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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1919

Page

8

Voices on World Peril at Franco American Meet

March 12 reports from the Presa club Franco American gathering where leaders including Poch Capt Tardieu Secret Lansing Gen Persh Admiral Benson Henry White and ambassadors urged immediate action to save the world from anarchy and despotic rule. They argued food relief and restored industry in Germany are keys to peace and warned against vengeance that could impede postwar stability.

America Right Presa Club Poch Capt, Tardieu Secret Lansing Ambassador Gen. Persh Benson Henry White House Jus Germany France

World League battle heats as senators clash over terms

Opponents warn that the proposed league endangers the Monroe Doctrine and U S sovereignty. They expect radical amendments to neutralize the agreement while supporters say a league is essential to quell European chaos and restore peace.

League Senate United States

Sinn Fein MPs Protest Belfast Prison Authorities Action

Sinn Fein members of parliament protested Belfast prison authorities at a Dublin corporation meeting led by the lord mayor. The Dublin body went to Dublin Castle to present the protest to government officials. The undersecretary said the protest would be communicated to British authorities.

Dublin Dublin Corporation Sinn Fein Belfast Dublin Castle

Welfare board report notes surge in war work

The Jewish Welfare Board reports its war work has increased in the past year and now ranks with other welfare groups operating in army camps and cantonments.

Jewish Welfare Board

Auxiliaries Meet for 61st Inf and 116th Signal Battalion

A meeting was held Monday night in the Armory of the auxiliaries of Companies A, B, D and L of the 61st infantry and the 116th field signal battalion. New constitution and bylaws for the organization were discussed.

61St Infantry 116Th Field Signal Battalion

Mayor Hanson’s Brother Promoted to Major Overseas

Dr. W. C. Hanson of this city has attained the rank of major in overseas forces, after Gen. Pershing’s recommendation. He has been offered a regular army commission but had not decided whether to continue in military life at the time of writing.

Gen Pershing Ole Hanson

County Commission to Build Steamer for Lake Washington Ferry Service

Due to many complaints about poor ferry service and concerns over unsafe launches, the county board will construct a new steamer to provide adequate service and replace spending $1,000 on repairs for an old out of commission email launch.

Lake Washington Board of County Commissioners

Food hoards grow as cold storage stocks rise across staples

Washington reports March 1 stockpiles show a large rise in frozen poultry with overall meat and egg reserves expanding. Broilers roasters and fowls lead gains while butter stocks and cheese also increase. Eggs declined forprocessed items while meat supplies grow amid higher storage levels.

Caseegee Fronen

Ebenezer the Hamm Tree Mule Leads Palace Hip Show

Ebenezer the four legged comedian known as The Hamm Tree Mule opens in a new Palace Hip program. Charlies King Virginia Thornton company bidding farewell after a long Palace run with a changing act. Acts include The Sheriff sketch, The Morenos novelty, Langeter Brothers, Quigley White surprise act, Sax Woods and Lawson harmony, and Gilmore and Le Moyne in The Mop Lady.

Ebenezer Hamm Tree Palace Hip Charlies King Virginia Thornton Company

Seattle Maintains Low Death Rate Among U S Cities

Seattle remains noted as the healthiest city in the United States as the Chamber of Commerce cites a mortality division report. Seattle’s population is estimated at 364000 with ten deaths per thousand residents annually.

Seattle United States Chamber of Commerce U. S. Department of Commerce

Tacoma Yards Open in Week as Work Begins

Tacoma March 12 Electricians engineers and power house men were among the first to work as the shipyards opened. Yards expected to be in complete running order within a week as owners estimate. TO GIVE DANCE The Bachelors club the dancing club of this city will entertain friends at an informal party the Mineral Ball Friday evening at the Shrine Auditorium of the New Masonic temple.

Tacoma Shrine Auditorium New Masonic Temple

Canadian trooper killed in France kin seek Seattle contact

William H. Exelby of Edmonton says Trooper J. Murray of the Canadian forces killed in France last October has a brother-in-law in Seattle named Williams. Exelby asks to connect Murray’s family with Williams if possible.

J. Murray France Seattle Williams William H. Exelby Edmonton Canada Murray

Sacramento teen tennis prodigy profiles Lucille Murphy

Fans hail 17 year old Lucille C Murphy of Sacramento Calif as a rising tennis star. This season she has claimed five championships including the Junior Bay Counties and National Red Cross medals.

Sacramento Cal Lucille C. Murphy National Red Cross

Anti-Injunction Bill Passed in Senate and Looms for Governor

Olympia report: at 10 a m the senate approved the Clayton anti injunction bill as sent from the house. It now goes to the governor for approval. Senator Kuykendall of the judiciary committee said the measure does not legalize picketing and mirrors the national law with local adjustments.

Olympia Senate House Kuykendall Judicciary Committee

Former Wurtemburg Ruler Near Death

Geneva reports that during a melee when Kiel sailors seized his yacht on Lake Constance the former King William of Wurtemburg narrowly escaped drowning. Widespread disorder affects Rhine towns not under allied occupation as German and Austrian peasants clash and consuls withdraw from the lake region.

Geneva Kiel Take Constance William of

Sail in Seattle Sees New Benicia Ready for Command

Capt J Mortensen arrived from Mobile to inspect the barkentine Benicia recently purchased by Whitney and Rodden of Mobile. He may succeed Capt J Anderson as skipper of the vessel.

J. Mortensen Seattle Mobile Ala Barkentine Benicia Whitney & Rodden Mortensen J. Anderson

Ukrainian Forces Storm Kherson Reported Captured

London reports Ukrainian soviet forces stormed Kherson and captured the city on March 8 in an official White Russian republic dispatch received today.

London Kherson

The Largest Audience in the Northwest Reads Star Want Ads

Local readers flock to Star classifieds as the Northwest’s widest circulation reaches households across cities. The paper highlights affordable ads for jobs real estate and services attracting buyers and sellers statewide.

Northwest Star

Why Will Women Buy These Aprons at 1.00

An advertisement promotes affordable aprons priced at 1.00 and 1.50. It describes a slipover amply cut percale apron in pink blue or plaids easy to launder and a front opening apron with two large pockets in striped or figured percale. A new 1.50 design features gingham in assorted launderable colors with a lace front.

Inexpensive Silks and Dress Goods at Bon Marche

Bon Marche offers affordable fabrics for dresses and skirts with a practical selection. 36-inch Silk-Mixed Poplin $1.00 features a lustrous finish and is popular for dresses and skirts in street, evening, and black styles. 36-inch Fancy Dress Silks $1.25 provide sturdy, pretty patterns for Spring outfits. 36-inch Black Satin $1.50 per yard offers soft, lustrous quality suitable for dresses and separates.

New Womens Oxfords Lightly Priced at Seven Fifty

Dark brown kid leather Oxfords with hand turned soles in Blucher lace style. High arch cut and Louis covered heel. Price seven dollars and fifty cents. Women’s Shoe Shop Upper Main Floor.

Twilled Suiting and Underwear Crepe at Bon Marche

Twilled suiting 25 cents a yard in 34 and 36 inch widths, blue and white, green and white, brown and white stripes. Underwear crepe 30 inch soft lingerie crepe 25 cents a yard, tan green and dark blue, launders easily with little ironing. Bon Marche.

BON Marche

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Sec Lansing Lattere CE Gran Shouk Cummings Lodge Penrose Knox Wilson League of Nations Holsceviem Europe Hanson W. C. Hanson the Bargain Basement Washington Euting Heten Department of Wurtemburg Panama New Women’s Oxfords
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