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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1919

Page

6

Speed violators face stiffer penalties under new city ordinance

Police vow strict enforcement of traffic laws with immediate arrest booking. The July 2 ordinance raises speeding penalties to include stockade terms and fines, and drivers may lose licenses. A fatal incident on Tenth Ave linked to a skidding car killed 6 year old Richard Keeler. driver Jack Amon was held without bail.

Warren Broadway Richard W. Keeler Harold H. Keeler Tenth Ave Howe St Jack Amon Washington St Amon Tho

New Congress Opens Amid World Attention and Protests

The 66th Congress begins amid global focus as debates shape the fate of Wilson’s peace treaty with France. Republicans hold 39 seats in the House and two in the Senate, with new Speaker H. Gillett taking office. Bills target luxury taxes repeal, government reforms, and immigration limits, while the president’s forthcoming message will outline a broad legislative program.

Congress Wilson France America House Senate H. Gillett Joe" Cannon Gillett Bille Moore Pennsylvania Penrose Steenerson Minnesota Kellogg Burleson McCormick Illinois W. W King's Anarchista Holsheviks Red Kenyon King State Department Mexico Interior Department Indian Bureau Washington McArthur Oregon Jones Senat Kenyon Federal Industrial Relations Committee Creating & Housing Commission Tundey United States Employment Service and War Labor Board

Little Tots White Dresses Half Price Sale

A sale offers Little Tots dresses for ages two to six at 50 cents each. The dresses are ready to wear, well made with crossbar dimity, yoke style, round necks, and lace embroidery trim.

Children Stockings Special At 25 Cents A Pair

Advertises fine ribbed cotton stockings for 25 cents a pair with double soles heels and toes. Available in black and white in sizes 64% to 914.

G. O. P. Gains Power Balance in 66th Congress

Special to The Star by N. Fla reports the 66th congress will start with the Republicans holding the balance of power in both houses. Frederick Huntington Gillett will be Speaker, F. W. Mondell floor leader, with Lodge leading foreign relations and Penrose finance in the Senate. Smoot and Lodge are labeled reactionaries, Cummins a progressive.

N. Fla Washington G. O. PB. Ia Tineup Frederick Huntington Gillett Masachusetts House F. W. Mondell Wyoming Senate Henry Cabot Lodge Boies Penrose Pennsylvania Eed Amoot Utah House Committee On Moore Madden Illinoia Longworth Ohio Dunn New York Winslow Massachusetts Lodge Penrose Smoot Cummina

War Risk Chief Resigns Over Authority Demands

Washington May 19 Henry D Lindsley director of the Treasury bureau of war risk insurance resigns effective today He said red tape and ponderous supervision over minor routine matters hindered administration He quit after giving Secretary Carter Glass an ultimatum for wider authority and after a Treasury denial of his charges was issued.

Washington Henry D. Lindsley United States Treasury Bureau of War Risk Insurance Lindsley Treasury Carter Glass Gines War Risk Insurance Bureau Treas Inet

Mooney Strike Vote Planned by Labor Unions

Chicago officials announce United States labor unions will vote tomorrow on a general strike program to seek Tom Mooney's release or retrial. The plan calls for three five day strikes followed by a possible indefinite fourth if Mooney remains jailed in California over the San Francisco preparedness bombing. Cassius V. Cook says 70 Chicago locals with 10000 members approved the plan, with 150 non Chicago locals also voting in favor and 14 against. Strike dates are July 4, September 1, and November 19, each for five days.

Chicago United States Tom Mooney International Workers’ Defense League League Mooney California San Francisco Cassius V. Cook

Woman Auto Driver Kills Richest Boy

Vinson Walsh McLean an 11 year old heir to the McLean newspaper fortune died after being struck by a car loaded with three women near his Friends hospital summer home. He walked to his house and collapsed on the porch before losing consciousness. His grandmother, Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh, was at home.

Tarleton Ave King St Joe Johnson Allen Place J. P. Johnson Emil Johnson 18Th Ave Yester Way Pearl Plair N. A. Om Nim Peters Pontius Ave Fifth Ave. S Jackson Floyd T. Ward Harry Ellis William 17Th Ave Th Ave Westlake Washington Thomas F. Walsh

U S To Inspect Big Reclamation Scheme

About 100000 acres will be opened for settlement if a favorable report is issued by an engineer from the federal reclamation service. The Methow Okanogan Chelan project will be studied with cooperation from Marvin Chase, state hydraulic engineer, and an engineer appointed by director Davis of the reclamation service.

Wenatchee Federal Reclamation Service

Suit Worth Fifty Thousand At Issue In San Antonio

A jury valued a distinctive clothing item at fifty thousand dollars in San Antonio after a dispute. The suit described as a snobby tar and feather mixture drew attention for its pricey appraisal.

San Antonio Tex Walker

Why Not Make Your Own Plaid Silk Dress

Silk fabrics offered in various weaves and colors with widths of 35 or 40 inches. Five yards of 35 inch plaid silks make a smart dress for $8.75. Other silks include foulards, taffetas, latins, and Bengalines at $1.75 a yard. Chiffon Taffetas at $1.95, black dress satin at $1.65, and sport silk at $2.50.

New Wirthmer Waists At Bon Marche Seattle

A fresh weekly supply of new Wirthmer Summer Waists arrives at the Bon Marche Seattle. Priced at 1.50 dollars, the waists are lace trimmed and washable, offering the newest styles and smart finishes on the second floor.

Seattle

Inexpensive Summer Frocks At Smart Silk Frocks Sale

dresses use taffetas satins and printed foulards Georgettes with narrow skirts bell cuffs and ribbon belts some with bead embroidery offered in blue black fray and sand shades. Smart Silk Frocks for summer priced at 17.50 and 19.50.

A Bigger Better Trunk and Go Cart Section Moves

The Trunks Suit Cases Bags Baskets and Go Carts shifted to the Basement of the Union Street Store. More elbow room conveniences and easier access attract Seattle shoppers to this popular section.

Union Street Seattle

Steel Covered Trunks at $13.50

Heavy steel covered trunks with straps offered in two sizes 34 and 36 inch. Only six in stock. Price set at $13.50 to sell Tuesday. Visit to explore the new department.

Odd Lines of Bags and Cases at Reduced Prices

A list of bags and suit cases with sizes 16 to 24 inches offered at reduced prices. Items include Walrus bags 18 inches for 10.95, strong cowhide suit cases 24 inches for 14.25, women’s black bags silk lined 16 inches for 17.75, women’s black suitcase 22 inches for 15.75, round edge silk lined 25.00, tan leather 16 inches 15.50, English kit bags 18 inches 26.50 and 20 inches 33.50.

Fulton Go-Carts Offered In Various Models And Prices

Seattle dealers promote Fulton collapsible go carts and Reed Pullman carriages as popular this season. Prices range from 19 50 to 60 00 dollars. The lines emphasize practicality and convenience of Fulton collapsible models and the enduring appeal of Reed Pullman carriages.

Reed Pullman Fulton

Select Growing Girls Shoes With Care

Advertises a children’s footwear section focusing on growing girls feet. Emphasizes measuring feet to choose styles that support arch and heel, with low-heel options and dress and school shoes. Listing includes White Nubuck Button Shoes $5.00, Light-gray lace shoes $4.85, Patent Leather shoes with white calf tops $5.00, White Nubuck Lace shoes $5.50, and Black kid vamp shoes with gray tops.

Nubuck

A New Kind of Boys Outing Shoes

Shoes made of white duck with red rubber soles and heels trimmed in brown leather. Boys sizes 214 to 5 priced at 2.75. Youths sizes 11 to 2 priced at 2.50. Lower Main Floor.

Cotton Fabrics Highlight Affordable Summer Garments

A catalog of inexpensive fabrics outlines options for summer clothes. Items include 27 inch White Lawns priced at 20 cents per yard, White Etamine Suiting and Waffle Cloth at 35 cents, Mercerized Soiesettes 31 inches wide at 30 cents per yard, and Printed Flaxons with colored designs at 25 cents per yard.

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