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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1919

Page

3

Smith Given 10 Year Term for Canadian Murder Case

James M. Smith, a Canadian veteran, was convicted of first degree murder in a complex family killing and sentenced by Judge John Gray to not less than 10 years and not more than 15 years in Walla Walla. Smith claimed he was shocked overseas. the judge upheld a harsh penalty.

James M. Smith Helen Thomas McMahon Walla Walla Ientiary John Jurey Gray Smith Ides

Centralia Lights Fail During Midnight Calm

Centralia woke to a citywide blackout at 1 30 a m mirroring a Tuesday incident when Wesley Everetts escaped from jail as the city power plant switch operator slept and a fuse blew. An electrician restored power minutes later and Captain Floyd Dysart said the Legion would not pursue more suspects without leads.

Centralia Wesley Everetts Floyd Dysart Legion S. W L W. W

78 Measures Up For the Relief of Soldiers

Seventy eight bills have been introduced in the house to compensate soldiers. Proposals range from 50 cents a day to a $5000 lump sum per man. Wisconsin legislators push a unified bill to preserve political clout. Other options include cash or bonds, land reclamation plans, home loans up to 4900 with 1200 for tools, and government funded education or training. The committee warns against wide land speculation. American Legions in ten states back the eleven plan.

Washington, D.C Wisconsin 66Th Congress Lane-Mendell Fr. W. Mondell Dick T. Morgan Oklahoma Public Lands Committee American Legions

Chief guards against Reds in Seattle buildings

Police patrols guarded Seattle buildings through the night to deter any terrorist acts. Chief Warren said officials would not name the locations but vowed continued vigilance Saturday night. Lam urged arresting more suspected members as some activists were tearing up their cards.

Seattle Warren W. W. Lam

Deputies Mobilize for I W W Meeting in Cumberland

King county deputy sheriffs prepared Saturday to rush to Cumberland one mining town miles from Enumclaw where an I W W meeting was rumored. Sheriff Stringer sent Deputy Tom Smith to monitor the situation and report promptly while Camp Lewis officials had not been notified of the Cumberland gathering.

King County Cumberland Enumclaw Stringer Tom Smith Smith Camp Lewis

Overseas Veteran to Practice Here with Kelton

Dr. Alfred Raymond announces an association with Dr. Walter Kelton who returns from two years with the U S army medical corps in France. During Raymonds temporary absence Kelton will run the offices in the Lowman building.

Alfred Raymond Walter Kelton France U. S Army Medical Corps Raymond Kelton Lowman Building

Black Masks of I. W. W. Are Found

Police seized a large cache at I. W. W. headquarters including one hundred black masks and vivid red cloaks. Earlier a raid by 25 armed men destroyed the headquarters. Mrs. Dale Anderson remains in custody, with 30 more arrests anticipated.

Los Angeles United Preas Dale Anderson

Prohibition ruling delayed by federal judge in Chicago

Federal Judge Carpenter postponed until early next week a decision on wartime prohibition. He considered Hannah & Hoge’s petition to bar federal authorities from interfering with their liquor stocks. The delay upsets wets plans for a July 4 celebration in Chicago pending the ruling.

Chicago United Press Carpenter Hannah & Hoge

Rice crop ruined by Philippine flood plea for seed rice

Manila dispatch reports Pampanga native planters appeal for seed rice after floods wiped out the early crop and damaged extensive property. Local growers seek relief to restore harvests and stabilize livelihoods in the region.

Philippine Manila Pampagna

Gambling Guilty Plea Flags Record Fine

King county's coffers gain 4500 dollars after ix trey pleads guilty to gambling before Judge A W Frater. A 750 dollar fine sets a record in superior court for gambling. Six men were arrested in separate raids at 613% and 608% Maynard and fined for gambling.

King County Trey A. W. Frater Eich. Thin Maynard J. C. Conner N. L. Loveall Frank T. Gordon Luke Chin Chin Lee Sam Lasonich Antone Vugleich Ah Yue Ah Ching

Green Lake Club Banquet Honors Washington Speakers

Mayor Fitzgerald and Prof. Clark P. Bianet of the University of Washington delivered the principal addresses at the Green Lake Commercial Club banquet held at Thorne hall. They urged Americans to embrace a 100 percent life of Americanism and galvanized attendees with their messages. An arrest followed Saturday for Pete Dear, described as an alleged red, taken into custody by city officials on Firat and Washington, with I W W stickers and propaganda found in his possession.

Fitzgerald Clark P. Bianet University of Washington Green Lake Pete Dear Firatave Washington ,T Seret P. F. Keefe Printing Trades Strike Committee Bert Swezen Employers’ Association Pioneer Printing Company Swerzen R. 8. Richards Western Show Print Company

VESSEL MOVEMENTS LISTS PACIFIC COAST TRAFFIC NOV 14 15

Shipping items show arrivals and departures at Seattle Tacoma Port Townsend and Vancouver with ships like Northwestern Western Glen Governor Omega Architec t Admiral Redman Admiral Watson and Admiral Ashley. Entries note sailings from Beattie Anyox and Melbourne with tug Richard Holyoke in tow and multiple coastal movements.

Northwestern Western Glen York Tacoma Panama Str Fulton Mintieh Columbia Ketchikan Forthwestern Alaska Pedro Chrietephereon Bcandinarian Porta Atr Governor San Pedro San Francisco At & P Sehr Omega Port Makely Richard Holyoke Liverpool Porta Amur Dover War Company United Kingdom Valparaiso Btr Kikwater Chribtoral Wert Aleta Hampton Hoade U. S Dix Seattle Francisco Str President San Diego St Curacao Beattie A. m Btr Admiral Aehley Mtr Providencia Mtr Architect BP. m. Port Ludlow Everett Loop Port Blakelyv Melbourne Apia Beagle Hark Beatle Cathiamet New York Banta Ines St. Admiral Redman St. Alaska Weat Inlet Beattlen P. m Beattle Cape Viattery Orient Providencia Royal Arrow Shanghai Tandard Arrow

Pittsburg Sunday Schools Fight Bolshevism Movement

Sunday schools across Pittsburg organize a campaign under the slogan Christian Citizenship to combat bolshevism in America. The effort aims to educate youths and adults about democratic values and civic responsibility amid rising unrest.

Philadelphia Pittsburg America

Potatoes and Apples Market News From Yakima to Eastern Centers

A Western Ave dealer returning from Yakima blames buyers for the price spread in potatoes as wholesalers bid against each other driving higher quotes. Eastern demand boosts markets while car shortages temper gains. crop quality and quantity are below normal. In apples, Eastern Washington Delicious fetches up to 4.50 while local prices vary 0.80 to 0.82 per dozen. Stockyards trading dull with 75 cattle, hogs steady, cattle at 16.75.

Yakima Western Ave Washington

Local Markets for Vegetables and Fruits Prices Listed

Market list shows varied local vegetable fruit prices and dairy and farm staples. Apples cranberries lettuce and citrus feature alongside dairy products and animal feed. Prices per crate per ton and per pound are given for multiple items.

Bank clearings by city and totals across states

Bank clearings show Seattle and Spokane Tacoma figures with Portland totals. Totals listed include 2,639,899.00 and 1,137,150.00 for Seattle and Spokane compare 675,400.00 and 120,168.00 for Portland while other figures show 6,865,081.00 and 1,081,076.00.

New York Stock Exchange Opens With Mixed Prices

Prices were irregular at the market open with United States Steel up and heavy shifts as General Motors slid to 368 and steel, rail and rubber issues moved on the day. By close the market showed reactionary declines across several leading names and exchange rates posted new low marks.

New York United States New York Stock Exchange

Chicago Market Report Shows Further Declines Across Commodities

Chicago futures slip as traders factor in Goodfather predictions and broad movements next week. Corn opens lower with small gains for some months then declines. oats also retreat. Prices listed for December and May contracts reflect ongoing weakness in grains and related products.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade

Denver cattle and hog receipts show steady market

In Denver on November 15 cattle receipts reached 3,600 with markets steady. Steers brought 89 to 1260, cows and heifers 7.50 to 11.50, calves 9 to 11. Hog receipts 1,160 with top and bulk at 14.20. Sheep receipts 11,000. lambs 14.50 to 15.00, ewes 7.75, feeder lambs 12.50 to 13.75.

Portland Denver Col

British voting on woman candidate in Plymouth race

British voters went to the polls to decide if Plymouth shall elect the first woman to Parliament. Lady Nancy Astor, American-born Unionist candidate, led a whirlwind campaign and was favored. her election was declared certain by the Unionists.

Plymouth Eng Nancy Astor

Alleged Reds Arrested in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles on November 15, about a dozen IWW leaders were detained after a raid on the Germain building headquarters where a defense meeting was underway. Two more individuals were hospitalized and police reported a large cache of radical literature.

108 Angeles 1. W.W Germain Building Defense

Public Markets Sanitary and Grocery Price List

Stall 45 lists Mazda oil at 38 cents, Rogers Auto Club coffee 40 cents, M J B coffee 1.45, large sauerkraut 1 shilling? no. Sauer kraut 1 sc?. boxes matches 1 shilling. Citrus Powder 7 cents. Shredded Wheat 15 cents. rolled oats 25 cents.

Mazda Oil Rogers Auto Club

Local Market Dairy Price List Reads Like Old Ledger

Stall 107 lists guaranteed eggs and butter prices, 2 dos and 4 fc dor terms, with full cream cheese 29 cents, cream brick 32 cents, choice creamery butter from S&E Sh and The $1.15 items. Peanut butter 20 cents and 2% milk 47 cents appear among the items, with several brand and unit notes.

S&e

Local Market Deals Include Flour, Canned Goods and Soap

Stake 7 8 9 49 1 sack best local flour priced at 2 95 per pint bottle catsup ic orange or lemon peel 45c T 3 lbs dry green peas 25 Stalls 37 38 6 T can M J B coffee 2 25 40c pkg Albers rolled oats ite 18c pkg baking soda 6c 5 bars Lenox soap Ihe

Untitled crop ledger with mixed animal and feed terms

Fragmented OCR reads like a market ledger listing pigs cows heifers and feed items with prices such as 16.00 14.50 340001550 and 96001. Mentions include Bert steers and common feed items. many garbled tokens impede full interpretation.

Seevsceeess Iis Pune Sisceses Soss Colvor Eres Wrenne Toodie CO

Local Market Memoranda with Product Listings

Stall 79 offers pure fresh milk and fresh eggs. Stall 46 features Carnation milk and pumpkin products. Stall 1603 lists Gun Maid seedless raisins and Del Monte catsup. Stall 1513 promotes Washington creamery butter and guaranteed eggs. Prices include 23 cents for raisins and 2 cans pumpkin.

del Monte Washington

Local Market Stalls Offer Mixed Goods and Prices

Shopper notes list stalls with assorted groceries and prices including almonds walnuts coconuts onions green peppers vanilla beans pork and beans ivory soap sardines and fruit pudding. Entries show price points like 18¢ to 45¢ per item and multiple stall numbers.

van Camp Booth

Grange Fight Set Over Labor Conference Representation

Grand Rapids on November 15 opened with a heated debate as the National Grange prepared to decide whether Samuel Gompers of the AFL should have the Grange represented at the December 13 labor conference in Washington.

Grange Grand Rapids Mich National Grange Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Washington

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