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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1919
Page
12
The article sketches Col Jack Stringer’s past as a corline detector on the Premier freighter between Tacoma and Vancouver in the 1880s. It notes a 1887 photograph taken in Vancouver after a weekend visit, and mentions he has since quit the herb use while friends say he looks young today.
May 29 in Tacoma four men J Jeffer son W Rae J Brezzaciari and Walter Scott were found guilty of criminal conspiracy by a Superior Court jury before Judge M L Clifford. The jury recommended clemency. Attorneys said they will seek a new trial arguing city charter violations. Sentence postponed pending motion hearing.
In Phoenix Arizona May 29 United Press report says Lieut Frank Luke Jr posthumous Medal of Honor awarded to him. The ceremony featured War Secretary Baker directives read by Gen Howard H Hickok who noted Luke fell fighting to the last after downing two of four Fokkers. Luke's father, born in Germany, and his mother received the medal as Arizona soldiers stood as guard.
The Tacoma Central Labor council endorsed affiliating its political action with the socialist party. The vote will go to local unions. Frank Krutsky resigned after a heated parliamentary debate and left the room amid two appeals. T. F. Burns became temporary chairman as the resolution was adopted.
Three transports Kroonland Italia and Julia Luckenbach arrived in New York with returning U S soldiers. The Kroonland carried units from the 79th and 70th divisions including headquarters, motor transport, medical detachments, engineers, ordnance repair shops and train HQ among others. The Italia carried the 219th field signal battalion. The note ends with Day of Daya.
A burned body was found in the ruins of two marine barracks at Mare Island after a midnight fire. No missing personnel were reported and investigators probe how a stranger appeared on the base amid extensive tent and structure damage. The incident prompted a strict inquiry by island officers.
Paris May 29 United Press. Americans in France to honor the dead with ceremonies at established cemeteries from Flanders to the Vosges. President Wilson will speak at a cemetery near Paris while General Pershing delivers an address at others. About 70 000 American graves are to be decorated as French and Americans honor the silent army of democracy.
Harry Stahl, a slender case proprietor at 1214 Fourth Ave, rushed to the central police station Thursday to report thieves who entered his home Wednesday night. They ate all the pantry supplies, stole $20, and left a note saying Harry you are a good cook while he was away.
In a quiet observation a writer notes how cats convey clear moods and intents in darkness and uncertainty unlike politicians who waver. The piece meditates on feline behavior and the nature of expression beyond human rhetoric.
In Spokane on May 29, Arthur D. Law a discharged soldier killed himself by shooting in a tent behind his residence. Authorities report no known reason and note the man had been in good spirits prior to the act.
An advice notice urges sufferers to seek causes and support kidneys the key filtering organs. It promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as near term relief for kidney and bladder troubles with money back guarantee and three sealed box sizes.
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