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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1919

Page

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Peace treaty includes league of nations, Tumulty confirms

In New York on March 15 United Press Leased Wire reports President Wilson's secretary Joseph P. Tumulty announced that the plenary council has definitely decided the league of nations is part of the peace treaty. He said a cable from the president confirms there is no truth to reports otherwise.

New York League of Nations Joseph P. Tumulty Wilson Deat Tumulty League United Press

New Comedy Duo Joe and Annie Join Seattle Star

Today the Seattle Star welcomes Joe and Annie as new comic performers. They appear in the playlet Wedlocked by Leo and join regulars Duffs Everett True Balmy Benny and other fanmakers to boost the paper’s bigger, better, brighter presentation.

Leo Duffs Everett True Balmy Benny Seattle The Star Today

Dublin Lord Mayor Seeks Unity Amid Irish Crisis

Lord Mayor Laurence O Neil of Dublin warns Ireland faces a serious crisis from continued British rule and foreign soldiers. He cites arrests and prison Takings, notes American influence and hopes for home rule, and describes his workload at Dublin's Mansion House amid factional pressures.

Ireland Dublin Laurence O'Neil O'Neil America

Homes for sale across city and country districts

Classified pages offer homes for sale including city and suburban options with price points ranging from a thousand to ten thousand dollars. Explore available listings in the section for details and contact information.

French anarchist to be executed for shooting Clemenceau

Emil Cottin, sentenced to death for the March 1919 shooting of Premier Clemenceau, likely to die within 15 days. The young anarchist, pale and nervous, admitted he would have attempted another attack if free and said he felt emotion at the time. A large crowd watched the brief trial as Cottin, under four Republican guards, faced his fate.

Clemenceau Cottin

Koreans Rally for Independence Quieted by U S

The state department confirmed unofficial reports of activity in Korea for independence. Disorder followed when 32 Koreans mostly students circulated an independence appeal and staged a parade, Braet lows of Mle reported.

Korea State Department Mle

Lane Seem Choice of Council

The council caucus Sunday afternoon signaled Lane as likely council president for the coming year. Former president T. H. Bolton did not seek reelection but backs Lane. Elections for president and committee heads occur Monday amid reorganized committees and utilities leadership. Lane and Erickson, allied against Mayor Hanson over the traction deal, seek reelection to utilities with control of the traction system and the $4,000,000 Skagit river power plant project.

Lane T. H. Bolton Bea Hanson Hie Erickson Tia Utilities Committee Skagit

Shipyard Unrest Prompts Joint Talks In Tacoma

Seattle and Tacoma metal trades councils plan a joint Tacoma meeting Saturday night to address alleged unfair practices by shipyard owners against rein stated workers after the January 21 strike. About a thousand Seattle workers claim conditions have not been restored.

Seattle Tacoma

Demobilization figure released for American army

Washington announces the demobilization of the American army stands at 1,419,986. The report came from the office of the chief of staff as the nation winds down a major military phase. A separate note says the 14 star service flag of the University Presbyterian church will be demobilized at a Sunday service.

Washington University Presbyterian Church

Yanks Watch Villistas Move Across Border

American cavalrymen monitor Villistas crossing from Hachita New Mexico who captured Huck Spencer a Choctaw Indian foreman at an American owned Mexican ranch Superintendent K V Moorehead of the Warren estate Three Oaks Michigan owner of the cattle ranch offers six thousand nine hundred dollars for release of Spencer and ten Mexicans held captive Spencer has been freed twice before by ransom The patrol also guards against ammunition smuggling near the border.

Villistas Hachita N. M Huck Spencer Mexico K. V. Moorehead Warren Estate Three Oaks Mich Spencer

French Support for Wilson Grows Amid Criticism Back Home

French public opinion shifts toward President Wilson as they stress justice and the league of nations. The Paris press, including Le Temps and Liberte, defend him against domestic critics while Paris remains loyal and hopeful for world peace.

Paris March Aurice de Valer League of Nations League Germany Wilson Temps Liberte

Baker to Witness Troop Demobilization at Camp Lewis

Telegraph from Secretary Baker states he and General March will arrive at Camp Lewis Sunday to observe the demobilization of troops. Discharges will be carried out Sunday as usual, with Baker to oversee the process in all stages. They plan to proceed to San Francisco Tuesday for the western tour completion.

Camp Lewis Camp Headquarters Newton D. Baker Peyton C. March Baker Marek San Francisco

New York Strike Near End as Demands Met

New York March 15 The strike dwindled as boat owners agreed to an eight hour day and higher pay and operations resumed. President Delahunty of the Marine Workers affiliation estimated about 4 000 men remained on strike roughly 30 percent of the original number.

New York Delahunty Marine Workers

Last-Minute Tax Rush Crowds Seattle Office

Crowds fill the revenue building as April 15 deadlines loom with about 2 billion dollars in federal income taxes expected tonight. Citizens endure long lines seeking to complete filings before midnight, while officials caution on penalties for late returns and emphasize possible penalties for delays.

Washington Treasury Revenue Collector’s Federal Building Notaries Seattle

Four Die as Train Strikes Car in Redondo Beach

Four men were killed and a fifth may die when a Redondo and Pacific Electric train from El Segundo struck an automobile carrying five employees of the Los Angeles Shipbuilding Company bound for work. The crash occurred early this morning in Redondo Beach California. The injured and dead were identified as local workers en route to the shipyard. Further details awaited.

Redondo Beach Cal Redondoo and Pacific Electric el Segundo Los Angeles Shipbuilding Company

Two-Year Man Arrested in San Francisco Boxing Bout Sighting

James Garris, sought for two years on a swindle charge, is held by San Francisco police awaiting extradition after a ringside officer identified him during a boxing match.

San Francisco Rando James Garris Barris

Peace treaty nears as world marks great German advance

One year after Germany's 1918 offensive began, Paris hosts a peace negotiations moment. Delegates from Allied powers present final terms forcing Germany to yield its merchant fleet for food aid. Wilson's word awaited as talks move toward a complete treaty.

United Presse Paris Germany Champs Elysasee Champs Elyssee Autocracy Junkerdam Brussels America France Toul P Wilson Italy

Daniels Ready to Leave U S for France

Secretary Daniels departs Hoboken at 5 p m aboard the Leviathan to study naval devices once secret now open after the war. He joins Homer S Cummings at the National Democratic Club in a blow against Republicans over the League of Nations, signaling it as a 1920 campaign issue.

New York Daniela France Leviathan Hoboken Daniels Homer Cummings Democratic National Committee League of Nations National Democratic Club League

Tax payment reported by internal revenue sector

In Chicago on March 15 an individual named Smietank received a $5000 check as the first tax payment. The payer’s name was not disclosed.

Chicago Internal Revenue Sector Smietank

Editorials and cartoons highlight today's Star page

Page 67 features Crane’s daily editorial Webster’s daily cartoon and letters to the editor along with women’s features Cynthia Grey’s letters Confessions of a Bride and humor. It includes sport news and the cat strip Cat Tales with Tom Duff Everett True Balmy Benny Leo’s Wed locked debut.

Crane Webster Pees Kiddies Cynthia Grey Tom Duff Everett True Balmy Benny

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