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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1919
Page
12
Washington November 25 Gen March chief of staff issued a statement correcting press misreadings of his annual report. He advocated an army of 600000, not 260000, and noted the War Department bill before congress mirrors his position.
Seattle police raise alert for William Carlisle a 29 year old 5 ft 1 in suspect 175 pounds who escaped Rawlins Wyoming prison on November 16. He is linked to a passenger train hold up near Los Angeles and is described by a Union Pacific Special Agent in Cheyenne.
Police report F Maurial a 22 year old Mexican was caught leaving J Stalin's Clothing Store 800 First Ave with two suits. He was jailed on an open charge pending a formal complaint. A partial hype outfit was found in his possession at the station.
A report describes a fusillade of bullets fired from a train near Medicine Row, Wye, with events escaping into the surrounding area. The fragment indicates a gunfire incident but provides limited details on casualties or outcomes.
An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromine Quinine Tablets claiming they do not cause nervousness or ringing in the head due to a tonic and laxative effect. The box bears the signature E. W. Groves and proclaims there is only one Quinine.
A Seattle dinner promoting slum elimination heard speakers urge constructive social aid and citizen potential. Nathan Eckstein and Miss Gardner pressed that poverty can be curbed with strong public support and careful spending, while lists of attentive social workers and civic leaders attended.
G J Schombel of 1014 W Blaine reported to police Tuesday morning that an unidentified drunk driver in a headlightless car struck him on Kastinke Ave shortly after midnight. He was bruised, pursued the other vehicle, but the offender escaped.
Rainier Post No. 21 of the American Legion holds an important meeting tonight at the hall. Members from the post and auxiliary are expected to discuss upcoming events and community activities.
Washington lawmakers plan to attack the peace treaty demands as President Wilson prepares to present his message to Congress. Republicans aim to press Lodge's resolution declaring the war ended and seek qualified ratification if the treaty is acceptable with reservations.
Paris November 25 The peace conference will not implement the plan or have the treaty take effect December 1. The failure of the American climate to ratify the Verusaliies treaty and the German delegates leaving without signing the protocol prompted postponement of the tentative date.
Emmeline Pankhurst, famed hunger and thirst striker and militant suffragist, arrives in Seattle for a Wednesday lecture at Plymouth Congregational Church. The talk, titled Bolshevism a World Menace, is part of the YMCA/Star Lecture Course, with Pankhurst detailing her views after studying Bolshevism in Russia, England, and the U.S. Public reaction highlights her compelling, restrained speaking style.
A session at Veterans hall 1616% Third avenue on Tuesday night will be followed by entertainment by the Monte Carter Musical Comedy company performed by the girls of Monte Carter.
Nov 26 centralia residents form a five member committee to raise a trust fund for the Haney family and other bereaved from the Armistice day murders. A $20 donation from Seattle Boxing Commission accompanied by a note urging ongoing support. Readers urged to mail contributions to the American Legion fund Centralia Washington.
Reports from Nogales Arizona say Gen. Felipe Angeles, Villa's military chief, is under a summary court martial in Chihuahua City and faces execution. Some dispatches claim his execution already occurred while others say he remains serene at times and spiritless at others, aware of his fate. Villa is reportedly again in danger of capture.
Woman awakens at 4 15 am to find burglar crawling from her window and a black hand bag containing about 6 in change stolen. bag found in yard. Short stocky suspect description given. patrols fail. Separate thefts include $349.52 missing from J Marcelles home and a watch reported missing from Mike Saliba at Haas Hotel.
A dental health piece urges Seattle readers to value well kept teeth as a sign of intelligence and to seek preventive care. It warns about silent dental diseases like pyorrhea and alveolar abscesses, notes infection can spread to tonsils, and invites a free thorough examination with no cost or obligation.
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