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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1919

Page

15

Pershing Rank Fixed Threatens Showdown With March

Washington November 18. The final status of Gen. Pershing in the will sparks a possible showdown with Gen. March chief of staff over who leads the military establishment. Pershing plans a December tour of the army to organize nationwide units for two months before any assignment from Secretary Baker. Congress fixed Pershing as permanent general, fourth in army history, barring precedence for any other officer.

Washington BD. C Pershing March Baker Congress Perahing Gen

Hearst Buys Washington Paper from Brisbane

Arthur Bristane sells The Washington Times to William Randolph Hearst in Washington DC. Brisbane also sells the Milwaukee Wisconsin News, purchased about a year ago, to Hearst.

Washington, Dpd.c Washington Times Arthur Bristane William Randolph Hearst Brisbane Mr. Hearst Milwaukee Wheconsin News

Hungarian troops maintain order in Budapest after Romanian exit

The allied high commissioner at Budapest reports to the supreme council that Admiral Horthy’s Hungarian forces are keeping order in the capital after the Romanian evacuation.

Paris Budapest Supreme Council

Belgian Elections Narrow Catholic Majority in Recount

Delayed results from Brussels show Catholics at 79 seats, Moderates 38, Socialists 65, and other groups four in the new Belgian chamber. The Catholic majority in the chamber has been largely wiped out by the Sunday vote, with incomplete returns indicating the final composition.

Brussels Chamber of Representatives Chamber Mberals Socialista

Actress Teddy Sampson Seeks Divorce from Ford Sterling

Mrs. Nora Steich also known as Teddy Sampson files suit in Los Angeles for divorce from Ford Sterling, alleging abandonment two years after their marriage. The estranged spouses are listed as George and Nora Steich.

108 Angeles Ford Sterling Sterling George Nora Steich Steich Teddy Sampson

Nervy Train Robber Bursts From Penitentiary Box

William Carlisle, infamous train robber, escaped from the state penitentiary by nailing himself inside a shirt box and sawing through the top. He is reported surrounded by a posse near Wamcutter, Wyoming, armed with a high powered rifle and ammunition.

Rawlins Wyo Wilam Carlisle State Penitentiary Wamcutter Carlisle

World's Largest Wheat Farm Spans Montana and Wyoming

The massive wheat operation covers 200000 acres with part in Montana and the remainder in Wyoming, ranking as the largest farm in the world by area.

Montana Wyoming

Three Hurt As Tank Blows Up In California Plant

In Hammonton near Marysville California an air compressing tank exploded at the Yuba Consolidated Gold Fields plant injuring three men. J. C. Campbell suffered both legs broken and other injuries, Mr. Rasmussen had a fractured skull, and C. B. Berg suffered facial lacerations with possible loss of sight. Campbell and Rasmussen were in critical condition as windows shattered and damages reached about $20,000.

Marysville Cal Hammonton Yuba Consolidated Gold Vields Company J. C. Campbell Mr. Rasmussen C. B. Berg Campbell Rasmussen

New York Women Push Standards for Woolen Goods

The National Consumers League leads an educational campaign to label fabrics clearly as pure wool or shoddy and urge legislation for proper marks. Lectures at women’s clubs and targeted propaganda will guide consumers and address high costs and middleman profits in the textile industry.

New York National Consumers League Mra Smith Mra. Jones National Consumers’ League Women's Club League Mayeville Department of Justice Department of Fustio

Campaign cash inquiry could hold extra sessions

Special Prosecutor Frank C Dailey said extra night sessions of the inquiry into the Senator Newberry campaign expenses could be held to close the case by Thanksgiving.

Grand Rapids, Mich Frank C Dailey Senator Newberry Thankactvine

Hold Funeral Wednesday for Minnie K. Kiem

Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie K. Kiem age 74 who died Monday at her home 2109 Sixth Ave North will be held at 2 p m Wednesday from Bon ney Watsons Funeral rites will follow at Bon ney Watsons chapel et al

Minnie K. Kiem Sixth Ave. N Bonney Watson's

Light Up Porches Says Dr Matthews Urges City Light

Rev Doctor Matthews urges residents to illuminate porches and increase police presence. He proclaims a 600 candle power lighting plan and urges citizens to be patriotic and vigilant against crime. He presents himself as a leader for anare city with strong civic action.

Dr. Matthews M. A. Matthews

Deportation Plan Urged by Central Labor Council

The Central Labor Council of Spokane passed resolutions urging deportation of foreigners who have been in the United States for more than seven years. The group also requires English to be spoken on the job and in council club rooms and condemned public acts of disorder.

United States Central Labor Council Gino

100000 Vacancies on Teaching Staffs Declared

Mrs. Josephine Corliss Preston state superintendent of public instruction said there are more than 100000 vacant teaching positions nationwide, blamed largely on small salaries. The remark came during a speech before the Transportation Club on Monday.

Transportation Club Josephine Corliss Preston

Fleming to be Mayor in Spokane Next Year

Spokane officials select Charles A. Fleming from five members to become chief executive after January 1. Fleming will succeed C. M. Fuesett, who did not run for re election. Fleming previously served as mayor two years ago.

Fleming Spokane Charles A. Fleming City Commission Fieming C. M. Fuesett

Trade problems to be discussed with Australian official

Mark Sheldon, Australian commissioner of foreign trade, will discuss trade problems with Australia at 4 p m on Tuesday in the Chamber of Commerce.

Australia Mark Sheldon Chamber of Commerce

Personality in Salesmanship Address by H L Knox

H L Knox will speak on personality in salesmanship at a 6 pm dinner for the Hundred Per Cent club in the Arcade Annex on Tuesday. The event highlights persuasive skills and professional conduct within sales careers.

H. L. Knox Hundred Per Cent Club

Sloan's Liniment Ad Claims Quick Muscle Relief

An advertisement promotes Sloan's Liniment as a fast solution for rheumatic twinges stiff muscles and lumbago. It touts non rubbing relief for strains sprains and sciatic pains with bottles priced from 5c to 1.40, urging purchase at local druggists.

BNT Sloan

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