27 Oct 1919
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1919
Page
1
A mixed column includes a reader plea to end rumor and regulate liquor during flu seasons, commentary on bootleg confiscations, and social observations about fashion, dry wood prices, and Seattle heat supplies with notes on the coal and wood shortages. The letters reveal concerns over public welfare, utility costs, and neighborly anecdotes.
James M. Smith a 44 year old Canadian veteran is on trial for first degree murder in Seattle for shooting his wife Helen McMahon 20 and her mother, Mrs. Thomas McMahon, after years of estrangement. Prosecution offers letters to show premeditation while defense claims he was insane from shell shock.
The article notes a cold start with 33 degree Monday morning and forecasts rain Monday night. Weather prognosticator George N. Salisbury predicts warmer weather to follow, implying a shift from frosty to wet conditions.
Young Westminster Presbyterian members embrace the Be Progressive motto hosting a progressive supper Tuesday. Each course travels to a different home across town with autos ferrying about 120 attendees from soup to nuts.
A reflective aphorism cautions against forming judgments based on another person’s portrayal. It emphasizes personal discernment over porch gossip and highlights the influence of proximity on reputation.
Deputy Prosecutor Patterson says filing the regulation information against William Fay Ealy and his mother Anna Nemitz will take days. They remain jailed on a justice court warrant as his office builds its sealed case. Counsel White contests key circumstantial links and seeks bail after further investigation. Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Bryan were held privately Sunday.
In Washington on October 27, the Senate defeated by 38 to 40 the Johnson California amendment to equalize voting strength in the League of Nations. Lodge called for the vote after Hitchcock urged, with several Democrats later voicing surprise at the sudden roll call.
An analysis notes a nationwide coal strike would halt rail and ship movement and cripple industries. Food stocks could run low, kerosene lamps return, and electric power would wane outside coal-dependent regions. The piece warns famine risks and widespread disruption across cities and sectors.
Judge A W Frater declines to set trial for Allen due to a clogged calendar. The case may not go to trial until December. Allen, previously acquitted of unlawful possession of intoxicating liquor, faces trial for liquor with intent to dispose of it.
Classified notice frames a broad call for opportunities in employment housing land and goods. It signals a local classified section inviting readers to explore listings across jobs homes farms and miscellaneous wants to connect buyers sellers and renters efficiently.
President Wilson refused to approve the national prohibition act, objecting to the wartime prohibition provisions. He said the wartime enforcement addressed wartime emergencies and has seen its objects met with demobilization of the armed forces, and he has sought repeal in Congress.
The Salvation Army autos will be given away Friday at noon under Elks auspices at Second Ave and Pike St. The event was postponed from Tuesday noon due to delays in necessary arrangements.
Acting UMWA President John L. Lewis said only government pressure can avert a coal strike set for November 1. He criticized President Wilson's Saturday action as without precedent and warned the executive board in Indianapolis will review any new developments before deciding on a possible strike’s call.
Seattle plans to authorize a citywide wood cutting program to supply heating and cooking fuel if the national coal miners strike shuts off coal. Officials estimate 100000 cords of wood on West Seattle and abundant timber near Green Lake and Everett interurban routes. The move, supported by Mayor Fitzgerald and Comptroller Carroll, could mobilize many wood cutters to prevent heat shortages.
Government officials say they will intervene to protect public interests if the coal strike continues. The current contract runs to 1920 with Fuel Administration approval and the government could use food control laws or war powers to insure production. When talks resume, officials expect firm negotiations to prevent delays.
Officials warned a rescinding stance could spark further threats as the coal strike grinds on. Leaders expect pressure to intensify today while efforts to quiet tensions continue amid volatile labor disputes.
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