02 Oct 1919
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1919
Page
1
A whimsical letter from The Nut Editor imagines a futuristic Seattle traffic solution with elevated roads for automobiles and winged cars. The piece playfully weighs safety and style with painted bumpers and ozone cushions for pedestrians, lampooning urban transit debates.
In Eldorado a mother Mary Sebastian dies five weeks before her son Forest D. Sebastian, a WWI hero, falls in action after a court martial sentence for sleeping at his post. The family and town recall his courage and protest the wartime judicial reversal.
Cincinnati defeats the White Sox 4 to 2 in a tense game painted by Williams wildness and Reds bats. Rath Daubert and Groh spark Cincinnati with key early scoring while Sallee steadies Chicago’s lineup. Williams struggles with control as Rariden and Daubert contribute timely hits.
Mrs. M. Martin of 707 Madison St. promotes Star Want Ads as a reliable classifieds service and urges readers to use The Star Classified Columns calling Main 600 for results.
E Schuele, 60, suffered a fractured arm Thursday morning after being struck by a motorcycle driven by William Damery, 18, of 2436 W. 63rd St. on Elliott Avenue. Damery reported Schuele darted toward the bike and collided. Schuele lies in a houseboat at Smith's Cove. Damery is held pending examination by a city physician.
San Francisco reports taxi cab drivers returned to work after a short stoppage that lasted a few hours, having secured wage increases in negotiations.
A total of 4 992 unionists cast ballots in the vote on a one day general strike planned for October 8 over imprisonment of Tor Mooney and other political prisoners. Of 130 unions, 29 submitted votes with 3 258 in favor and 1 734 opposed. The strike decision remains undecided, as a protest parade and mass meeting are planned.
President Wilson’s condition was not at all good this morning, doctors say. Dr. Carey Grayson notes a nervous state but no alarming symptoms and plans rest and quiet to keep him away from political matters at the White House.
The mystery of H C Holt's will grips investigators as police seek to learn its contents and possible beneficiaries. The will, kept sealed by counsel Robert Tait Hodge, may influence the murder case involving James R Deaver and his wife, Mrs Deaver, amid divorce proceedings.
Reports from Elaine describe white and black factions clashing after the shooting of a white officer. Soldiers from Camp Pike surrounded canebrakes housing hundreds of Negroes while locals organized posses. Several deaths and arrests occurred as authorities sought to restore order amid fears of further violence.
Claude Williams of the Chicago White Sox pitched for Salt Lake City in the past and starred as a top pitcher. Dutch Benther, ex Spokane player, led the first tilt with strong pitching and hitting. Coast players Rath Clacy McMullen Wi Gandil Lynn starred for the two teams.
The lineup shows J Collins at shortstop with Rath on relief, Daubert at first, Weaver at third, Groh at third, Jackson at first, Roush in center, Felsoh in left, Duncan in left, Gandil at first, Kopf, Risberg, Neale, Schalk, Williams on deck, and Galilee pitching.
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