30 May 1919
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1919
Page
1
The review notes Silent Army by Louis Vance as thrilling modern fiction. A $15-a-week bookkeeper faces strange events in a nocturnal city life, mixing life and death, love and fortune. The Day of Days serial starts in The Star on Monday June 2.
United Press report from Winnipeg dated May 29 notes a prolonged strike gripping the city. Streetcars, mail, telephones, and milk distribution are limited or disrupted while many shops and eateries struggle but streets remain busy under a tense spring heat, with services sporadic and workers facing long hours without full coverage.
The report details coordinated labor unrest across Canada with city and provincial actions. May 30 notices cite strikes by street railway workers, freight handlers, shop men, miners, postal workers, and bookkeepers. Vancouver plans a joint walkout if local unions back the Trades and Labor council proposal.
A large Memorial Day parade through Seattle honored World War II veterans and Canadian service members. Commander John A. Moore led the march with Major Alvin H. Hawkins as chief of staff, followed by bands, veterans groups, scouts, and civic organizations in the largest military and civic procession Seattle had seen.
Federal authorities seized 45 cases labeled stationery that contained liquor billed to Portland Ore The shipment addressed to a fictitious printing firm was held for nonpayment of charges and investigated at Ban Vrancibco station.
Gust Isaacson 1318 North 46th street died when a heavy roadster left the road between McClellan and Rainier. Thomas A. McNally of Seventh Avenue Waldorf apartments and Pike street was seriously injured. W EB Davidson of 9204 50th Avenue survived, as others aided. Isaacson left a wife and three sons.
A fragmented sentence describes a figure named Amen nearly hitting the sidewalk after falling from a thirteen story roof. The event sparks a realization that staying at home in bed is safer. No additional names or dates are provided.
Deputy sheriffs hunted a lone bandit who fired on autos north of Washelli Cemetery near Everett road after a demand to halt and surrender failed. J L Evans of Bitter Lake evaded the gunman who fired through his car top. shots continued as authorities searched Friday with no arrests.
Governor Ernest Lister is beginning to show a slight improvement at the Swedish hospital. He spent a restful night with normal pulse, temperature, and respiration. Dr. Edward Im Fick, his physician, remains hopeful for a steady recovery.
Nevada's prohibition law, enacted by voter approval at last November's election, was upheld as constitutional by the state supreme court. The decision was issued late yesterday. the law has been operative for several months.
James Downes and W. Wilson are held on open charges after a bold Lyng store heist in Tacoma. Detectives arrested them in the Wiltshire Hotel room, a gray overcoat tied to the case, and a two and a half dollar gold piece found on Wilson. They face Tacoma authorities Friday afternoon after surrendering in New York.
United Press report from Paris notes 70 000 American and French mourners in a ceremony honoring fallen U S soldiers from Flanders to the Vosges. President Wilson spoke at Suresnes, Gen Pershing participated, and French crowds laid flowers at numerous grave sites across France. Premier Clemenceau hailed the dead in a letter to Wilson.
Auto enthusiasts and crowds from across the country converge on Indianapolis for the classic. Eighty percent of entries qualified in elimination trials, creating the fastest field yet. Notable drivers include Alph DePalma aiming for a repeat 500 mile record while Rene Thomas pilots the Ballot against strong Bardens rivals.
The NC-4 was forced to abandon its flight to Plymouth due to high winds after descending about 100 miles north of Lisbon. Commander Read reported engine trouble and said the seaplane would resume the journey once conditions and tides allowed. The voyage total distance so far stands at about 3,150 miles with several legs completed, including Rockaway to Halifax and Trepassey to Horta.
The Frankfurter Zeitung reports a Rhineland republic declaration in Coblenz on Tuesday. A general strike followed and demonstrations spread to many towns. American intelligence in Coblenz notes strict measures by authorities. Two agitators were arrested after a street meeting near the station. Military police ended secret meetings in rooms.
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