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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1919
Page
7
Washington March 11 Japanese diplomats described the reported declaration of independence by the Korean National Independence Union as not a situation for discussion at the peace table. They said Korea was joined to Japan with world approval, while acknowledging a small element desired change.
Sergt. J. Howard Lichenstein of Wenatchee Washington is named as the first American soldier to receive an honorable discharge from the army in France in a Stars and Stripes report. He formerly worked as a reporter for the Daily World.
San Francisco March 11. Mrs Frederick HK Kendall rich society widow fights divorce decree to keep twins Nathaniel and Burt together, arguing twins share a mystic bond and must not be separated. Husband's cruelty suit filed as attorneys prepared settlements.
Washington March 11 The Fighting 42d Rainbow division is expected to reach America in early May as the last French departure for April sailed. War Department officials say the unit will miss the Victory celebration and may be allowed regimental parades in states of its origin due to its heavy fighting on the West Front. General Pershing ordered the return and widespread requests for troop parades have begun to come in.
A soldier's mother praises Elks for censuring lawmakers in Olympia who rejected the Lamping bill. She notes the $2,500,400 allocated for building in Olympia contrasted with the small monthly benefit for returning soldiers, sailors, and marines, urging fraternal orders statewide to act similarly.
Seventeen French air force officers and 20 men led by Col. Faure arrived in Tokyo to supervise the reorganization of the Japanese air service. France will send 100 airplanes for the effort, with an expected three month stay. Officers are veterans with multiple decorations, including Lieut Georges Richardson who served with the US Marines.
Anchorage March 11 local report says the city butcher agreed to stop being sassy to customers following a completed investigation. The railway commission secured meat at 28 cents a pound while the local butcher charges 40 cents. The probe found no exorbitant pricing but ordered courteous treatment and delivery to patrons.
The steamer Humboldt, a pioneer freight and passenger packet in Southeastern Alaska trade, will be transferred to Southern waters under a deal between owner Max Kalish and San Francisco shipping man W. S. Scammell. She will run between San Francisco and San Pedro.
An old advertisement claims HKHOMO Quinine Laxative Bromine tablets cure a cold in one day. It urges readers to seek the full name KE W GROVE signature and references a potent 20 count supply.
Special to the Star reports that plans to sacrifice a cow at Katarpur triggered a riot in which 30 Muslims were killed and 60 injured. Fire was set to villages as Hindus arrived from surrounding towns in protest. about 200 Hindus face punishment for inciting the outbreak.
In Los Angeles on March 11 Fred Lawrence a 42 year old waiter sued his friend after loaning $60. The friend and a woman customer’s dropped change led to a theft dispute resulting in both men being jailed for alleged larceny. A separate note says University of Washington freshmen face a $53.63 bill for damages from a water tower demo.
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