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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1920
Page
1
President De La Huerta outlines views on foreign influence and labor evolution, urging end to private interests in petroleum disputes. He proposes a 100 kilometer dry border lane and seeks world acceptances of Mexico as a friend.
William Inglis of Seattle, a Republican Senate candidate, gained fame in World War I at the Argonne where he refused to lead a risky frontal assault, choosing to lead his men himself. A military inquiry praised his decisive action and long record of public service and study. He previously commanded the Second Washington regiment and earned respect from soldiers who knew him from Seattle Athletic Club days.
The narrative credits Col. Inglis with securing comforts for soldiers on the Mexican border, directing veterans relief, and leading Washington’s Second Regiment through training in Camp Mills to the Argonne attack and later frontline commands. He commanded the 109th, 30th, and a reorganized Fourth Infantry before leading the American army’s occupation advance to the Rhine.
Col. Inglis led a statewide Veterans Welfare commission after World War I, establishing county organizations to assist ex servicemen with employment, finances, lodging, and meals. His relentless work, amid failed bonus legislation, is portrayed as Washington's potential for a true United States senator replacing Wesley L. Jones.
Revenue from Seattle street railway rose by 107061 dollars in the first month after the 6 percent fare was adopted on July 24. Despite a 275 percent revenue gain, passenger ridership fell 6.6 percent as about 22000 fewer riders used the cars daily. City officials had projected a 30 percent revenue increase.
Protests accompany adoption of a $6,246,100 school maintenance budget by the school board. The plan, prepared department heads, may be revised downward until October first. a further public discussion is planned at a September 16 meeting as taxpayers may object.
George Anderson, facing a wage dispute with a packing house, told Federal Judge Alachuler he did not know his own earnings. Account books showed his salary was 106 dollars a week.
The census bureau released the 1920 population figures showing Wheatland Montana with 5,619 residents. No comparison data is provided for Wheatland.
A 17 year old soldier from Seattle is held in Salinas on murder charges after an inquest into the death of an elderly Chinese man. Witnesses say the youth argued over gambling debts and struck the victim, whose jaw fracture led to his death the following day. The coroner will conduct an inquiry into the case.
William Inglis a republican candidate for the U S senate speaks tonight in Ballard at Eagles hall Ballard Ave and 23d Ave N W and at the temple 14th Ave N E and 45th East. He is back home after a Washington campaign week and addressed Yakima Tuesday night drawing a larger ovation than rival Wesley L Jones.
A thief entered through the front door of Mrs. J. Muir at 3134 37th Ave yesterday afternoon while she was in the backyard and stole jewelry valued at about 1000 dollars. Detective J. D. Landis from headquarters said the loot included a ruby ring with diamonds and a knotted brooch set with a 3 carat diamond.
Fire aboard the U S flagship California at Mare Island Navy Yard broke around 10 am and was extinguished by 10:30. The Leslie tug helped spray water, producing dark smoke but causing no extensive damage and an unclear cause.
Butter makes the largest year to date advance as wholesalers push prices higher by 3 cents per pound. Bricks 66 cents and cubes 64 cents Wednesday. Eggs also rise with ranch eggs at 64 cents and pullets at 62 cents per dozen.
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