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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1919
Page
12
More than 650 business men embark on a motor tour organized by the state chamber of commerce and the trades relations committee. The excursion passes Camp Lewis and Tacoma during the day and aims to conclude at night with a return or arrival planned.
Special to The Star by N. BE. A. reports that more than 9000 Belgian diamond workers in Antwerp have gone back to work. They are earning higher wages postwar, from 18 to 30 francs daily. A reflective line on perceived equality ends the item.
Venice Fashion a British subject born in India travels with the Al G Barnes circus in the United States. She is described as a wild animal educator who handles lions leopards and tigers with no fear. Her early life amid jungle wildlife is cited as the basis for her skill.
A succinct maxim on prudence and knowledge. It suggests discipline in sharing only what one fully understands, advising restraint to avoid exposing ignorance. The saying frames wisdom as quiet restraint and thoughtful disclosure.
An advertisement offering Haynes watch repair services near Liberty Theatre invites customers to have their timepieces fixed by a local repair shop.
River side property owners threaten injunction to halt the municipal street railway elevated at Spokane and Iowa. Murphine ordered a temporary halt and said the approach would not be built yet while claims over light and property damage are resolved. The city previously paid for one insured approach at Washington street and First avenue. Two weeks remain to install switches and components for the surface connection at the north end.
The Railwaymen's Welfare League met in the Arcade building with over 75 delegates to endorse universal military service a state cap ital punishment bill and higher salaries for supreme court judges They announced plans to attend the State Federation of Labor meeting in Bellingham June 16 and set Seattle as the state headquarters with councils in Seattle Tacoma Everett Pasco and Maiden The Seattle council will reconvene June 8.
Special to The Star reports Tokio notes the Shantung port at Kiao Chau will extend Japan’s grip on Korea and China. It cites Korea’s trade in salt rice silk coal and iron passing through Kiao Chau, plus vast coal reserves and rapid upscaling of Shantung infrastructure under Japanese administration.
A dental office promises modern painless care with state issued certificates on display. It touts the lowest prices through high patient volume, offers free examinations and estimates, and guarantees satisfaction with a remedy if needed.
Lemberg May 26 Ukranian cabinet changes possible but Gen. Petlura remains the power. He says allied equipment could drive the Bolsheviks from Ukraine though aid hinges on resolving the Polish conflict. He notes officers resemble Austrians and drink abstinence pledges at front. He criticizes the voluntary army and hopes a new cabinet can win Western confidence.
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