York and Atlantic City
Daily passenger flights will begin tomorrow morning between New York and Atlantic City. Three planes with three seats each will operate on a schedule featuring about ninety minutes of flying time.
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New York
Atlantic City
Court rules dead clauses invalid in California deeds
Los Angeles July 25 United Press. Appellate Judge P J Finlayson held that deed clauses prohibiting resale to Chinese Japanese or Negroes are invalid. The decision was handed down today in California.
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Los Angeles
United Press
California
P. J. Finlayson
Features and columns listed in today's Star
Editorial by Dr. Frank Crane on men’s tastes in women. Edith Talferrro shares views. Seattle girls disguise as trees and mountains. Senators Hitchcock and McCormick debate League of Nations. Cynthia Grey column on revealing past to fiancé. Sporting news and cartoons. A Bride in Raging Russia by Valentina Jakovleff. Kiddies features by Chief Tahan and The Story Lady. Big Timber serial by Bertram Sinclair. The Duffs comic by Ev True and Freckles. Hot Weather Health Notes for Baby.
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Frank Crane
Edith Taliferro
Seattle
Hitchcock and
McCormick
League of Nations
Cynthia Grey
Russia
Valentina Jakovleff
Chief Tahan
Bertram Sinclair
Duffs
Ev True
Judge Clay Allen Reflects On Resignation and Integrity
In a private interview, Judge Clay Allen speaks about resignation as U S district attorney, his conscience, and a pride letter from President Wilson. He recalls college football days at Northwestern and being named substitute halfback on the All American team.
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Wilson
United States District Attorney
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Northwestern
City Plans Sale of Vacant Seattle Lots
The city will auction 75 parcels of vacant real estate to raise taxes, with Mayor Hanson urging sale as the city holds properties with no tax return. Charles R. Case moved to authorize disposal procedures and furnish the council with full holdings data. Bids were opened for the Third Avenue and Pike Street fire station, the Seattine National Bank bidding $516,000.
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Seattle
Hanson
Board of Public Works
Seattine National Bank
Wilson States Russian Policy
President Wilson said the United States intends to cooperate with the allies to keep open the Siberian railroad as part of a statement on American Russian policy in Washington in July.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Johnson
United States
Siberian
Jurymen Learn Moonshining Method From Witness
In federal court Frank Paurchien, a government witness in the case against Anton Lukanski charged with moonshining, explains the art of making moonshine to the twelve jurors with precise instructions. The jurors will hear the full details as the trial nears its end.
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Frank Paurchien
Anton Lukanski
Lukanski
City bids and offers for property with payment plan and free use
The proposal outlines a partial payment of 15800 as part of a bid if accepted. The bank will pay 50000 in six months with the balance soon after. City to occupy premises for one year at 12000 rent. Henry Frederick offers 350000 for the same property with a 17500 check and free use of the station until July 31 1920.
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Henry Frederick
Pittman Warns Reservations Could Shape Treaty Fate
Senator Pittman warns the peace treaty may face reservations and interprets the risk as lying with nations demanding clarifications. He argues ratification with reservations could win two thirds support but cautions counter reservations by other powers, including Japan Italy France and Britain, could follow.
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Washington
United Press
Senate
Nevada
Senator Lodge
England
France
Wilson May Be on Coast August 15
President Wilson, per callers, plans to be in San Francisco on August 15 when the Pacific fleet is there. Departure from Washington still uncertain and he may speak en route or on return. He resumed talks with Republican senators inviting Spencer of Missouri and Warren of Wyoming to the White House and reviews requests for peace negotiation papers from his France trip.
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Cunited
Wilson
San Francisco
Spencer
Missouri
Warren
Wyoming
White House
Senate
France
Liberty Bond Quotations From New York Market
Liberty bond quotations today show 84s at 99.40, first 4s at 94, second 4s at 93.40, first 44s at 95.90, third 4s at 95.04, fourth 4s at 99.94, Victory 3s at 99.98, and Victory 4s at 99.90. Prices reflect active trading and investor demand in the New York market.
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New York
Liberty
Victory
Allies Prepare to Strike Reds Near Szegedin
Vienna report says allied officers inspect the Hungarian White army at Szegedin to plan an offensive. Hungarian Red forces, about 60 000 front line troops and 100 000 total, with 300 500 machine guns, two 12 inch mortars, 23 airplanes, monitors and armored cars, are noted in the region.
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United Press
Szegedin
Miraly Hortly
Tisza
Beobem
Answering a Fool According to His Folly
A brief entry notes that replying to a fool in his own manner compounds folly and mirrors a medieval admonition about refusing low tactics. The line suggests caution in engaging with irrational arguments.
Winners in this week's Want Ad Contest arrival
Winners in this week's Want Ad Contest will be announced in Saturday's Star with details on next week's contest and entry rules.
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