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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1919

Page

1

Ripley to Feature Sport Sketches In The Star Daily

The Star announces Ripley will contribute daily sport cartoons and entertaining writings. Also on page 6 Webster’s laugh cartoons and The Little Stories for Realtime headline the kiddies section. Page 11 features Cynthia Grey letters and Confessions of a War Bride with other women’s features.

Ripley The Star Daily America Frank Crane King George Cynthia Grey Mr. Everett True Tom Duff Balmy Benny the Star

Japanese Fruit Merchant is Shot on City Street

Etsutaro Azuma a Japanese fruit merchant of 515 Maynard Ave was shot four times and killed at the corner of Sixth Ave South end Main St at 820 last night by an unidentified assailant. The murderer fled after discarding the pistol. Police seek the shooter. The dead man’s wife offered no light. H Sasaki 41 is detained on an open police bailors and denies the accusation.

Etsutaro Azuma Maynard Ave Sixth Ave Main St H. Sasaki

Seattle Considers Zoning to Ban Vacant Shack Garages

The Seattle city council moves to ban building of vacant lot shack garages in residence districts. Kennedy plans a bill to split districts into groups allowing auto houses in sparse areas, reducing fire hazards and avoiding long walks for owners. The proposal, announced Thursday, will be presented to council Monday.

Thomas J. L. Kennedy Corporation Counsel Seattle Kennedy

Two Children Die In Flames As Home Burns

A mother left briefly to shop, leaving the home at 5058 50th Ave. to the fire. Six year old James Wilbur Barry and three year old Lee J. Barry Jr. perished as neighbors and a firefighter struggled to enter the blaze. Mrs. Barry and the boys slept inside when the flames erupted.

James Wilbur Barry Lee J. Barry 50Th Ave Friends Bartlett M. J. Hodge Th Barrys

Fitzgerald Spent 35 On Printing and Advertising

Councilman C B Fitzgerald reported 35 as his total election expense to the city clerk on Thursday. Fellow councilmen W H Moore and FR H Thomson filed blank statements showing no spending. No statements were filed by the three unsuccessful candidates.

C. B. Fitzgerald W. H. Moore FR. H. Thomson Fitzgerald

De Valera Sends Plea to America for Ireland’s Self-Rule

Edward De Valera head of Sinn Fein appeals to the American people through a document declaring Ireland’s demand for self determination. The statement was written while he hid near Dublin and handed to a Sinn Fein MP for delivery to F. Couch, a United Press correspondent who carried it to New York to avoid censorship.

Bostows Noth Irish Republic Edward de Valera Sinn Fein Ireland de Valera Lincoln England Dublin F. Couch United Press New York

Ireland's Gamble for Self Determination Challenging England

President Edward de Valera urges Britain to accept the principle of self determination for Ireland. He argues a decisive islandwide vote could grant independence or continued union, warning England to remove interference and promising Ireland will uphold its own fate with steadfast spirit. He notes recent elections and questions whether UK statesmen will right Ireland’s claim.

Ireland England

Never Could Stand the Lamps Built Into Fenders at Auto Show

Report from a Seattle auto show notes a young woman remarking on lamps in fenders and short skirts while crowds attend the Armory event. Dealers report brisk sales and a looming delivery rush as 16 000 attendees to date fuel optimism for spring and summer car production. Thursday’sShriners program and a concert lineup accompany exhibits and a growing crowd.

Shriners Guterson Imperial Concert Orchestra Ee Z Coast Artillery Stars and Stripes Komzak Gpo Es Ives Ig Ad Ha Rossini Lucia de Lammer Donizetti

Portland Chief Threatened by Unknown Group Note

Portland reports an anonymous note claiming to be from the J. W. W. threatens to send Police Chief Johnson’s head to Mayor Laker by parcel post unless demands by Industriailers are met. The letter, marked with what appears to be blood and symbols, cites ongoing holdups and names Commander-in-Chief. The chief has raided the J. W. W. hall and helped arrest radicals. A Berlin wireless note says War Minister Noske sought armistice terms only with unconditional surrender.

Portland W. W Johnson Laker London Berlin Noske Spartacans

President Wilson May Issue Public Statement on League Covenant

Washington reports say President Wilson will address the American mood toward the League covenant. Advisers expect a statement after arriving in Paris or in Brest to counter European opinion and offset Washington reporting from his visit. Secretary Tumulty denied Paris reports that censorship blocked League opposition news.

Robert J. Render United Press Washington Wilson France Paris Brest League United States Tumulty

War-time license rules lifted for stump blasting

The interior department announced that wartime regulations requiring licenses for explosives in stump blasting reclaiming land ditching and other agricultural purposes are removed on March 15.

Washington Interior Department

Part of Income Tax Law 1918 Penalties and Penalties

This excerpt outlines penalties under Revenue Act of 1918 for failure to pay or collect taxes or to file returns. It states a civil penalty not exceeding 1000 dollars and a misdemeanor for willful evasion with fines up to 10000 dollars or up to one year in prison or both, plus prosecu

Internal Revenue Federal Building

President to Reach Brest Tonight on Transatlantic Voyage

President Wilson’s steamer George Washington faces heavy seas and will not reach Brest before 11 p.m. He plans to board a special train for Paris and join the Supreme War Council at 3 p.m. tomorrow to begin shaping the preliminary peace treaty.

United Press U. S.S George Washington Brest Wilson Paris Breet Supreme War Council

Prince Lichnowsky May Be Germanys Ambassador to the U S

Dispatches from Berlin say Prince Lichnowsky may become Germanys ambassador to the United States once peace is signed. He previously served as ambassador to Great Britain at the war start and fled after publishing memoirs blaming Germany. He returned after the revolution to Berlin. Helsingfors reports a new Bolshevik cabinet aims at world revolution.

Prince Lichnowsky Germany U. S Paris Berlin United States Lichnowsky Great Britain Switzerland Helsingfors Holsheviks Moscow Todey

Solons Up in Arms at Old Rule in Olympia

In Olympia on March 13, 50 of 97 Washington state representatives signed to resist old-guard pressure and vote by conviction. The 16th legislature, after two months of hasty lawmaking, faces a brief recess as factions clash and bills pass or fall amid criticism of secrecy and ineffective reforms.

Olympia Tate House Star Bureau State Capitol 16Th State Camp Lewis Senate Lamping War Service Veterans’ Welfare Commission Banker Land Reclamation

Churchill Considered as British Ambassador to Washington

Washington March 18 Winston Churchill has been named as a potential successor to Earl Reading as British ambassador to the United States. Churchill is currently war minister in the British cabinet and is regarded as a leading young statesman in the British empire.

Washington Winston Churchill Earl Redding Churchill

Serbs Aid In Battle On Patrol

Dispatches report clashes between Italians and Yugoslavs in the patrol area. Serbian elements aided Slavs, aiding the clash near Trau. Allied troops eventually restored order following confrontations during a march.

London Jugo-Slave Jugo-Slavs Ian Trau Vale Ore

Germans Fight Along 15 Miles Front

Berlin dispatch reports continued fighting along a 15 mile front as German troops confront Spartacan insurgents. The city commander remained uncertain about regaining control as clashes spread, with reports of captures and sackings in the insurgent quarters.

Frank J. T United Press Staff Berlin

Spartacans Evacuate as Government Forces Advance

United Press reports from hn dated Tuesday say government troops captured the greater part of Tenberg. Spartacans fled toward the southeast city area, where they had recruits and set up strong positions amid heavy fighting.

United Press Tenberg

German War Minister Resigns Reports Say

Zurich dispatch says German Minister of War Walter Noske resigned on Tuesday, with General Von to succeed him. Berlin wires report the change as official and immediate.

Berlin Zurich Walter Noske Gen. von

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