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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1919
Page
11
A chaos of eight gas jets and inert type equipment halted the Star newspaper press for a day and night. The piece laments modern print shops reliance on machines and utilities and urges governmental action to ensure continuous service during strikes.
The piece quotes Elihu Root on a government of laws and ponders a line about lawyers over men. Senator Hitchcock comments on the Shantung amendment, noting China’s view aligns with a stronger stance. The author reflects that existing conditions stem from surrounding realities.
Joseph J. LeMay once a buck private in Company K 364th Infantry Lint division earned the Distinguished Service Cross and the Croix de Guerre with gilt star for extraordinary gallantry. He led five volunteers into No Man's Land, endured machine gun fire, rescued seven wounded comrades and reached a lieutenant's body. The second item notes back pay claims of 139 Patterson McDonald Shipbuilding Co. employees totaling 8295.09 referred to referee N W Bolster by Judge A W Frater.
A brief city notice describes Boldt's French Pastry shop in Uptown at 1414 3d Ave and downtown at 913 2d Ave. The articles note new bakery locations and opening details for curious shoppers.
Citizens urged the city council committee to keep the Pike Place Market at its current site arguing it is most accessible. Business leaders favored improvements on the existing property or expansion by building between Pine and Virginia streets, while noting the projected cost of about 405000 for site improvements.
The War Camp Community Service entertainment division plans dances for 14000 sailors and 14000 Seattle girls as partners. Dances will be at the Hippodrome Arena Armory and Soldiers' and Sailors' club. Invitations available at the Soldiers and Sailors' club or through a chap erone group.
Miss Florence Thompson reports police that a very old violin stolen from her home on Sunday has been recovered. The instrument, made in 1740, is described as very valuable and was taken from 4547 14th Ave NE.
A fragmented column ponders gas shortages and daily life jokes. It cites wrinkles on an older woman and a pedestrian threatening dog, then shifts to odd queries about weekend guests and veil wearing. It references theatre strikes, a St. Louis death, and marriage ceremony word changes.
In 1916 strategic positions like the Siegfried and Michael lines shortened fronts and delayed decisions. Ludendorff details peace proposals, Wilson’s note, and the Entente rejection, concluding that only intensified unrestricted submarine warfare could force victory.
Gov Louis F Hart pardons H W Shoyer who had been sentenced to six months in Walla Walla for forgery in the first degree. Shoyer acted as agent for Donald V Kimball in a Seattle forgery ring. Kimball escaped custody last week. Shoyer pleaded guilty. Kimball was held for trial when injured during a dental appointment last week.
Six complaints against alleged profiteers were received by the Fair Price committee at an open meeting in the Henry building. The committee is investigating the cases and, if warranted, will refer them to the district attorney for prosecution.
A temporary restraining order stops C. M. Schraeder from hearing complaints by Filipino cannery workers against Filipino Cannery Supply Co. A hearing is set for September 12 to decide if the order becomes permanent. The firm says the 1919 contract and a 1919 law timing affect the case. The workers allege they left Alaska unpaid after summer work, their pay diverted to board and gambling.
Neighbors report to police that a Swede named Johnson visited Mrs. Bertie Allen at 2408 Fifth Ave W and demanded $20. After a refusal he attacked her wardrobe, slashing two dresses, a heavy plush coat, and lingerie, causing about 175 dollars in damage.
Prowlers entered D. Stewarts room at the Freedom hotel in the early hours and took $75 and papers from his trousers. Walter Blakeslee, visiting Seattle from Bellingham, reports a thief took $12 from his pantaloons overnight. First surplus army food delivery planned for Thursday to Seattle housewives, with about 4000 cases already sold and stored by the quartermaster.
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