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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1919

Page

8

Phone Strike Near as Seattle Operators Prep Walkout

Local union leaders say a Seattle telephone operators strike may occur at any minute pending word from Miss Misa Nellie Johnson national vice president. Johnson advised preparedness as a Monday meeting and a Labor Temple gathering discussed actions and reactions to San Francisco conference decisions.

Seattle Misa Nellie Johnson Internatonal Ce Telephone Operators’ Union Portland San Francisco Miss Johnson A&a Labor J San Misa May Luffy Mabel Leslie Boston Julia O'Connor Labor Temple Francisco

Huns Vote to Accept Terms

Weimar reports the assembly backing Chancellor Bauer's new ministry with most members voting confidence. Bauer said Germany is ready to sign the treaty but must record opposition to handing over its subjects and acknowledged war responsibility before final approval.

Weimar Assembly Bauer Germany

Teuton Cabinet Now Organized in Berlin

Germany's new cabinet was announced listing Gustav Adolph Bauer as chancellor Herman Mueller as foreign minister Eduard David as interior minister Mathias Ern Fer ber as finance and vice chancellor Wissel as economics Schlicka as labor Meyer as treasury Johann Giesberts as posts and telegraphs Dr Bell as communications and colonies Noske as defense Schmidt as food controller Advices from Weimar said the government would accept peace terms before the deadline tomorrow.

Berlin United Press Germany Gustav Adolph Bauer Herman Mueller Eduard David Interior Mathias Fernberger Finance Herr Wissel Herr Schlicka Herr Meyer Johann Giesberts Dr. Bell Gustav Noske Herr Schmidt Weimar

Seattle Train Derails Near Aurora Injuring Several

A Burlington Route passenger train from Seattle derailed near Aurora Nebraska after hitting a defective switch while traveling 62 mph. Four sleepers, a diner and a chair car left the rails. Among the injured were Mr and Mrs Alfred H Swan Y M C A workers in China and Mrs W W Teewell of Gillette Wyoming, all taken to Lincoln hospital.

Aurora Neb St. Louis Burlington Houte Here Gillette, Wyo Lincoln

Blockades Will Be Raised With Peace

Paris reports that the economic council, with the signing of peace, will raise all blockades including that against Russia.

Paris United Press the Economic Council Russia

Prolonged German Negotiations Across Treaty Deadline

The article reports Clemenceau and allied powers demanding a definitive German decision on signature within 24 hours. Germany protests core treaty articles, rejects Article 236 and the surrender of colonial possessions, and asserts reservations and potential repudiation of obligations.

Clemenceau German Republic Germany

German Fleet Sunk as Crews Abandon Ships at Sea

Eye witness reports describe German battleships Moltke Seydlitz Derfflinger Hindenburg and Von der Tann sinking after neutralization by German crews. British guards fire on boats as sailors abandon ship and many are rescued by destroyers. A separate note outlines a proposed two year review of the treaty with the League of Nations.

Scapa Flow Moltka Seydlitz Derflinger Hindenburg von der Tann High Council League of Nations Germany

Labor men end state session in Washington federation

Conservatives left after closing session as radicals seized control. A paper resolution endorsing the Mooney strike and a referendum on the One in Union plan passed. About 75 unresolved resolutions will be reviewed by the federation executive council.

Bellingham Triadricals Washington State Foderation of Labor Mooney Federation Executive Council Federation

Riot Act Holds Through Winnipeg Riots Debated

Winnipeg remains under riot act as six women await trial for Saturday clashes. Mayor Gray bans parades as military is withdrawn and special constables patrol. The 40 day general strike shows little sign of settlement with union leaders demanding terms before talks. Toronto street railway workers also struck, halting service.

Winnipeg Man United Press Gray H. T. Hazelton Winnipea Houilders’ Exchange

Sale of High Class Wraps At 29.50

A sale of high class wraps priced at 29.50 proves successful from the outset. The offerings are described as exceptional and attract early demand.

Lotions and Creams for the Summer Girl's Complexion

Drug section on upper main floor lists freckle creams and face lotions with prices. Dr Berry’s Freckle Cream 50c, Stillman’s Freckle Cream 50c, Malvina Cream 50c, Orchard White 35c. Hazel Cream for sunburn 50c, Hind’s Honey and Almond Lotion 49c and 98c, plus Certified with Hazel and Almond Lotion at 50c.

Dr. Berry Stillman Orchard Hind

Outdoor Kiddie Toys Offer Colorful Healthful Fun

Basement store on Union Street advertises aluminum sand sieves and moulds, Sandy Andy toys from 75 cents to 1.25, sand trays 50 or 75 cents, sand sets and mills 35 cents to 1 dollar, sand wagons 1 dollar, modeled sail boats 65 cents to 6 dollars, tin wheelbarrows 50 cents to 1.25, and children’s tennis rackets 10 to 50 cents.

Sandy Andy Toys Union Street

Apron Gingham and Fine Lawn at Bon Marche Lower Floor

Advertises apron gingham 10 yard bolts in blue black and tan checks up to 20 yards. Fine white lawn 40 inches wide sold by the yard at 25 cents. Bird's eye diaper cloth offered in 10 yard bolts 24 inches wide at 2.85, 27 inches at 2.50. Lower main floor Bon Marche.

BON Marche

Shoe sale ad lists varied prices in bold type

Local advertisement promotes footwear with BLACK SHOES priced at 10 cents and WHITE KID SHOES at 30 cents, plus WHITE CANVAS SHOES at 25 cents. The brief catalog emphasizes low prices and a simple display.

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