28 Nov 1919
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1919
Page
1
A city stand on Pike Street hosts a reflective piece about farming profits and real estate shifts. The author laments urban drift, praises the rural life, and cites an apple box scheme as a lens on market values. Seattle police hunt a genial burglar who preaches wobbliciam while robbing a cafe.
In Brownsville and nearby, a sensational tale unfolds as Tom Mariah the cat reappears in the county city building, exonerating Ponto the pulp accused of Tom Mariah's murder. Kathryn and Pauline Chambers, aged 6 and 3, defend Ponte's innocence while Deputy Starwich investigates fur and bones found in the park. Meanwhile federal action looms over coal mine labor strife as Wilson's cabinet meets to discuss possible government operation.
A bold promo notes Star Want Ads Main 600 will handle all reader wants. The message emphasizes daily availability and constant usefulness of the classified section.
Peter J. Kruger 59 chief deputy internal revenue collector for Division No 11 was found dead at his post office building office in South Bend Ind with a note to his wife asking forgiveness and saying he could endure the persecutions no longer autopsy to be held today and no cause shown yet.
Henry Little, 63, claimed brother of Frank Little the I W W lynched in Butte, remains in the city jail awaiting federal inquiry. He and Harry Smith, 43, both described as I W W members, were detained by Sgt. P F Keefe’s red squad with Smith held for investigation.
Violinist Maud Powell fainted on stage at the Odeon Theatre in St Louis after a solo. Physicians say she is suffering from a heart attack and she was rushed to a hospital.
TOPEKA Kansas November 28 Seven hundred volunteer coal diggers answered Gov Allen's appeal to mine coal in Southeastern Kansas He said the state would use its power to relieve the coal famine and protect workers Also offered today were 350 Indian students from Haskell Institute Lawrence the Kansas University football squad and 1500 students from the Kangay State Agricultural school
Paris November 28 United Press reports the supreme council decided to destroy all enemy warships except those to be turned over to France and Italy as compensation for losses. The council will delay destruction of several ships now in temporary use.
CHICAGO November 28 A meteor causing atmospheric and electrical disturbances in Michigan and Indiana Wednesday night may have failed to reach the earth or fallen into Lake Michigan Professor Vorest St Moulton head of astronomy at the University of Chicago said coast guards at Grand Triven Michigan reported seeing the vapor fall into the lake
Comic feature follows Otto Auto as he attempts to circumnavigate the globe on a five thousand dollar gasoline bet. Readers track his journey through various countries each day on the comic page as he overcomes obstacles with his trademark mischief.
Miss Farrie Norton of Seattle, seriously injured when struck on the head by a golf club at Jefferson Park Golf Links Monday, is improved and believed out of danger, per Swedleh hospital report Thursday night.
Washington November 28 Coast Guard reports Tampa sunk by German submarine September 26 1918 in Bristol Channel Eng using entire complement of 112 officers and men in Bristol Channel.
In Melbourne on November 26 Sir Joseph Cook, minister of the navy, warned that Great Britain should not close her eyes to Japan and America prepping for broader Pacific policies. He supported the League of Nations but urged vigilance while backing the alliance.
The State Department will demand evidence for the Mexican charge that Jenkins falsified statements and will seek a third investigation before replying. It assesses Mexican law on foreign diplomats to see if federal courts alone have jurisdiction, which could render arrest illegal. Officials say bail would imply guilt, and they still deem Jenkins innocent.
London reports the Commons will welcome its first woman member, Lady Nancy Astor. A room overlooking a terrace is prepared, labeled for women members, and she will be allowed a smoking room if she desires.
A large fire in Baltimore destroyed an entire city block including Johns Hopkins buildings and the markets. High winds spread embers for blocks, injuring nine firefighters and displacing hundreds of residents. Estimated damage reached about $1,000,000. Buildings named include McCoy Hall Topographical Survey building old biological laboratory Levering Hall and chemical laboratory.
An error reported on Thursday identified the husband of Mrs. Nemitz as the arrestee in a jewelry theft. It was corrected Friday to Charles Nemitz, brother-in-law of Mrs. Nemitz, while the real husband Robert Nemitz is linked to a separate case. Mrs. Nemitz and her son Liam Fay Ealy are detained in connection with the murder of Elizabeth, whose strangling was found Oct 20 in Mt. Baker Park, Seattle.
The wife of famed WWI hero Alvin C York wishes to return to Tennessee. York may cancel speaking engagements to escort his ailing wife back to the hills, away from city smoke and influenza fears, seeking a quieter seashore home life.
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