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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1919

Page

3

Madden Urges US Stay Out of European Alliances

Washington May 26 United Press Rep Martin B Madden Illinois former traveler to Europe outlined house republican war policy plan Keep out of entangling alliances such as the League of Nations He urged universal military training a small army navy equal to commerce and a reserve of returned officers He criticized the League as likely to drag the US into foreign troubles noting Europe is divided and distrustful He cited federal spending debts and wartime costs and recalled French American camaraderie while asserting Germany remains unconvinced of American victory and armistice terms.

Washington United Press House United States Martin B. Madden Illinois Europe Madden League of Nations America Balkans France Germany Pershing

Danish steamer rescues aviators Hawker and Grieve

May 26 report of Harry G. Hawker and navigator Lieut. Commander Grieve saved from the sea by the Danish steamer Mary after an aeronautical journey begun near St Johns Newfoundland. They landed off Newfoundland with Ireland as destination when cooling pipes failed. The Mary rescued them despite high seas, aiding a six hour effort before delivery to safety.

Harry G. Hawker Grieve Hawker Midorcan Newfoundland Ireland Mary England Thurso St Johns N. F

Little Dancers Present Red Cross Show at Pantages

The Douglas Dancing Academy staged a charity performance titled L Art de la Danse at the Pantages theatre on Saturday morning to benefit the Red Cross. Children aged four to fifteen performed dances including Scotch, Syrian sword, Irish jig, jazzy fox trots and more. Mr and Mrs Hamilton Douglas, organizers of the program, plan to travel East soon and return in September with the academy.

Douglas Dancing Academy Pantages Theatre Th Cross Hamilton Douglas East

Hawker and Grieve Rescued After Atlantic Flight

Rescued aviators Hawker and Grieve spoke of a brave effort and tight weather as they were saved by the Danish Mary after engine trouble near the Butt of Lewis. Officials noted the flight showed both progress and hazards, with plans for a London arrival Tuesday evening.

Fire Damages House and Pier Blaze at Findlay Street

A small blaze damaged a one story frame building owned by Mrs. Agnes Piebig at 4842 Findlay Street with $1,100 loss to structure and contents. Defective wiring blamed. In a separate Pier 11 fire at 10 22 am three lime barrels from W F John Company valued at $50 were destroyed with no further losses.

Agnes Piebig Findlay Sr W. F. John Company Pier 11

Mexican Troops Granted Transit Through Arizona

Acting Gov. Fr. E. McGillen authorized 1000 Mexican troops to move through Arizona from Sonora to Ciudad Juarez opposite El Paso. Permission came by request of the state department. entry point not specified though Nogales or Agua Prieta believed likely. purpose not stated.

Phoenyk, Ariz FR. E. McGillen Arizona Sonora Ciudad Juarez el Paso Reqigest State Department Nogales Agua Prieta

Babies in Tokyo Slums Die Off Fast

Special to The Star reports that only one in three children born in Tokyo slums survives to fast infancy. About 40 percent of slum residents are in poor health. The Tokio Fu Charity society discussed plans to improve living conditions in the poor quarters at Governor Inogue’s residence.

N. BE. A Tokio

Car Crash Toll Grows as Three Die in Bothell Route

In a Bothell highway crash early Saturday three people died and five were injured. Carl Chilberg 71 died Sunday after surgery for head injuries. Francia Hayward 17 also died from the accident. Sheriff testimony set for Wednesday inquest.

Bothell Carl Chilberg J. B. Chilberg Scandinavian American Bank Chilberg A. F. Lameno Donald A. Nicholson C. W. Sharpless Perry Lyla Hayward Eighth Ave Francia Maynard W. J. Duthie Palm Ave First Ave Hanford St Duthie J. F. Duthie H. Johnson Fourth Ave. N. E Liithie’s Wear Seattle Duthie Infirmary Stringer W. T. Wilson Bothell Road Francia Hayward Ninth Ave Union St Miss Hayward Cherry Hotel Columbia St Arthur Hayward Seattle Vancouver B.C

Half divorces drive remarriage in England report

London May 26 Half the people divorced in England last year remarried according to the registrar general. The report notes a 16 year old boy and a 14 year old girl as youngest brides and widowed men and widows remarrying into late life.

N. BE. A London England

Phonograph Stolen From Pickwick Hotel

A phonograph valued at 175 dollars was stolen from the Pickwick hotel at 1409 Borew Avenue. The theft occurred Sunday evening and police were notified on Monday.

Pickwick Hotel Borewave

McCormack Sees an Ambitious Career Beyond Song

The Irish tenor John McCormack, 35, hints at quitting concerts at 45 to pursue politics or business. He weighs an ambassadorial post to Ireland or a Los Angeles shop job, while dreaming of tennis titles and enduring musical fame from Mother Macree and I Hear You Calling Me.

Macree McCormack John McCormack McLaughlin Jung Ireland Guy Naturalization Courts Bheart States St. Louis Exposition Firloch Club Balfour England United States

Scalpers Buy Large Share of McCormack Concert Tickets

Scalpers have cornered about 2000 seats for John McCormack at the Arena on Monday night. The Ladies' Musical Club sought to keep prices low at 2.50 dollars, but speculation may raise values to 10 dollars or more per ticket. Dennis McSweeney warns gamblers could travel from across the country to profit.

John McCormack Arena Ladies’ Musical Club Musical Club New York Dennis McSweeney Chicago

Chief to Probe Action of Police Dry Squad At Banquet

Police chief will review the dry squad raid at the Duthie Shipyard Foremen’s banquet after Lieut Emerson C. Collier led officers to seize four gallons of punch and arrest A. A. Gregory. Authorities will assess legality and motive amid a larger 15 gallons seized Sunday and six arrests.

Emerson C. Collier Duthie Shipyard Foremen’s Association Washington Joel F. Warren A. A. Gregory Duthie Gregory Collier Warren Ingista Bob Hesketh Merry Jer J.C. Marmaduke Ager Waghi Fis Anager Marmaduke Engineer Ory Ary

Miller to Seek New Trial After First Degree Murder Verdict

John A. Miller was found guilty of murder in the first degree for the February killing of Frank Burghardt. His lawyers said they would seek a new trial or appeal. The jury verdict came after a 5:10 p.m. start and a three hour deliberation, Miller jailed pending action.

John A. Miller Superior Court Frank Burghardt Miller Thomas D. Page W. R. Bell

Walla Walla Wheat Crop Expected Large But Below Early Hopes

May 26 report from Walla Walla Valley interviews with 10 leading farmers show a likely harvest around 4,000,000 bushels next summer. Cool dry weather and weed growth reduce prospects. however many hold that the crop may still be average.

Walla Walla Walla*Walla County

Thief Breaks Into Kelbaum Home Steals Cash and Watch

A burglar entered the residence of Co. A. Kelbaum at 904 EF 21st Ave Ny and stole 75 dollars and a gold watch. Local police are investigating and reviewing nearby surveillance. No injuries reported.

Co. A. Kelbaum 21St Ave

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