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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1919
Page
1
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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