03 Oct 1919
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1919
Page
1
A reflective regional piece critiques marriage, divorce, and social war as recurring themes. It recalls a Seattle couple once happy, whose wife shifted to pacifist religion amid wartime activities, illustrating tensions in domestic and public life.
King Albert telegram to President Wilson seeking an unofficial visit is denied as the ailing president remains exhausted. White House reports show improvement but warn of physical and mental fatigue. Doctors emphasize rest with no operation planned and two to three specialists in ongoing consultation.
Obscure box score fragment shows Kerron Hill associated with a Red Hurler, with a final score line including Chicago misprint and umpire names Quigley Nallin Rigler Evans. Details are garbled but indicate a baseball scorecard snippet with multiple errors and unclear player roles.
Farris Peterson eighteen pleaded guilty to aiding Walter Arend to evade the draft by posing as his wife. Arend received six months in county jail. Peterson was sentenced first, then the girl, pale and trembling, stood before Judge Jeremiah Neterer as the scene recalled the wartime romance and a century old tale of sacrifice.
The house chaplain Rev. Harry N. Couden prayed for the president and his family. He asked God to touch the president with healing hands and restore health and activity, saying the nation feels anxiety and sympathy.
Mayor Snyder refused to lead the welcoming committee for Senator Johnson who spoke against the treaty. He issued a statement denouncing the League of Nations and its opponents.
The Saturday Star will announce a new Wanted Rhyme Contest and reveal this week's winners. Watch for details on how to enter and what prizes may be awarded.
Thieves robbed C. R. Hoyt's cigar stand at 909 West Connecticut Street of 10 000 cigarettes, a report to police Friday said.
McCurragh testifies at a state public service hearing into charges that the gas company supplied impure gas after a strike. He presents pressure data showing a drop to zero during the first days of the strike, with slow recovery by October. Patrons packed the Seattle assembly room as officials consider whether normal rates apply post strike.
Rev. Mark A Matthews writes officials including Sheriff Stringer and Chief of Police Fy Warren urging enforcement of the gambling felony statute. He cites brass chips used in solo pinochle and poker halls and asks for action, noting youth education concerns. Officials reply with silence amid pending discussion.
Judge Jeremiah Neterer of the U S district court in Washington will depart for Arizona next Thursday to hear cases in the Ninth Circuit. He will travel to Bells Washington Monday evening then to Phoenix to handle October term matters and plans to return to Seattle for the new term opening November 14. Judge E B Cushman will handle emergency matters in Neterer’s absence.
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