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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1919

Page

8

Anti Jap League Calls For Members Sullivan Due Here Sept 18

The Anti Japanese League board of trustees met at the Masonic club to plan fund raising and enrollment. Frank Kannair was named to receive applications at 1012 Green Building and stressed the need for strong membership to influence state and federal action. John J. Sullivan, the league chairman, will return from the East on September 18 after addressing the American Bar Association convention in Minneapolis on Americanism.

Anti Japanese League Board of Masonic Club League Frank Kannair Green Building Kannak John J. Sullivan East American Bar Association Minneapolis

Autumn Dresses at Bon Marche Highlight Navy and Silk Styles

On the second floor of The Bon Marche, Jersey and Silk Dresses in navy black and brown are shown at 25.00. Extended pockets semi tunics and braid trim define tailored silhouettes with cord belts and embroidered accents. Out size and petite cutesizes offer slender fits for afternoon wear.

BON Marche

Chief Warren Shuffles Cops In Seattle District Shakeup

Mayor Fitzgerald urged accountability on beats and Chief Warren ordered a broad realignment of sergeants. Transfers include Bjarnason and Hasselblad to West Seattle, Carleton to headquarters, Lee to precinct 6, Bunnell to HQ, Looker to Yesler Way, Olmstead to Pike Street, Forbes to precinct 3 and Cinnamon to Yesler Way on special duty.

Fitzgerald Warren Jake Bjarnason Gus V. Hasselblad West Seattle Guy L. Carleton J. C. Lee George Bunnell Percy Looker Queen Anne Hill Yesler Way Frank Olmstead Pike St L. F. Forbes H. G. Cinnamon Yealer Way

Cross-eyed driver involved in Chicago street collision

Michael Nicki, noted for his cross-eyed gaze, drove a stolen car in Chicago with Ernest Becker and Joseph Gandidi as passengers. A street car neared as a woman crossed. witnesses said Nicki stared ankleward. The crash led to arrests and hospital treatments for Nicki and Becker, with Gandidi hospitalized for minor injuries.

Chicago Michael Nicki Nicki Ernest Becker Joseph Gandidi Becker Gandidi Bridewell Hospital

Search for squatter after deadly fishing rights quarrel

Armed posses comb the Port Angeles area and waterways seeking John Smith a squatter alleged to have shot and killed fishermen John Peterson Haugen Olesen and Swigar Anderson amid a dispute over fishing rights. A 6 year old boy was struck by a car as a woman driver swerved to avoid hitting him.

Port Angeles John Smith John Peterson Haugen Olesen Swigar Anderson Smith Tuesaday Pillar Point Vancouver Island

Steam roller used to boil water for Peace tea

In Hitchin England on September 3 editor's steam roller was commandeered to boil water for the children's Peace tea as no other means were available.

Hitchin England Edltr

Silesians Blow Up Germans Garrison at Bytom

Insurgents in Upper Silesia blew up a German garrison at Bytom, with casualties among the soldiers. German forces reportedly rushed armored trains toward Myslowice as clashes with Poles occurred nearby.

Brest United Press Upper Silesia Bytom Bressler Zeitung Myslowice

Out of the frying pan of court ship into matrimony

A oddly phrased notice hints at a courtship or marriage matter turning to matrimony. The text suggests a transition from legal or maritime imagery to a formal union, implying a wedding or betrothal linked to the individuals involved.

Russian Collapse Surprised Teuton Leader Says Ludendorff

General Ludendorff claims Germany did not foresee Russia's collapse despite Teuton intrigues. The Seattle Star and 700 papers worldwide plan to print his book in serial form. First installment is slated for next Monday, September 8.

Germany Russia Teuton Creat Ludendorff The Seattle Star Lord Northcliffe Ladendorff

Cudahy Packing Co Fined For Food Storage Violations

Milwaukee judge fined the Cudahy Packing Co 2400 dollars after conviction on 23 counts for storing 80 000 pounds of meat for over a year without notifying the dairy and food commission. The defense claimed there was no market for the meat.

Milwaukee Wis Cudahy Packing Co Page W.C. Zabel Dairy and Food Commission

Bread price cuts in Spokane by state official

Spokane is reducing bread prices. State Food Controller Chas. Hebberd orders one pound loaves down from 11 cents to 10 cents and pound and a half loaves from 16 cents to 15 cents. The new prices apply to bread with one wrapper sold at cash and carry stores.

Spokane Chas. Hebberd

Stolen Jewels Recovered After Seattle Robbery

James OConnor Gordon Seely and Harold Morris are in Seattle jail awaiting investigation of the burglary at George W. English home 1014 First Ave W last Saturday. Police say $1500 worth of diamonds were stolen and a large number have been recovered.

James O'Connor Gordon Seely Harold Morris Seattle George W. English First Ave. W

Parish School to Reopen on Sunday

The Sunday school and kindergarten of St. John's parish West Seattle will assemble for the commencement of fall work at 945 a.m. Sunday Rev Maurice J Bywater will open the school in the absence of Supt W J Fields who is on his vacation Young men and women who have graduated from the school will be added to the teaching force this year.

St. John's Parish West Seattle Maurice J. Bywater W. J. Fields

Russians Mobilized in Japan for All Russian Government

The Japanese government granted Kolchak representatives permission to mobilize all able bodied Russians in Japan aged 18 to 45 to fight for the all Russian government. A committee from Vladivostok arrived to supervise the mobilizations.

Tokio United Press Kolchak Japan Vladivostok

Debate at Broadway High on Pact Next Wednesday

The League of Nations debate will be held in Broadway High School auditorium Wednesday night at 8. J. M. Hawthorne and Rabbi Simon Glaze defend the pact while John F. Dore and Leo M. Casey oppose it. Tt. A. Ballinger will preside. No admission charged.

League of Nations Broadway High School J. M. Hawthorne Simon Glaze John F. Dore Leo M. Casey Tt. A. Ballinger

Spruce Report Sent to Baker in Wartime Inquiry

James A. Frear, chairman of the aviation subcommittee, sent a report to Secretary of War Baker urging deferral of any spruce property sale until a formal probe concludes. No bids were received by the Tuesday deadline, with the Northwest investigations blamed for the lack. Witness A. W. Morgan testified the coast line spruce railroad in Lincoln county was illogical in route and extravagant in construction.

Portland Ore James A. Frear Congressions Baker T Night Northwest A. W. Morgan Coast Line Lincoln County

Vapor of Mountain Turns Town Green in Adirondacks

Saranac Lake, Sept. 3. Aerial green vapors rolled from a pine stand, spreading over homes and tin roofs. Residents reported alarm while furniture and metal took on an emerald hue. experts suspect pollen from pine masses carried by wind accounts for the unusual cloud.

Saranac Lake N. Y Adirondacks

Two Eggs and Lemon Prove His Guilt

In Portland on September 3 Richard Middleton aged 18 was jailed on a vagrancy charge after two eggs and a lemon failed to prove he was of property. Patrolman Fuller found Middleton wandering and asked his purpose. Middleton retorted that the officer stole from someone’s ice box.

Portland Ore Richard Middleton Fuller Middleton

Martyrs Day Observed in Dinant for 600 Victims

Dinant marked Martyrs Day on August 28 to remember 600 inhabitants shot by German forces in 1914. The commemoration highlighted the city’s endurance since the massacre.

Dinant

The New Lunch Counter Opens on Upper Main Floor

The Bon Marche unveils a new lunch counter on the upper main floor to ease elevator crowds. Accessible from Second Avenue, it complements the Daylight Bakery, Delicatessen, Candy Shop, Fountain, and Teas and Coffees in the expanded food shops area.

Second Avenue Daylight Bakery

Autumn Boots Trend Drives Brown Footwear Fashion

The season favors brown tones with rich dark brown boots and dress wear. Styles feature kid vamp fronts, Worumbo cloth tops, high arches, Louis heels, and lace designs. Available in long narrow fits from AAA to D widths and sizes 214 to 9. Prices range 12.50 to 14.50 on the upper main floor.

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