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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1919

Page

1

Editorial on Japanese advance and race depiction in America

A translated editorial from a Japanese newspaper in San Francisco denounces anti Japanese sentiment. It argues for decisive forward action to ensure Japanese influence, citing marriage, land ownership, and economic power to outpace restrictions. It portrays opposition as futile and warns that laws cannot halt the Yamato race.

New World San Francisco America Phelan Inman California

Rent profiteers targeted by city emergency ordinance

Mayor Fitzgerald announces a forthcoming emergency rent control measure to curb profiteers. He cites a flood of complaints from tenants and plans a publicity campaign to identify landlords and agents. He expects council passage next week before a November 1 deadline amid anonymous attacks.

Fitzgerald Kennedy

Rob Policeman Pearl Handled Gun Stolen

Police officer reported Friday that a pearl handled revolver was stolen Thursday while lockers in the assembly rooms were moved to new quarters.

Senators Claim US Will Send Brigade to Lithuania

Senator McCormick of Illinois said in the senate that a brigade of American troops will go into Lithuania. He cited reliable authority but provided no details.

Washington Lithuania McCormick, Ilinois Senate

Brother Warren to Lead Police to Matthews Sermon

Chief Warren received an invitation from Rev. Mark A Matthews for more than 500 Seattle police to attend Sunday services. Matthews plans to discuss "The Uncaught Thief" and to offer guidance and blessing to the force.

Seattle Warren Mark A. Matthews Mark A Matthews

Bolshevik Rule Is Collapsing Across Petrograd Kronstadt

A United Press dispatch reports Petrograd and Kronstadt fallen to Gen. Yudenitch's forces. Helsingfors advices claim Kronstadt capitulated to the British fleet after a daytime bombardment. British admiralty cautions no confirmation of Kronstadt capture.

Washington United Press Petrograd Kronstadt State Department Yudenitch London Helsingfors Gat- Copenhagen Stockholm Krasnoveselo Tearakoeselo Admiralty

Massive 600000 Red Soldiers on Last Ditch Fronts

Desperate battle lines stretch from the White Sea to the Caspian as Bolshevik forces, numbered around 600000, fight to hold territory while anti Bolshevik armies circle toward Moscow. Gen Denekin and Gen Yudenitch push wedges toward Petrograd and Moscow as Murman and Finnish fronts shift.

White Sea Caspian Russia Moscow Denekin Yudenitch Gatchina Petrograd Admiral Kolchak Siberian War Office United Press Murman Archangel Vologda Lake Ladoga Gulf of Finland Dwina River Yudenstech

Miller Freed After Death of Seattle Wife on Lake Washington

Walter P. Miller, Seattle photographer, released after investigation into the death of his wife Bertha Emnor Miller during a Lake Washington launch trip. Coroner Dr C. C. Tiffin ruled drowning, no poison found. Prosecutor T. H. Patterson said no charges. Miller claimed no sight of wife going overboard. water in lungs minimal, suggesting rapid rise. Coroner noted some points unsettled. no violence observed.

Walter P. Miller Seattle Lake Washington Liberty T. H. Patterson C. C. Tiffin Bertha Emnor Miller William M. Dehn The State University Miller Lakeside Sanitarium

Representation in industry urged at National Industrial conference

The speaker urges adoption of representation for employees including the right to organize and bargain collectively. He argues democracy in government should extend to industry and that both labor and capital must share problems from each other’s view to avoid autocracy. The method should be determined by interested parties after principle is accepted.

United Press Washington

Industrial conference battles over collective bargaining stance

Washington delegates debated a Wheeler substitute allowing employers to refuse to deal with organized labor. Recognition of collective bargaining as a national future principle appeared likely as the morning session opened.

Washington Wheeler Capital

Want Ad Rhyme Contest Opens Next Week

The first line proclaims I Want What I Want When I Want It and invites entries for next week’s Want ed Rhyme Contest. The contest ends Friday noon October 24. Winners announced Saturday. Watch for details.

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