26 Jun 1919
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1919
Page
1
A Berlin news dispatch reports rebels control Hamburg halls and free prisoners while Von Lettow orders a crushing response. Paris dispatch notes 100 deaths in Hamburg riots as peace delegations prepare to sign the treaty at 2 PM on Saturday.
Bertrand W. Sinclair, once a Western unknown, returns with Big Timber a rugged outdoor love story set in a Northwest logging camp. The novel follows strong men and noble women as fame awaits in the next Seattle Star issue.
United States circuit court of appeals upholds wartime prohibition act beyond June 30, tossing injunction against 2.75 percent beer. Judge Mayer’s restraint rejected as improper. court urges fast Supreme Court decision and minimal brewer disruption. Washington June 26. House judiciary committee splits tactics for constitutional and war-time prohibition.
Police report two robberies in Youngstown carried out by three men shortly after morning streetcar stops. Frank Feeney from 26th Avenue, and A K Waugh near 26th Avenue, both attacked as they returned home. The tallest suspect wielded the gun and commanded retreat.
Water will be shut off from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday on N Broadway from E Howell to EB Lynn and on E Lynn and E Newton streets from N Broadway to Tenth Ave North.
Sealed pages advertise Want Ad Rhymes published daily by Theaters. Readers are cautioned the contest results appear on the Classified page and may print any day.
The article describes a case involving Martin accused in a whiskey theft tied to Providence hospital deliveries. It notes a physician alleged to have failed to deliver all sacks, and mentions grand jury interest and destruction of the booze by Superior Judge Clay Allen. Witnesses include Alfred Hamilton and F W Campbell, with Mrs. Walter C. Smith among those testifying.
Frank Weaver, charged with murder in the February shooting of Andrew Uren, remains jailed until the September term. His case, linked with two co defendants, has been postponed to permit prosecutors’ and other trials, and due to Mrs Carmody’s illness.
Massachusetts yesterday ratified the woman suffrage amendment. The House approved the measure by 185 to 47 and the Senate had ratified the amendment the previous week, signaling the state’s support for constitutional change.
General Graves reports from Washington that on June 2, four members of the regular Army's 31st Infantry were killed and two wounded during an attempt to aid comrades captured near the Souchan line in Siberia. Among the dead are Second Lieutenant Albert Ward and Privates D. P. Craig and Charles Flake. two others were wounded. The captured include Lieutenant Custer Fribley and several others. The incident follows weeks of Bolshevik activity around the Souchan line.
Gladys Wise, 19, arrives in Seattle with her Shimmie dance as Chief Warren weighs public order. Backed by Alexander Pantages, Wise defends the dance while Seattle authorities consider allowing three daily demonstrations at Pantages theatre amid a crowd eager to judge the act.
SAN FRANCISCO June 26 A large share of the 1st infantry enlisted personnel comes from the Pacific coast states and Middle West draftees. They were assigned to the Eighth division, trained at Camp Fremont, and sailed for the Philippines in August to bolster the 27th and 1st infantry before moving to Siberia.
The Central Labor union in executive session decided not to call a general strike in sympathy with the teamsters at era. It urged moral and financial support for the striking team and asked union members to refuse handling goods from non union teams while weekly assessments fund the strike. The group denounced Mayor Smith as unworthy to lead the city.
An organization of all medical men who served in the war will be formed Friday night at the Army and Navy club to coordinate service and memorial efforts.
Director General Hines told the House Interstate Commerce Committee the railroad administration is seriously considering another freight rate raise to meet deficits and fund revenue needs amid ongoing financial pressures.
Redwood City California June 26 The Inez Reed murder case against Dr Ephriam Northcott nears verdict with only final arguments and judge's instructions remaining before the jury retires late today.
The seal for the peace treaty will be formed from an impression of a seal ring cut from a California gold nugget presented for a wedding ring. The signet bears the president’s name in shorthand resembling abstract characters.
Liberty bonds quoted today with 6s at 90.90 and 4s across several maturities. First 4s at 94.86, second 4s at 4? notes, first 44s 5.80, second 44s 94.18, third 44s 5.14, fourth 44s 94.22. Victory 3 percent at 100.06 and Victory 4 percent at 0.58.
The jury in the Lone Star Dietz draft papers case disagreed six to six after 14 hours of deliberation in Spokane. A grand jury may indict Dietz on the same or another charge.
Federal Judge Neterer reset Gilbert Butterworth's trial to July 14 after dismissing 44 counts. Remaining charges accuse him of mailing false statements to defraud the parents of Paul Heidenreich, a sailor who died at the University of Washington naval training station.
Harry L. Smith a discharged soldier received five days in the county jail from Justice Otis W. Brinker on Thursday morning. He was convicted of passing morphine sulphate tablets to county jail trusty John Ozek to be taken to inmate Red Hayes. Smith was a jail visitor.
Dr. R E E Bunch mayor of Muncie and Horace G Murphy Delaware county state’s attorney were arrested on a federal warrant charging conspiracy to use the mails to defraud They were released on $10000 bond Each was indicted by a federal grand jury and accused of sharing protection money paid by alleged fake fight swindlers.
In Mineola New York on June 26 the jury in the Walter K Wilkins murder case viewed the couple s home at Long Beach to assess the scene of the death. The house showed little change since the night of the slaying with a dust cover over items. The trial was expected to send the case to the jury tonight or tomorrow.
The war department rejected all bids on 142 million pounds of surplus army meat due to unsatisfactory prices and inadequate distribution. A statement on the bids was being prepared for release later today.
Paris dispatch says Freiderich Wilhelm Hohenzollern, former crown prince, escaped from Holland to Germany with a staff officer. He had stayed at Mosterland on Wieringen island since November 21 and could be named in potential war crimes lists. Royalist movements and pressure on Holland over extradition of the Kaiser are noted.
Berlin dispatch reports a government proclamation declaring peace concluded and urging full treaty fulfillment. Meanwhile the Tageblatt notes continued hostilities near Notec and north of Posen in Poland.
Field Marshal von Hindenburg declares retirement from his post to private life after peace in a letter to President Ebert, per a Copenhagen dispatch. The move ends his leading role of the German armies amid ongoing negotiations.
Paris diary reports a new German delegation expected to reach Versailles tomorrow night as talks proceed in the postwar settlement with Britain and France.
Paris report states the peace treaty will be signed at 3 PM Saturday. German signatories include Mueller Giesberts and Leinert, who will reach Versailles Saturday morning. Wilson to dine with Poincare at the Elysee before he sails from Brest Sunday.
A historical brief suggests taxation of single men will not lift marriage statistics and may instead spur emigration. The piece notes potential policy misfires and broader demographic impacts, framing the issue as a social-economic dilemma for policymakers.
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