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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1919
Page
1
A Star editorial argues on Labor Day that persistent work is essential for civilization. It denounces utopian calls to end work, warns that mass loafing leads to chaos, famine, and death, and defends the value of disciplined labor across all sectors and classes.
Detroit dispatch reports Gregory Seilberg secretary to Kerensky's ministry saying an alliance among Germany Russia and Japan is inevitable unless the blockade on Russia ends. He contends Russia needs industrial tools and cites overtures by Japan and Germany to provide them. He adds the United States must supply American goods.
A brief note invites readers to a spot described as the heart of things for a few minutes ride away, promising a tranquil place to relax and enjoy euphonic surroundings. The piece hints at printers' displeasure with spelling and hints at a local cultural vignette.
The piece muses on spelling errors and the value of clear writing while extolling Seattle’s tranquil West Seattle coast. It likens distant, solitary beaches to mental clarity, praising Alki area and a beach near the city as a retreat within reach of daily life.
A British destroyer captured the Hampshire Coast, a 787 ton steel steam schooner sailing from London to Ireland, suspected of carrying mu to Sinn Fein forces. The seizure occurred at sea and the vessel was brought to Cork. authorities have not stated the forthcoming action.
Chicago on Labor Day dawn saw Pete Gentleman, described as an alleged strong arm in labor troubles, shot and likely dead. He refused to name his attacker, promising retribution when recovered, police said.
New York reports more than 2 million dollars lost due to the ongoing theater strike. After 25 days the walkout has tied up 25 leading theaters.
Armed constables clashing between Romanian and Hungarian white forces are reported in West Hungary. Vienna dispatch says fighting is ongoing as advices reach the capital. The conflict involves ethnic tensions and military units aligned with both sides.
A $4,000 robbery occurred at the Green Cigar store, 1406 Third Ave, early Monday. The safe was blown with an electric drill and dynamite while the burglars escaped through the back door. police suspect ex-convicts and will round up known safe experts.
Police report an attempted safe robbery at the Golden Rule bakery on 4450 Fremont Ave during the night. Intruders entered through a transom, removed the screen, but fled when frightened. No clues or suspects found.
Daniel W. Edwards former special agent for the Department of Justice was arrested on arrival from San Francisco on a charge of violating the federal booze amendment. He faces a U S Commissioner hearing Tuesday over alleged involvement in the shipment of 100 cases of bonded whisky worth about 19200 dollars to Seattle with 1200 quarts. Bail of 5000 dollars was posted and Edwards was released. Allies named Guoin Gibbons and Nigro are reported to be detained in San Francisco.
A privately owned aircraft, crippled by an unspecified mid air cause, plunged into San Francisco Bay shortly before a fleet review. Navy tug and hydroplanes rushed to the scene. The number of occupants and their identities remain unclear.
State Senator George B. Lamping, who backed the state soldier reward bill, visited Wahkiakum on Monday as guest of returned soldiers from Skamania Pacific and Wahkiakum counties. He planned to deliver an address to the ex service men gathered for the Labor Day reunion.
Labor Day in New York features reduced parade activity but the Central Federation of Labor plans a major assembly this afternoon with Edward De Valera, president of the Irish Republic, as the chief speaker.
The Dalmasia with Prince Sherah Saleh grand master of ceremonies for the shah of Persia arrived from Constantinople at Taranto Italy. The party, including eight chaplains, proceeds to Rome and Genoa to prepare for the shah's arrival aboard a British warship within a week.
Rome reports King Emmanuel issued reprieves for about 40,000 soldiers who had sentences from 20 years to life. The action, announced yesterday, alters the fate of a large conscript cohort.
A strike of about 8000 building trades workers looms after a deadlock between the Master Builders' association and unions including carpenters lathers plasterers and cement finishers. Carpenters lathers plasterers and cement mixers seek ten dollar daily rates, laborers seven dollars, effective September 1. Two hundred plasterers and cement mixers began strike action last Monday, with costs of living cited as justification. A Tuesday morning walkout was planned despite a Monday meeting in the Arcade building yielding no major progress.
President plans a conference of representatives of labor and capital for thorough wage relations review. Announcement expected before his transcontinental trip, with a fall meeting likely after his return in early October. The idea, first pushed by Basil Manly and William Howard Taft, signals step toward a round table solution.
The Star begins serial publication Sept 8 of Ludendorff's World War narrative from the German perspective. The general, a key figure in German campaigns, provides a chronicle of events from 1914 through defeat, offering insight into the German spirit and policy.
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