09 May 1919
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1919
Page
1
Seattle urged strong action in the Victory Liberty Bond drive with leaders stressing the need to meet the city quota of 2.69 million dollars by Saturday. The campaign lampooned bond dodgers and rallied citizens, including prominent locals, to buy bonds and show patriotism.
Defense argues Ruth Garrison is mentally irresponsible for the poisoning of Mrs Grace Storrs and should be committed rather than jailed. Prosecutor counters and calls for guilty verdict with epilepsy as the defense, while the jury weighs not guilty by reason of insanity and possible commitment to a state institution.
Hilen branded him a degenerate and accused Storrs of prompting Ruth to slay his wife. Ruth reacted with sobs as the defendant faced the jury, while her mother offered comfort. Helen recounted Ruth’s early life in Virginia, describing her as a pink and dimpled baby, foretelling the difficult path ahead.
Scheidemann voices opposition to Versailles terms urging counter proposals and oral talks. He warns that Wilson’s points risk colonial losses and insists Germany must seek fair terms with goodwill despite perceived imperial betrayal.
Soldiers will press Congress for a six months pay bonus to replace the $60 grant. The resolutions committee will present the American Legion caucus with a request that the additional bonus be granted to all soldiers in service during the war.
Would be employers seek maids as factory lure pulls workers away. The notice suggests placing an ad with proper inducements and provides a contact phone number, Your Ad to Main 600.
A columnist analyzes Ruth Garrison’s murder trial, debating whether expert male witnesses can uncover a woman’s true motive. The piece questions epilepsy defenses, uniqueness of individual minds, and whether society truly understands a woman’s heart in crime.
The article urges Seattle to honor the eight hour work day for the city’s Carmen workers. It argues overtime must be paid at time and a half or double time and questions the city charter’s compatibility with such a policy. It notes private employers already follow eight hours and the city, as a large employer, should too.
Berlin newspapers report strong opposition to the peace terms with calls that acceptance brings poverty and oppression. Editors criticize the treaty as overstepping Wilson's 14 points while noting some parties claim moderation compared with the Prest-Litovell treaty.
Paris dispatch says work on the Austrian peace treaty nears completion as the big four review economic and reparation details. Belgians file a protest against British mandate over German East Africa, citing Belgium’s role in the seizure. Italian resentment over exclusion from mandates is noted. Chicago to host an upcoming Legion event.
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