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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1919

Page

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Town Celebrates Spring Day With Flags And Folk Anecdotes

The day shines over Woodrow era rhetoric and harbor art as locals deck streets with candy cruisers banners and bunting. Citizens discuss decorum and tidiness while artists sculpt harbor scenes and a cake-like parade of fanciful crafts. A humorous portrait of city life contrasts vanity with domestic neglect as residents reflect on cleanliness and spring air.

Ludendorff Details U-Boat Strategy in New Chapter

The Star prints the third chapter of Gen. Eric von Ludendorff s book on Germany in World War I. It explains Germany s unrestricted submarine warfare decision that drew the United States into the conflict, following earlier installments discussing enemy hopes and the 1916 losses.

The Star Eric von Ludendorff United States Huns Romania Germany Ludendorff

Austria Signs Peace Treaty at Saint Germain

In Paris the Allies and Austrian Chancellor Karl Renner signed the Austria peace treaty at Saint Germain at 10 15 AM. Premier Clemenceau urged a terse ceremony after Versailles and warned of continuing tensions in postwar Europe. Separate dispatch reports from Boston describe a Boston riot with looting and mass mobilization in Scully Square and Cambridge, where militia and Harvard students were called to duty amid unrest.

Paris Versailles Austria Karl Renner St. Germain Clemenceau Boston Scolly Uare Cambridge Avery Westminster Washington Summer Scully Square Tremont Jr Harvard Lowell

Ad Rhyme Contest Seeks Entries From The Btar

Local ad requests readers to submit poems to J. A. Johnson at 6610 Hg S for The Ad Rhyme contest. Participants trade rent sell or buy via The Btar edition.

J. A. Johnson Hg S

Submarine warfare policy debates and timing in 1916

The text discusses the August 30 1916 stance against unrestricted submarine warfare and a later shift by Chancellor von Bethmann. It notes the field marshal’s influence, the supreme army command entering politics, and October 1916 moves to begin submarine operations after discussions with the naval staff. It mentions Romania, Holland, Denmark, and strategic considerations shaping the policy.

von Bethmann Junkers Supreme Army Command Romania Holland Denmark

Nobody's Business in Seattle Gas Strike Sparks Protests

The Seattle gas strike exposes a failure to negotiate between the gas company and workers. State Public Service Commissioner Spinning defends strict economy while thousands lose service. Company refusal to meet the workers' committee remains the key issue.

Lane Public Service Seattle State Public Service Commission Hutchinson Fitegerald

Battleship Oregon Due at Four Today

Mer chants Exchange reports the battleship Oregon flagship New Mexico passing Port Angeles at 10 30 a m and due to anchor in Elliott Bay at 4 p m for the fleet visit. Friday promises a busy morning with crowds camped along Pier 1 to watch the procession and the arrival of the fleet amid planes bands whistles and cheering.

Oregon Merchants Exchange Wilson Port Angeles Elliott Bay New Mexico Magnolia Bluff

Legion names probe panel on Japanese question

A committee to investigate the Japanese situation in the United States was appointed by the American Legion's national executive committee to study the welfare of citizens. Jack Sullivan of Seattle will chair with Bishop Brent of New York as vice chair. The panel will report at the national convention in Minneapolis in October.

New York United States The American Legion Jack Sullivan Seattle Bishop Brent Minneapolis Frank A. Kannai Antii-Japanese League League Masonic Club Noor

Water Wagon of Lemonade Aboard Navy Cruisers

A lemonade cruiser carrying 750000 gallons sails with Knights of Columbus aid to boost morale for the fleet. Twenty five K of C secretaries under Frank Fanning arrive to plan onboard hospitality, food, beds, and amusements for sailors in uniform.

Knights of Columbus K. of C San Diego Seattle Frank Fanning San Francisco

State Attacks Skagit Bonds Over Invalid Sale

The attorney general will sue to establish that the $1,500,000 Skagit river power site bonds sold last year were illegal due to sale at a discount. Mayor Fitzgerald and officials debate the move, with Whitawerald predicting the suit will face hurdles and the state would mobilize the bonds if invalidated.

Skagit River James F. Leghorn State Board of Accountancy Fitzgerald Olympia Leghorn Whitawerald

Gas shortage persists across Seattle districts

Insufficient gas pressure reports from West Seattle University District Ballard Mount Baker Park and Rainier Valley. Striking workers seek conference with Seattle Lighting Co officials while Public Service Commissioner Spinning says the firm is adequately supplying gas.

West Seattle University District Ballard Mount Baker Park Rainier Valley S. R. Hutchinson Seattle Lighting Co Public Service Spinning Seattle Seattle Lighting Company Mt. Baker Park State Public Service Commission Frank R. Spinning

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