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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1919
Page
11
An advertisement promotes phosphate and nitro-phosphate as remedies for extreme thinness and nerves. It cites hospital tests claiming weight gains and improved energy, sleep, and complexion, warning against fat-producing foods and warning that the product is not a cure-all.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers asks President Wilson for wage increases to offset rising living costs. A post office led parcel post plan would distribute war rations by home delivery with price lists. War department adds 180000 pounds of flour substitutes for bid at St Louis. Igoe pushes federal inquiry into shoes, clothing, sugar, coffee and rents to curb profiteering.
A medical advocate promotes Serathol as highly effective for indigestion and related stomach ailments. Despite many so called cures, recent investigations suggest Serathol offers substantial relief for gastritis and dyspepsia, available from reputable druggists.
A brief health note urges five minutes daily body bending to strengthen abdominal muscles and aid constipation. It recommends drinking water, avoiding strong purgatives, and consuming nonconstipating foods. Purified toxins are claimed to be obtainable from reputable druggists.
Los Angeles city officials plan to purchase two car loads of bacon two car loads of sugar and one car load of flour from surplus government stocks. The goods will be sold under city supervision and could expand if demand supports the program.
William Jennings Bryan will be guest of honor at a breakfast in the Masonic club rooms in the Arcade building at 8 o clock Friday morning. The event, moved from the Hotel Butler to accommodate the crowd, will feature Bryan’s only political address while in the state.
San Francisco officials impose a ten word limit on urgent messages to the Philippines China and Japan with one message per sender every 24 hours due to cable congestion urging strict economy in usage.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee begins open session consideration of a peace treaty with Germany. Bernard Baruch testifies on economic clauses and US indemnity, while open hearings end the century old secrecy on treaty deliberations.
President Wilson discussed with Republican senators possible general language to explain U S interpretations of the League covenant, without full re submission. Senator New of Indiana urged reservations or defeat of the covenant as now written, opposing Article 10. The White House signaled no compromise, with a western tour planned to start after August 20 and a Pacific fleet review in September.
A letter argues the Declaration of Independence proclaims equality yet notes enslaved Black men in the South, praising Black soldiers in the war but opposing integration and schooling for their children, ending with a citizen’s plea.
Letter by JOHN T. CASEY argues forJapanese expulsion from the Pacific coast, claiming assimilation is impossible and warning that Japanese migration will lead to Japan controlling major U.S. coast areas. The writer links race to divine law and urges readers to retire or be retired, asserting whites were here first.
The writer argues for a financial disincentive to immigrants rather than exclusion. Citing a 1885 proposed tax, the piece claims a monthly protection tax could end immigration and fund war debt, asserting such a bill would now pass in Congress. Signed F E Albrecht, 1014 Marion St.
Senate commerce committee votes on nominees John Barton Payne of Chicago and Henry N. Robinson of Los Angeles for the shipping board. The favorable action came with only three members present, two Democrats and one Republican, and the full committee is expected to reconsider as Payne’s nomination faces opposition.
In Chicago, President Mahon signals a referendum to a stricken car workers union to decide whether to accept a compromise wage of 65 to 67 cents an hour and an eight hour day. Gov. Lowden backs the plan as fair and cites it as offering the highest wages for street railway workers in a major city.
The Borrowed Time club will honor John Cashner and Rev E B Sutton at a 2 PM meeting today in Mallory's hall on 14th Ave NE and B 45th St. Rev Sutton will preach at Occidental Ave and Washington St at 6 PM Sunday on The Christian Life from Start to Finish.
Henry P. Blakely, veteran Northern Pacific traffic expert, testified that actual showings, not theory, are needed to prove Portland’s case for a reduced freight rate. He compared routes to Eastern Washington and said Northern Pacific holds the advantage, with population served along its path far higher than Portland’s line. Witnesses argued grain pricing factors and equal freight rates for Pacific coast markets as hearings continued in the federal building.
Rev Joseph N Callender of Oakland seeks a divorce from his wife after accusing her of dancing the shimmy an “insidious wicked thing.” Cafe dancer Archie Williams testified and demonstrated to corroborate the charge as Superior Judge St Sure kept the case open for further proof.
Community singing events are scheduled for Thursday night at the university campus Leschi park and City Hall park. Participants are invited to join in public congregational songs across locations.
Chicago mobilizes 6,200 militiamen and Illinois National Guard to quell four days of rioting. Thomas Coppelan, 18, among the dead, as black and white factions clash across the South Side. Hospitals report extensive injuries from beatings and gunfire, while authorities pledge order and legal actions.
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