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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1919

Page

5

Raise Salaries for Alumni Banquet and Slogan Vote

The first annual University of Washington alumni reunion and banquet will be held at 6 PM Wednesday at the Com Monne on campus. A vote will decide the slogan Raise professors salaries and the Washington Alumnus magazine launch. Speakers include Wee Coyle Tom Kennedy and Glenn Hoover. Jazz acts by Phi Gamma Delta and Pat Upsilon. Women’s League Jazzettes may perform. post banquet Glee Club concert and dance at Meany Hall. Alumni plan to return for the California Washington game after 1 15 Thanksgiving.

Com. Monne University of Washington Washington Wee Coyle Alumni Association Tom Kennedy Asaintant Corporation Glenn Hoover Superintendent of Public Utilities Phi Gamma Delta Band Pat Upsilon Women's League Jazzettes All University Assembly Glee Club Meany Hall California Washington

Hughes Gave Seattle Council a Fillip Then Got One Back

Harley N. Hughes of the state Industrial Insurance Commission appeared before Seattle's city council to discuss compensation for injured municipal employees. Councilman Moore argued the law is unfair as he cited the commission's past payouts while council members pressed for higher benefits. Hughes admitted current benefits are insufficient and promised effort, then departed back to Olympia.

Hughes Council Harley N. Hughes State Industrial Insurance Commission Olympia Seattle Hughes Hegirn William Hickman Moore Moore Solona Thomas F. Murphine Industrial Commission Drake

Egyptian delegation seeks end to British control in Egypt

The Egyptian delegation in Paris appeals to President Wilson to remove British domination of Egyptian affairs and rejects any plan for a protectorate. The statement asserts Egypt will not accept protectorate status.

Paris Wilson Egypt

Mother Ryther and 55 Youngsters to Celebrate Thanksgiving

Mother Ryther and her 55 youngsters will rise early for Thanksgiving. They will clean and dress, then attend a ceremony to lay the corner stone of a new Ryther Child home on Stone Way. Judge Boyd Tallman and union representatives will participate. The children will dine downtown at Chauncey Wright Restaurant before returning to their old home, with plans for a new, donated house next year.

Ryther Stone Way Allen Place Mother Ryther Boyd Tallman Seattle Thania Hazen Titus Chauncey Wright Third Ave Denny Way

Death Clues Watch and Hat Solve Woods Body Mystery

A year-dead man was found in the woods one mile and a quarter from Hall's lake. Fred A. Hill discovered the body on Sunday. A Hamilton watch and a Seattle hat are the only clues to identification. The body was taken to the Everett morgue.

Hall's Lake Fred A. Hill First Ave Hamilton Seattle Everett

High cost of opera opens in Philadelphia season

The Philadelphia season opens as seat prices rise from five to six dollars with a ten percent luxury tax adding to the cost. A family outing to hear the high C’s now costs thirteen dollars and twenty cents for the boy seeking entry to the opera house.

Philadelphia

Neglected Catarrh Warns of Serious Health Risks

The article warns that catarrh can trigger stomach issues, affect overall health, and harm lung tissues possibly leading to consumption. It notes breathing difficulties and seasonal aggravation, urging Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy and recommending Hood's Pills as a preferred laxative.

Hood

Wyoming bandit Bill Carlisle seen in San Francisco

Police say a postcard signed Bill Carlisle in San Francisco suggests the famed Wyoming train robber is in the city. In Denver, Carlisle writes to Warden Brine asking for a chance to reform, with handwriting tied to the escaped convict as investigators seek his whereabouts after ten days on the run. Hoaxes report in multiple cities.

San Francisco United Press Bill Carlisle Denver Col William L. Carlisle Wyoming Warden Brine Rawlins Penitentiary Los Angeles Carlisle Atlanta Erie Des Moines

Bolsheviks Seek U S Trade Resumption

Petrograd seeks reopening of trade with the United States to ship 200 million dollars in flax platinum gold bars and furs for wheat cotton and raw materials. Overtures made to Washington with no progress. Bolsheviks allegedly sought American and Canadian representatives to push negotiations. Concerns grow that such a deal would aid Bolshevik propaganda.

Washington United Press Russia Jolaheviki Petrograd B Bolsheviks

Kramer Vows Strict Prohibition Enforcement Nationwide

Prohibition commissioner John F. Kramer announced at a Methodist temperance meeting that enforcement will be pushed to the law’s limit. He outlined a 10 district federal structure with inspectors and a push to enlist state officials and civic groups to support enforcement. He acknowledged wartime shortages may reveal some uncompliant areas.

Washington United Press John F. Kramer Prohibition Methodist Board of Temperance Kramer

President backs swift anti red measure in Wilson message

President Wilson will urge Congress to quickly pass the strong anti red bill drafted by Attorney General Palmer. Palmer reportedly pressed for inclusion in the message asking for immediate action to empower the justice department to combat the Bolshevik threat.

Washington Congress Palmer Wilson Department of Justice

One Foot on Ground Inspires City Dance Rule

London reports a Wood Green municipal dance rule: No lady may have both feet off the ground at once. The quirky rule reflects local etiquette and humor in the community social scene observed in early November.

London Wood Green

Spokane Notes Amateur Bill Carlisle

Spokane reports an amateur named Bill Carlisle who visited the city and dropped in to look around, according to a letter received by a newspaper. The piece notes the existence of another local Bill Carlisle.

Spokane Bill Carlisle Today Bill

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