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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1919
Page
2
A historical essay advises women to emphasize virtues over cosmetics. It urges concealing unattractive feet or hands and using graceful restraint rather than elaborate attire, arguing true beauty comes from tact and poise rather than grand fashion.
York April edition reports Walter Wellman and companions attempting to cross the Atlantic Ocean in the airship America. The craft sailed from Atlantic City with 340000 capacity, but a gale forced it south to Cape Hatteras. Lifeboat rescue followed after the equilator device caused damage and near wreck.
At Brest the troop movement bureau handles American wives of AEF soldiers who marry French men. Some brides travel first class to reach their husbands, aided by government passage. One couple, John N. Latham and Jeanne Guimaard, married in Nemiremont after long red tape and now sail toward the United States aboard a transport.
The board of regents of Washington State College approved a 50 000 budget for the state experimental station at Puyallup for the coming year. The plan also includes enlarging the station by purchasing 70 to 506 acres. Washington State College at Pullman outlines 1920 plans for a 125 000 dairy building and a 75 000 girls dormitory.
Federal Employees union Local No. cut ties with the Central Labor Council on Wednesday night declaring the proposed defense fund for Tom Mooney an un-American act and a threat to a court ruling. The move condemns reorganizing the AFL as pushed by James Duncan as a pathway to a new soviet committee under foreign influence.
Frederick W. Boettrick, 49, employed as a Byron California post office clerk, is jailed in Seattle on charges he absconded with $1,600 in mail order funds. He was arrested at First Ave and Seneca by Patrolman E. S. Elliott and will be held for California authorities. Boettrick reportedly left California April 7 for Seattle.
Superior Judge Calvin S. Hall heard William Gottstein’s motion for a new trial on Thursday after his second conviction for the murder of John Murray, a baggage checker, in Des Moines. Attorneys argued the judge failed to instruct the jury to return a manslaughter verdict if justifiable.
At day’s end Wednesday seven proprietors were fined for selling cider with excess alcohol. The cumulative April fines under the dirty liquor law reached 8590 dollars in the city court.
Citizens urged to buy Victory Bonds to fund national efforts and support returning soldiers. Campaign highlights unity and patriotic duty as the program promises to aid veterans and bolster wartime recovery.
The notice announces the May 2nd opening of a newly installed Economy Shoes shop on the mezzanine floor. It touts big shoe values, permanent shop space, and favorable reception by careful buyers. It notes the Victoria corrective individual fit Shoe system has many supporters since a November 1918 opening.
Omaha mayor forbids a Socialist and I W W news event planned for International Labor Day. The committee announced the meeting would proceed at the Socialists' headquarters despite the mayor's ultimatum.
Col J T Watson of Seattle recruiting reports a war department instruction to enlist ex service men to form a replacement division for Asiatic service in Siberia. Ex service men only. minimal training expected.
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