11 Oct 1919
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1919
Page
1
The piece contrasts urban and coastal life under windy dusty weather. It notes how wind and dust worsen temper in cities while hardy coastal workers endure blizzards and cold seas. A Nebraska March would discipline souls, yet today remains a fine day for sodas, movies, and silk stockings.
Portland filed suit in circuit court to stop city policemen from obtaining a charter for their proposed union from the Oregon State Federation of Labor. The federation would affiliate them with the American Federation of Labor.
A letter outlines a planned October 1 and November 1 rent increases at Quincy Apartments 721 17th Ave urging tenants to vacate if they do not comply. The author denounces agent C. W. Antill as linked to Japanese invasion defense figures and calls for city action to curb rent speculation, branding robbery-like increases as criminal.
Washington Oct. The White House announces President Wilson must stay in bed for an extended period due to his condition. Dr. Cary Grayson and colleagues issue the daily bulletin noting signs of improvement but needing rest, delaying release after a lengthy physician conference.
Tenants of the Quincy apartments facing a rent increase by November 1 or eviction held an indignation meeting. They appeal to Mayor Fitzgerald to speed passage of the rent regulation ordinance draft by City Attorney Tom Kennedy. Rents rose October 1 amid alleged lease speculation by Japanese interests prompting the latest increase.
Water will be shut off on Seventh avenue South from King to Dearborn and on King Street from Sixth to Tenth Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Areas affected include Seventh avenue South and King Street segments. Utility crews perform maintenance and restore service after the specified window.
The statement notes surprise over Wilson still bedridden after an impression of improvement and possible early outings. In the last 48 hours he has participated slightly in affairs via Grayson, with Chairman Lane of the national Industrial conference saying Wilson could appear before the body before its sessions end.
Otto J. Olson proprietor of the West Seattle garage was shot in the back of the head during a 1 am robbery at California ave and Stevens, robbed of $6.50 in cash and two checks. Police cordon and patrols searched West Seattle for two masked robbers. a nickel plated revolver was found. Olson likely will recover.
Oakland street car men vote to arbitrate with the street car company under railroad commission rules. Work resumes with full seniority preserved after 11 days of stoppage as the first street car carries passengers through the business district.
The rumor claimed a British vessel with 2000 people aboard was sunk off the Norwegian coast. There was no confirmation from London Washington or New York and officials dismissed the report as unverified.
Large crowds at Lake Union visit UBSS German submarine tinfish sunk 16 Allied merchant ships during the war. Departure delayed to Sunday morning with visitors allowed aboard until 7 p m Saturday night before UBSS proceeds to Tacoma on Sunday.
Washington Oct 11 legislation to curb high living costs passed the senate today by adopting the conference report to amend the food control act. It adds a profiteering penalty and extends coverage to clothing, sending the bill to the house for final action.
Wholesale raids on liquor dealers were being planned by the government as prohibition enforcement legislation nears passage. The measure would bar sales of liquor containing more than half a percent alcohol, granting Attorney General Palmer new power to prosecute illicit dealers within about ten days.
At a Blacksmiths' union meeting in Eugene Dunn 1603 20th Ave flashed a $65 roll to cover $60 in dues. He paid the $5 and pocketed the roll again but later found the $60 swindled by a pickpocket. Dunn vowed to stop paying duns Saturday.
James R. Deaver retired sergeant major of marines pleaded not guilty to first degree murder of H. C. Holt a grocer in Alki on September 27 before Superior Judge A. W. Frater. He requested an early trial with bail set at 25 000 dollars.
Emmett Beaman a 27 year old from 7346 26th avenue northwest died after a self inflicted gunshot wound. He was brought to the hospital with a bullet wound in the neck following a quarrel with his wife. Deputy Coroner W H Carson indicated an inquest may be held to determine the death.
Thousands of aliens including Japanese and Chinese evade immigration laws to enter the United States. John W. Abercrombie informs the senate free committee. Caminetti reads the letter urging investigation of Japanese smuggling and calls for a stronger border guard.
The American Legion calls for action on Japanese Northwest menace and urges stricter immigration laws while officials report 10 million Germans and Austrians seek entry after treaty ratification. Delegates to the Minneapolis convention will be instructed to push immigration concerns.
Senator Kenyon announced that foreign labor must be Americanized as the Senate steel strike investigation continues in the Pittsburg steel district. Plans to pass laws to help foreigners become Americans will be pursued after the committee returns to Washington. In Chicago, four holdup men robbed a taxicab killing driver John FE Carr and fatally injuring another passenger.
Classified readers are invited to enter a new rhyme contest announced in the section. Entries must be submitted by the stated deadline and follow the contest rules. Local organizers hope to showcase creativity from residents.
The State Federation of Labor closed its session with over 40 measures adopted in the final hours. Two anti Japanese measures were added to the federation’s policy denouncing immigration and Japanese immigrants as unable to assimilate. The “one big union” resolution was rejected by all but eight delegates after a three hour vote.
Navy recruiting chief R W Vincent announced at 94-96 Union Street that the United States Navy must recruit 75 000 by November 15 to avoid a crippled Pacific fleet due to insufficient Manning. The appeal urged volunteers to join the service at the recruiting headquarters and warned of consequences if targets are not met.
Oct 11 reports say 11 alleged agitators including a Black person were found with inflammatory material. Federal authorities will investigate. London notes Britain and France confirm ratification of the peace treaty with a special messenger sent to Paris.
Carl V Krause, 17, of Tacoma, left on September 28 seeking work as a detective. His father George T Krause of Eatonville has asked Seattle police to locate him, fearing the boy may be in Seattle trying to land a detective job. The youth holds a diploma from a detective training school and wears a neat sport collar.
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