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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1919
Page
1
Dana Sleeth argues that modern farming has extended city life to farms near Seattle with brighter houses and later egg production. He says higher egg prices keep farmers up at night and warns against manipulation by packers, labor leaders, and big producers, predicting lasting urban rural divides.
In a local Washington hotel interview Prince Konoye defends Japan while warning against Western fears. He claims Japan seeks no militaristic program but the piece asserts Americans oppose Japanese influence on Pacific coasts, markets, and jobs and warn against assimilation and loss of opportunities to an alien power.
The House of Commons debated Russia late yesterday as Lieut. Col. Cecil Malone warned that a possible peace might emerge from Soviet proposals. Malone, back from an unofficial Russia mission, said Soviet officials gave notes similar to those seen by William Bullitt. He noted potential easing of the blockade and free transport to conflict areas if agreements were reached.
Seven people were injured in city hospital after street car and auto incidents Thursday and Wednesday. George Williams, 912 Taylor Jr., dragged 100 feet by a repair car, suffered possible internal injuries and head wounds. Edward Knowlton and wife, of Edmonds, were injured on the Hast lake bridge when struck by A G Johnson. Mrs. Helen Ridley required three stitches for a scalp wound. Others include Frazelle, Ridley passenger. F G Richter with an injured knee. Andrew Earhney struck dodging a cable car. Carl Tollefson with back and leg injuries.
Mrs. Tom Ptolemy of Seattle has hired attorney O. IF. Webb in the Stokes building to obtain a divorce after claiming Tom has been drunk for five years. The tale compares Tom to ancient rulers and Cleopatra but centers on a modern marital dispute.
Three Japanese suspected of placing a bomb at Foreign Minister Uchida’s home in Tokyo. The blast caused only minor damage as it targeted a grand imperial birthday dinner and ball attended by the premier and cabinet members. Police probe attributes motive to creating panic rather than causing harm.
Two masked men robbed the Oklahoma State Bank in Flushing early today. The cashier was alone in the bank and locked in the vault during the incident.
The review notes the picture Almost a Husband starts a week's engagement at the Clemmer Saturday. It hints at light romantic comedy and performance by the cast while noting the venue and schedule.
A brief promotional line invites readers to check classified pages for details on free tickets and related terms. The note emphasizes obtaining tickets by consulting the ad sections.
Miss Ellen Kelly’s apartment at 1103 Fifth Ave was robbed of her life savings of 2500 dollars along with two ten dollar bills from Miss Lavena Douglas’s unit at 1107 A Fifth Ave. Jewelry dresses and a Metropolitan bank book were also taken. Police noted other robberies in bulletins as investigators followed leads.
U S District Attorney R K Saunders warned that sugar hoarders and those who misuse sugar in Seattle will be prosecuted. The King County fair price committee approved enforcing wartime rationing of one and a half pounds per person monthly, with investigations by government agencies into daily small lot purchases and storage.
Seattle retailers will keep shops open on Armistice Day. Harold N. Moore, secretary of the chamber of commerce retail trade bureau, said 700 dealers stay open due to the Christmas rush.
Washington reports a complete deadlock on day six of the coal strike with signs of a fuel shortage. Demands for delivery flood the railroad system as operators note reduced train service and non union mines partially resume. President Wilsons cabinet planned to meet on the matter with no mediation evident. the Justice Department will keep the injunction in place while miners insist on withdrawal before negotiations.
Firemen saved 18 orphans, ages 7 months to several years, when a blaze swept the private orphanage of Stanley Czech in San Francisco. The building burned rapidly, firefighters risked their lives entering the flames, and losses are pegged at about $5,000 with defective wiring blamed for the fire.
Lieut. Col. Theodore Roosevelt assemblyman elect says he will not seek any office with the American Legion when it meets next week in Minneapolis. He departs for the convention as a New York state delegate.
Explosion at Powder Co. plant on Signal Ave west of Belleville kills Thomas Moody of Edgemont Alabama and William Bell of Belleville. One worker injured and hundreds of dollars in property damage reported. officials cite lightning striking the press as the cause.
A disturbance at the port commission meeting arises when Percy May of the Truckers' union presents a bottle of whisky valued at five dollars to Commissioner T. 8. Lippy. The incident stems from allegations by M. J. K. that nonunion smugglers profit on pier traffic, with both sides urging union watchmen to curb bootlegging. commission to consider the matter.
Theodore Price argues in Commerce and Finance for a shift from income taxes to a wealth or property tax. He says a 10 percent levy on national wealth could retire the wartime debt, curb inflation, and lower living costs, noting rich and poor would feel the burden differently. He cites 1914 wealth at 250 billion dollars, current value near 400 billion, and a 26 billion dollar debt.
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