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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1919
Page
9
Fraternal orders and friends of Frank Belleville plan action against alleged attackers after he was ridden on a rail in Dunsmuir on Saturday. Belleville, ill with a large family, had bought Victory bonds except for this loan, and the push to triple Dunsmuir’s Victory quota prompted the hazing.
Paris May 18. German delegates prepare a fifth note on peace terms. The message, to be sent to the French foreign office tonight, follows two prior notes on justice of terms and league admission. Officials report Berlin faces Allied pressure as Fiume and Italian/Jugoslav borders loom in negotiations.
Paris May 13 Thomas Nelson Page American ambassador to Italy submitted to President Wilson a compromise plan. Page believes the plan preserves the president's principles and will leave Italy entirely satisfied.
Glen Falls New York May 13 United Press reports the pulp sulphite and paper mill strike remains unchanged with thirty two International Paper mills in the state shut down. Union leader H W Sullivan of Orono Maine has arrived to oversee operations for the union.
Government charges against J. E. Cunningham and Joe Lonbion alleged opium dispensers will be heard Wednesday afternoon before United States Commissioner Kk. W. McClelland.
May 13. United Press reports that various socialist groups have called mass meetings for tomorrow to protest the peace terms described as imperialistic and capitalistic.
Col Henry D Lindsley former chairman of the meeting declares emphatic denial that the American Legion caucus in St Louis went on record for or against prohibition. He states no official position was adopted.
Paris May 18 confirmation that Chancellor Renner heads the Austrian peace delegation due in St Germain tomorrow. United Press reports the delegation arrives to participate in the peace talks.
The Eighteenth Engineers say they are in too big a hurry to mufti and visit Seattle on their way to Camp Lewis for discharge after 28 months of service. A Portland telegram says war departure allows a short stop in Portland Pacotis only and entertainment must wait until after mobilization. Also noted are 65 Aviation personnel arriving in Seattle en route to Camp Lewis with several named Saratoga squadron members among them and discharge expected within days.
The Seattle Public Service Commission will hear a petition for a six cent fare and related rate increases Wednesday at 8 20 AM in the Seattle Chamber of Commerce. The city, led by Assistant Corporation Counsel Tom Kennedy, objects to the plan affecting Rainier Valley lines and transfers. The Rainier Valley street railway, long under receivers, was recently sold. bondholders paid the bonds, and recent rate changes eliminated a four cent commutation ticket. Residents push city purchase and operation of the line as part of municipal railways under a new state law authorizing eight miles of street railway outside city limits.
City leaders from Portland including Mayor George L. Baker will join Seattle Chamber of Commerce members for a Friday luncheon marking the start of the Victory Loan drive. In Lisbon and the Azores authorities permit landing American seaplanes, with Victory Loan receipts showing Seattle police and relief fund purchases totaling 13,550 dollars.
Discussion on a large meat surplus highlights potential effects on prices and consumer choice. John A. Newman warns canned beef could supply only a week per family, while Waddell of Armour notes surplus could aid famine relief but not appeal to buyers. Dr Chandler calls profiteering treasonous, and Mrs Heath urges keeping food domestic.
The trans port Von Steuben and the battleship Louisiana brought 4 554 soldiers from France to New York. Troops included the 120th machine gun battalion with 761 enlisted men and 25 officers for Camps Devens Sherman Custer Dodge Lewie Kearny Funston and Upton. The 23rd field artillery counted 1 972 enlisted men and 54 officers for Camps Sherman Taylor and Upton. The Louisiana carried the 107th ammunition train with 1 137 enlisted men and 34 officers for Camps Upton Sherman Custer Grant Dodge Funston and Lee along with the 32nd division military police company and other units.
Two apartments at 1408 BF 42nd Street were robbed on Monday. The burglar took jewelry and old coins belonging to Grace Saboe and $32 in cash from Mrs. Richardson's belongings. Police were notified on Tuesday.
The Seattle council election result crowns Jack Carroll, an army officer recently discharged in France, as council member. He learns his victory while recovering at General hospital Presidio and plans to serve Seattle with his sanitary and civic experience. Family ties run deep in city politics as Carroll’s sister Mrs. Walter Beals continues her own council role.
Joe Lopes a Mexican inmate escaped Monday afternoon from the Willows county stockade across Lake Washington. Police urged by the sheriff to watch for him and notify authorities if located.
Myrtle De Montis denounces state insanity laws as unfair to patients in hospitals. Speaking at First Congregational church under the W C T U, she cited her Olympia activities last legislative session and described attempts to improve these commitment laws as futile.
Sergeant J. H. Blakeny encountered two men hiding in his Patton hotel room late Monday night. A struggle ensued and the pair fled, Blakeny pursuing them for two blocks while joking about using a live bomb from the army if he had one.
An advertisement touts a delatone paste as a painless method for smooth hairless skin. It instructs mixing powder with water, applying two to three minutes, then washing away to remove hair without harming sensitive skin.
A vintage testimonial ad touts Mother Gray's Aromatic Leaf Tea as a gentle relief for dull head pain dizziness nervousness back pains and fatigue. It claims many testimonials and offers a free sample by mail for 60 cents from Mother Gray Co Le Roy New York.
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