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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1919
Page
11
The Prussian diet agreed to appoint a 21 member special commission to investigate the Spartacan and Wolf dispatches amid Socialist protests. Critics charged Kaiser Wilhelm with lack of decisive action as debates over state proceeds and patriotism intensified.
Graham Ramsay, nephew of a Broadway high alumnus, was awarded the Croix de Guerre by the French government for distinguished service with Gen Gourand’s division in 1918. He fought near Champaign and Bonne Forest, credited with downing enemy fire, and his company was cited as its flag was decorated by Marshal Petain.
San Francisco March 21 relatives of nurse Ines Reed pressed for a formal war department inquiry. They accuse army investigators at the Presidio of inaction two weeks after identity of a body found near San Mateo was established. Arthur Reed suspects apathy or cover up linked to military circles. Police await the return of Reed’s effects from Fort Riley with possible clues.
A severe sleet and snowstorm with high winds sweeps Wyoming. Communications to the East are seriously impaired as telegraph service between Rawlins and Denver and between Las Vegas and Denver is suspended. Line outages affect areas within 30 miles of Cheyenne.
A. W. Schroeder, 5614 S 4th Ave NE, was struck by Louis Therian of 2713 Fourth Ave at See oml Ave and Cherry St at 8 15 Friday morning. Schroeder suffered broken ribs and internal injuries and was taken to city hospital. Therian was arrested and held in city jail on an open charge after claiming the old man stepped into the truck and was dragged about 15 feet.
A propaganda film titled Knocking Knockers is prepared by Douglas Fairbanks studios in Los Angeles. It uses an outline by Frank R. Wilson, head of Victory Loan publicity, with characters Democracy Seditious Propaganda Kiasension Brute Ignorance and Mr. Citizen guiding the narrative.
Bot Hesketh longtime city council member since 1911 marked his 29th wedding anniversary on Thursday with his spouse at their home 4718 Latona Ave.
Several more days of sun are expected to push market activity higher and lower greens prices locally. Budded seedling oranges arrive from California with strong demand as navels run large. Butter remains scarce with prices rising. Oregon buyers seek Washington butter, eggs stored near 43 cents, signaling tight supplies and cautious outlook.
Market report lists wholesale prices for a wide range of vegetables and fruits including artichokes cabbage cauliflower corn squash lettuce onions potatoes radishes beets spinach sweet potatoes and tomatoes. Names of regional sources and crates per unit appear throughout with typical prices and grade notes.
Local Soldiers and Sailors council officers request women to sell pins on Saturday at the Collins Building to aid veterans without work. Net proceeds fund beds and meals for soldiers in need, says J. H. Allen. Florence Kubey, violinist, will entertain at Friday night concert honoring new and retiring officers.
Portland Oregon market report lists cattle receipts at 69 with steady prices across steer and cow classes, hog receipts 328 with prime and mixed categories steady, and sheep receipts 40 with steady prime lambs and yearlings. Butter and dairy also noted with local creamery and cheese prices.
Sheriff John Byinger inspected the Renton Junction site where a decomposed body was located a week earlier. The hat band bore the name Hatton & Oliver, the initials of the victim were missing, and a costly watch suggested the deceased was well to do. No money was found, and authorities suspect the man was killed and robbed, with the thief afraid to keep the watch.
President Wilson and King Albert will visit Louvain on his trip to Belgium. The city, first destroyed by the Germans, will be commemorated with a leather plaque showing part of the ruined town. Local preparations call for a grand ceremony during the visit.
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