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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1919

Page

6

Peace Signing Ceremony Planned With Delegates Attending

The article describes a peace signing event expected at 2 or 3 pm with six delegates, German heads up last protests, and a guarded public viewing area. Attire includes Albert coats and hats, with red wax seals and blue ribbons on signatures. Resumption of relations will wait until ratification.

Clemen Gean Albert Coats Te Pelace Port of Honor Infantry Ae France

Rail workers seek AFL admission for engineers firemen conductors

The AFL executive committee in Atlantic City moved toward admitting three railway branches the engineers firemen and conductors. Secretary Frank Morrison announced the applications and the committee also addressed other convention business including a possible protest over deportations and plans to organize telephone operators led by Julia O Connor.

United Press Atlantic City N. J American Federation of Labor Brotherhood of Railway Workers Frank Morrison American Federation Julia O'Connor

Bauer Aims to Wipe Out World Hate and Forge Friendly Ties

In an Europa Press interview Chancellor Bauer said Germany will strive to fulfill peace treaty provisions to wipe out hate and defiance in the world and create friendly relations with workers of all countries.

Apasse United Pree Bauer Europa Press Germany

Ketchikan Seeks City Ordinance For House Numbers

Ketchikan Alaska progresses toward urban status as City Clerk Win Winston asks Seattle records keeper Harry Carroll for the ordinance on house numbering. The move signals growing municipal structure and aims to aid navigation for residents and visitors.

Ketchikan Alaska Harry Carroll Seattle Win Winston Carroll

Red Cross Ships Supplies to Siberia

The Pacific division of the American Red Cross will immediately ship to Siberia 1,500,000 yards of gauze 27,000 pounds of cellular cotton and 12,000 yards of bath robes following an order from Washington. The Siberian division is in urgent need of these items.

San Francisco Pacific American Red Cros Siberia Red Cross Washington Siberian

No Saloon Limits Removed From Seattle Charter

The latest Seattle charter edition eliminates saloon limits and ward boundaries. Local improvement matters now governed by state law and city ordinance are no longer included in the charter as the section is stricken out.

City of Seattle

General Treat Visits Seattle Before Returning to Camp

General Treat, veteran of Cuba and World War I, arrives in Seattle en route to California with 41 years of service. He commands the American military mission in Italy and heads the Western Department from the Presidio.

Treat Padua Italy Cuba Spain Seattle New York

Railway Men Rally for National Initiative and Referendum

The Railway Men's Welfare league of Washington adopts a resolution urging enactment of national initiative and referendum laws. It calls for democracy in major issues such as foreign policy and public ownership. The league, meeting May 26, 1919 in Seattle, plans a nationwide campaign.

Railway Men's Welfare League of Washington State of Beattle

Germany votes to sign peace treaty amid gloom in Weimar

The national assembly overwhelmingly approves the Lerma peace treaty after Chancellor Hauer signals cabinet acceptance. The session, described as funeral like, hears grim speeches as Scapa Flow sinking news sparks divided views on Germany's future and costs.

Carl D. Groat United Press Weimar National Assembly Hauer Germany Enald Raver Scapa Flow Philip Scheidemann Bauer Townafolk

Police Probe Shooting Fray Claims Another Life

Investigators probe death of Lawrence 39 in city hospital after a shot to the head. Wife Nel Lawrence, owner of a Pine Street stand, says the weapon was fired by Lawrence during a quarrel over store accounts. Carlson and Alquist, patrons, were questioned and released. Lawrence had separated from his wife and was living in the back storeroom.

Day Lawrence City Hospital Trme Carlson Asquiar Mrs. Lawrence Thomas Foulda Harry Levell Pine «T James G. Lawrence Brooklyn Ave Billings Mont

Weaver Placed on Trial for Murder

The trial of Frank Weaver for murder opens in superior court Wednesday with Deputy Prosecuting Attorney John Carmody for the state. Weaver is alleged to be part of a trio that tried to rob Andrew Uren at his 4310 First Ave NE station. Uren, 71, was killed by a revolver shot as they fled. Harry Rothwell, 21, is accused of firing the shot. John Oxek, another suspect, remains in county jail and will be tried later.

Frank Weaver Superior Court John JD. Carmody Thomas D. Page Weaver Alteged Andrew Uren First Ave. N. E March Uren Harry Rothwell John Oxek

Lake Erie Leads World in Fish Density Per Square Mile

Lake Erie produced more fish per square mile than any other body of water globally, marking it as a premier fish habitat. The discovery highlights the lake's rich aquatic life and productivity.

Lake Erie

Discount Rumor of Bauer Resignation

PERLIN June 24 The Vosnsische Zeitung reports the Bauer cabinet resigned before the national assembly met citing pressure from Von Hindenburg and Ludendorff over unconditional peace terms. The note reportedly accepted in Paris was prepared by Chancellor Bauer, discounting the resignation rumor.

Perlin Vosnsische Zeitung Bauer National Assembly Wield Marshal von Hindenburg Ludendorff Paris

Belgium to Receive 500 Million German Indemnities

The peace conference repatriations committee announced priority payment to Belgium of 500 million dollars in German indemnities. This decision sets Belgium first in line for compensation amid postwar settlement talks.

Paris Peace Conference Belgium

The Star Promotes Advertising Thought in Public Mind

A brief promotional note urges readers to associate The Star with advertising prowess and effective campaigns. It frames the newspaper as a trusted partner for brands seeking reach and impact.

Summertime Sweater Styles in Seattle at Bon Marche

The Bon Marche offers summertime sweater coats with sailor collars belts and tasseled ends in colors like cherry iris bronze coral and forest green. Pure silk options priced from 25 to 32.50 with rayon satin options at 12.50 and wool coats from 10 to 12.50 plus wool slip-ons priced 5 to 10.00.

Wraps at $39.50 from Parisian designers in sale

High class wraps inspired by Premet and Bullet reproduce Paris styles. They are made of twill velvetyn and velour with a new silhouette featuring broad shoulders and slim ankles. Available on the second floor in assorted colors.

Wash Dresses Special $4.95

Dress description outlines a straight line wash dress in plaid gingham with white poplin collar and cuffs featuring French knot embroidery. White piping at waist and pockets with button trims. Located in the dress section on the third floor.

Girls Tennis Shoes Sale On Main Floor

Fifty pairs of growing girls white duck tennis pumps with fiber soles and size 214 only offered at one dollar. Women’s canvas pumps in Colonial and plain styles plus eighteen broken sizes at one ninety five. White duck tennis shoes with rubber soles twenty four broken sizes at one ninety five. Upper main floor.

Printed Lawns and Voiles Sale on Main Floor

A textile listing describes 500 yards of 36 inch Printed Lawns in lengths to 4 yards along with 56 and 40 inch Dress Voiles in stripe and floral patterns. Colors include light shades plus plain black heliotrope pink and blue. Lower Main Floor.

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