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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1919
Page
8
An unidentified man broke into Mrs. J Murphy home on Federal avenue Wednesday night, threatening to kill the maid Jessie Sheldon if she cried. He rummaged the house, stole about 130 dollars in jewelry money and War Savings Stamps, and escaped. The entry was through a bedroom window. The frightened maid alerted police after the robber left.
Mrs Ida Spencer died of burns at the city hospital seven hours after her clothes caught fire at 1822 Sixth Ave. Neighbors saw smoke from her Spencer Apartments and an alarm brought May Warner to aid. Her husband Thomas a barber was notified. she had suffered a paralytic stroke prior. The fire origin remains under mystery. She left a small daughter at school.
A Mobile, Alabama blaze on Wednesday destroyed more than 200 buildings across ten blocks, leaving some 1500 people homeless and causing property damage exceeding 750000 dollars. The fire swept a large section of the city.
Lawyer Vanderveer fights to exclude and court admits evidence linking James Hruce to the Industrial Workers of the World. Prosecutor Brown describes Bruce as a national IWW organizer striving to overthrow government by unlawful means, with the jury sworn and Keefe identifying Bruce’s commission and IWW propaganda.
A city council committee after a hearing announced plans to draft an ordinance restricting dance halls merry grounds and other amusements near schools playgrounds and Woodland park. Residents urged removal of venues from the entrance area of the park.
About 1,200 men of the Third Washington National Guard Regiment will begin a two week summer encampment July 6 at Camp Murray American Lake. Brig. Gen. Harvey J Moses adjutant general Col Arthur FE Campbell commanding the regiment and Maj. William Patton inspector announced after two days of site inspection.
In San Francisco on May 22 the Machinists Union voted 614 to 539 against the July 4 protest strike led byTom Mooney while the Millmen's union backed the strike 402 to 212. The split shows a divided stance among key labor groups regarding the protest action.
Acting Mayor W. D. Lane signs a city ordinance allowing police to flash passes and beat the fare box while riding streetcars and that firemen may ride on their badges. Traction Superintendent Murphine will be paid monthly from the general fund.
G. L. Swiggett of Washington addressed Rotary club members at a luncheon in the Masonic club rooms on Wednesday. He said that foreign trade success hinges on economic production.
The Bremerton navy yard requires 540 workers across 19 trades with daily pay ranging from $4.16 to $6.88. Applications are to be submitted at the Bremerton recorder's office.
A brief column contrasts sellers who profit from taffy sales with those who distribute it freely, illustrating varied approaches in a small town marketplace and noting community attitudes toward street commerce.
J Atkinson a street car conductor was jailed on a petit larceny warrant and released on 200 bail after being accused of stealing nickels intended for the city traction department. Judge Otto W Eirinker issued the warrant at Superintendent Morphine's request. Thirteen conductors were fired in early May for petty theft of nickels and school tickets looted from fare boxes, including a helper found with Bundles of tickets. The arrest followed Morphine’s warning to deter fare theft by conductors.
City officials say they have eliminated union permitted cards allowing some businesses to stay open during Winnipeg's general strike. Water pressure and police protection have improved, deliveries resume on a limited scale. Industry shows small relief as the weeklong paralysis continues. Mayor Gray reports iron and steel reps refused to meet strikers, but expects progress toward a settlement today.
Cross examination in the Miller murder trial in superior court details two men armed with a hammer and razor arguing politics as they discuss self defense. Detectives questioned over alleged coercion with Captain Tennant denying coercive intent while noting Miller gave multiple inconsistent accounts.
The public safety committee decided to sell the Third and Pine fire station after receiving a $255,000 bid from John Davis & Co. A petition from local firms years ago urged removal as a traffic menace at the busy junction. An ordinance will set bid calling terms and the council will accept or reject bids, not the board of public works.
Betty Batcher, 12, was badly bruised when hit by a truck driven by K Kawakami vegetable dealer as she tried to avoid a south bound street car at FE 45th street and 14th avenue N. The incident occurs near the Y where locals want council action to remove the junction.
Word reaches Miss Ann G Sax ton of 1216 Ninth Ave that Lieut James J Saxton of Company G 161st Infantry formerly the Second Washington National Guard died October 6 1918 from wounds received in France He is the only officer from the former National Guard troops known to have been killed in the war.
Chief of Police Warren Wednesday petitioned the license committee to revoke the license for A Ambloff and Jerry Had bowling all at 414 Fifth Ave. He calls the bowling alley a resort for Russians and describes the pool room as a rough place.
Wool dress fabrics offered for home sewers include year round worsted serge in navy myrtle Russian brown wine and black. Medium weight French serge in two navy shades 50 inches wide provides a fine choice for summer dresses and easy sewing with personal service to help select colors and materials.
Knickers offered in gray and brown mixtures for outings, school, or play. Some pairs are lined and available in most sizes. Upper Main Flo.
Peter Rabbit is urged to fold his hands by Happy Jack Rabbit while Grandfather Frog on Smiling Pool explains Mother Nature’s arrival and invites readers to the Children’s Book Nook on the upper main floor to read the “Why” stories from Old Mother West Wind.
Bon Marche offers crepe de chine blouses in sizes 46 to 56 with convertible or square collars. One model features hand embroidery and tucked fronts, in flesh white navy and black. Second floor display highlights variety for large figures.
Heavy tin spray pumps with bottle of Black Leaf 40 nicotine sulfate makes six gallons of solution for insect control on trees roses and shrubs. Also black wire screen in multiple sizes for screen doors. No phone orders. Fourth Floor The Bon Marche.
Emerson Records offers 600 seven inch double disc records at 10c each this Friday. About 112 selections available. Basement Union Street side. Come and get a good supply.
The beds and bedding occupy a new fourth floor center location. Quilts sheets pillows cases mattresses and beds are ready for inspection. This roomy new space offers a fine chance to select bedding for summer needs.
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