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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1919
Page
8
A damaged OCR snippet mentions unrelated fragments and obscured names. The readable text provides no identifiable event, location, or date to summarize into a coherent news item.
The fragmentary note describes Ola TV, a private day story event. It references a plan and private discussions about the program, with unclear actors and missing dates. Further readable details are not present to confirm participants or outcomes.
A bid to override Mayor Fitzgerald’s veto failed at a special Friday meeting as A T Drake John B Carroll and Robert B Hesketh blocked the override. The six member council needed two thirds to pass over the mayor's disapproval. A new ordinance with the same terms was introduced by the streets and sewers committee for Monday. The measure would fund paving on East Union between 29th and 30th avenues at 14 000, a move argued by the mayor and public utilities chief could raise Seattle fares.
Ben Lieurance age 19 was arrested at his home by Lt Olmstead and three patrolmen for his second desertion from the regular army. He was taken to the city jail to await transport to Fort Douglas, Ariz. Lieurance claimed debts and company punishments left him in debt so he would not receive pay for three years, prompting the desertion.
Seattle children welcomed Cheshire Cat and Mad Hatter as "Alice in Wonderland" was performed at the Cornish by Ellen Von Volkenburg. A marionette show thrilled youngsters with the adventure of Alice, the Rabbit, and the Duchess, while many adults returned to childhood. The performance repeated Saturday afternoon and evening for more audiences.
Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst will speak Sunday at 4 o clock in the YMCA auditorium. The talk will cover Bolshevism and its phases as she outlines her wartime patriotic work and opposition to Bolshevism observed in Russia. The event is open to men and all are invited to attend.
Final preparations completed for the 26th annual Seattle Fire Department Relief Association ball to be held at the Masonic Temple on Harvard avenue and Pine Street. Dancing begins 8:30 p.m., grand march at 6:00 led by Chief Frank L. Stetson and the acting mayor. Tickets available at the temple or from city firemen.
Evergreen hall hosts a noon speaking series next week titled The Power of the Mind. Speakers include Dr. T. F. Ostrund on Healing, Rev. J. D. Powers on Suggestion, Nev. Henry Victor Morgan on Banking, Lalla Campbell Chesley on Aspiration, Dr. Von Higgins on Prosperity, and Mrs. M. ft. Stone on Origin and Destiny of Man.
Capt Ross Smith, British aviator attempting a flight to Australia, has reached Delhi, India, according to dispatches received here.
Ellis Island report says 61 of 67 alien anarchists ended a hunger strike after fasting since Wednesday. Five remained opposed to removal of the wire screens separating inmates from visitors. Immigration authorities halted the strike four days ago by denying the demand and began deportation exams, with a multi week process expected.
Judge George D Abel will rule by early next week on whether 15 defendants accused in the Armistice day murder of four American Legion members at Centralia will get a change of venue. Defense attorney Ralph H Pierce argued for Seattle and Pierce county as suitable venues citing local hostility. some defendants remain at large while others are under guard in court. George F Vanderveer is listed among defense attorneys.
In a United Press interview Lady Nancy Astor, newly elected MP for Plymouth, says the best policy won and calls for national unity. She reflects on the fight of the last five years, the spirit of citizenship, and the need to unite across parties to advance the nation.
Wenatchee reports a fatal crash as fruit grower William Slocumb and his 17 year old son Cecil die when their car is struck by a Great Northern passenger train No 26. Foreman Lee Long is seriously injured in the same incident.
Candidates for the port commission spoke at the 66 King County Democratic Club meeting held Saturday noon in Mars cafeteria. D. A. Doyle John A. Me Corkle and W. B. Lincoln were present with Lincoln seeking re election. Italy sent its latest peace airplane with official mail to Germany.
The mass meeting at First M E church and Fifth Street involves Beattie No. 2 Swedish residents and local figures Clark F P Biesett of the University of Washington Rev C R church and EB B Fish among speakers. The event targets concerns about public mind state and economic profiteering affecting the community nationwide.
Detectives and patrolmen failed to arrest the lone bandit who robbed the North West Auto Club service station at the north end of the University Bridge Thursday night. Police suspect an accomplice helped the robber escape and fled the scene. The thief obtained $510.
An old newspaper ad promises instant relief from stomach distress by taking JO-TO. It claims excess bile and constipated waste cause headaches and cramps and offers free samples at Bartell Five Dig Stores or Swift and Co.
Mrs Lucile Delmore who had been missing for nearly a week walked into the police station Friday stating she had been visiting friends in Tacoma. She disappeared from the home of Mrs I Rowe at 350 West Gist Street and told officers she did not think her absence would alarm anyone. She said a Tacoma friend on the street in Seattle persuaded her to accompany the friend home.
In Rutte Mont a masked pair attacked cashier Miss Emma Peterson and janitor John Kelly at the American Motion Picture theatre. They beat Peterson into unconsciousness and robbed the till of about $1000 before escaping. Both victims were unconscious for several minutes.
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