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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1920
Page
9
The French government proposes to buy billions of dollars worth of potash from Alsace Lorraine mines, creating a sweeping state control over the mineral. The plan signals a bold move to secure strategic resources for national use.
Spokane May 1 Washington state delegates to the national democratic convention at San Francisco go uninstructed but unanimously McAdoo. The state convention at Apokant endorsed regulars over federal element and named Titlow Spokane Elisabeth Christian Spokane and others to national committee posts.
Maj. Gen. Leonard Weed was the reptilian choice in yesterday's preference primary with incomplete returns. Senator Hiram Johnson and Herbert Hoover trailed closely for second place as results continued to come in from Vermont.
Georgia will send two delegations to the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco. Administration forces that backed Attorney General Palmer in the April primaries were defeated at the convention, but a rump session named more candidates to contest seats. Supporters of Senator Hokesmith and Thomas E. Watson, anti administration, unified to vote for any president candidate opposing the administration.
Democratic leaders gather in Indianapolis Indiana for a state convention to elect delegates to the national convention as they sharpen plans for a fall election showdown with Republicans. The meeting brings party chiefs from across the state to prepare for the campaign.
In Grand Rapids on May 19 the Michigan democratic convention chose 30 delegates for the national convention in San Francisco in June. The dominant theme urged support for the administration and adoption of a league of nations.
In Omaha on May 19 the Democratic state convention proved a tame affair. It endorsed President Wilson's administration and instructed the state delegation to support Senator Gilbert Hitchcock for president "to the jawt ditch," signaling unity rather than division between Hitchcock and Bryan factions.
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Secretary Houston opposed any form of soldier bonus on treasury grounds in a letter to House Wage and Means Chairman Fordney. He warned a Wilson veto is likely and noted eight billion dollars in upcoming obligations from victory notes and war savings instruments within three years.
Canadian authorities press cooperation with the post office department to establish an air mail link between Seattle and Victoria. Edward McGra th notes potential gains, citing 24 weasels arriving from the Orient and Australia and a Boeing Airplane Co plan for a hydroplane carrying mail in one hour. A county board review of proposed landing fields will precede any action.
Washington reports that June 4 has been set for congressional recess or adjournment with a strong sentiment toward sine die adjournment meaning no return until December. The path to final timing remains undecided among lawmakers.
A fragmented OCR excerpt lists numerous names and street addresses in an urban area. The scattered entries include individual residents such as Kloss and Willie, with addresses like 6207 Ryan and 104 Blot Ave, plus many others across Ninth, 19th, and 29th avenues. The text resembles a population or household directory segment with varied ages and genders.
In Parral a mining manager is abducted for a ransom of 650 900 pesos by Villa the northern Mexico bandit, denying retirement rumors as General Calles reports. He plans to press Villa in Chihuahua City with a possible private life option offered by the liberal government.
Chicago May 19. The United States railroad labor board refused the petition of outlaw railroad employes seeking recognition and a hearing on wage rise demands. The board said it would not be interfered with by illegal associations. Strikers announced plans to press hearings for 2,000,000 railroad workers and 290,000 represented by the Chicago Yardmen's association. Police stood by as engineers sought higher pay, with anticipated rate hikes potentially reaching 60 percent or more.
A Paris Halles spectacle drew crowds when a butcher displayed a lioness from a zoological collection for sale as meat at a price below beef per pound. Buyers rushed to purchase the unusual commodity amid public curiosity.
Reports from Houston dated May 19 claim President Carranza has been captured by revolutionaries. The Oil Weekly reports the capture occurred early today and that Gen. Obregon sent Carranza passports and ordered his immediate departure from the country.
Revolutionists have taken control of the Mexican navy on the West Coast. An announcement says the gunboat Guerrero joined the revolution at Mazatlan and Adolfo de la Huerta, supreme chief, will leave for Mexico City to preside over a special congressional session to choose a provisional president. He will be accompanied by about one thousand men.
Two young women, one tall and blond and one wearing fox fur, tried on a blue suit at Mrs A Watsons premises at 618 Pine and left without it. Mrs Watson reported the suit missing shortly after. Mike Vinovich, charged with liquor law violation, pleaded guilty in U S district court Tuesday and was sentenced to pay a 200 dollar fine.
A water heater explosion on the fourth floor of the Irwin hotel caused hotel guests to panic as smoke filled the corridor. The incident ended when officials determined there was no serious fire. a small amount of oil ignited but was quickly extinguished.
Former President Taft possesses a wooden walking stick claimed to be about 250000 years old, a remarkable artifact reflecting deep historical curiosity. The unusual item highlights long-standing interest in antiquities associated with public figures.
In London on May 14 a detective condemned by a 1914 youth gang lottery failed to be killed when William Williams, chosen by lot for the execution, was arrested before carrying out his contract. Morbey had helped convict other gang members.
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