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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1919
Page
2
An informal, rambling dialogue recounts a dog show or arena event with ironical humor about meat, dogs, and spectators. It hints at a future three day arena program and early plans by local figures to attend or avoid the event.
Nebraska May 14 arrest of Earl Beavers for bootlegging claims he earned 100000 from the game and that police took it. California May 14 bandits in military uniforms robbed the Oak Park Sacramento bank branch of about 1000 dollars on Tuesday.
The executive council of the American Federation of Labor resumes sessions in New York with President Gompers. They anticipate finishing the annual report for the federation convention this afternoon and may discuss aid to the International Workers' union tomorrow.
The Great Northern and Northern Pacific railroads asked the Interstate Commerce Commission to raise rates on lumber and timber products. Proposals target shipments from Oregon Washington Idaho and Montana to Canadian destinations as the carriers seek higher charges.
Trolling fishermen near Koeteht kan go on strike after their demand for higher prices is rejected by dealers. They seek 11 cents for pinks and 6 cents for whites, arguing the food administration set wartime price levels of 9 cents for red and white fish.
A trolley crash on Pine Street left one young man dead and several others injured. Carroll the victim, son of jeweler Thomas J. Carroll, died at the scene as rescue crews freed him from wreckage. Jack Burke suffered a crushed foot, later amputated, while W. D. Smith and others faced various injuries. Motormen and conductor recount frantic efforts to stop the speeding car as it tore through intersections and struck multiple vehicles.
Municipal railways officials push back on claims of faulty equipment as cause of recent crashes. Mechanical superintendent A. D. Campbell and transportation chief D. W. Henderson insist equipment remains in good condition and safety standards are upheld, while noting track conditions and increased traffic influence incidents. J. J. Wettrick cites rail alignment not yet ideal but not dangerous to passengers.
On the Fauntleroy line a group of motormen and conductors discuss brake failures and the risk of accidents. They blame green crews for rough stops and urge fixes to prevent another Pine Street wreck, noting brakes can fail suddenly and cost lives.
Johnson sues for return of 290 dollars after buying five passeng er auto from Andrews Phillips Co. Claim says car was misrepresented as in good running order. He spent 40 dollars on repairs and seeks 250 dollars and 40 dollars back via court order.
Edward Schwartz, a principal in the Los Angeles municipal graft inquiry, was convicted on ten counts charging larceny by trick and device late Tuesday.
In San Francisco on May 14 Sophie Weiner asks $250 a month alimony from Joe Weiner. The article notes Joe does not hold a bank presidency and mentions his several banking privileges.
Henry Burk arrested by Internal Revenue agents on April 1 on a moonshining charge was turned over to the grand jury for investigation by U S Commissioner A J Bowman. First findings of the grand jury, now in secret session, are not expected before Friday at 2 p m.
In Oklahoma City on May 14 a Crow flew off its perch, causing a disturbance that led to a court appearance. The judge warned the bird to stay put and fined its owner for the disruption.
Seattle School District No 1 stands as defendant in a 12000 dollar damage suit in Superior Court before Judge Calvin Hall. Mary Heva, guardian for 13 year old John Heva injured May 12 1918 in a fall from a Mallard high school fire escape alleges permanent spinal injury and seeks damages. The school denies full responsibility.
Moxie Yanter a teamster at 8017 South Ave North EK was instantly killed Wednesday morning at Pier 4 when a plank slipped and a ton spool of one inch steel cable fell on his head as he loaded the cable onto a truck. Dr. Paxton said death was instantaneous. His body lies at the county morgue. He is survived by a wife and one child.
An advertisement touts Peptiron as a digestible tonic blend of pepsin wax iron celery and other tonics. It claims efficacy for prostration after grip nervousness neuralgia dyspepsia and sleeplessness with a suggestion to take one or two after meals.
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