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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1919
Page
1
A column arguing for open discussion and opposition to censorship. The author defends religious references and sea serpent anecdotes as evidence that ideas, even if odd, deserve space in a free newspaper. He condemns suppression as a sign of a shrinking, intolerant public discourse.
In San Pedro on November 7 the kere' union voted against returning to work at the Los Angeles Shipyards company at last night's meeting. union officials announced today.
A letter to The Star questions sugar hoarding warnings amid shortages. G W Miller argues grocery limits and wholesaler actions keep the public from obtaining sugar, calling official notices and reports insulting and implausible, and notes fruit spoilage due to lack of sugar.
Three alleged slayers two women and a man were arraigned before Superior Judge A W Frater and given a week to plead to first degree murder charges. Nora Edwards Anna Nemitz and William Fay Ealy faced bail set at 25000 each. Deputy prosecutors disclosed Nemitz did not personally partake but aided planning. Several witnesses including Miss Rena Anderson and Louise Unaworth are listed. The case centers on Mary Elizabeth Bryan's death in Puyallup and the Plaza hotel connections.
Jersey City reports Governor-elect Edward L. Edwards believes the federal prohibition amendment will not withstand Supreme Court scrutiny. The statement reflects early post-election sentiment on constitutional power and nationwide enforcement.
A Seattle jury awarded Mark M. Litchman and Sophia Litchman 705 for inconvenience and annoyance due to phone service. The verdict held the telephone company liable for poor service despite no proven financial loss, amid disputes over wartime manpower, postwar policy, and duty to relay messages to new numbers.
Washington reports warn that coal miners strike may end soon as Samuel Gompers conducts two conferences with officials and another planned later in the day. Palmer meets Gompers Woll and Morrison before visiting President Wilson, with no change in government demand for cessation. The railroad administration denies widespread train curtailment.
Indianapolis November 7 government officials and miners leaders expect a 10 o clock injunction ruling by Judge Anderson that will reveal each side's position on dissolving the restraining order. Attorneys for miners plan briefs supporting dissolution while government lawyers prepare their response to recall the strike order.
Hugo Haase a leading minority socialist figure in Berlin died today from complications after an operation to amputate a leg. He had been ill several days prior to the procedure.
Police claim Gerald Steele confessed to a blackmail scheme aimed at extracting 500 dollars from A. B. Nickelson a tailor at 614 15th Ave N Nickelson received notes and a plan involved a mysterious Paramount tailors signal Detectives hid and arrested Steele after he allegedly collected a staged payment The captain of detectives said the boy is a youth under false illusions and an information may be filed this week.
Unusually high tides were reported along the Atlantic coast with heavy south and east winds. Naval experts said the winds over the past two weeks caused the surge. In New York harbor the rise was the highest on record and seriously hampered traffic.
Tacoma on November 7 reported bright prospects for settling the Tacoma shipyard strike as a 2 p.m. conference was set between the metal trades conference committee and Todd Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Corp officials.
In Atlantic City on November 7 Rev. J. Crowther of Seattle led sharp criticism of clinging gowns and low cut bodices worn by some women at a training school of the inter church movement of North America. He said indecent dress makes it hard for men to keep thoughts pure and warned public dress could blur lines between street and church women.
Miss Delma Murdock aged 19 died after an elevator collapsed on her at the Northern Pacific Bank Note Company building on Poston Spring Street. The tragedy occurred as she looked into an elevator shaft while co worker Miss Siegree Finseth, near Ninth Avenue, attempted to pull her away. Police and Motorcycle Officer Arthur W. Win investigated. an ambulance arrived but she died instantly. she lived with the Ballard firm.
Fred Lemon, a street conductor, risked his life to save his day old daughter from a fire at 1423% 1 ave. He and the child escaped. Lemon suffered severe burns to hands and face and was taken to the city hospital.
James Adams a 26 year old ex soldier working inside a vinegar vat area at 441 Holgate street was overcome by paint fumes. He wore a gas mask believed to have failed and was found unconscious at the vat by a foreman. He was taken to City Hospital where doctors said he might recover.
Treaty opponents won the first Senate vote on reservations. Senator McCumber's bid to strike a three ally assent clause failed 48 to 40, signaling continued party lines as the foreign relations program moves forward despite President Wilson's pressure and a tense exchange with Senator Hitchcock.
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