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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1919
Page
12
A milk truck became severely stuck in mud near Sixth Avenue and Constance Street early Friday, halting traffic and leaving residents without milk. The driver reported the hole would require repairs to restore smooth movement for morning commuters.
Private C P M Nelson of Company F Fleet Gas Regiment ABEF is proposed for a diamond medal as Washington's greatest hero. Adjt John Reach of Roosevelt Post No 24 VFW cites Nelson for extraordinary bravery on October 1 1914 near Bois de Brieulies France guiding wounded through a barrage and carrying a mustard saturated soldier to hospital, costing him a lung and weakening his remaining one.
John Kneip aged 17 sits in the city jail after admitting the fatal beating of Nazzareno Braconi an 87 year old laborer last Monday afternoon. The motive given is Kneip did not want to pay for an automobile Bra coni was selling.
New York reports a global air derby to run from July 4 1920 to January 1 1921. Alan R Hawley president of the Aero Club of America outlines aims to open world air routes foster permanent air transportation and mail lines and test aircraft reliability. Contestants may be of either sex.
San Francisco officials label the longshoremen strike a revolutionary attack on society, with the Chamber of Commerce pledging full financial and moral backing to the Waterfront Employers’ union. Riggers and Stevedores union officials deny revolutionary motives.
Drys of Kentucky announced a 5,000 vote majority victory in Tuesday's election in Louisville. The announcement followed the voting results across the state.
Testimony from S W Uneworth and A B Nordstrom relates to Maly's alleged love affair with Mia Bryan and plans to elope to California after the murder. George Bryan and Kenneth Bryan are expected to testify about the victim and her son as detectives outline the case and bail demands rise to 20 thousand dollars each.
Adla D. Sela aged 15 was found dead with a bullet wound near Bernice Fyack's Huntington Park home. Sela came from Center Colorado to win back the girl's affections after she returned his engagement ring. Police believe he took his own life.
Copenhagen reports that Letts, under allied naval bombardment, pushed Germans back on the Riga front and near Grobin. Many German prisoners were captured, and no Russians were encountered during the offensive.
Tillie writes from Peoria to Mayor Fitzgerald asking for help to locate her truant sweetheart who has supposedly fled to Alaska. She defends her fidelity, says a rumor misrepresented her, and asks the mayors of Nome Fairbanks Juneau Valdez Skagway and Dawson to help persuade him to return.
In Buenos Aires the government planned to publish today a decree banning all sugar exports. The move aims to control supply and stabilize domestic prices amid shortages.
Jack Goodwin a 17 year old boy received 10500 in damages after a jury verdict in Superior Judge Boyd Tallman's court. The case stemmed from the loss of his right foot and ankle in a street car crash at Eighth Avenue and Pine Street. Guardian Mrs Marie Burk represented him seeking 40500.
Extension courses include advertising, business correspondence and income tax analysis. Advertising class meets Fridays at 6 p.m. and correspondence Tuesdays at 6 p.m. in room 1032 Henry Building. Income tax class opens next Friday at 6 p.m. in the Chamber of Commerce and runs for eight weeks.
Advertisement claims Freesone drops cure corns and calluses with no pain. A tiny bottle is free at any drug store and a few drops stop hurting, allowing the corn or callus to be lifted off with fingers.
A dental ad urges readers to stop delaying care, warns of health risks from decayed teeth, and promotes painless treatments. It touts certified graduate dentists, guaranteed work, and free examinations with estimates, urging early attention to dental needs.
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