17 Nov 1919
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1919
Page
1
The column discusses a Dodge sale rumor, invites Mrs Corlett of Colby to respond, and rebukes critics while reflecting on press honesty. It questions government sales of automobiles and defends editors and reporters amid reader backlash and concerns about subsidies.
University of Washington faculty families face tighter budgets amid food cuts and rising costs. A survey by the Association of University of Washington Instructors shows many professorial households sacrificed meals, clothing, housing, and services as government salaries shrink.
A Denmark based company is established to produce fuel bricks from heather, claiming higher fuel value than peat. The venture aims to supply alternative energy and reduce reliance on traditional peat fuels.
A posse led by Sheriff Yates and deputies visited four construction camps near Walla Walla to round up four alleged communists. Captives were brought to town as men at two camps were forced to remove data swear allegiance, and some were made to kneel and kiss the flag.
Mount Baker Park Improvement Club calls a mass indignation meeting Tuesday at 7 p m in the Mt. Baker Park Improvement clubhouse. Circulars warn that Japanese buyers are pressing into the district and fear a foothold will lead to further incursions unless action is taken.
Reinforcements were sent to a cabin 23 miles northeast of Centralia as a battle with reds is reported to have occurred in the last 48 hours. Capt. Lloyd Dysart led the posse with plans to surround the cabin at dawn and recover rancher John A. Haney believed killed in the first fight.
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor denounces direct action as minority rule. He cites the British trade union conference in Glasgow for not endorsing direct action and urges a constructive labor policy instead. He warns the actionist approach uses strikes to win political demands unavailable by other means.
Two jurors opposed to the death penalty were dismissed as the case State v James K Deaver began. Deaver a 61 year old ex Marine sergeant major is accused of first degree murder in the September 1 shooting of Henry Clay Holt an Alki grocer. Deaver says Holt wrecked his home and denies killing him. Holt left all property to Deaver's wife who testified she was present but not involved. The will Holt left was denied probate for improper witnessing.
Spokane Police Commissioner Tilsley announced the force will receive two Browning machine guns and 60 riot rifles as a precautionary measure. National Guard Companies H and I were hastily called to duty last week and demobilized today.
Mildred Hildebrand sues Hotel La Salle of Chicago for 3000 dollars claiming tips from six months as a checkroom girl were taken daily. She describes managers monitoring tips, envelopes for off duty tips, and monthly prizes, with threats of discharge for low totals.
Dennis Smith of the Rivoli apartments on Second Ave and Lenora St was beaten and robbed of 435 dollars and a gold watch at 2 30 in the morning. He awoke to the door bell. two men forced entry, assaulted him, and fled with the watch and money. Motorcycle Officers Dench and Anderson took the report. The suspects were described as two men about 25 years old, 150 pounds, one with gray crushed hat and black raincoat, the other with black cap and overcoat.
Washington Navy bureau reports Attorney General Palmer seeks new legislation to curb radical disturbers. House leaders say action will be first up at the next Congress session opening December 1. They blame Palmer for not raising alarms sooner.
The largest show during the centenary at the Methodist church in Columbus featured a projection from a machine 350 feet away displaying pictures measuring 100 by 76 feet, highlighting the scale of the event.
Public Utilities chief Murphine proposes a Bell Blanchard terminal feeding a subway and elevated rail network across Seattle. Transfers would end via a five cent terminal fee, with rides on any connected line. Estimated annual streetcar savings 152000. Construction cost about 5.1 million. Proposals await city officials and mayoral review.
President Wilson defeats the Lodge reservations strategy after a morning conference with Senator Hitchcock. Wilson plans to pocket the peace treaty if ratified with reservations, while Hitchcock aims to push a substitute resolution and keep action alive. Senate debate and potential pigeonholing loom as Lodge channels Republican forces for the final vote.
A playful note about Ben ner the Want-Ad Poet who rhymes well and wrote ad poems. He reportedly earned recognition from The Star for the Clemmer and inspires readers to try a sample line about needing a good used car, prompting a look at the classified page.
The King county grand jury convened with Prosecutor Fred Brown and deputy T H Patterson to inspect the county hospital jail and crehall under Judge A W Frater's orders. Judge Frater warns the jury is not a detective agency and should not seek crime, with progress and findings due Friday. John Reamy is noted as present briefly before leaving the city. Dana W Brown is listed as foreman.
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