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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1919
Page
3
The Theatre Guild brings a strong week in Seattle featuring John Ferguson a play by St John G Ervine praised as a rival to melodrama. Critics note its tragic aims and enduring appeal beyond tired business fare, highlighting Broadway managers misjudging audience taste.
Ambiguous OCR fragment references RS group labor and a declaration related to Mier and employers. It notes a public group message about taking a chance and warns of losses by any member if the group acts. No clear names or events are identifiable in the text.
A sweeping wartime overview describes Denekin leading 200,000 to 300,000 troops across 450 miles toward Moscow with control of key southern towns. It notes Bermondt’s German Russian force opposing Esthenians and Letts, Petlura’s Ukrainian army clashing with Poles, and Kolchak’s Siberian army guarding the east. Allies wonder what new Russian power will emerge as Bolshevism edges toward collapse.
Police traced a crude bomb placed on the porch of Mrs Eliza Ferry Learys residence at 1551 Tenth Ave North Seattle. The note demanded 200 dollars and warned of harm if refused. The device involved nitro glycerine powder and a dynamite detonator but investigators deem it a bluff by a likely amateur.
Washington October 17 Secretary of Labor Wilson John L Lewis acting president United Mine Workers and Thomas T Brewster president Coal Operators association to confer to avert a November 1 strike by 400000 coal miners. Wilson seeks a signed agreement to allow ratification by miners at a special convention. Lewis warns failure to sign risks a walkout. miners demand six hour day and five day week. Brewster cites contract validity until war’s end.
Washington Oct 17 United Press Republican senators condemned the Shantung amendment as unsuitable late in drafting the peace treaty and argued its defeat sinks all textual amendments. Administration leaders said the vote mostly reflected opposition to renegotiation rather than the amendment itself. Fourteen Republicans opposed Lodge. three Democrats supported. Reading of the treaty continues. the Johnson amendment for six U S votes in the league assembly follows.
Sneak thieves targeted a grip left in a car at downtown, making off with a camphor bottle, a bay rum bottle, and a glycerine bottle, along with a wearing apparel item. T. A. Key of 1627 334 Ave. owned the grip and car.
Washington report says President Wilson is again afflicted by a gland swelling. Dr. Cary T. Grayson notes a comfortable night and normal vitals, while the prostatic condition lags behind. Dr. Hugh Young of Johns Hopkins has been called in for consultation and possible examination to determine if surgery is needed.
A city-facing overview notes Philadelphia maintains a park system totaling 4 464 acres. The figure highlights the scope of public green space within the municipality and supports planning and recreation programs.
Reports from Rock Island Des Moines and New York detail Lieut Maynard landing at Rock Island field and Herring field after tangling with course deviations during the transcontinental air race. Kiel McKee depart San Francisco in a De Havilland tour while Queens and Roberts faced wind and delays with Worthington poised for departure.
Thos Fitzgerald, convicted killer of 6 year old Janet Wilkinson, died in a Cook County jail incident. The janitor Snatched the child July 22, throttled her to silence and buried her under a coal pile in a horrific crime.
Kingston Ontario October 17 E W Beatty K C president of Canadian Pacific Railway was today installed as chancellor of Queen’s University here he assumes the post after a lengthy career in law and industry.
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