06 Oct 1919
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1919
Page
1
The Elks begin a campaign for the Salvation Army to raise $125000 for a working girls’ home and $125000 for a working men’s home. The total $250000 will be spent in Seattle as the Army, praised for its war service, seeks support for peace era aid.
A columnist lauds a Jew for prioritizing faith over money, asking whether any Gentile would close a business to attend a prayer gathering. The piece contrasts religious devotion with commercial concerns.
A commentator argues that Jews show thrift and sacrifice more than Gentiles, noting stores closing for holy days and Jews aiding the needy. The piece praises tithing, faith over comfort, and wonders if true value comes from money yielded to religion rather than personal gain.
Cincinnati defeats Chicago with a final two team tally shown as 123456789 to 000000000. Batteries Eller and Rariden, William and Schalk credited in the play by play.
Umpires Rigler at plate Evans at first Quigley at second Nallin at third oversee NL AL NL AL assignments in a midseason officiating swap.
In Chicago the Reds win again as Cincinnati stands within one game of the pennant after four wins in five games. Rain postponed yesterday's game. Rath sacrificed and reached second on a perfect bunt. Williams worked the corners for Cincinnati. Leibold and Eller produced for Chicago but no runs.
Washington October 6 The government urged the Supreme Court to speed a final ruling on the alcohol content that marks intoxicating liquor A war time prohibition act standard of 2 75 per cent beer was ruled non intoxicating by lower courts The government also sought to advance its case against Standard Brewery Inc Maryland in the same session
A narrator critiques selfish men who prefer gambling and self indulgence over family life. The text suggests such husbands risk losing love and purpose, warning that those who demand everything while giving little will miss joy and be unmourned. The passage centers on the Bolgheyiki as the setting or example.
In Washington Georgia a mob took Jack Gordon and Will Brown from Lincoln county jail and lynched them. Bodies were reportedly burned. Mose Martin was killed as a mob victim, and five other African Americans were held hostage as demands grew to turn Gordon over to authorities.
A thief entered Sergunds bakery at 110 W Republican and fled after finding only 3.67. He smeared shelves and walls with cream puffs and scattered lady fingers, cookies, and doughnuts across the floor and sidewalk.
The body of Ed Allen was found near the Pacific Coast railroad tracks by Van Aarselt station Monday morning. It lies in the morgue awaiting claim.
The British and Foreign Bible Society in London reports a dramatic tally last year sending out 7,746,000 Bibles across 517 languages, underscoring its expansive mission and international scope.
A Seattle Elks drive launches a $250000 Salvation Army campaign as Private Manual Tobash, a disabled WWI veteran, praises the Salvation Army lassies who served near the front. Tobash, missing two legs and seven fingers, recalls eight hours in a shell hole and the Dunkirk of wartime grit. The crowd of 500 Elks, plus Tor a hospital testimonial, mobilizes donations with the slogan Dollars for doughnuts.
The Seattle telephone company pleaded guilty to poor service and promised reforms costing several million dollars. Four new central offices with automatic switching will be added as part of upgrades, with normal service restoration within 60 days.
B Beman, 28, of 22nd Avenue Northwest, fired one shot from a 38 caliber revolver into his throat during a quarrel with his wife over expenses. He is in a city hospital in precarious condition as doctors seek the bullet. The incident, reported by Dr. Christen, is being investigated by Precinct 2 officers Wolcott and Campbell. The couple has a 28 month old baby.
Police officers raided room 383 at the Wilson hotel Monday morning arresting two Russians on gambling charges.
Win a cash prize and join the crowd for theater fun. Details and rules appear on the Classified page for the run.
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