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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1919

Page

7

Short Urges Labor Peace in Tacoma Speech

President William Short of the State Federation of Labor warns of a winter effort to split the labor movement. He calls for unity among organized labor leaders and announces a forthcoming special meeting to solidify solidarity. He blames Wall Street and major financiers for attempts to weaken the A F of L and the railway brotherhoods.

Tacoma William Short State Federation of Labor State Federation Ate Trust Gary Wall Street J. P. Morgan Company Rockefeller Financial Group TL. W. W A. F. of L Railroad Brother

Captain Smith Lands at San Francisco in Transcontinental Derby

Captain Lowell H. Smith, first of 15 western entrants in the transcontinental air derby, reached the Presidio San Francisco at 9 44 53 a m aboard Major Spate's De Haviland Bluebird amid sirens and fanfare. He earlier piloted the Sun to Cleveland, where a forced landing damaged his craft, and his return flight ended in fire due to mechanics. He had led the westward leg as rivals dropped out with motor trouble. Later, Lieutenant Colonel M. H. Hartney departed the Presidio in plane No 11 for Mineola at 9 22 25 a m on the return.

San Francisco United Preas Lowell HL Smith New York Presidio Smith Major Spate Spats Buffalo Cleveland Lieuta Queens Kiel Lieujtenant MH. T. Hartney Mineola

Aged Man Recovers After Gland Transplant

In Quentins prison Cal a patient who received interstitial glands from Tom Bellew after Ellen’s execution shows improved appetite and stable temperature. Doctors report rising strength and renewed blood flow. this is the first case with both glands transplanted in ten operations.

Ban Quentin Cal United Press Tom Bellew Ellen

British labor leader Ben Tillett arrives in Montreal for conference

Montreal report notes Ben Tillett secretary of the Dockers' union and a key figure in major English strikes arriving as the first British delegate for the International Labor Conference aboard the Atlantic crossing.

Montreal Ben Tillett Dockers’ Union England

Girl Run Over by Auto in Early Morning Accident

Embleton a 15 year old schoolgirl was knocked down and run over by a car at Nainer avenue and Alaska street. Dayton William of 122 Holly street drove the auto and carried her to City Hospital. Doctors fear possible fractures of both legs after the wheels passed over her. The driver said the girl started across the street and retraced her steps before the impact.

Embleton Ord Ave Dayton William Holly St Nainer Ave Alaska Williams City Hospital

Jitney Crash Leaves One Dead and Another Injured

In San Francisco at Tenth and Market streets a jitney skidded and rolled over twice. One man is believed dying and another seriously injured as of today. Affected individuals include August Bersch, a resident of Griver, who is reported to be suffering from an unspecified condition.

Ban Francisco Tenth and Market Sts August Bersch Griver

Unit House offered in West Seattle for $100 cash

Advertises a financing plan to own a two bedroom cottage on an acre in Little City Farma West Seattle. Buyer pays $100 cash and $15 per month to take possession and finish the unit, with completion valued at $3,000. Circular available and prospectus upon request.

City Farma Seattle

Holt's Estate Valued at 5871 24

The estate of H. Holt, Alki grocer murdered September 27, is valued at 5871.24. Hugh C. Todd reported to Superior Judge A. W. Frater, and upon presenting his report he was removed. Julian L. Baldwin of the Seattle Merchants' association was named as general administrator. James L. Deaver, retired marine sergeant major, is accused of murdering Holt to alienate his wife's affections. Holt had left his estate to Deaver's wife in a will later declared invalid.

H. ©. Holt Alki Hugh C. Todd A. W. Frater Todd Julian L. Baldwin Seattle Merchants’ Association James L. Deaver Holt Deaver

Local Office Opens Daily After 1 P M

A local office at 424 35th Ave and West opens daily after 1 P M. The notice implies public access or services available in the afternoon hours for residents and visitors seeking assistance or information. Authorities or organizations are not specified in the fragments.

35Th Ave. & W

Rider knocked down by street car on Pike Street

Frank Marstens of 4020 Marcus Avenue sustained minor injuries late Monday night after being struck by a one man street car on Pike Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. He attempted to cross in front of the car and did not see it. Hospital attendants say he was intoxicated.

Frank Marstens Marcus Ave Pike St Fifth Sixth Aves Marstens

Hair Care Hint Shampoo with Ecanthrox

A gentle shampoo method uses a teaspoonful of ecanthrox dissolved in hot water to create a full cup of cleansing liquid. It dissolves impurities, leaves the scalp clean and soft, and makes hair appear fuller with natural color and shine.

Spargo Proposes Broad Plan to Harmonize Labor and Capital

John Spargo socialist writer drafts a 2500 word code of basic principles for industrial relations to be introduced after a vote on collective bargaining at the national industrial conference in Washington. He plans a fresh start by tabling all proposals and was presenting the plan to conference leaders and both labor and management groups. Supporters expect a vote on collective bargaining soon as employers seek agreement.

Ralph F. Couch United Press Washington John Spargo Spargo Lane John 2D. Geange Jr Elbert HH

Fitzpatrick Seeks Meeting With Rail Unions Leaders

John Fitzpatrick arrives in Washington and requests a conference with heads of the four major railroad brotherhoods at the national industrial conference. He plans to seek an alliance or sympathy from the unions, but chiefs decline to discuss the request. The unions include trainmen conductors locomotive engineers and firemen.

Washington John Fitzpatrick Etec Trike Fitzpatrick

Soldiers Will Work On Dockes

Despite Mayor Hylan's efforts to settle the longshoremen strike in New York, the situation worsened as the Inter national Mercantile Marine prepared to use strike breakers to load and unload 40 ships. Five hundred soldiers, landed yesterday, were ready to coal ships of the U S Shipping Board.

New York Hylan International Mercantile Marine United States Shipping Board

Longshoremen Return to Work at Toyo Kisen Kaisha Docks

Five hundred longshoremen resumed work at the Toyo Kisen Kaisha docks in San Francisco after a settlement with the Japanese firm. The company granted most demands, reserving the right to select permanent crew members, while a strike persists on other American firm wharves.

San. Franciscoo Toyo Kisen Kaisha Company

Cartoon Quip Sparks Billing Banter Across Ages

A light exchange about billing dignity frames a humorous clash as a couple's dynamic is teased. The dialogue contrasts a wife handling billing with a husband’s lack of affectionate chatter when bills arrive. A stray note contemplates ancient wheat cultivation across regions.

Conservatives Lose Ontario Election

The Ontario general election produced a new government with 43 United Farmers, 28 Liberals, 25 Conservatives, 12 Labourites and 2 Independents. The referendum favored the dry side.

Toronto Ont Hearst Ontario United Farmers

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