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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1919
Page
1
The Star investigates Hulet M Wells case at McNeil Island prison. It presents official records, warden and doctor statements, and Wells own account to reveal the treatment he faced and the events from his June 10 arrival to the August 21 work refusal. The report emphasizes transparency and factual details.
The warden explains Wells was assigned to the wood camp to fuel the prison and notes Wells performed the work without illness complaints. Wells refused to continue after August 21, despite warnings, leading to placement in the dark cell and a restricted diet before returning to regular food.
Schedule shows a Saturday program with Wild West parade downtown and Liberty park shows, Navy cutter race for prizes on the harbor, fleet boxing and concerts at venues and a Sunday lineup including baseball at Seattle ball park, labor delegates reception, and a presidential departure by special train.
Fourteen thousand men snapped from their hammocks and hit the deck at dawn aboard battleships in Elliott Bay. President Wilson arrives for the first presidential review in the fleet’s home port as Seattle hosts a grand fiesta. Thousands line streets while ships and launches draw crowds seeking a salute of twenty one guns per ship. The admiral briefly appears aboard the Wyoming, then returns, as reports continue on page fifteen.
Thousands gather at King Street station and along First and Second Avenues to greet President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson aboard the Mayflower. Police and secret service tighten security as cameramen and spectators line the route for the parade and fleet review. The president plans a 3 p.m. fleet review, 6 p.m. Hippodrome dinner, and an Arena speech on the peace pact. The White House retinue includes a longtime valet, Arthur Brookes, as part of a 62-person party.
President Wilson and his party depart King Street Station at 1 45 p m travel north on Second Avenue to Stewart Street then to First Avenue to Yesler Way and onward to Pier 1 to board a ferry for the Pacific Fleet review aboard the battleship Oregon.
President Wilson achieved a notable electoral performance in Washington state across his two campaigns. He carried Washington in 1912 only narrowly, while in 1916 he won a 16,000 plurality statewide and Seattle delivered an 11,000 plurality, marking unprecedented support for a Democratic candidate in the city.
President Wilson in Tacoma declares no politics in League of Nations debate and accuses Taft and Wickersham of pushing the treaty. He warns if it fails, women will weep for soldiers. He cites war costs and battle deaths as he argues the objects of the war must be ratified.
The letter welcomes President Wilson to Seattle praising its WWI support and shipbuilding leadership while noting the city remains divided on league of nations and Shantung settlement. It expresses eagerness to hear his plans and seeks guidance on postwar Americanism.
Carl Stocke of the Orion Machinery Co reported to police that while he left his Occidental avenue and Connecticut street shop Friday to watch the fleet, a thief stole his watch. He reported the loss Saturday as many women smile inwardly while crying outwardly.
Omaha dispatch reports Senator Borah advocating wrecking the league of nations covenant rather than amendment He leaves to track President Wilson who he calls a dodger and tool advising England to seek compliance through suggestions
United Press dispatch from Washington reports Kijuro Shidehara has been chosen as Japan's ambassador to the United States. He previously served as vice minister of foreign affairs and succeeds Viscount Ishii in the posting.
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