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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1919
Page
1
The Central Labor Council hires lawyers to remove policemen stationed as censors at Chief Warren's Equity printing shop. The council argues police should not dictate what may be printed, calling Warren's actions a bonehead, arrogant overreach and urging cops back on their beats.
United Hawker and Grieve, rescued after four weeks at sea following their Newfoundland to Ireland flight attempt, arrive in Thurso Scotland aboard the tramp Mary, then head for London amid jubilant crowds. Royal telegrams and church prayers mark the homecoming as Britain celebrates the aviators.
A short classified notice offers a Mighty help service, promoting real estate, room rentals, job finds, car buyer hookups and other useful tasks. Call Main 600 to connect with a trained taker in time of need.
President Wilson has reached an agreement with Allied statesmen in Paris regarding the German vessels seized in American ports. Reports from Europe suggest Britain believes its wartime ship losses justify a share of the tonnage seized by the United States.
Bad weather near the Azores delays the NC-4 transatlantic leg to Lisbon. Admiral Jackson reports Commander Read will not fly today from Ponta delgada as the weather holds up the mission.
Paris May 26 United Press reports that Gen Robertson of Britain and Gen Liggett of the United States discussed bombing German cities including Berlin as part of the plan if the Germans refuse to sign the treaty.
Government and city officials in Winnipeg say the general strike will be broken before evening as postal and telephone workers and city firemen were set to return. Strikers warned that workers in 20 Dominion cities may quit if demands are not met, while Calgary is ready to strike if Winnipeg fails to settle. Volunteers would deliver if needed. tensions rise amid fear of violence.
John F. Murphy representing the California Grape Growers Association filed the referendum petition title with the secretary of state. Wet forces aim to secure 22,650 signatures in 18 days and open headquarters in Seattle Spokane Yakima Everett Snohomish Tacoma Bellingham Aberdeen Olympia to block ratification of the national prohibition amendment. The Washington Supreme Court allowed a referendum, with signatures due by June 13 to push a November vote on prohibition.
Testimony in Superior Court described plans by IWW members including Lieut. F W Becker target of assassination. T R Allison, ex US Army intelligence sergeant, testified that Spokane and Seattle officials discussed killing Becker and other army officers.
The Victory Loan subscriptions reach 5,249,908,300 dollars, 749,908,300 over the 4.5 billion quota, with all districts except Atlanta and Dallas oversubscribing, per final treasury figures released in Washington.
A United Press dispatch from Amsterdam reports Volcano Kleet in Java wiping out 31 villages and causing an estimated 15,000 deaths. The disaster underscores the vast human cost of the eruption and the wide impact on surrounding communities.
Rear Admiral Robert M. Doyle commander of the North Pacific fleet arrives tomorrow aboard the Sheridan from Honolulu. He has served 51 years since graduating from Annapolis in 1875 and plans to live in California after retirement.
The daylight saving law repeal is attached as a rider to the agricultural appropriation bill and moves forward after committee approval. The repeal would take effect on the second Sunday after the bill’s passage.
Rome May 26 reports from Nationales say French forces crossed the Tisza River and expect to enter Budapest within three weeks, signaling a major push in Hungary. The Bucharest dispute remains unresolved as Allied units advance toward the capital.
In San Pedro California May 26 union leaders announced a strike of all crafts at the Los Angeles Skiing and Drydock Co after a two hour meeting. They claimed nearly the entire 6000 workers would strike, with some unions opposing then agreeing to follow the Metal Trades council. The walkout stems from a week of tensions starting when 60 union machinists quit claiming discrimination.
President Wilson expresses full support for continuing large scale ship construction by the nation’s shipworkers. He sent a message to Philadelphia workers through Michael Francis Doyle in reply to their advocacy. The article notes a skeptical view on progress, recalling the saying about today’s child and tomorrow’s critic.
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