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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1919
Page
2
A congressional bill lets veterans retain their uniforms. Postmaster Edgar Battle, acting under the war department, ordered clerks not to ship back soldier uniforms to the government. Confusion and misunderstanding arose among discharged soldiers about reclaiming their old clothes.
Lieutenant R leaton, on furlough in E Idaho, extols the Red Cross and Salvation Army in France. He recalls the vast, terrifying and steady, selfless labor of the women who cared for wounded and tended soldiers amid shellfire and quiet sectors, noting their fearless dedication.
The Utah House passed the anti cigaret bill 25 to 18 and sent it to the governor. The Senate had approved it earlier. The measure prohibits manufacture or sale of cigarets or makings and possession by dealers within the state.
San Francisco March 19 rail passenger rates will rise to three cents per mile. The San Francisco Los Angeles fare climbs from 15.95 to 14.20, Sacramento routes up to 4.60, and Portland jumps from 20 to 22.51. Where overcharges occurred, refunds or reductions apply. Excursion rates end.
The Skinner and Eddy shipyard plans to launch the 9,900 ton Eldena at 7:30 a.m. Saturday marking the first ship launch after the recent strike. The yard and other large steel plants are nearly back to normal, with full operations expected by week’s end.
New York March 19 The boast of all circus men that theirs was the greatest show on earth is now surpassed as the Ringling Bros combined with Bailey and Barnum creating what an area representative calls the colossus of all amusement.
The Loyal Legion of the United States, an officers group since the Civil War, will hold a banquet Wednesday night at the Hotel Frye to honor Seattle men now eligible for membership.
Fragmentary World War II era notice lists several private casualties and missing persons. Names include Private Monroe Laschlia who died of wounds and Private Samuel F. Austin listed as wounded. Also reported missing are Mrs Belle Hamilton Seattle and Cecil Shoekey. Additional entries reference Wapato and Vine MeeNee with unclear details.
Earl Cooper, California driver, will pilot a Stutz for the 500 mile Liberty Sweep stakes on May 31 for a $50,000 purse. He rose to prominence in 1913 by winning five of six highway events, after starting in dealer races in Freeno and later beating Barney Oldfield and Bob Burman in 1912.
Lincoln high school baseball candidates enter workouts with Coach Green predicting an eight letter man squad. Captain Harold Kellogg handles catching while Oscar Sandell and Pickering man the mound. Infield features Baseford Davis Magnussen with Harris Hallett contending for infield roles. Thirty gym workouts mark early training before outdoor practice.
Sacramento reports on March 19 that Hi West, a veteran pitcher, and Tom Downey, a veteran infielder, have been released by the Sacramento club of the Pacific Coast League.
In San Francisco heavyweights Fred Fulton and Willie Meehan face a citywide boycott after refusing to appear at a soldiers benefit. Fulton withdraws citing illness and contract issues, while Meehan pulls out claiming to draw the color line after a recent win over Sam Langford. Local fans accuse Meehan of fear and pledge to bar them from boxing nationwide.
Sacramento Cal March 18. Babe Pinelli the Senators third baseman objects to a position shift to shortstop preferring third. Bill Rodgers may soon need a shortstop. Sharkey Corrigan, WWI veteran, seeks a job infield or outfield. Eddie Benn a San Francisco rookie is trying for third base. Jack ONeill, Santa Clara rookie, impresses bleachers. Team begins practice this week with players including Walter among the veterans.
Harvard Princeton Yale Columbia and Pennsylvania have called for golf team candidates as plans form for the intercollegiate championships to be played at Merion Cricket Club during the week of June 23. Last title event at Oakmont in 1916 saw Princeton beat Yale five to four and Harvard beat Princeton in the final. This year six man teams are proposed. Princeton returns two players from last year and eyes J L Kuser and Richard A Haight for spots in the sextet. The Princeton course is open and winter greens are in use.
Los Angeles California March 19 Angles beat Loyola College 7 to 0 after batting practice. Vernon with no Fournier signed settled to work and defeated Bill Goodmans team 5 to 1.
Chicago March 19 Sixteen players packed for the Cubs departure while fifteen non combatants accompany them Manager Fred Mitchell said he had signed practically all his men Some will join at Pasadena Cal training headquarters
A historical ad describes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable remedy after 17 years of study. It claims the olive colored tablets improve appetite and create a buoyant feeling, marketed as a substitute for calomel and tied to a yellow complexion issue.
Capt Jim Scott A B A may seek a pitching comeback at Comiskey Park in 1945, requiring word to President Comiskey. Comiskey says Scott must report discharge status, and notes Scott is in prime condition. Previous White Sox visits in May showed his regained form.
In Los Angeles on March 19 Tommy Richards won a four round decision over Muff Bronson in the main Vernon show. The card featured the fast paced Kid Mendell any Kramer bout which ended in a draw and drew the high interest.
Charley Schmidt, former Detroit Tiger catcher, will manage the Sioux City Western league club this season in March. He plans to do most of the catching as well as bossing the ball club.
In Cleveland after travel from a neighboring camp Scott wore a White Sox uniform and pitched in batting practice for over 40 minutes against both the Indians and the White Sox. He studies small arms as preparation to be an instructor on the Pacific coast, remaining calm on a hot day.
Caruna of Buffalo dominated the American Congress tournament in Toledo as he led in all events with a total of 1,928 pins. He tallied 679 in his singles 613 in doubles and another score in his overall play.
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