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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1919

Page

8

British Strike Ends as Government, Railways Reach Settlement

United Press reports in Bandon that British railway workers return to lines after a government-brokered settlement ending the great walkout. Both sides retain concessions with wages and minimums adjusted. arrears will be paid, and negotiations reopen. The terms aim to balance wage levels amid living costs.

ED L. Keen United Press Bandon British Railway Daily Telegraph Morning Post

American Vessels Start for England

The United States Shipping Board announced that loaded vessels bound for United ports will continue loading and be dispatched, with all cargo in hand if booked. The statement confirms ships ready to sail for England as the program proceeds.

Washington United Ports Unit- States Shipping Board

Watch production share by country mentioned

The snippet notes that 80 percent of watches are produced elsewhere while 20 percent are made in Japan, with the remainder implied to come from England.

England Japan

Baron Kondo Due Here Today

Four former chamber presidents welcome Baron Rempei Kondo president of Nippon Yusen Kaisha arriving overland from the Boat. He stays with Samuel Hill until he leaves for Japan October 12 after visiting Spokane where he is met by S Nakase. He comes as chief shipping adviser to the Japanese peace delegation.

Chamber of Commerce Baron Rempei Kondo Nippon Yusen Kaisha Baron Kondo Samuel Hill Japan Europe R. H. J. E. Childers J. W. Spangier Spokane S. Nakase

Gen Wood Blames LWV and Reds for Omaha Riots

Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood told the Chicago Sunday Evening Club that responsibility for the Omaha riots lies with the LWV its red flag and the soviet organization of the country. He branded the LWV and allied groups as enemies of the American home and urged citizens to vote for decent leaders. Wood said former soldiers remain the nation’s strongest force for peace and order.

Chicago Omaha LW. W Red Mag Leonard Wood Chicago Sunday Evening Club Wood Americana America Gen. Wood

Auto Circuit of Parks Planned

Automobile tours of the circuit of national parks may be established next year. IL W Child and a Montana group toured for data under National Park Circuit auspices. They aim to connect Yellowstone Glacier Seattle Rainier and other parks under Interior Department supervision to draw tourists from Europe.

National Parks IL. W. Child Yellowstone Park Hotel and Transportation Company Child Thomas A. Marlow National Bank of Helena C. B. Miller Montana Max Goodell Yellowstone Park Hotela National Park Circuit Franklin K. Lane Secretary of the Interior Department of the Interior Yellowstone Glacier National Park Seattle Rainier National Park Mountain Preserve Europe

Two Teens Die in Stolen Car Crash Near Spokane

George W. Whitty aged 1 percent was killed and Harold G. Dwyer aged 19 was seriously injured when the stolen joy ride vehicle turned turtle on a road near Spokane. The incident notes the car was stolen.

Spokane George W. Whitty Harold G. Dwyer Etty

Three Friends Take $300 on Steamship Steward Incident

Fred Baker second steward of the steamship Admiral Dewey woke with a sore head and empty pocketbook after meeting three men Saturday night. He recalls little except birds and a stare in the sky. Officer Anderson found him in a vacant lot at 25th Ave and Jackson St early Sunday. $300 missing from Baker’s pocketbook.

Fred Baker Baker N. P. Anderson 25Th Ave Jackson St

National Flower Riddle From Mexico

A riddle claims a Mexican plant should be the U S national flower. It is white in the morning red at noon and blue in the evening.

Mexico United States

Pedestrian Robbed on Beacon Hill Bridge for $650

Police hunt an ungrateful pedestrian who robbed C. M. Cummings a gas company president of $650 on the Beacon Hill bridge early Sunday. Cummings picked up the man at 12th avenue and Jackson street while driving home. the thief produced a gun and fled with the wallet as motorcycle officers joined the search.

C. M. Cummings 14Th Ave. S Beacon Hill Bridge Cummings Cummings Gas & Power Co 12Th Ave Jackson St

James W. Gerard Purchases Fifth Avenue Residence

James W. Gerard former ambassador to Germany buys the six story house at 1015 Fifth Ave for 250000 from George J. Gould. The house had been unoccupied for two years and Gould acquired it nine years ago for a daughter. Reported total spending on the property exceeds 500000.

James W. Gerard New York Jamesa W. Gerard Germany Fifth Ave George J. Gould Gould

Girl Dead in Apartment Bath at New Richelieu

Miss Elizabeth Engstrom nineteen was found dead in a bathroom at the New Richelieu apartments 733 Belmont avenue North where she lived with sister Miss A Engstrom and Miss DPD Miller. Death, believed due to heart failure, occurred at about 1 o clock Sunday morning.

Elizabeth Engstrom New Richelieu Apartments Belmont Ave. N Engstrom Miss A. Engstrom Dpd. Miller

Methow-Okanogan Bonds Approved in District Vote

Land owners in the Methow-Okanogan reclamation district approved an $8,500,000 bond issue by 473 to 4 and authorized an assessment levy for preliminary extension work by 471 to 6. In Tacoma, taxi driver Charles A. Brown was killed when his car overturned. two women passengers escaped unharmed.

Okanogan Methow-Okanogan Tacoma Charles A. Brown

Troops quash Gary riot after 36 hours of clashes

Indiana state troops and regular army units moved into Gary to quell race and strike rioting at steel plants. Eleven arrests were reported with several injuries as authorities warned martial law could be declared if outbreaks continued.

Gary Ind Indiana East Chicago Smith Calumet Steel District Goodrich

Oakland Strike Nears End

Oakland California October 6 the San Francisco Oakland Terminal railway is ready to concede the hour day and the strike of its employees seems nearing end arbitration may be used on wage matters the company ran more cars today while strikebreakers faced some disorder and no night running occurred.

Oakland Cal San Francisco Oakland Termial Railway

Uninvited Guest Robs Cafe At Westlake Avenue

A lone bandit in a long black overcoat robbed the Main cafe at 1625 Westlake Ave forcing cook James Brown to open the cash register and take $250. He fired at waiter Athos Grigos as he peeked through the door. The suspect fled toward Bon Marche park at Fourth Ave and Pine St.

Westlake Ave James Brown Athos Grigos Bon Marche Park Fourth Ave Pine Et

Massive 360000-Pound Sugar Shipment Reaches Seattle

A 360000 pound sugar shipment arrived in Seattle from San Francisco Monday morning. Distribution in Seattle will mean less than a pound per person and aims to ease a local shortage. The consignment left San Francisco on September 23 and was delayed by a Northern California landslide.

City Seattle San Francisco California

Labor Discussion Open to Public at Chamber Event

Philip J. Reilly, president of the National Association of Employment Managers, will discuss industrial relations between labor and employers at the Chamber of Commerce Tuesday afternoon at 3 30. The public is invited.

Philip J. Reilly National Association of Employment Managers Chamber of

Gas Station Attacked. Bandit Seizes $45

An unidentified bandit pressed a revolver against gas station attendant I. Cowdrey at Brooklyn Ave and Ravenna Blvd Saturday night and demanded money. He took $45 and fled. A second item notes wartime profiteering resuming buying of women in India by the new rich.

I. Cowdrey Brooklyn Ave Ravenna Blvd India

Royal Visit Fallout Delays Buffalo Flight

King Albert and Queen Elizabeth abandon Buffalo flight due to rain. At Niagara Falls station the royal party met H. A. Stone Jr., the 12 week old son of a New York Central agent, the baby pulling the king's mustache. The royals planned a return to Boston after a luncheon where the queen and Prince Leopold sampled Boston baked beans.

Niagara Falls N. Y United Press Buffalo Albert Elizabeth Belgium Boston H. A. Stone, Jr New York Central Queen Prince Leopold

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