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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1919
Page
12
Sept 5. Idanelly in Wales touts purity and immunity from immorality. A chief constable says the town has reached a level where residents will not tolerate vice. He urged employing policewomen before moral decline.
Paris city officials plan to honor Georges Clemenceau and Raymond Poincare by renaming two avenues in a gesture of gratitude for their wartime leadership. The move reflects the capital’s desire to memorialize the “Tiger” and his ally’s role in the country’s war service.
London Sept 5 Augusta Bow Heensee of the Axe tavern was fined 110 dollars for charging 7 cents for a half pint of bitter beer. The proceeding names the tavern and the charge as a violation of local price regulations.
Alfred White a Negro is held in the city jail as police seize his opium outfit and Yen Shee from rooms at 1424 Jackson street during a night raid. Officers report the pipe was in operation when discovered and that several women were known to frequent the room.
The Drake cup valued as a possible gift from Queen Elizabeth and dated 1570, believed to be made in Zurich, realized 19000 dollars at a Christie’s sale in London on Sept 6.
During a three day threshing at a farm near Long Lane Derbyshire workers killed 1 126 rats. The incident was recorded as a local pest control measure during the harvest period.
Paris dispatch reports from Sept 4 that nine soldiers of the American Expeditionary Force were hanged and one shot for crimes during the war. The congressional inquiry into war expenditures cited murder and rape convictions, with most offenders being enlisted men and several officers among those tried.
Washington reports reveal Senator Sherman of Illinois denouncing President Wilson as a demagogue and accusing him of contempt for the government. He condemns the proposed international conference and warns of lawlessness if radicals are invited on American soil. Senator Borah plans to answer on the floor to the president's challenge to opponents of the treaty.
A White House letter by President Wilson urges business labor and farmer representatives to attend the October 6 industrial conference. The plan provides 45 delegates: 15 chosen by the president, five each from the Chamber of Commerce and industrial conference board, 17 from the AFL, three farm groups, and two bankers.
London reports that wartime taxes spark calls to revive beard taxes once used in England. The piece notes Henry VII taxed beards by wearer status, Elizabethan fines for Sunday church absence, and 1695 child births taxed with a duke facing $200 and a commoner 50 cents.
New York reports a man digging up earth in Central Park West was arrested after neighbors feared a murder plot. He identified himself as Lewis Minaneky and told the court he dug worms for fishing. The judge fined him five dollars.
London dispatch reports Major Baird assures British government support for a private bill to enforce a shaveless and haircutless Sunday. A delegation urged passage through Parliament to implement the plan.
Crowds cheer as President Wilson arrives in St Louis for a Chamber of Commerce speech on ratifying the peace treaty. Women vie for attention from Mrs Wilson while troops guard entrances and a crowd pleads for details on the covenant and alternatives to the league. Wilson signals a tougher, clearer sales pitch, promising plain talks and less prepared speech.
Chief Joel P. G. Warren orders roundup of all pickpockets to protect visitors during fleet week. Reported incidents include Pete Johnson losing 63 or 64 dollars to a well dressed man seated beside him on the Tacoma interurban. A man fitting the description weighs about 170 pounds and is about 45. Pat Lehey reports a pocketpick Thursday afternoon on Yesterday Street with 37 dollars in bills and a dollar in change.
A brief note notes that some individuals reduce expenses by not buying soap. It implies thrift or unconventional personal care choices without detailing broader impacts or sources. The item presents a quirky economic observation in a concise newspaper card style.
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