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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1919

Page

12

Phelan Protests Oriental Equality Clause in League Covenant

Senator Phelan of California cables Washington and Paris protest against any race equality provisions for Orientals in the league of nations covenant. He warns such language could imply league jurisdiction over immigration naturalization franchise land ownership and marriage. Borah and Johnson pledge cooperation while western senators oppose giving Orientals equal status in the United States.

Washington Phelan California Borah Hiram Johnson Paris League of Nations Horah Johnson League

League draft nearly ready for World body plan

Paris reports progress on the League of Nations covenant with a 16 article draft completed and a full constitution expected at Wednesday's meeting. Japan seeks racial equality while American and British delegates confer as the supreme war council reviews boundary issues tied to the preliminary treaty.

Paris League Committee Supreme War Council

Officials Take Serious View Of Hungarian Crisis

Washington reports a very serious Hungarian situation with a radical new government led by a Trotsky aide de camp. Foreigners in Budapest are said to be safe amid telegraph outages and scattered fighting as Russia’s Bolshevik influence spreads and Romanian and French actions reshuffle control of disputed border areas.

Washington State Department Trotsky Budapest Hungary Belgrade Bolsheviat Haa Szegedin-Debreczen Aradzat Marnement Berne Alexander Goribai Joseph H. Pogony Agany Soldentrat Boehm Belahun Russia Copenhagen Count Karolyi

Taussig to Aid in Treaty Making in Paris Visit

Taussig, chairman of the U.S. tariff commission, is asked by President Wilson to go to Paris to aid in the readjustment of commercial treaties. The commission holds extensive data on economic alliances and transport issues that will assist the American peace delegation.

Allies Press to Send Army amid Hungarian Crisis

In late 1919 coverage, delegates seek rapid draft of the preliminary treaty with Hungary. Talks focus on reparations and Germany’s capacity to pay, shaping the broader economic program. Observers note Karolyi warned of upheaval after a boundary shift and stress food relief as vital to government stability.

Germany Karolyi American Food Administration Alexander Garbal Joseph Poganny Trotsky

Dowling Installed as New Archbishop of St. Paul

Most Rev Austin Dowling of Des Moines was formally installed as archbishop of the St Paul diocese succeeding the late Archbishop Ireland. He celebrated the pontifical high mass at 10 o'clock due to illness of Bishop O Gorman. Thousands witnessed the ceremonies and a public reception is set for tomorrow night at the Auditorium.

ST. Paul, Minn Austin Dowling Des Moines St. Paul John Ireland Thomas O'Gorman Sioux Falla Dowling

Butterworth coffins dispute during influenza period

The trial reveals Butterworth & Sons faced severe coffins shortages in Seattle during the 1918 influenza surge. Capt Goodrich testified about procuring 78 caskets for Camp Lewis but only finding 12 metal lined units. Witnesses noted inspection roles and the Navy’s contracting expectations amid a nationwide coffin shortage and zinc restrictions.

Miller Freeman Fred R. Butterworth Wimon Tucker E. KR. Butterworth Seattle G. M. Butterworth Bert E. R. Butterworth Naval District Butterworth & Sons Navy

Spring Fashion Frocks at Frederick & Nelson

A display on the second floor features dresses in taffeta crepe meteor Georgette and satin. Styles include a black satin straight line skirt dress with fluting and sash, an Overseas Blue Crepe Meteor Frock with white Georgette crepe detailing, and a Black or Copenhagen Taffeta Frock with open braid insets. Prices are 25.00 each.

Silk Gloves Price List Highlights Varied Styles

Silk Gloves feature trap wrist and contrasting crochet embroidery in white mastic and gray at 2.25, Biarritz white with gray or mastic cuffs at 1.75, heavy silk options in multiple shades at 1.75, and two clasp models in many colors with prices 0.85 1.00 1.25 and 1.50 per pair.

Biarritz

Two-clasp Leatherette and Chamoisette Gloves Sale

First Floor offers two-clasp leatherette gloves in Black White Gray and Mode with yellow lining priced at 1.50 per pair. Two-clasp Chamoisette gloves with two-tone embroidery in White Chamois Crab Champagne Pearl and Gray priced at 1.25 per pair. Two-clasp Chamoisette gloves with self stitching in Black White Chamois-color Crab Champagne Pearl and Gray priced at 1.00 per pair. Two-clasp Chamoisette gloves with self or black stitching in Black White Mode Gray and Brown priced at 0.85 per pair.

Swiss Mull Handkerchiefs at 25 Cents Each

New batch of Madeira embroidered handkerchiefs showcases white sheer Swiss Mull pieces. Four corner patterns feature flower motifs with bows and leaves. Priced 25 cents each. Also available Madeira embroidery handkerchiefs from 65 cents to 2 dollars. First Floor.

New Brown Calf Lace Oxfords at $5.50

The Basement Store offers New Brown Calf Lace Oxfords in wing perforations on ramp with Goodyear web soles and medium military heels. Sizes 214 to 8 priced at $5.50 a pair. The same model with low heels is also $5.50.

Goodyear

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