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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1919
Page
1
Olympia March 7 By a 26 to 6 vote the senate approved the amended Ollarra Landen bill authorizing cities to form fair rent commissions to investigate extortion and set fair rents. The measure proceeds to the house and governor for final approval.
J A Miller 37 a shipwright is charged with murdering Frank Burkhardt for cash. Detectives say Miller confessed after returning from Eastern Washington, detailing a hammer attack and acid body disposal in a ravine near Ren ton Junction. Burkhardt's body was later identified in a bath tub of acid at Miller's home.
Berlin report says a battle raged around rebel headquarters as government troops, switching sides, attacked with gas and armored cars. Rebels defended tight, with fighting near both sides and reports of casualties including civilians. The city remained unsettled as parades and crowds persisted amid shelling and police activity.
Weasel had been seen lately. Peter recalls a tale involving the Green Forest and Hooty the Owl. A dark, jattsome area near the forest holds memories and caution for Peter as he remembers a past encounter.
The Star promises a daily bedtime tale for children by Thornton W. Burgess starting tomorrow with A Shadow Warns Peter and repeats that Burgess will provide a new story every night.
The Star adds cartoonist Webster to its editorial page humorists. Today's cartoon on the income tax presents a humorous take on a common financial issue.
Olympia March 7 The poll tax idea for a soldiers reward bill, shaped by organizers under Everett Senator pressure, moved to the rules committee and likely on tomorrow’s calendar. It would levy a $5 annual poll tax on ages 21 to 50 until $5,000,000 is raised, with $500,000 returned to Veterans welfare and the rest to the commission. If enacted soldiers could receive $40 on discharge, or $60 in needy cases, the fund aiding the commission. Any surplus would go to county road and bridge funds amid a Senate fight over constitutional questions and tax burdens on soldiers both poor and rich.
A rapid call to a Fort Lawton street car incident resulted in a baby born during the police patrol wagon ride. The event occurred after rescuers aided a fainting woman near Columbia and 11 a.m. The wagon returned toward the station, with the mother identified as Mrs Carey’s age 32.
Peter Benton acting general secretary of the I. W. W. leaves Chicago for Seattle as Philip J. Barry of the Department of Justice reports. Stone previously led the organization before Haywood’s 20 year espionage act sentence.
The Postal Telegraph Co extends a 19 percent wage rise to all employees. General manager W. W. Morrison announced the increase, effective January 1, and applicable across printing and telegraph departments. Morrison indicated the raise applies through company payroll adjustments.
Portland reports that phone workers are prepared to strike as tensions rise over pay conditions and job security. Union spokesmen say actions could begin soon without new bargaining agreements.
Officials announced a likely simultaneous strike by girl operators and linemen of Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co. and by key telegraph workers. International officers may order walkouts on the Pacific coast at any time with no warning. Railroad telegraphers reportedly will not handle commercial business during a strike.
Workers vote across 21 Metal Trades affiliated unions with 12 to 15 unions casting ballots. Sheet Metal Workers report 95 in favor and 26 against resuming work, Draftsmen union votes strongly to return, other unions tally pending. Outcome hinges on majority of unions voting yes or no, with results delayed to Saturday night.
A Washington DC frame of reference mocks Seattle press coverage of the Seattle affair and the general strike. The piece notes editorials from The Star praising workers in shipyards and contrasts Times neutrality, predicting the eventual reveal of motives as events unfold.
President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson watched the shipboard movies showing scenes from his Boston reception. They laughed at portions, as the presidential party stayed connected to world events via wire news from both sides of the Atlantic.
Striking New York harbor workers met with James L. Hughes, federal mediator for the railroad administration, to consider a compromise proposal aimed at a rapid settlement of the port dispute. The plan is seen as a middle ground between labor board awards and striker demands.
An 11 year old boy was found shot through the head on a snow covered prairie outskirts of Chicago. His hands and feet were frostbound and authorities fear he will not recover. Police uncover little else about the victim or possible assailants.
Secretary Daniels announced Admiral Knapp will relieve Admiral Sims at London on May 7. Admiral Strauss will return to Europe to direct mine sweeping in the North Sea. Admiral Niblack to head naval intelligence after a brief return from the Mediterranean. Three German merchant ships under conversion to transports expected to be ready this week.
President Wilson received messages from Secretary Daniels and Secretary Tumulty praising a Democrat victory in a Pennsylvania special congressional race in the 22nd district to fill a vacancy from EBB Robbins’s death. The George Washington sails offshore as the president rests aboard with boat drills and routine duties awaiting him.
Washington on March 7 stated that it is reasonably certain all mines have been taken up along the Atlantic Coast, according to a navy department advisory issued today.
The 347th field artillery unit of the 1st division with 4.7 inch guns will sail from France within two weeks, according to cables received by friends of Chaplain George Lacombe. The unit, now at Brest, is composed of National Army men from Pacific coast states.
In Tacoma on March 17 Charles Davis shot and killed his brother Robert E. Davis a Todd shipyard foreman at their home after denouncing Bolshevism and ordering him out of the house. Davis fled in the dead man's automobile with the crime witnessed by Robert's wife and visitor J W Lamar.
SACRAMENTO March 7 Approved in committee after amendments the Harris prohibition bill was recommended for passage. Key changes include allowing sale of whisky beer brandy with physician prescription and possession of legally obtained liquor before the law, permitting liquor flavoring extracts. Bona fide private clubs may stock liquor for members under the bill.
German leaders refuse to loosen food and armistice terms as Allied peace delegates press for guarantees. American representatives at Spa in Belgium report Germany's firm stance, returning to Paris with the Allied mission for more instructions on the central issue of easing the blockade.
Paris March 7 The peace conference leaders discuss sending supplies to Bohemia and German territories to curb Bolshevism while ensuring populations remain controlled. Naval terms are reviewed and a decision to destroy the German marines is anticipated. Kiel canal and Helgoland reductions are still under consideration.
A car traveling east of Portland Oregon veered into a river after steering gear failed. Mrs. J R Norton of Hood River drowned while her husband survived by swimming ashore. The accident occurred about 20 miles east of Portland in moderate to slow traffic.
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