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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1919
Page
1
At the Atlantic City convention radicals press for leadership change as conservatives marshal votes. The clash centered on President Samuel Gompers with analysts predicting debate rather than immediate action.
At Bellingham on June 18, William Short of the State Federation of Labor denounced EB B Ault editor of the Union Record Seattle as trying to disrupt organized labor. The convention, marked by wild sessions, heard attacks on Coates and called for unity within the federation amid factional strife and plans for reform.
Weimar reports say German officials indicate opposition to signing the Allied counter proposals. Foreign Minister Brockdorff-Rantzau arrives at Versailles as government troops move into Weimar to guard against a potential coup d etat.
At Atlantic City on June 18 the American Federation of Labor demanded President Wilson remove Postmaster General Burleson. The convention, defending conservatism, rejected radical proposals and formed a committee to study the dollar’s depreciating value for a future report to Congress.
In San Francisco on June 18 unions claim 8 000 girls and wire workers walked out, halting telephone service in Central and Southern California. The company says workers broke their word and left before a meeting planned for tomorrow. Offers of support pour in from other unions.
About 30,000 Canadian railway shopmen will not strike as scheduled. The secretary of the shopmen's organization is in Atlantic City conferring with American labor leaders, and the walkout is postponed pending the conference outcome.
A playful verse invites readers to join a contest at the Clemmer Theatre. Participants compose lines to create a jingling entry and vie for the cash prize and tickets as outlined in the contest rules on page five.
The grand jury began hearings on June 4 booze thefts at the county city building. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney John A. Frater testified about the Hensgen whisky seizure while Victor Lindquist was arrested for possible grand jury testimony. Investigators report no further liquor found beyond scattered empties and a captured case of Boone's Knoll whisky.
In Washington on June 18 Representative Fitzgerald of Massachusetts introduced a resolution opposing any proposal to grant Britain a mandate over Mexico. He urged Congress to affirm that the United States is fully able to handle any situation in Mexico under the Monroe Doctrine.
Washington June 12 Willam J Flynn head of the bureau of investigation said the country may expect further bomb outrages connected with demonstrations planned for July 4.
The American Federation of Labor refused to back the Soviet government in Russia and rejected lifting the blockade while keeping troops in Siberia. The convention approved a resolution for rapid troop withdrawal and recognition only of governments approved by a global constituent assembly. James Duncan of Seattle proposed the Soviet endorsement, with Strickland of Portland steering the troop withdrawal demand.
Chicago telegraphers express confidence after conferences between Percy Thomas and Samuel Gompert on adjournment of the strike. Reports from President J Konenkamp and officials nationwide encourage a settlement.
Carl Wolf eight and Warren six two brothers in a Seattle children's home appeal to Star readers for a forever family. Their older sister funds their care but hopes they can be educated and mentored at home, preferably together. Readers are asked to contact Cynthia Grey at The Star with details and references.
Mrs. Lenora Jackson, 65, of 661 Thompson St Tacoma, is in City Hospital with a probable fractured skull after a street car plowed into an automobile at Terry Ave and Price St. The car hit a post. other occupants were J. Strauck and family. injury also includes Mrs. Strauck’s mother. Judge Gordon vows fight speeders. four booked in police hours.
12th and Columbia area resident C. H. Slack aged 35 arrested on East Union Street after allegedly reaching the 27-mile mark. KB. A. Johnson aged 25 arrested by Patrolman George Reynolds early Wednesday at Alkiave and 634 Street Southwest charged with driving while intoxicated and held in city jail after failing to post bail.
Liberty bond quotes from New York on June 18 show varied movement across issues. First 4s slipped to 94.60 while second 4s rose to 94.00, third 4s at 896.54, and Victory 4s near 99.98 with Victory 24s at 100.
Ten leaders of the general strike, jailed at Stony Mountain penitentiary near Winnipeg, are to be deported without civil trial. They will be tried by a special board of inquiry in Ottawa, bail denied, under the Canadian deportation act.
Nellie Johnson leaves Seattle to join California strike action. Seattle operators oppose company led wage scale and unionization plan. Miss Julia O Connor orders postponement, not cancellation, while Seattle confers with Pacific Telephone in San Francisco. outcome hinges on wage demands and postmaster recognition. In Belgium, Wilson orders American vessels to ignore British blockade reestablishment, signaling tension over German blockade policy and Allied coordination.
The article forecasts bright skies and plentiful sun for today and Thursday attributed to official forecasts. It notes no major weather disruptions and adds a quip about consulting a dancing master before taking steps, reflecting a period voice.
Washington June 18 Opponents of daylight saving won the first test vote on repeal by 108 to 34, urging immediate consideration of the repeal. When the repealer bill to permanently abandon daylight saving was called up Representative Walsh of Massachusetts and La Guardia of New York attempted to delay.
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