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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1919

Page

8

Four Little Boys Missing in Seattle

Police search for four boys in Seattle area. Albert Albacliff, 13, vanished from 1230 King Street in a tan suit. William Winter, 9, left 2131 Fairview Ave wearing a blue blouse and tan sandals. George Flaherty, 7, disappeared from 318 Wall Street in red and brown corduroy. Lawrence Thomson, unnamed, last seen at Nob Hill at 4 p.m. wearing a dark suit.

Seattle Albert Albacliff King St William Winter Fairview Ave George Flaherty Lawrence Thomson Nob Hill

Kenyon's Labor Program Outlined in Washington Speech

Kenyon presents a labor program in Washington with eight measures including boards of conciliation a national employment service public works commissions home ownership plans with loans old age sickness and unemployment insurance vocational training and an industrial commission. The proposal also calls for land reform immigration pause and pay equality for women.

Washington, D. C Kenyon Mt of Labor Department of Lonciliation Public Works Commission Leiden Industrial Commission Australia

When you think of advertising think of The Star

A concise advertising slogan urging readers to consider The Star for marketing and promotional needs. The line emphasizes The Star as the go to source for advertising solutions and brand visibility.

U S Blimp C-5 and Crew Lost in Atlantic Flight

The C-5 dirigible, secretly prepared for a transatlantic flight from New York, reached St John’s Newfoundland before a heavy wind blew it to sea. Four pilots are Commander E. W. Coil, Lieut. J. W. Lawrence, Lieut. M. H. Eastmoor, and Ensign D. C. Camp.

United States St. Hns Newfoundland New York E. W. Coil J. W. Lawrence M. Hw Eastmoor D. C. Camp

Bicycle Slips Hurt Messenger Boy in City Crash

Sule Manus, 16, a Western Union messenger of 3040 West 59th Street, was struck by an automobile at First Avenue and Madison Street while riding a bicycle. Barton of 721 Denny Way drove the car, took Manus to City Hospital with a back wrench and hip injuries, and was booked but released on personal recognizance.

Sule Manus Western Union W. 59Th St First Ave Madison D. M. Barton Denny Way Manus Barton

Navy Lieutenant Killed by Mine Near North Sea

San Diego on May 1 report says Lieutenant Frank Bruce commander of the U S Mine Sweeper Bobolink was killed by a mine explosion in the North Sea as it was being brought aboard. No word on others injured. Bruce 49, commanded the Bobolink since February 1.

San Diego Cal Frank Bruce U. S North Sea Bruce Department of Navigation Washington Lieut

Front Lace Corsets in Flesh Color for Summer Wear

Front lace corsets of figured batiste in flesh color offered in sizes 20 through 24. Lightweight yet serviceable style for summer wear, low bust with medium long skirt, a good model for slender figures.

Batiste

Excellent Corsets for $2.59 in all sizes 20 to 30

All sizes from 20 to 30 offered in a medium low bust corset. Made of good quality white coutil with long skirts, flexible boning and tapering front stay for comfort. Average figure suitability noted.

Women to Aid Liberty Legion Meet Organizes Committees

At the Liberty Legion auxiliary meeting held at the Army and Navy club on Fourth Avenue and Jefferson Street, new committees were formed to assist ex servicemen. Employment welfare and entertainment plans were outlined with designated chairmen and a May 27 gathering scheduled.

Woman's Auxiliary American Legion of Liberty Army and Navy Club Fourth Ave Jefferson St J. L. Faulds Charles H. Harris Norman FE. Coles Legion J. Richard Dillon Third Ave

Medal wearer seeks divorce in dry territory dispute

Spokane May 21. Glen MecEwen, a decorated veteran with the Distinguished Service Cross, asks divorce from Cleopatra McEwen of Norfolk Virginia alleging she refused to live with him in dry territory. They married in Norfolk in February and came west, living together three days before separation. He earned his medal rescuing wounded under machine gun fire.

Spokane Cleopatra McEwen Norfolk Glen MecFiwen

U. S. Steamer Lake Placid Sunk by Mine Near Gothenburg

The U S shipping board steamer Lake Placid struck a submerged mine near Vinga Island and sank in five minutes. All hands were saved after the vessel, under assignment to the Atlantic Transport company, left Baltimore on April 26 with coal bound for Gothenburg.

Gothenburg Sweden Vinga Here United States Shipping Board Lake Placid Atlantic Transport Company Baltimore

Tacoma Youth Killed in Automobile Crash

Tacoma May 1. Paul Ebert 0 is dead and Elbert Carter 19 is seriously injured after a collision between the motorcycle they rode and an automobile driven by George 4k oul Tuesday.

Tacoma Paul Ebert Elbert Carter George 4K Oul

Consolidation of Roads Urged by Wilson and Hines

President Wilson advocates returning railroads and wire lines to owners while promoting a regional consolidation plan. Director General Hines backs compulsory consolidation into 12 to 20 large systems as the House Interstate Commerce Committee begins data gathering on the railroad problem.

Washington United Press Wilson Hines House Interstate Commerce Committee Esch

Albany Ritchie to Appear at Seattle Symphony Concert

Soloist Albany Ritchie will perform Bruch's Scotch Fantasy with the Seattle Symphony in the Masonic Temple Thursday at 8 20 p m. Dvorak's From the New World, praised as an American lore based work, anchors the program with other pieces including Khovanshchina overture, Liszt Les Préludes, and Grainger Shepherds Hey.

Albany Ritchie Dvorak Seattle Symphony Orchestra Masonic Temple Auditorium Ritchie Bruch Khovastchina Lisat Grainger

Inexpensive Silks for Summer Dresses at Bon Marche

The Bon Marche offers silk mixtures and silks ideal for summer dresses. 36 inch silk crepe and dress satin come in colors such as white pink light blue orchid tan nile lavender and more. Also available are striped pongees silk mixed poplins tussahs and faille silks in 82 and 35 inch widths.

BON Marche

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Kenyon States Labor Program Maccabees A. W. Frye Detroit Mich Chicago Masonic Club Arcade Beattie Maccabee Hall Firmtave Ralph P. White Moore Order HE Bon Marche WOMEN Liberty Legion Cork Symphony Orchestra Fulton Russia
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