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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1919
Page
1
Olympia critics condemn Burleson for telephone rate hikes while Washington public service officials clash over who controls prices. Veterans' welfare concerns highlight Japanese ownership of Seattle hotels and land with fear of immigrant economic power and rising birth rates shifting regional balance.
San Francisco July 26 The company cites higher wages for operators and linemen as the reason for the increase. Federal control ends soon but California will keep the higher rates for at least four months, with hearings required before any reductions. Corresponding rises affect business, measured service, and coin box calls.
United Press reports orders issued in Chicago to release William D. Haywood on bond from Fort Leavenworth. Bonds totaling 15,000 dollars secured by 53,400 dollars in property and Liberty bonds. William B. Lloyd, Chicago socialist, supplied 27,500 dollars.
Washington reports a total of 9.6154 billion dollars in I O U s held by the United States from allies. A new loan of 157.549 million dollars to France was added, lifting France s debt to 3.0100 billion dollars. The treasury department released the figures today.
Washington July 26 The House Ways and Means Committee will seek repeal of the Canadian reciprocity act, announced Chairman Ford Ney of Michigan. The move aims to curb the trade accord and influence cross-border commerce discussions.
Washington reports that a House committee will seek first hand testimony on alleged cruelties in prison camps near Paris. Lieut Frank Smith and others serving court martial sentences may testify as the panel prepares to visit Governor Island next week. A civilian, H Markuson, was detained after a late night incident involving a homemade Budweiser stash and a police stop. He posted $100 bond to secure his court appearance.
PARIS July 26 Marshal Foch recommended to the council of five that the allies maintain 150000 troops as an army of occupation in the Rhine district. His recommendation also provided for 6000 American troops in upper Silesia.
Bulgarian peace delegation arrived in Paris today as negotiations near completion. In New York Gertrude Hoffman, dancer, returned home after a three day absence while visiting a sister.
Mrs. Rena Mooney arrives in Butte Mont and says Washington talks with Secretary Tumulty were highly satisfactory. She predicts further developments at Washington that will be of a surprise nature and will free her husband.
Philip Thompson, 14, son of American citizen John West Thompson, was kidnapped last Thursday at Thompson ranch about 30 miles from Mexico City. Bandits demand 1500 pesos ransom and threaten his death unless paid. Urgent representations have been made to the Mexican government.
Paris report says the council of five informed Admiral Von Tirpitz that he cannot replace the ex Kaiser in assuming guilt for the war. Tirpitz may testify for the former emperor if willing to risk self incrimination.
New York bond prices on July 26 show 3 percent bonds at 99.60 for the first issue 4s trading at 94.10 and 93.60 for the second issue. First 4s bid 94.90, second 4s 94.06, third 4s 96.08 and fourth 4s 93.92. Victory 3s and Victory 4s both at 99.90.
A state hotel inspector reports Japanese control of 218 Seattle hotels about 47 percent, whites own 281 hotels about 53 percent, including notable hotels The New Cecil, Georgian, Plaza, Arlington, Diller, Victoria, New Standard, Calhoun, Right, Congress, with rumors Japanese control the Washington Annex and many small south end hostels.
Miller Freeman a former legislator and Seattle businessman known as a fisheries and Veterans Welfare figure advocates deporting Japanese residents. He presses for removal measures and positions himself as a pioneer in local policy debates.
The speaker advocates halting further immigration and seeks a gradual plan to deport older Japanese residents already in the country. The stance emphasizes reducing future influx while expelling current residents through a phased approach.
New York July 26 Justice Ford of the York supreme court ruled John Chaloner author of Looney Now sane and competent to manage his affairs. The decision removes Thomas Sherman as administrator and affirms Chaloner’s ability to handle business interests with an annual income of 150000 dollars.
Portland residents report Governor Olcott piloting an airplane during a trip with an army aviator. The governor controlled the craft for most of the flight until his signals became mixed, leaving observers to note his hands on the controls.
New York July 26 Crowell Publishing Company becomes owner of Collier's Weekly and all publications of P F Collier & Son under a contract finalized today, transferring ownership and control to Crowell.
Vienna reports say Foreign Minister Bauer resigns. Chancellor Karl Renner, head of the Austrian peace delegation, assumes the duties of foreign secretary to cover the post.
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