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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1919
Page
10
Paris May 2 Italian representatives in Paris refuse to join peace talks without a direct invitation from the Allies. Some sources say quiet efforts may aim to bring Italy to Paris for signing, despite the pact of London blocking a separate peace.
Seattle Mayor Ole Hanson calls on all American mayors to shut down the red flag motion to root out radicalism. He warns of a global I. W. W. network and says the movement poses a menace to liberty, urging decisive action to stop radical teachings. Hanson also criticizes U S policy toward the I. W. W. and threatens drastic measures if government fails to act.
Paris reports the American expeditionary force to be reduced to the army of occupation by Rhine as fast as possible. About 300000 soldiers will be sent home in May and another 300000 in June. After July 1 French ports will be abandoned, railroads returned to France, and American police withdrawn. Antwerp will become the American supply base under Brigadier General W. D. Conner, with communications through Belgium.
Mrs Adele Cattaghan Re Viey believed she had wed a French army aviator. She later learned his name Edelmann and he was of Russian origin. She secured a divorce. Re Viey has since been identified as a former San Quentin inmate, sentenced for attacking a 16 year old girl.
Klopputh of Oakland drank a quart of alkaline water after a failed bid to revive his sparkless flivver. He became despondent and drank the deadly toast, dying by his own action. he is hospitalized in Oakland Emergency. A 100 percent Victory Loan subscription is reported by Local No 19 Elevator Constructors, with 25 members.
Frank Harris, known for promoting good roads and former Renton resident, has moved his family to Olympia to join the state industrial insurance commission and work on related programs.
Returning hospital unit officers and enlisted men will be welcomed in Seattle with a station stop, parade by automobile to the Washington hotel, and a dinner at the Red Crom Jumble shop. An informal dance and home visits for Seattle residents are planned, with a plea for 150 automobiles to transport men from the train to events and back to their homes. Names of officers and many enlisted men are listed.
Dr Rev J R Chitambar reports in the United States that over 1,000,000 Hindus have become Christians, part of a claimed mass movement as 30,000 native missionaries spread the faith. his background notes include his Brahmin father.
Corporal Alfred H. Peterson, son of Mrs. Louis Peterson of Lane Street Seattle, was killed in action in France, per a war department notice received by Mrs. Peterson. The same notice listed Mrs. M. B. Carley of Carley, Washington as next of kin for Private Abraham L. Roberta, reported killed by accident in France.
The document lists Washington residents connected to base hospital No. 50 and records four wartime deaths in 1918. Lieut William C. Kantner of Everett died of disease September 18. Private Samuel N. Parker of Seattle died in early September. Private William B. White of Sedro-Woolley died of pneumonia November 6. Private Edward J. Nesser of Seattle died in October.
In Cleveland, Ohio, Joseph Ivany, 31, a Hungarian, died from May Day riot wounds. Municipal judges imposed maximum workhouse sentences on 124 arrested. seven facing grand jury examination. United States District Attorney Wertz said he would seek deportation of non citizens who participated, if possible.
Investigation shows two bombs received by mail in Salt Lake City from New York did not explode. They matched in all details the Seattle mayoral bomb, addressed to Frank K. Nebeker and Senator William H. King. Nebeker reportedly pursued IWW cases in Chicago. Other bombs were believed en route.
A bomb under the burgess Charlies H. Storey office exploded in Brownsville Pennsylvania early today. The municipal building suffered heavy damage and two jailed prisoners in the basement were buried but rescued uninjured by police. Police believe radicals in the area planned May Day actions.
Seven submarine chasers under Lieut. Ernest Gregory arrived in Bellingham bay to boost Victory Loan sales. A crowd greeted them at the docks and a parade followed. Warships were toured and a Soldiers and Sailors club dance capped the events. A radical leader named Leon Greem, who claimed Bolshevik ties, disappeared after the general strike and remains at large.
In Versailles on May 2 United Press reports Signor Jung, an Italian economic expert, took part in the official peace conference hour after Italian principal delegates departed for Rome. Italian economic specialists and minor representatives stayed in Paris as talks with Allied and German financial officials continued. The German side was led by Dr Warburg and Herr Melchoir, while Allies included John W. Davis and A. L. Klotz.
Ben Benedict loaded empty Bevo bottles on a table to block a back door. A burglar pushed the door and caused a crash, then retreated quickly. The man returned to bed and slept again. The notice ends urging readers to buy a Victory Bend to aid heroes.
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