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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1919

Page

3

Propaganda and Morale in World War I Germany

The article analyzes how British and Allied propaganda undermined German morale during World War I. It discusses the global reach of German propaganda, Allied responses, and the impact on neutrality, the home front, and the military effort, highlighting the battle of ideas as pivotal to the war.

Germany Lord Northcliffe Great Britain Thoroly Batteries of Truth House of Hohenzollern Junker Luden Romania Altho Biamarck Ludendorff America

U S Warning Fails to Excite Mexico

U S note demanding Jenkins' release drew little public reaction in Mexico with many viewing it as routine. Some see potential U S focus on Mexico as peace nears, while authorities prefer local handling and avoid a diplomatic crisis. Second Secretary Hanna travels to Puebla to gather evidence for Jenkins case.

Jenkins United States Mexico

Mexico to answer note on Jenkins release

United Press reports that Mexico will place its reply to the U S demand for the release of William Jenkins, the American consular agent imprisoned at Puebla, before Secretary Lansing today or tomorrow as learned at the state department. The消息 reflects ongoing diplomatic exchanges.

Jenkina Carranza Mexicana Jenkine Mexico City Washington, D. C United Press Mexico William ©. Jenkins United States Puebla Lansing State Department

Disarmament Debates and Press Influence Abroad

The text criticizes disarmament proposals as crafted to undermine national standing and notes English world distribution aimed at shaping opinion. It warns that leaders overlooked Entente influence on global press and the impact of French culture in neutral capitals on youth.

Germany Reuter Altho

Public Lands Lease Bill Sparks Debate in Congress

A long stalled bill to lease government lands rich in oil coal gas sodium and rock phosphates nears passage. Advocates from mining and oil push for production gains while opponents warn it will let private firms skim resources and undermine Roosevelt Pinchot conservation. Farmers urge phosphate export ban to boost domestic food production amid high prices.

America Roosevelt Taft Landa Gifford Pinchot Congress Europe Ican

Peacock Throne For Sale Not Delhi Relic

The Turkish government offers the Peacock throne for sale but an English archaeologist says it is not the famous Delhi throne. He notes the Turks could not have held Delhi’s throne for two centuries, having suffered defeat by Nadir Shah and lost the loot.

Delhi Nadir Shah

25 Dancers Die in Village Dance Hall Fire

Villa Platte La November 24 A list of 25 persons mainly women and girls is the death toll from a fire at a dance hall during a village celebration. The charred ruin is being searched for more victims as panicked crowds jammed stairs and rescuers searched the streets for bodies. Some escaped by climbing from windows to a nearby roof after the fire started in a grocery store.

Villa Platte Ables

Shipyards Open in San Francisco on Open Shop Basis

San Francisco bay shipyards reopened today for the first time since October 1. Over 11,000 men reportedly registered for work, as employers claim most are common laborers and warn lack of skilled machinists will cripple yards. The strike began after an 8 cent per hour Macy award raise was refused.

San Francisco San Francisco Bay Shipyards Macy

Welcome Home Civil Service Workers Return Reception

More than 300 members of the Civil Service league who served in the war were welcomed back at a reception and dance at the Collings playfield house Saturday night. Mayor Fitzgerald praised the returning service men and women as Lonnie Barth played saxophone and Glenn Jester performed.

Civil Service League Collings Playfield House Fitzgerald Lonnie Barth Glenn Jester Fire Department

Port Townsend Man Burned to Death

Port Townsend resident Frank Conner aged 24 died in a cottage fire that swept through the seaside town yesterday. Conner, who had retired from a seafaring life recently, was the victim of the blaze.

Port Townsend Navy Frank Conner Conner

Congress to face grave problems next session

Congress convenes with a packed docket including the German treaty League of Nations Lodge resolution war penalties and many postwar issues. Expected fights over railroads Bolshevism Americanization appropriations and new military naval and tariff policy set the tone for a contentious opening weeks.

Washington D. C Congress League of Nations Senate House of Representatives

Four Die in Auto Plunge Near Half Moon Bay

In a fatal crash on Pedro Mountain near Half Moon Bay, Charles M. Belshaw and his wife were killed along with two guests, J. D. Sherwood and his wife from Spokane. Authorities questioned H B Brandt about his role in the collision that involvement W T Hess observes. Sherwood, a Spokane capitalist, helped found Washington Water Power and built Spokane’s 1889 building before the fire.

San Francisco H. B. Brandt Charles M. Belshaw Pedro Mountain Half Moon Bay Belshaw Sherwood Spokane Harvard J. D. Sherwood Harvard College Washington Water Power Company Washington Riverside Ave Spokane Club University Club Harvard Club

Lettish Forces Take Mitau After Six-Hour Battle

Lettish forces captured Mitau from Russo-German troops on November 21 after six hours of heavy fighting. The Lettish press bureau quoted dispatches from Copenhagen noting the entry from the north and northwest at five in the morning and ongoing combat to the south as Russo-German forces retreated toward Lithuania.

London Lettish Mitau Copenhagen Lithuania

Suspects in Centralia Jail

Seven suspects are jailed in Centralia after a Legion raid on Thurston County logging camps. A message warned of 100 I. W. W. in the camps, and nearly 600 men were rounded up. seven arrests were made from that group.

Centralia Thurston County Legion

Watchman Shot by Guard Improves at City Hospital

Andrew Boyle a 32 year old watchman at Pier 1 for Canadian Pacific Railway Co. rested easily at the city hospital Monday after being shot Friday night while escaping Customs Inspector H E Morris He allegedly resisted search at the dock and had a bottle of Canadian whisky in his possession He will be turned over to federal authorities to face liquor import charges.

Andrew Boyle Canadian Pacific Railway Co H. E. Morris Boyle

Theta Xi initiates Upsilon chapter eight candidates

Theta Xi fraternity initiated eight candidates for the Upsilon chapter at a Saturday banquet in the Louis room of the New Washington Hotel. The initiates were Harold Dodge, Roland Sisler, Elbert Jones, Walter Larson, Harold Watson, Reynold Fredland, Fred Lauden, and Louis Friberg.

Upsilon Chapter Theta Xi Fraternity Louis Hotel New Washington Harold Dodge Roland Sisler Elbert Jones Walter Larson Harold Watson Reynold Fredland Fred Lauden Louis Friberg

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