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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1919
Page
14
Acting Mayor Lane opposes an $80 test boring appropriation for Diablo Creek at Ruby Creek site. He argues no definite hydro electric plans exist and urges completion of a full study before spending further. Lane says cost estimates should not proceed and favors concentrating development at Gorge Plant with early city deliberation.
An advertising concept from The Star prompts readers to imagine how ads could shape daily life. The item emphasizes creative thinking and the role of newspapers in promoting commercial and cultural dialogue.
A United Press dispatch from Viborg via Stockholm says Chinese, Letts, and Finnish Reds hold Petrograd and have overthrown the soviet government. A heavy sea bombardment was aimed at Petrograd and Kronstadt, about 20 miles away, with Estonians and Finns reportedly aiding the Bolsheviks' defense.
The concert at the Arena featured John McCormack drawing about 6 000 listeners who were spellbound by his diction and holy songs. He performed favorites from his homeland and pieces like The Irish Immigrant and The Americans Come with violin and piano accompaniment.
Officials of the Ladies' Musical club said the Arena Monday night show by John McCormack did not victimize the public through scalpers. They reported a limit of eight tickets per person and that all buyers stood in line as about 6,000 attendees were managed by 100 police and firemen under Lieut. Hedges.
Paris dispatch reports the big four debate the Austrian peace treaty with Italy insisting on Adriatic territory. Italy warns it may withdraw again if terms are not agreed, while German counter proposals near completion and a German courier arrives with possible instructions.
Paris May 27 United Press reports Premier Lloyd George may visit America during the first league of nations meeting. The American delegation invited him to travel, and he indicated probable acceptance.
A note lists Boldt's French Pastry locations in Uptown and downtown areas with addresses 1414 3rd Ave and 913 2nd Ave as possible options for customers seeking pastries.
Berlin reports Chancellor Scheidemann announced Germany’s counter proposals to peace terms demand immediate admission to the league of nations. They back reconstruction for Northern France, full reparation for coal mines, respect for Belgium, and disarmament to 100000 with possible total disarmament if others comply. He ties payments to work and cites Wilson’s points on self determination and economic justice.
The city council approved operating two jitney buses on the Magnolia Bluff Carlton Park line funded by a $10,000 donation from Jones Phinney and other district property owners. Fare will cover operating costs. A further ordinance seeks $3,500 to extend residence and street lighting circuits across the district.
In San Pedro California May 27 only watchmen and firemen remained at the Los Angeles Shipbuilding and Drydock company yards after a 6000 worker strike. Both sides expect the tieup may be indefinite with the company refusing to reopen unless workers return under old terms while the men insist on preserving collective bargaining rights.
Fire and multiple explosions tear through a plumbing shop at the Norfolk yard near the water. Tugboats from the harbor join in dousing the blaze as flames threaten surrounding structures and equipment.
The advertisement lists curtain voile 36 inches wide in white ivory and special yard prices, cretonne in assorted designs, drapery fabrics in two colors 36 inches wide, and silk hexagon mesh veils in taupe purple brown and black. Also featured are adjustable Weltings items for tailoring with size range 36 to 48 bust.
Moderate southwesterly rains are liable to bring sweet spring showers to Seattle. This holds for Tuesday and Wednesday with no sign of a break, for warm, sunshiny days.
ST. CATHERINES Ont May 27 A postal order directs postmasters to accept no mail for Calgary the Alberta capital indicating tighter action than in Winnipeg where the measure mainly covers news mail
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