23 Oct 1919
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1919
Page
1
A reflective piece contrasts women's fashion spending with the American dream of self made wealth. The narrator cites patterns priced at 2.50 a yard versus 25.00 for two yards, mocks market excess, and praises small inventors and independent enterprise that lift ordinary workers toward financial independence. He notes many fail not from lack of skill but from personal inadequacy.
Le John Moore, 55, a partially blind boarder living at 1819 12th Ave, suffered a seriously fractured skull after misreading a door and tumbling six feet into a basement. He was taken to Minor hospital Thursday and his condition was described as possibly fatal.
Five men including three Department of Justice agents were under arrest in New York as part of an investigation into an alleged graft conspiracy tied to protection of sellers. Police and federal investigators pursued further arrests and filing of charges as the probe continued.
President Wilson urged the public group to stay in session after labor’s walkout following a negative vote by the capital group on a new collective bargaining proposal. Samuel Gompers led labor delegates from the hall as discussions continued with Lane Tumulty Chadbourne and Baruch advising to form an industrial code with or without labor and capital cooperation.
GOMIPERS of the Labor Group declare withdrawal with a firm stance. Wheeler of the Employers' Group supports collective bargaining as a broader principle. Feiss of the Public Group notes labor traders continue old battles, 40 or 50 years ago.
President Wilson sent a letter to Secretary Lane to keep the public group at work while labor delegates withdrew. Lane said the conference was adjourned as now constituted, leaving the public group to continue. The strike wave looms with 200000 to 500000 steel and coal workers out, unions seeking funds, and rail wage demands looming.
Rome dispatch reports ongoing tremors beginning today with two distinct shocks an hour apart. Father Alfani director of Florence Observatory says activity will likely continue for at least a week with movement noted north and south.
Miners meeting at the AFL building rejected Secretary of Labor Wilson’s compromise on the coal strike set for November 1. Wilson proposed wage increases tied to the cost of living, with a new scale to take effect April 1 1920 and talks to begin late January if accepted.
The Fushimi Maru brings Dr Ubei Masumoto a Japanese labor delegate to the international labor congress in Washington. He faces a hostile reception on leaving Tokyo over his election method. In Seattle a rent hog ordinance moves toward a Friday vote with Mayor Fitzgerald pushing for passage. Roosevelt memorial drive reports $11,000 local/state donations. fundraisers seek volunteers.
A tribute portrays Theodore Roosevelt FE as loyal, brave, and tireless. It lauds his self made strength, courage, and vision, noting how he inspired nations, aided the weak, and faced injustice while guiding his conscience across the globe.
AIRMEN TUMBLE RAWLINS, Wyo, Oct 23 Two planes in the transcontinental race were smashed by strong winds in Rawlins. Lieut L T Hynes starting for the East on his return trip was blown into a fence and the plane wrecked and out of the race. Entry No 38 landed hard and damaged parts but should resume. No serious injuries.
New York longshoremen from 16 locals pressed fresh demands after a city hall meeting. Delegates demanded 1.00 dollar per hour with double overtime and a 44 hour work week, challenging the national adjustment commission decision during the Greater New York strike.
The Shipping Board vessel Mayport lies ashore off Shovelful shoals near Nantucket. The U S 8 San Francisco is proceeding to assist. Navy Department advised today.
Police Judge Gordon heard the vagrancy case of Howard K. Earl, pastor of the First Spiritualist church, on Thursday. Mrs. Athlene Yoder testified she tested Earl's claimed psychic powers by giving him a living soldier's name, then hearing a message from the spirit world implying the soldier had died and wished he had married.
The noon statement from Drs Grayson Ruffin and Sutt reports no new symptoms and notes the president is advancing as well as possible under the circumstances. The update confirms ongoing improvement as of October 23.
Spokane observers report frequent clashes between I W W pickets and woodsmen bound for camps. Pickets surround employment offices and intimidate workers. A fist fight last night saw a burly logger defeated by a picket, while city officials say they are powerless to stop the picketing.
At the Peoria convention of the Illinois Federation of Labor on October 23, Edward N. Nockles of the Chicago Federation of Labor and James B. Connors of the State Federation of Labor publicly backed a general walkout to aid steel workers.
The New England hotel at First Ave and Main in Seattle, once regarded as the finest hostelry, was sold for 76000. Annie L. Hildebrandt of Los Angeles sold to Louisa and Harry Garfinkle and Fanny Harris, announced Thursday.
Disabled soldiers may take homesteads and attend vocational training simultaneously under a new law. A. L. Brown, vocational training supervisor, says Congress passed the measure allowing this arrangement without forfeiting land claims.
A brief pitch encourages readers to place a want ad in The Star to win a Clemmer ticket. The note invites participation and directs readers to the Classified pages for details, mentioning contributor Eric Mawson of 6924 46th Ave South.
Victor Graham formerly believed a husband’s privilege to visit his wife but now faces a suit for divorce filed by Ruth Graham who seeks a restraining order against further visits. Graham lives at 1718 Minor ave and works at Levy's Orpheum.
Impoverished members of the University of Washington faculty plan a campus meeting on Thursday evening to organize for an immediate salary increase. Dr. Henry Suzzallo is said to have endorsed the move, with about 40 teachers expected to join the demand.
The Glacier Coal Co won a $28,000 damages award from Alex Polson and the Washington Development Co in Judge Mitchell Gilliam's court. The suit claimed royalties from coal lands leased to Polson were not accounted for, though the company sought $120,000.
Detectives pursue Mrs. Nemitz and her son amid a wider inquiry into the Mount Baker murder of Mrs. Bryan. Deposits, prison holds, and a habeas corpus hearing unfold as authorities search a Day and Night Safe Deposit box for clues.
In Seattle homicide coverage from Puyallup dated October 23, Elizabeth Bryan, murdered wife of George W. Bryan, reportedly feared men and believed she was followed when outside. The case ties to painter William Fay Ealy and his mother, detained by Seattle detectives, amid rumors of a troubled July departure and October tension.
Prince Leopold of Belgium rode in a motor car with 18 year old Julie Galvin, daughter of Cincinnati Mayor Galvin, during his U S tour with King Albert and Queen Elizabeth. Julie said the prince was pleasant but did not flatter her.
Mrs. Rose Brietenstein testified in the Harry T. Kittoe trial that Leo Price, chauffeur to Dr. J. F. Kittoe, was shot after Kittoe allegedly retrieved a gun from his pocket. The shooting happened near Sunnyside on June 23 as Will H. Barr helped arrest the intoxicated youth, who was jailed after a rifle was found.
Three robberies reported on Thursday netted a $50 watch from R Kratt at 311 Seventh Ave. Eddie Malinas of Boldt's Cafe on Second St. said his locker was forced and $49 taken. Pat Foley at 614 Us St. reported his room entered with $200 stolen.
More than 200 gallons of whisky were dumped by Sheriffs Frank Brewer Matt Wich and Fred A Brown in the afternoon. The alleged owners of the lot Jack Mills and Martin Wall were taken to the county jail.
The city plans to introduce a zoning and planning commission ordinance next Monday. Mayor Fitzgerald announced the measure on Friday and it, drafted by Corporation Counsel Walter F. Meier, would set seven members including the mayor, city engineer, superintendent of parks and a park board member.
A woman named Venus Spencer stepped from a street car at Third and Priest and was struck by an approaching vehicle fleeing in the opposite direction. She suffered a severe fractured skull and was taken to the city hospital for treatment. Separately, Parisians reportedly keep nearly 100000 canaries as household pets.
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