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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1919
Page
7
Puyallup and Sumner fruit growers report record berry prices with cannery shipments rising and new investments. W H Paulhamus predicts prohibition boosts demand for berry juices as valley co op expands canning, warehouses, and soda fountain products.
Prague July 20 reports the new Czech-Slovak republic grants women equal political rights. Municipal elections may see women as polling place agents and candidates while the government notes women aid in solving political economic and social issues. Red Cross unit members praise women’s prominent role in government activities.
Washington July 25 The Senate directed the Federal Trade Commission to conduct an immediate investigation of packers methods in buying cattle and hogs. The resolution, introduced by Senator Harris of Georgia, former FTC chairman, was adopted without a roll call today.
Nels Schultz aged 104 N. Th st. was struck by an auto driven by J. H. Fares at Spokane ave and Iowa st as he stepped from a jitney bus. Schultz suffered facial gashes but refused hospital care. Fares stated Schultz moved from the bus too quickly for brakes to stop.
KE M Taliaferro petitioned to vacate part of Sunset Avenue for private garage use. The proposal was sent back to the council unapproved by Mayor Hanson who argued it would transfer public property to private hands. He compared the move to fencing off street frontage at his own home.
Portland July 25 men barbers welcomed women colleagues as the local barbers union votes to admit women to membership, ending its all male composition.
Capt. Max Wardell aged 41 is adopted by Grace A. Duff with whom he has lived for ten years. He has a 12 year old daughter.
In San Francisco on July 25 specialists from burglary insurers classify homes with private liquor stocks as special hazards, affecting insurance risk and rates.
About 300 workers at the Larson plant of Bloedel Donovan Mills walk out in Bellingham on July 25 claiming two unionists were discharged for Timber Workers’ union activities. A parade followed. Additional mills including E K Wood and Puget Sound Sawmills were expected to strike. Wood vows to close his mill and hire Loyal Legion of Loggers and Lumbermen if the walkout continues.
In Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin on July 25 residents within 40 miles prayed for calm winds to avert forest and resort fires. Ephrian 30 miles north was saved by fire brigades despite extensive timber losses and looming danger to dry woods and vacation areas.
Augusta Maine July 25 Lieutenant Colonel R Hartz and crew of four landed at 1 05 pm completing the second leg of their journey around the boundaries of the United States in a Martin bombing plane. The plane left Mineola New York at 8 25 am and, after an uneventful flight, landed here without a mishap.
Government representatives and striking coal miners reached an agreement this afternoon in London. The accord signals an early end to the walkout and a return to work is anticipated soon.
Oscar S Straus declared in New York that the League to Enforce Peace supports the League of Nations covenant as it now stands urging continued adherence to the current text and commitments.
London July 25 Germany informed allied powers of its willingness to negotiate with Poland over the evacuation of territory ceded in the peace treaty. The Polish information committee stated the appeal for talks.
Mia Lillian Wilson of Cincinnati ends a 19 years search for her favorite brother in the death house of the Columbus penitentiary. Edward Ness is condemned to die in the electric chair October 16. The woman fainted on finding Ness’s photo among seven slated for execution. she set to work to seek a stay of execution.
Goodyear officials announce a Chicago commission to set damages for the 39 dead and injured from the blimp tragedy in Chicago. The panel includes Probate Judge Henner, Northwestern Law Dean John H Wigmore, and John J Mitchell of Illinois Trust & Savings Bank.
W D Mahon president of the Street Car Men's union arrived in Chicago to head a looming strike by about 15 000 motormen conductors and trackmen If no settlement is reached by tomorrow the workers will walk out paralyzing surface lines and elevated trains Union officials traction company leaders and state utilities commission members planned to meet today after which a strike order could be issued The union has already voted overwhelmingly to strike
Joseph C. Breitenstein district attorney of Cleveland announced that Senator Pomerene will seek the Democratic nomination for president. He indicated that a united Ohio delegation will back Pomerene when his name is presented at the Democratic national convention.
The Bulgarian peace delegation was due to arrive in Paris today after a stop in Lausanne on the way from Sofia.
Three girls Miss Fern Leaver Miss Luella Hinckley and Miss Ida Larson were elected to a temporary adjustment board to address discrimination claims by union phone operators who returned to work after a strike. They will organize plans Friday while negotiations continue between Julia OConnor and Postmaster General Burleson over Pacific coast discriminatory practices.
In New York on July 25, a fire aboard the White Star liner Cedric in the after-hold overwhelmed twenty firemen and four crew members with smoke. The blaze caused a total loss of the ship's foodstuffs cargo and damage estimated at $25,000.
Water will be shut off today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the district north of West 75th Street and west of 28th Avenue Northwest.
A playful ad copy touts knock as a boost to business. It credits low rents and cheap advertising for savings on SUIT COAT DRESS WAIST and other garments at the Florence Upstairs Store located at Second and Union.
In Oakland California on July 25 a telephone strike threatened to resume after a settlement discussed this morning. Operators warned they would strike again if discrimination ends not immediately. Local officials will meet with D. P. Fullerton of the telephone company in San Francisco. San Francisco operators may join Oakland if discrimination persists.
United Press reports the Senate debate over Taft reservations and the peace treaty. Administration leaders insist Taft’s approach won’t alter the fight while reservation advocates say the president’s stance proves the need for reservations. Senator Pittman and others press questions on the French peace terms and related information requests as the Foreign Relations Committee continues its reading.
R A Palmer aged 20 entered a local bank on Thursday morning and tried to draw a large sum with a bank book. The cashier doubted ownership and alerted police. Sergt F Keefe Sergt W H Steele and Big Frank of the special detail took Palmer into custody, with police saying he stole the book. the owner is not yet found.
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