This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1919
Page
1
The Central Labor Council committee plans to appear before the city council next Monday to request permission for a tag sale. Despite Mayor Hanson’s refusal to sanction the sale, officials argue for following orderly procedure to avoid riots and obtain approval.
Bootleggers vanish before a Seattle grand jury summoned to probe June 4 courthouse liquor thefts. As 27 search warrants issue, many flee to Vancouver and beyond while others hide, leaving a void for process servers. Fear grips Seattle residents amid the crackdown and secrecy around warrant targets.
At the American Federation of Labor convention in Atlantic City on June 13 14 delegates push for dollar stabilization release of political prisoners world labor unification and lifting the Russia food embargo. A Washington D C delegate cites 300 000 brewery jobs at risk under prohibition while others vow to join anti prohibition demonstrations in Washington Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
Elk Joy Limited hosts a Saturday event at Woodland Park starting 10 AM featuring stunts by Eddie Hubbard and Herb Munter acrobats, clowns, greased pig races, a water carnival, and a flag oath ceremony led by Mayor Ole Hanson. Free for boys under 16 with adults bringing food. special buses for out of town attendees.
State Federation of Labor reports urge unity and tolerance to push a postwar program. The document recalls shipyard and general strikes, calls last winter’s Seattle action historic yet variably judged, and aims to harmonize factions ahead of the Bellingham convention opening Monday.
Central Labor council committeemen made no move by Friday noon to renew a request to Mayor Hanson for a tag sale permit to benefit the Mooney defense fund. The council voted 42 to 30 to stage the sale despite the mayor's order, with speakers saying they would jail if needed rather than abandon the plan.
Dr. Edward P. Vick released a medical bulletin stating Governor Lister is in critical condition with clouded mind, 99-degree temperature, irregular pulse around 135, and poor respiration at Swedish Hospital.
Senate leaders foresee a close, bitter fight over Senator Knox plan to separate the league of nations from the peace treaty. President Wilson faces a possible filibuster as Knox and supporters push a vote to lay the measure before the Senate and outline its aims to speed peace, offer a referendum, and show Senate stance ahead of treaty ratification.
The Stars and Stripes official A. I. F. newspaper suspended publication with today’s issue, ending its daily release in the Paris area.
Paris June 13. United Press reports allies wired Admiral Kolchak that his reply largely agrees with their propositions and they are prepared to extend support. The move marks virtual recognition of the Omsk anti Bolshevik government, though unofficial reports suggest recognition could still be withheld.
Weather Prophet Salisbury forecasts a weekend of light rain with showers on Friday afternoon and Saturday. He notes the dust settlers may not be active every day, and implies a general rain risk for Sunday as well.
A weathered warning cites Friday the 13th as unlucky. It advises avoiding ladders and looking for misfortune, keeping a weather eye on black cats, not dropping mirrors, and performing quirky superstitions like carrying a rabbit’s hoof and tossing a potato over the shoulder when the first dog bays.
President-elect Pessoa of Brazil, en route from Portugal aboard a French warship, will stay in the United States until July 2. He will be the guest of the American people and will depart by a U S battleship back to Brazil.
Washington reports anti Japanese sentiment in China over Shantung and other issues has prompted the resignation of Chinese envoy to Japan Chang Cunge and other senior officials. Peking has remained quiet while Shanghai residents display anti Japanese sentiment.
Capt William J. Coyle of 9th Battalion formerly a college football star is awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in combat. He was wounded but returned to duty with the infantry of the 1st Division.
A Stockholm dispatch quoted by a London agency says British airships bombard Kronstadt, targeting the principal defense works. The report notes the action as part of ongoing naval operations.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.